The Observer, extra. Friday, April 15, 1785. Exertion or ruin!! ... To the inhabitants of the town of Boston. ... A meeting of the merchants, shopkeepers, and mechanicks, will be held, this afternoon, at 5 o'clock at Col. Marston's tavern, State-Street, to consult and determine upon measures necessary be taken in the present ruinous situation of affairs. ...

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