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Letter to Editor
May 19, 1810
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
An elderly correspondent expresses incredulity and amusement at a lawyer's advertisement in Chillicothe, Ohio, announcing intent to practice law honestly, which he views as a rare wonder, accompanied by a short poetic verse.
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Nil Admirari! Hor.
Mr. Snowden,
I am old, yet I have not ceased to wonder at the strange occurrences of this strange world. Incredulity will seem excusable, if we examine the various impositions afforded to our observation, and experience, almost every day of our lives; from which even Law, and perhaps (even more wonderful still) Physic, have not altogether escaped censure. I have experienced somewhat of both; and the following occurred to me, as my experience dictated, of one of them, on reading your extract from an Ohio paper, of a 'Lawyer's Advertisement.' viz.
R. DOUGLASS
Intends practising Law in Chillicothe--if he can get any thing to do. He intends to be honest likewise!
A lawyer honest! that seems wondrous new,
''Twou'd do a man's heart good, to find it true.
For by whatever I have seen, or heard,
Another wonder of the world's appear'd.
A. B.
Mr. Snowden,
I am old, yet I have not ceased to wonder at the strange occurrences of this strange world. Incredulity will seem excusable, if we examine the various impositions afforded to our observation, and experience, almost every day of our lives; from which even Law, and perhaps (even more wonderful still) Physic, have not altogether escaped censure. I have experienced somewhat of both; and the following occurred to me, as my experience dictated, of one of them, on reading your extract from an Ohio paper, of a 'Lawyer's Advertisement.' viz.
R. DOUGLASS
Intends practising Law in Chillicothe--if he can get any thing to do. He intends to be honest likewise!
A lawyer honest! that seems wondrous new,
''Twou'd do a man's heart good, to find it true.
For by whatever I have seen, or heard,
Another wonder of the world's appear'd.
A. B.
What sub-type of article is it?
Comedic
Satirical
Poetic
What themes does it cover?
Morality
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Honest Lawyer
Chillicothe
Law Practice
Satire
Morality
What entities or persons were involved?
A. B.
Mr. Snowden
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A. B.
Recipient
Mr. Snowden
Main Argument
expresses wonder and skepticism at the novelty of a lawyer advertising honest practice, suggesting it is a rare and heartening occurrence in a world full of impositions.
Notable Details
Extract From Ohio Paper
Lawyer's Advertisement By R. Douglass In Chillicothe
Poetic Verse On Honest Lawyers