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Poem
July 21, 1813
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Witty impromptu poem celebrating the marriage of Mr. Joseph Wheat to Miss Content Rice in Beaver Hill, officiated by Rev. Mr. Cornwall. Plays on names like Wheat, Rice, and Beaver Hill, suggesting prosperity and contentment in the union.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
From the Boston Palladium.
IMPROMPTU
On reading the Marriage of Mr. Joseph Wheat, to Miss Content Rice, by the Rev. Mr. Cornwall, in Beaver Hill.
BLESS me, here's something very nice
Wheat planted close by side of Rice.
And Rice may thrive by side of Wheat:
The Grain will then be more complete.
And Beaver-Hill must surely thrive,
Good Grain will keep them all alive,
Their Corn well Wall'd need fear no storm,
While Beaver hats their heads keep warm,
Here Corn and Wheat, Beaver and Rice.
Are sum'd together in a trice,
With free consent on every part,
Content has given her hand and heart.
MATILDA.
IMPROMPTU
On reading the Marriage of Mr. Joseph Wheat, to Miss Content Rice, by the Rev. Mr. Cornwall, in Beaver Hill.
BLESS me, here's something very nice
Wheat planted close by side of Rice.
And Rice may thrive by side of Wheat:
The Grain will then be more complete.
And Beaver-Hill must surely thrive,
Good Grain will keep them all alive,
Their Corn well Wall'd need fear no storm,
While Beaver hats their heads keep warm,
Here Corn and Wheat, Beaver and Rice.
Are sum'd together in a trice,
With free consent on every part,
Content has given her hand and heart.
MATILDA.
What sub-type of article is it?
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Marriage Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Marriage Wheat Rice
Beaver Hill
Impromptu Poem
Name Play
Contentment
What entities or persons were involved?
Matilda.
Poem Details
Title
Impromptu On Reading The Marriage Of Mr. Joseph Wheat, To Miss Content Rice, By The Rev. Mr. Cornwall, In Beaver Hill.
Author
Matilda.
Subject
On Reading The Marriage Of Mr. Joseph Wheat, To Miss Content Rice, By The Rev. Mr. Cornwall, In Beaver Hill.
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Bless Me, Here's Something Very Nice
Wheat Planted Close By Side Of Rice.
Content Has Given Her Hand And Heart.