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January 1, 1829
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The U.S. Gazette criticizes Gen. Apocalypse Smyth for repeatedly making himself ridiculous in endeavors like issuing proclamations, elucidating the Apocalypse, debating the Secretary of State, training lawyers quickly, and proposing constitutional amendments to attack others whose errors are preferable to his virtues.
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The U. S. Gazette, speaking of Gen. Apocalypse Smyth's proposed amendments to the Constitution, says:
It has been the misfortune of Gen. Smyth, to render himself ridiculous in whatever he undertakes to perform—whether he issues proclamations, elucidates the Apocalypse, "upon his sacred honor," holds newspaper discussions with the Secretary of State; prepares law students to practice at the bar in six months, or supports a proposition to change the Constitution—and makes it a medium of attack upon men, whose greatest errors are preferable, morally or politically, to his most cherished virtues.
It has been the misfortune of Gen. Smyth, to render himself ridiculous in whatever he undertakes to perform—whether he issues proclamations, elucidates the Apocalypse, "upon his sacred honor," holds newspaper discussions with the Secretary of State; prepares law students to practice at the bar in six months, or supports a proposition to change the Constitution—and makes it a medium of attack upon men, whose greatest errors are preferable, morally or politically, to his most cherished virtues.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Gen. Smyth
Constitutional Amendments
Ridicule
Proclamations
Apocalypse Elucidation
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Apocalypse Smyth
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Key Persons
Gen. Apocalypse Smyth
Story Details
The U.S. Gazette highlights Gen. Smyth's consistent pattern of rendering himself ridiculous through various undertakings, including proposed constitutional amendments used to attack others.