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December 21, 1824
Rhode Island American
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
The New-York American reports on a notice in the National Intelligencer where General Alexander Smyth certifies discovering the meaning of the Apocalypse, seeking subscriptions for his essay. It mocks Smyth's past reputation from his proclamation and criticism by Secretary Adams.
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EXTRAORDINARY!
The following extraordinary notice appears
in the last National Intelligencer. The gentle-
man who " certifies upon honour," that he has
discovered the meaning of the Apocalypse, is no
other than General Alexander Smyth, known in
this State by his one two three proclamation.
and in the United States, by the severe retribu-
tion he received from the pen of Mr. Secretary
Adams, for an unjustifiable attack upon him.
A note is added in the Intelligencer, setting
forth that subscription lists with the money, may
be forwarded to the inventor, (in such a case,
author is too tame a word) or to any other mem-
ber of Congress.
The Book of Revelation unsealed.-After remaining
hidden during many centuries, the meaning of the
Apocalypse has been revealed.
I certify, on honour, that I have discovered the
meaning of the Apocalypse, which (except that of some
passages in the second and third chapters) has never
been approached by any expositor.
ALEXANDER SMYTH
An Essay explaining this wonderful book, will
be put to press as soon as a moderate edition
shall be subscribed for.
New-York American.
The following extraordinary notice appears
in the last National Intelligencer. The gentle-
man who " certifies upon honour," that he has
discovered the meaning of the Apocalypse, is no
other than General Alexander Smyth, known in
this State by his one two three proclamation.
and in the United States, by the severe retribu-
tion he received from the pen of Mr. Secretary
Adams, for an unjustifiable attack upon him.
A note is added in the Intelligencer, setting
forth that subscription lists with the money, may
be forwarded to the inventor, (in such a case,
author is too tame a word) or to any other mem-
ber of Congress.
The Book of Revelation unsealed.-After remaining
hidden during many centuries, the meaning of the
Apocalypse has been revealed.
I certify, on honour, that I have discovered the
meaning of the Apocalypse, which (except that of some
passages in the second and third chapters) has never
been approached by any expositor.
ALEXANDER SMYTH
An Essay explaining this wonderful book, will
be put to press as soon as a moderate edition
shall be subscribed for.
New-York American.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Fortune Reversal
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
Alexander Smyth
Apocalypse
Revelation
Subscription
National Intelligencer
What entities or persons were involved?
Alexander Smyth
Mr. Secretary Adams
Story Details
Key Persons
Alexander Smyth
Mr. Secretary Adams
Story Details
General Alexander Smyth announces in the National Intelligencer that he has discovered the true meaning of the Apocalypse, certifying it on honor, and seeks subscriptions to publish an explanatory essay. The report highlights his past notoriety from a proclamation and rebuke by Secretary Adams.