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Literary
March 6, 1784
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Essay reflecting on 'News' as acrostic for cardinal directions and virtues: Nobleness, Equity, Wisdom, Sobriety. Includes Sir William Temple's quote characterizing Dutch as economical like ants, cautious like hares, industrious like spiders, thriving through forecast, industry, frugality.
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BOSTON. March 1.
There are many people who frequently read news papers, without attending to the word News, or the idea it ought to furnish us with. In the first place, as news comes from all parts of the terraqueous globe, so the very word itself clearly points out to us, viz. N. North. E. East. W. West. S. South: so that no language in the world can furnish us with a title more expressive. Again, when seriously considered, it recommends to us the practice of the four following virtues, viz. Nobleness in our thoughts, Equity in our dealings, Wisdom in our conduct, and Sobriety in our lives.
The following is Sir William Temple's short character of the Dutch; how far they are degenerated since his days, it is not easy to judge. "Natives of Holland (says he) are ants in oeconomy; grasshoppers on the sea; in self-preservation cautious as the hare; in manufactures, like the spider, work out of their own bowels. One maxim by which they have throve, is, small beginnings are speedily increased by forecast, industry, and frugality."
There are many people who frequently read news papers, without attending to the word News, or the idea it ought to furnish us with. In the first place, as news comes from all parts of the terraqueous globe, so the very word itself clearly points out to us, viz. N. North. E. East. W. West. S. South: so that no language in the world can furnish us with a title more expressive. Again, when seriously considered, it recommends to us the practice of the four following virtues, viz. Nobleness in our thoughts, Equity in our dealings, Wisdom in our conduct, and Sobriety in our lives.
The following is Sir William Temple's short character of the Dutch; how far they are degenerated since his days, it is not easy to judge. "Natives of Holland (says he) are ants in oeconomy; grasshoppers on the sea; in self-preservation cautious as the hare; in manufactures, like the spider, work out of their own bowels. One maxim by which they have throve, is, small beginnings are speedily increased by forecast, industry, and frugality."
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
News Acrostic
Virtues
Nobleness
Equity
Wisdom
Sobriety
Dutch Character
Sir William Temple
Economy
Industry
Frugality
Literary Details
Subject
Reflection On The Word News And Virtues; Sir William Temple's Character Of The Dutch
Key Lines
N. North. E. East. W. West. S. South: So That No Language In The World Can Furnish Us With A Title More Expressive.
Nobleness In Our Thoughts, Equity In Our Dealings, Wisdom In Our Conduct, And Sobriety In Our Lives.
"Natives Of Holland (Says He) Are Ants In Oeconomy; Grasshoppers On The Sea; In Self Preservation Cautious As The Hare; In Manufactures, Like The Spider, Work Out Of Their Own Bowels.
One Maxim By Which They Have Throve, Is, Small Beginnings Are Speedily Increased By Forecast, Industry, And Frugality."