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Literary
April 8, 1800
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Satirical political portraits from a scrap book, adapting Shakespearean quotes to depict Republican figures in America, including qualifications for office, resemblances, and character sketches, ending with 'To be continued.'
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AMERICA.
From the Scrap Book of Messrs. Colvin & Spongden?
POLITICAL PORTRAITS.
From the SHAKESPEARE GALLERY.
Republican Qualifications for a State Appointment.
You are thought here to be the most reckless and fit man for the Constable of the Watch; therefore, hear you the lanthorn.
A RESEMBLANCE.
Sir, he hath never fed on the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts.
MR. DAN.
His reasons are sharp and sententious; pleasant without scurrility, witty without affectation, bold without impudence, learned without opinion or strange, without heresy.
A TENDER JUVENILE.
Had you been as wise as bold,
Young in limbs, in judgment old,
Your love had not been inscroll'd;
Fare you well; your suit is cold.
A MINIATURE.
To himself a secret and so close,
So far from sounding and discovery,
As is the bud bit with an envious worm,
Ere he can spread his sweet leaves to the air,
Or dedicate his beauty to the sun.
To be continued.
From the Scrap Book of Messrs. Colvin & Spongden?
POLITICAL PORTRAITS.
From the SHAKESPEARE GALLERY.
Republican Qualifications for a State Appointment.
You are thought here to be the most reckless and fit man for the Constable of the Watch; therefore, hear you the lanthorn.
A RESEMBLANCE.
Sir, he hath never fed on the dainties that are bred in a book; he hath not eat paper, as it were; he hath not drunk ink; his intellect is not replenished; he is only an animal, only sensible in the duller parts.
MR. DAN.
His reasons are sharp and sententious; pleasant without scurrility, witty without affectation, bold without impudence, learned without opinion or strange, without heresy.
A TENDER JUVENILE.
Had you been as wise as bold,
Young in limbs, in judgment old,
Your love had not been inscroll'd;
Fare you well; your suit is cold.
A MINIATURE.
To himself a secret and so close,
So far from sounding and discovery,
As is the bud bit with an envious worm,
Ere he can spread his sweet leaves to the air,
Or dedicate his beauty to the sun.
To be continued.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Soliloquy
Poem
What themes does it cover?
Political
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Political Satire
Shakespeare Parody
Republican Qualifications
American Politics
Character Sketches
What entities or persons were involved?
From The Scrap Book Of Messrs. Colvin & Spongden
Literary Details
Title
Political Portraits. From The Shakespeare Gallery.
Author
From The Scrap Book Of Messrs. Colvin & Spongden
Subject
Republican Qualifications For A State Appointment.
Form / Style
Satirical Adaptations Of Shakespearean Passages
Key Lines
You Are Thought Here To Be The Most Reckless And Fit Man For The Constable Of The Watch; Therefore, Hear You The Lanthorn.
Sir, He Hath Never Fed On The Dainties That Are Bred In A Book; He Hath Not Eat Paper, As It Were; He Hath Not Drunk Ink; His Intellect Is Not Replenished; He Is Only An Animal, Only Sensible In The Duller Parts.
Had You Been As Wise As Bold,
Young In Limbs, In Judgment Old,
Your Love Had Not Been Inscroll'd;
Fare You Well; Your Suit Is Cold.