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May 6, 1789
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A great personage's decision to not receive visits on Sundays is applauded by all citizens, seen as respect for a divine injunction by the serious and as a wise social institution by others.
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The late intimation, that a GREAT PERSONAGE, will not expect visits on Sundays, has received the applause of all orders of citizens: The serious part of the community feel highly gratified in this mark of respect to what they consider a DIVINE INJUNCTION—while those, who do not reflect upon the subject in so solemn a point of view, yet, as good members of society, they rejoice in the circumstance as sanctioning a wise and politic institution. —Happy talent! of adopting such regulations, as meet the approbation of all classes, and give offence to none.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Great Personage
Sunday Visits
Public Applause
Divine Injunction
Politic Institution
What entities or persons were involved?
Great Personage
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Great Personage
Story Details
The late intimation that a GREAT PERSONAGE will not expect visits on Sundays receives applause from all citizens; the serious see it as respect to a DIVINE INJUNCTION, others as sanctioning a wise and politic institution, praising the talent for regulations that please all.