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Letter to Editor
January 5, 1795
Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
A correspondent responds to 'Brother Benny's Correspondent,' criticizing their misuse of the Wolf and Dog fable in a patriotic context. The writer asserts that citizens seek to avoid 'mad dogs' and 'sad dogs,' praises general canine amiability, and references another fable about the tailless Orator Fox to critique unqualified assembly members.
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From Correspondents.
Your Brother Benny's Correspondent of this morning, "Second to none for talents," &c. &c. &c. however wise and immaculate in general in his patriotism, is entirely mistaken in his application of the Wolf and Dog fable. Whether the sober Citizens are Wolves or Lambs we will not enquire, but this we will assert that they only wish to avoid the Mad Dogs, and Sad Dogs-for they are so much attached to the amiable disposition of the canine species in general, that they readily dispense with the pertness of puppies witness their lenity on all occasions--to your Brother Benny's Correspondents : But as junior animals are usually fond of fable, we would remind the author of the proposition, that other members of assembly should reign in Compliment, to the unqualified members of the Orator Fox, who had lost his tail in a trap, set to check his wanton depredations.
Jan. 3.
Your Brother Benny's Correspondent of this morning, "Second to none for talents," &c. &c. &c. however wise and immaculate in general in his patriotism, is entirely mistaken in his application of the Wolf and Dog fable. Whether the sober Citizens are Wolves or Lambs we will not enquire, but this we will assert that they only wish to avoid the Mad Dogs, and Sad Dogs-for they are so much attached to the amiable disposition of the canine species in general, that they readily dispense with the pertness of puppies witness their lenity on all occasions--to your Brother Benny's Correspondents : But as junior animals are usually fond of fable, we would remind the author of the proposition, that other members of assembly should reign in Compliment, to the unqualified members of the Orator Fox, who had lost his tail in a trap, set to check his wanton depredations.
Jan. 3.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satirical
Provocative
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Fable Application
Political Critique
Assembly Members
Canine Metaphors
Patriotism Mistake
Letter to Editor Details
Main Argument
the previous correspondent misapplies the wolf and dog fable; sober citizens wish only to avoid mad and sad dogs while appreciating the canine species generally, and a reminder is given of the fable of the orator fox to critique unqualified assembly members.
Notable Details
Reference To Wolf And Dog Fable
Mention Of Mad Dogs And Sad Dogs
Fable Of Orator Fox Losing Tail In Trap
Critique Of Brother Benny's Correspondent