Literary piece on the elusive word cleverness in literature
A fragmentary essay discusses cleverness as a flexible yet misused term across poets and artists. It critiques overgeneral labeling of figures like Milton Pope Shakspeare and Hogarth, tracing etymology to Latin Levis and warning that true power outpaces mere cleverness.
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Dead Sea
anter
Milton
Pope
Lucke
Ife
Grimaldi
Parsloe
Tere
Howarth
pachos
Cruikshank
Hogarth
Clevatress
killer
Hercules
Anteus
batterfelter
Hailey
Michael Angelo
Julia Milton
Win
Shakspeare
London
Jésus
The Pharisee and Publican Moral Parable
A historical review recounts the Pharisee praying with pride and the Publican pleading for mercy. The healer of the tale contrasts outward religiosity with true contrition, noting the Publican’s humble confession and sincere repentance. The savior declares the publican righteous, while the self righteous man remains unforgiven, illustrating genuine prayer versus self righteousness.
Nine Pins Triumph in Frederick the Great Story
A saga from the New York Sterniard recounts Gustave the private in Frederick the Greats army who loves nine pins. Granted short leave to join a distant match, he returns just in time under a death penalty but fails to win any pins, his two day march turning into a delayed return that cools the camp mood.
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luse
Frederick
Frederiick
Gustave
Frederek
Dr. Butler
Dr. Rutler
De Budler
gaird
Mr. Thompson
Cal
Nelson
Sergeant Brooks
Brooks
noone
Proctor
Eigehuin
Butler
Mr. McLeod
Col. Nelson
camp Gilmer
state of Georgia
Samuel Mayes
Proctor’s
Thompson
Mr. Wells
Tompson
Wells
Mcleod
col
Sanford
S. A. WORCESTER
Lawrenceville
Mr. Thumpson
Dy. Butler
New York
Sterniard
Frederick the Great
The Twenty Fifth Section Debate and Jackson’s Viewpoints
The piece discusses opposition to repealing the Twenty Fifth Section of the 1789 Judiciary Act, arguing repeal would strip the Supreme Court of power and aid nullifiers. It cites Pennsylvania delegates opposing the scheme and questions President Jackson’s stance, noting public figures such as Stephen Simpson and Governor Hamilton. It argues Pennsylvania will not support leaders who undermine the judiciary, currency, tariff laws, or unity.
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supreme court
South Carolina
Georgia
Pennslvania
Jackson
zen
Duff Green
Stephen Simpson
Hamilton
Pennsylvania
U. S. Gaz
United States
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WM. OCDEN NILES
Patrick streets
HERALDS
FREDERICK TOWN
IERALD
Communications, &c
Newidan
fragerniment
Worcester
New Echota
Churnkre Phanis
Acg
Camp Gibner
Mr. Brooks
Thad
ticks
MacLeod
Chattoogy
Trott
Mr. Trott
MeTwod
Mr.Trott
Dr. Buttler
Poero
Andas
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