The Flag of the United States Poem Fragment
Poem fragment extols the flag as a banner of bravery and freedom. It speaks of forefathers’ struggle and sacrifice, praising the flag’s power to inspire free hearts and light the freeman’s soul.
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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1833
Page
7
Poem fragment extols the flag as a banner of bravery and freedom. It speaks of forefathers’ struggle and sacrifice, praising the flag’s power to inspire free hearts and light the freeman’s soul.
The essay debates gentility through varying judges including a host and waiter. It defines a gentleman as one who spends freely at the bar, pays promptly, and flatters the landlord, with differing views from a chambermaid to a Dolly and a Dolly’s kiss. It concludes with a caricature of a dandy’s fake standards.
A humorous essay contrasts how true gentility is judged by actions not lineage. It mocks the idea that wealth or ancestors define a gentleman and explores diverse social expectations from tavern to fox hunting to sailors. The piece ends by noting different readings of gallantry across eras and classes.
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