Hide Article Text (OCR)
•dfttommu*»nyilC9-bcncvchefofcr.;ntis,■wVI*utcs,weehne■;xInscdfear*ndin-mLpun ult;iu%iiivu 7 iuhv».«#wm^ »•*^ »w— ——nctit be (peeddy reftored to tne bleflFingi or PEACE and LIBER*TY, and enabled to tranfmit them inviolate to the latetl podenty. And it is recummended to ChrUtians of all denominations to a (Terrible for public worship, and abdnin from lervile labour on the laid day. By order |fO*pp.CJOHN HANCOCK., Prcfident.Chaklii Thomjom, Stcrrtary.THE colours of the AMERICAN FLEET to term a fnake_ with thirteen rattles, the fourteenth budding, dcfcribcd in'Y I the attitude of going to dr ike, with this motto, “ DON ’ T“ TREAD ON JdE?”*• ^ Z ATof the aai#t-v *mIt is a rule in Heraldry, that the *wrt trial in the crelt borne ihall be confidercd, and that the baft erne cannot be intended* The ancients con fide red the inakc, or for* pent, as an emblem of wifdom, and (in certain attitudes) ofendlels duration. The rattle fnake it properly a reprttentative of America, as this animal is found in no other part of the world* The eye of this creature excels in brightness that of any other animal; (he has no eyelids, and is therefore an emblem of vigilance; (he never begins an attack, nor ever fur renders; (he isWhenhersadtherefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage* injured, or in danger of being injured, fire never wounds until die has given notice to her enemies of their danger; no other of kind thews fuch gencrofity. When die is undifturbed,in fwace, (he does not appear to be furntdied with weapons ofany kind; they are latent in the roof of her mouth, and even when extended for her defence, appear to thole who are unacquainted with them, to be weak and contemptible; vet their wounds, however iinall, are dccihve and fatal.She is Solitary,and adociates with her kind only when it is nccedary forrefervstion.Her potion is alone die neceltary means of dig er food, and certain dtdiuBion to lier enemies. TheCalcination attributed to her (by a generous conliruiLoiibks America*Thoic who look ilcadily on her are and involuntarily advance towards her; and having once approached her, never leave her. She is frequently found witH* thirteen rattles, and they incrcafe yearly. She is beautiful inyouth, and her beauty incrcafcs with her age; her tongue is blue, and forked as the lightning. I *To be SOLD by the Sub/enter, at bu Store tm Williamsburg,the Joiioixmg Articles, Jor ready MUROADC LOTUS, ThBreeches Patterns, black Silk Lading,M rut umljread and Silka *k Lading, Setge Duioy, Da-
Newspaper Details
Williamsburg Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia, US
Sat, May 11, 1776
Page 1
Full Page
Clipped by
Anonymous
USA 18 Jul 2020
Other Publications Near Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg Straw Hat
Williamsburg Flat Hat
Williamsburg Virginia Gazette
