Death and Fame: Princes Die Like Men in Ancient Wisdom
A Worcester sermon reflects on mortality and fame, contrasting Hebrew views of death with Egyptian and Greek perspectives. It contrasts the fading of mighty rulers with the humble, noting how even kings and great generals lie forgotten, while memory and legacy fade as time passes. The speaker cites Ramses, Nineveh, and modern leaders like Louis Philippe and Wellington to illustrate the vanities of greatness and the inevitability of death.
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Nordin
Jesus
Mar
Prian
Themmauidauf
Dhp
Rhamsis
Ninevah
Choee
Teix
Agosnucelaine
Ani
Orydindlan
Ringe
Europe
France
Napoleon
Louis Phillippe
Duke of Wellington
Robert Peel
The Time Has Come for Truth About Webster and Rantoul
In this reflective piece, a Massachusetts speaker weighs the legacies of Daniel Webster and John Rantoul, arguing Webster’s genius cannot redeem his public flaws while praising Rantoul’s principled stand against slavery. The address laments sensational memoirs, urges honest memory, and notes the danger of idol worship in public life.
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Daniel Webster
Evisie
Whittier
Massachusetts
Posterity
Nan
Tate
Yement
Fragmentary note on marriage, deceit, and waiting
An elderly widow writes of a 14 widower with ten children she has accepted, lamenting past delays and a supposed entitlement. The dialogue mocks fashion of blank declarations, a mother questions, and a series of old time social observations on marriages and public morals.
Memorial for Wehater and Powers Sculptures Proclaimed
For Harrison for Adama for Taytor for Clay the mournful inscriptions fade and the black crops fold away. The tide of life moves on yet Wehater and the grand Powers sculpture remain as lasting memorials. Time will pick the deeds well done and shape future generations while the great soul’s influence endures in future lives. A higher call is heard as a voice like Moses bids come up higher.
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Massahhusitts
Congress
Beary Clay
Daniel Webster
Taylor
Coyotey Ay
Clay
Maseochusetta
Webster
Rantoul
Sture
Fregard
Democratic Party
Mr. Seward
House of Representatives
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Firet
John G. Whittier
Ranoul
Ieaold
le Party
Free Soil
Railont
Carter Clase
Boston
Ranient
Thomas Sims
United States
Commonwealth
Bme
Washington
Evan
Alsi
Hungary
Stavary
Massachusetts
Rosten Lapeal
Ima
Atesman
Mr. Webstr
Webster Fa
Napoleon
Webser
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Third
John G. Woittier
L Oerty
Lowell
Russell
Tims
Weitién
Kossuth
Werdell
M. Webster
Homer
Demosthenia
Thoee
Fisher Ames
Hamilton
John Adamos
Tyre
JanEeo
Maprson
Thad
Humen Brotherhood
Earts
Ebalt
Benkas
Goverment
Caanot
Granary Sante
Peiterboro
Harrison
Adama
Taytor
Wehater
Mosen
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Canada
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Bacon
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Tee
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Ceesne
Cajhoun
Tracy
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