Philip Foner's introduction: These lines were written to be recited before the Headstrong Club of Lewes, England. They were first published in the Pennsylvania Magazine of July, 1775, and were preceded by a foreword in which Paine stated: "The following story, ridiculous as it is, is a fact. A farmer at New Shoreham, near Brighthelmstone, […]
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From the American Philosophical Society original letter: Honored Sir I am just now informed by Mr. Bache of a Vessel preparing to Sail for London tomorrow, and lest, I should not have another opportunity so soon as I might wish, I have taken this, to acquaint you as laconically as I can of the Service
To Honorable Benjamin Franklin Esqr. March 4th, 1775 Read Post »
AN ACCOUNT OF THE BURNING OF BACHELORS’ HALL AT PHILADELPHIA, BEING DESTROYED BY LIGHTNING, 1775 BY THE OLD BACHELOR FAIR Venus so often was miss’d from the skies, And Bacchus as frequently absent likewise, That the Synod began to enquire out the reason, Suspecting the culprits were plotting of Treason. At length it was found
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IN a mouldering cave where the wretched retreat, Britannia sat wasted with care; She mourned for her Wolfe, and exclaim'd against fate And gave herself up to despair. The walls of her cell she had sculptured around With the feats of her favorite son; And even the dust, as it lay on the ground, Was
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This essay was the first which Paine wrote for the Pennsylvania Magazine and appeared in the January 24, 1775 issue.] In a country whose reigning character is the love of science, it is somewhat strange that the channels of communication should continue so narrow and limited. The weekly papers are at present the only vehicles
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Enter CRITIC and SNOW DROP.* CRITIC. PROLOGUES to magazines!-the man is mad, No magazine a prologue ever had; But let us hear what new and mighty things Your wonder working magic fancy brings. SNOW DROP. Bit by the muse in an unlucky hour, I've left myself at home, and turn'd a flower, And thus disguised
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To Oliver Goldsmith December 21, 1772 Broad Street, EXCISE COFFEE HOUSE, HONORED SIR: Herewith I present you with the Case of the Officers of Excise. A compliment of this kind from an entire stranger may appear somewhat singular, but the following reasons and information will, I presume, sufficiently apologize. I act myself in the humble
To Oliver Goldsmith Decemer 21, 1772 Read Post »
THE Case OF THE OFFICERS OF EXCISE; WITH REMARKS ON THE QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFICERS; AND ON THE Numerous EVILS arising to the REVENUE, From the INSUFFICIENCY of the PRESENT SALARY: Humbly addressed to the HON. and RIGHT HON. the MEMBERS OF BOTH HOUSES of PARLIAMENT. From the 1772 pamphlet. THE INTRODUCTION. AS a Design among
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