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BEP(P.782.020
23 Feb 1782:21 (1/19)
Mr. Powars, The various pieces under different signatures,
animadverting upon the conduct of a certain dignified
character, who ought to be exempt from such public obloquy--
which have recently made their appearance, in most of the
public prints of this metropolis. . . [5/6 column: essay
taking local critics to task. Towards the end: If a really
"great man" entertains] in an hospitable and liberal manner,
a stranger or a friend, or on a cold winter's evening, to
allow, under his roof, that agreeable and healthful
recreation, called a dance, without universal displeasure,
and incurring the censure of licentiousness and dissipation;
since, I say, he finds he cannot take these small liberties,
which are certainly the unalienable privilege of the most
private citizen in the state, much more so one would think
of the Governor of a whole Commonwealth, without a general
hue and cry--let him, if he regards his peace of mind and
health of body, live upon vegetables and clear spring water;
thus will peace and unanimity be again restored, and the
fell voice of discord be heard no more. [signed] Pacificus.
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