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CJ-B.782.004
31 Jan 1782:21,22,23 (310)
To the Consistent Republican.
Sir, I have been out of the state, and since my return have
carefully attended to your scattering productions, in the
Continental Journal; and cannot refrain taking public notice
of them. . . [2 1/3 column essay. Near end of 2nd column:]
In your publication of January the third, speaking of
America, you say, "while she strenuously refuses to partake
of the foibles, follies and vices of foreigners, from false
ideas of good humour, or complaisance, may she eagerly covet
their virtues." .--Where is the present need of this
precept? and why did you not draw the line between the
foibles, follies and vices of foreigners, and the healthful
and innocent amusements to which a town is intitled in the
winter season. . . [8 lines] Is it a folly to provide
entertainments? why did not Congress give Monsieur Gerard a
piece of bread and cheese instead of an elegant dinner at
the City Tavern? Is it folly to keep a public table? Why
does the President of Congress, General Washington, &c. &c.
do it? Is it a vice to dance?---Why have assemblies and
balls, upon the surrender of Cornwallis, been countenanced
by the good men and patriots in each great town in America?
. . . [1/3 column, signed] An Honest Republican. Palmer,
January 14, 1780.
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