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An Unexpected Endorsement

While Colonel Johnson was on a visit to Pennsylvania, he was asked what opinion he entertained of Henry Clay. His reply was “As an orator, and a statesman, he is one of the greatest men living.” Notes: It isn’t every day that you get the opposing party to endorse your man, is it? Richard JohnsonContinue reading “An Unexpected Endorsement”

Gone to Texas

HERE’S A HEALTH TO OUR OWN HARRY CLAY. Tune, — Hurrah for the Bonnets o Blue. Here’s a health to the workingman’s friend. Here’s good luck to the Plough and the Loom, And who will not join in support of our cause, May light dinners and ill-luck illume. It’s good from true faith ne’er toContinue reading “Gone to Texas”

A Trio of Assorted Links

Originally posted on Dr. Doyle's Blog:
A guide to semicolon usage, with illustrations. Some people find semicolons intimidating; this is the post for them. Other people love semicolons not necessarily wisely, but too well; I’m not sure if there is any help for us. An article on Slate, ranting about the overuse of unnecessary…

Yet More Filler from the Song Book

Mr. Madison’s estimate of Mr. Clay. — He invited him repeatedly into his Cabinet, and offered him the mission to Russia, then deemed very important. He even proposed to put Mr. Clay at the head of the army; and was only deterred from sending of his name to the Senate for the appointment in GeneralContinue reading “Yet More Filler from the Song Book”

News from Altered States

From Altered States of the Union: The response to the concept behind Altered States has inspired a lot of authors to join in the fun, so we’re proud to announce we’re expanding the book by almost 60%, adding new stories by: Russ Colchamiro Peter David Keith R.A. DeCandido Robert Greenberger Meredith Peruzzi Aaron Rosenberg DavidContinue reading “News from Altered States”