The Reflector reports that Joseph used "magic spectacles."
The Reflector (declarant, Aug 28, 1830) · 0.0 yrs after events · Thirdhand+
Reference
"Every thing in this world . . .," The Reflector (Palmyra, New York), 3d series, no. 14 (August 28, 1830): 108
Date of Account
Aug 28, 1830
Date of Events
Aug 28, 1830
Retrospective Distance
0.0 yrs after events
Hearsay Tier
Thirdhand+ — Tagged 'Unsourced Journalism'
Point of View
todo
Status
Unreviewed
Source Type
News (traditional)
Audience
General Public
Transcription
Although there may appear much of jest, in the self-conceits of our fellow mortals, it frequently has the faculty to impress upon our minds, a melencholy tinge; still the vices and follies of others, if rightly appreciated are full of instruction, & we only require JO SMITH’S Magic Spectacles, or some other powerful optical instrument to turn them to our own advantage.