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In the present edition of Tractoration several new subjects are introduced and thrown into the crucible of Dr Caustic. Among these are Phrenology, Abolition, Amalgamation, Temperance, Reformation, &c. &c. These parts were written expressly for this edition of Tractoration, were intended to “shoot folly as it flies,” and adapt the strictures of satire to the topics of the times.
THOMAS GREEN FESSENDEN.
Boston, March 25, 1836.
CANTO I.
OURSELF!
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ARGUMENT.
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Great Doctor Caustic is a sage
Whose merit gilds this iron age,
And who deserves, as you’ll discover
When you have conn’d this canto over,
For grand discoveries and inventions,
A dozen peerages and pensions;
But, having met with rubs and breakers,
From Perkins’ metal mischief makers;
With but three halfpence in his pocket,
In verses blazing like sky rocket,
He first sets forth in this petition
His high deserts but low condition.
From garret high, with cobwebs hung,
The poorest wight that ever sung,
Most gentle Sirs, I come before ye,