Sweat, M. J. M. "Drift Weed, Or, Common Thought Rendered into Words." New-York Saturday Press, March 12, 1859, 1, 2.
Type
newspaper
Genre
commentary
Abstract
The author comments on the characteristics of people who are self-reflective and insightful, self-absorbed and pompous, odd and isolated, and thoughtful and kind. The article provides insight into the morals and values of people during this time period.