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Editorial
June 3, 1823
The Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
This editorial employs a horse racing metaphor from New York events to downplay international military and political developments involving Spain, France, and England, satirically wishing defeat for French (Bourbon) efforts led by Alexander.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
The races in New-York seem to have eclipsed in the public mind, the operations of the armies of Spain & France & to have risen into higher interest than the secret & perplexing movements of the English cabinet. The gambling on both sides of the water has its excitement. The French, rode by Alexander, have entered for a political race, but they will not take the sweep stakes with half the ease that Eclipse touched the $40,000. I heartily wish that the rider may be thrown and the Bourbon filly clean distanced. After all we suspect it will end in a scrub race, even if there should be no bolting.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Satire
What keywords are associated?
New York Races
French Politics
Horse Racing Metaphor
European Affairs
Bourbon Filly
What entities or persons were involved?
Spain
France
English Cabinet
Alexander
Bourbon
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Satirical Commentary On European Political Maneuvers Via New York Horse Racing
Stance / Tone
Anti French Alliance, Wishing Defeat For Bourbon Interests
Key Figures
Spain
France
English Cabinet
Alexander
Bourbon
Key Arguments
New York Races Overshadow International News
Political Events Like French Maneuvers Are Akin To A Difficult Horse Race
Wishing Failure For French Political Efforts
Suspect The Outcome Will Be Underwhelming