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Editorial
August 30, 1808
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Satirical editorial claiming the Embargo Act has caused ministers to vanish, resulting in no Sunday church service and public alarm over souls.
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Full Text
Diabolical effect of the Embargo.
The evils of this measure are now finding their way into the sanctum sanctorum of Christianity. There was no church on Sunday last, and the crowd who had collected to receive the blessings of the pulpit, trembled for their sin worn souls at the non-appearance of their Redeemer. they could not divine what had become of their Parsons; some suggested one thing, and some, another, and all was consternation, until it was gravely concluded by all, that it was no wonder--'twas certainly the Embargo.
The evils of this measure are now finding their way into the sanctum sanctorum of Christianity. There was no church on Sunday last, and the crowd who had collected to receive the blessings of the pulpit, trembled for their sin worn souls at the non-appearance of their Redeemer. they could not divine what had become of their Parsons; some suggested one thing, and some, another, and all was consternation, until it was gravely concluded by all, that it was no wonder--'twas certainly the Embargo.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Embargo
Satire
Church
Parsons
Economic Policy
What entities or persons were involved?
Embargo
Parsons
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Diabolical Effects Of The Embargo On Church Attendance
Stance / Tone
Satirical Criticism
Key Figures
Embargo
Parsons
Key Arguments
The Embargo's Evils Are Infiltrating Christianity
No Church Service Occurred Due To Ministers' Absence
Public Consternation Attributed The Ministers' Disappearance To The Embargo