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Editorial
January 6, 1786
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Satirical critique of the disreputable and unwealthy supporters of the current British administration in the House of Commons, composed of peers' sponges, Bengal hirelings, and placemen, led by a puppet, overriding reason with upper House approval.
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The supporters of the present Administration, in the House of Commons, are, without exception, the most disreputable and unwealthy that any government in this country experienced since the day that Wat Tyler commanded the clerk to be hung because he could not read and write.
They are made up of the sponges of a few Peers, a squad of Bengal hirelings, and the Common Placemen in the power of every Cabinet.
These, headed by a pliable Puppet, carry every thing against reason in the House—and that is sanctified by those white robed gentlemen in the upper House, whose existence depends on—reason without doubt.
They are made up of the sponges of a few Peers, a squad of Bengal hirelings, and the Common Placemen in the power of every Cabinet.
These, headed by a pliable Puppet, carry every thing against reason in the House—and that is sanctified by those white robed gentlemen in the upper House, whose existence depends on—reason without doubt.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Administration Supporters
House Of Commons
Political Disrepute
Satire
Wat Tyler
Peers Sponges
Bengal Hirelings
What entities or persons were involved?
Present Administration
House Of Commons
Peers
Bengal Hirelings
Common Placemen
Pliable Puppet
White Robed Gentlemen In The Upper House
Wat Tyler
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Supporters Of The Present Administration
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical And Satirical
Key Figures
Present Administration
House Of Commons
Peers
Bengal Hirelings
Common Placemen
Pliable Puppet
White Robed Gentlemen In The Upper House
Wat Tyler
Key Arguments
Supporters Are The Most Disreputable And Unwealthy Since Wat Tyler's Time.
Composed Of Sponges Of A Few Peers, Bengal Hirelings, And Common Placemen.
Headed By A Pliable Puppet, They Carry Everything Against Reason In The House.
Sanctioned By White Robed Gentlemen In The Upper House Whose Existence Depends On Reason.