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Editorial
August 27, 1859
Saint Paul Weekly Minnesotian
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Satirical editorial mocking General Shields' praise for Democratic gubernatorial candidate George L. Becker during a ratification event, portraying it as insincere and urging sarcastic support for Democrats.
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Shields upon Becker.
Gen. Shields has a high opinion of Quarter Master General Becker's capacity!
In his speech at the Ratification fizzle of Thursday evening last, having got on his heeled boots, oratorically speaking, the gallant General, with uplifted arm and a smirk on his countenance even more fascinating than usual, exclaimed, "Then there's our gallant candidate for Governor—George L. Becker—he's large-hearted, big-souled, and—and pretty intelligent!"
Becker sat behind him.
"Phansy his pheelinx!"
The head of the "gallant Shields" is evidently "level."
Hurrah, Dimmycrats!-
Vote for the "pretty intelligent" candidate for Governor, and Father Shields will pat you on the head, and call you "the gallant sons of the Emerald Isle." Great is your reward—if you'll take it in Railroad currency!
Gen. Shields has a high opinion of Quarter Master General Becker's capacity!
In his speech at the Ratification fizzle of Thursday evening last, having got on his heeled boots, oratorically speaking, the gallant General, with uplifted arm and a smirk on his countenance even more fascinating than usual, exclaimed, "Then there's our gallant candidate for Governor—George L. Becker—he's large-hearted, big-souled, and—and pretty intelligent!"
Becker sat behind him.
"Phansy his pheelinx!"
The head of the "gallant Shields" is evidently "level."
Hurrah, Dimmycrats!-
Vote for the "pretty intelligent" candidate for Governor, and Father Shields will pat you on the head, and call you "the gallant sons of the Emerald Isle." Great is your reward—if you'll take it in Railroad currency!
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Political Satire
Election Mockery
Shields
Becker
Democrats
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Shields
George L. Becker
Dimmycrats
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mockery Of Shields' Endorsement Of Becker
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery Of Democratic Candidates
Key Figures
Gen. Shields
George L. Becker
Dimmycrats
Key Arguments
Shields Praises Becker As 'Large Hearted, Big Souled, And Pretty Intelligent' Sarcastically
Becker's Intelligence Is Mocked
Voting For Democrats Rewarded Insincerely With 'Railroad Currency'