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Editorial
November 23, 1798
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The editorial satirically compares Napoleon's failed Egyptian expedition to George Logan's controversial trip, portraying both as foolish ventures that invite ridicule and expose political weakness. It accuses Logan of inciting violence against the government.
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Buonaparte's expedition to Egypt, and Logan's trip to the Eden of civil liberty, are a pair of events which, it is presumed, will considerably occupy the attention and excite the admiration of future historians. In both of these mad enterprizes about equal sagacity is evinced ; and the termination of each has served to expose to the ridicule of the world, the weakness and folly of the shallow politicians who fabricated them. Buonaparte is, before this, made food for the Egyptian crows; and citizen Logan, though his ugly form be not actually dished up, is fairly roasted with public scorn
If it be true that Logan roves through the country, misleading the ignorant and exasperating the vicious to violence against the government, it may be properly said of him, as of his prototype, " He goeth to and fro, like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."
Buonaparte's expedition to Egypt, and Logan's trip to the Eden of civil liberty, are a pair of events which, it is presumed, will considerably occupy the attention and excite the admiration of future historians. In both of these mad enterprizes about equal sagacity is evinced ; and the termination of each has served to expose to the ridicule of the world, the weakness and folly of the shallow politicians who fabricated them. Buonaparte is, before this, made food for the Egyptian crows; and citizen Logan, though his ugly form be not actually dished up, is fairly roasted with public scorn
If it be true that Logan roves through the country, misleading the ignorant and exasperating the vicious to violence against the government, it may be properly said of him, as of his prototype, " He goeth to and fro, like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Foreign Affairs
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Buonaparte Expedition
Egypt
Logan Trip
Political Folly
Public Ridicule
Government Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
Buonaparte
Logan
Shallow Politicians
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mockery Of Buonaparte's Egyptian Expedition And Logan's Trip
Stance / Tone
Scornful And Satirical
Key Figures
Buonaparte
Logan
Shallow Politicians
Key Arguments
Both Expeditions Show Equal Sagacity In Madness
Terminations Expose Weakness And Folly To Ridicule
Buonaparte Devoured By Egyptian Crows
Logan Roasted By Public Scorn
Logan Misleads Ignorant And Incites Vicious Against Government