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May 16, 1820
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In New York, the Vice-President's supporters commissioned an $800 portrait for a celebratory display at Tammany Hall upon his anticipated gubernatorial victory, but his electoral defeat left the artwork unused and plans in ruins.
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FROM THE NEW-YORK COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.
DISAPPOINTMENT
We understand that the friends of the Vice-President were so perfectly sure that he would be elected Governour of this State, that they caused a full length portrait of his Excellency to be painted, for the purpose of exhibiting it, in transparency, in the front of Tammany Hall, as soon as the joyful tidings of his success should reach this city. But as ill luck would have it, on counting the ballots he has been found wanting, and all the fun is spoiled.
The publick, therefore, will be disappointed in witnessing the splendid illumination which was in preparation to be exhibited had not that ugly jade, Miss Fortune, frowned upon their efforts.—The picture, it is said, does great credit to the artist, and we hope it may be placed in the Academy of Fine Arts. We learn, that this splendid picture cost the sum of eight hundred dollars. A heavy loss, when added to the loss of the election.
DISAPPOINTMENT
We understand that the friends of the Vice-President were so perfectly sure that he would be elected Governour of this State, that they caused a full length portrait of his Excellency to be painted, for the purpose of exhibiting it, in transparency, in the front of Tammany Hall, as soon as the joyful tidings of his success should reach this city. But as ill luck would have it, on counting the ballots he has been found wanting, and all the fun is spoiled.
The publick, therefore, will be disappointed in witnessing the splendid illumination which was in preparation to be exhibited had not that ugly jade, Miss Fortune, frowned upon their efforts.—The picture, it is said, does great credit to the artist, and we hope it may be placed in the Academy of Fine Arts. We learn, that this splendid picture cost the sum of eight hundred dollars. A heavy loss, when added to the loss of the election.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Vice President Election
Portrait Disappointment
Tammany Hall
New York Governor
What entities or persons were involved?
Vice President
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Vice President
Location
New York
Story Details
Friends of the Vice-President commissioned a full-length portrait costing $800 for display at Tammany Hall to celebrate his expected election as Governor, but he lost, spoiling the planned illumination.