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Editorial
August 29, 1809
Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Satirical commentary on Kentucky Governor Scott aligning with opponents during an election, advising against Federalist Mr. Marshall, which resulted in Marshall's victory; mocks Scott's public appearance.
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GOVERNOR SCOTT.
A phenomenon in physics, this gentleman whom the people of Kentucky put into office as the antipode, to Spanish Conspirators, Burrites, &c. is seen to unite very kindly with them in the late election. The effervescence, so common in chemical experiments where heterogeneous bodies are thrown together, seemed to be altogether thrown on their adversary. And the governor with equal truth and politeness, calling Mr. Marshall, Federalist and Tory, advised the people not to vote for him. And they, imputing the admonition of its true source, elected Mr. Marshall!
Query—Did Governor Scott exhibit himself, on the first day of the late Election, at the Court-House, with the same laudable purpose, for which the old Grecians, used to expose their slaves, drunk—as a subject of derision, and a caution to their young men? If so, it must be admitted that the picture was to the life—and that the Governor merits the thanks of his country, as he did those of Gen. Washington at the battle of Monmouth!
A phenomenon in physics, this gentleman whom the people of Kentucky put into office as the antipode, to Spanish Conspirators, Burrites, &c. is seen to unite very kindly with them in the late election. The effervescence, so common in chemical experiments where heterogeneous bodies are thrown together, seemed to be altogether thrown on their adversary. And the governor with equal truth and politeness, calling Mr. Marshall, Federalist and Tory, advised the people not to vote for him. And they, imputing the admonition of its true source, elected Mr. Marshall!
Query—Did Governor Scott exhibit himself, on the first day of the late Election, at the Court-House, with the same laudable purpose, for which the old Grecians, used to expose their slaves, drunk—as a subject of derision, and a caution to their young men? If so, it must be admitted that the picture was to the life—and that the Governor merits the thanks of his country, as he did those of Gen. Washington at the battle of Monmouth!
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Governor Scott
Kentucky Election
Political Satire
Federalist Tory
Election Admonition
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Scott
Mr. Marshall
People Of Kentucky
Spanish Conspirators
Burrites
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of Governor Scott In Kentucky Election
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery
Key Figures
Governor Scott
Mr. Marshall
People Of Kentucky
Spanish Conspirators
Burrites
Key Arguments
Governor Scott United With Political Adversaries In The Election
His Admonition Against Voting For Mr. Marshall Backfired, Leading To Marshall's Election
Satirical Comparison Of Scott's Appearance To Exposing Drunk Slaves For Derision