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Editorial
May 1, 1778
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial satirically observes how British ministerial supporters have shifted from confident boasts about dominating America in the previous year's New Year's ode to a pious appeal for divine reunion of former allies this year.
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It is curious to observe how all ranks of ministerial dependents are obliged to alter their note relative to America.
This time two years, the Laureat, in his New Year's ode, laughs at the American contest, and exultingly exclaims,
Can Britain fail! the thought were vain!
She rules, the Empress of the Main.
But, this year, his flights of poetry are lowered, and, borrowing a little piety from the Court, he appeals to God Almighty alone, by saying,
'Tis he alone can reunite
The foes who once were friends.
This time two years, the Laureat, in his New Year's ode, laughs at the American contest, and exultingly exclaims,
Can Britain fail! the thought were vain!
She rules, the Empress of the Main.
But, this year, his flights of poetry are lowered, and, borrowing a little piety from the Court, he appeals to God Almighty alone, by saying,
'Tis he alone can reunite
The foes who once were friends.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
War Or Peace
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
American Contest
British Laureat
New Years Ode
Ministerial Tone
Britain America Relations
What entities or persons were involved?
Ministerial Dependents
Laureat
Britain
America
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Shifting British Attitudes Toward American Contest
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery Of Ministerial Change
Key Figures
Ministerial Dependents
Laureat
Britain
America
Key Arguments
Ministerial Supporters Must Alter Their Tone On America.
Last Year's Ode Boasted Of Britain's Inevitable Victory.
This Year's Ode Humbly Appeals To God For Reconciliation.