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Domestic News
October 22, 1798
The Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Satirical report of the eccentric 'Queen of Sheba' arriving in town around noon, wearing a liberty cap with Jacobin cockade, recently from Buxton where she reviewed troops and prepared for a parson's election.
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This day about noon arrived in town one "going up and down in the earth," the celebrated Queen of Sheba--well known in the crazy world for her distraction and folly. Her head bore the Cap of Liberty, which was adorned with the tri-coloured, jacobin Cockade--a badge which at this day distinguishes those of her character from the sober and rational part of the community.-- We understand she is last from Buxton, where she has been engaged for some time in reviewing her troops and making arrangements for the approaching election of the Parson!
This day about noon arrived in town one "going up and down in the earth," the celebrated Queen of Sheba--well known in the crazy world for her distraction and folly. Her head bore the Cap of Liberty, which was adorned with the tri-coloured, jacobin Cockade--a badge which at this day distinguishes those of her character from the sober and rational part of the community.-- We understand she is last from Buxton, where she has been engaged for some time in reviewing her troops and making arrangements for the approaching election of the Parson!
What sub-type of article is it?
Arrival Departure
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Queen Of Sheba
Arrival
Jacobin Cockade
Buxton
Parson Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Queen Of Sheba
Where did it happen?
Town
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Town
Event Date
This Day About Noon
Key Persons
Queen Of Sheba
Event Details
An eccentric woman known as the Queen of Sheba arrived in town around noon, wearing a Cap of Liberty adorned with a tri-coloured Jacobin cockade. She is noted for her distraction and folly, distinguishing her from the rational community. She recently came from Buxton, where she reviewed troops and arranged for the upcoming election of the Parson.