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Editorial
October 7, 1811
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
An editorial satirically critiques the extravagance of the British monarchy, highlighting the Prince of Wales's costly entertainment amid widespread poverty among weavers and economic strain from war, contrasting it with the U.S. presidency and criticizing pro-British federalists.
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BLESSINGS OF MONARCHIES.
The Prince of Wales lately gave an entertainment to 140 of his particular friends! which cost the British nation 50,000 pounds sterling, or 222,222 dollars, nearly equal to nine years salary of the President of the United States. Among other delicacies procured to treat the royal profligate's 140 compeers, was 1000 quarts of cream. The gold and silver plate used on this occasion weighed Six Tons! This entertainment was given at the same time that 40,000 weavers (from only two towns in England) were petitioning the Parliament for relief; they being reduced to a state of starvation by the war and the enormous expense attending it, and the gold and silver coin of the country is so far exhausted as to make it worth 30 per cent. more than the bills of the bank of England, which are forced upon the people in lieu of it. Such is the difference between the people and their rulers under that government which is constantly panegyrized by the British federalists. or, as the London Morning Chronicle calls it, the British Party, in this country!
[Farmers Journal.
BLESSINGS OF MONARCHIES.
The Prince of Wales lately gave an entertainment to 140 of his particular friends! which cost the British nation 50,000 pounds sterling, or 222,222 dollars, nearly equal to nine years salary of the President of the United States. Among other delicacies procured to treat the royal profligate's 140 compeers, was 1000 quarts of cream. The gold and silver plate used on this occasion weighed Six Tons! This entertainment was given at the same time that 40,000 weavers (from only two towns in England) were petitioning the Parliament for relief; they being reduced to a state of starvation by the war and the enormous expense attending it, and the gold and silver coin of the country is so far exhausted as to make it worth 30 per cent. more than the bills of the bank of England, which are forced upon the people in lieu of it. Such is the difference between the people and their rulers under that government which is constantly panegyrized by the British federalists. or, as the London Morning Chronicle calls it, the British Party, in this country!
[Farmers Journal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Monarchy Criticism
Royal Extravagance
British Federalists
War Expenses
Economic Hardship
Satirical Commentary
What entities or persons were involved?
Prince Of Wales
British Federalists
London Morning Chronicle
British Party
Parliament
Weavers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of British Monarchy Extravagance
Stance / Tone
Satirical Anti Monarchy
Key Figures
Prince Of Wales
British Federalists
London Morning Chronicle
British Party
Parliament
Weavers
Key Arguments
Prince Of Wales's Entertainment Cost 50,000 Pounds, Nearly Nine Years Of U.S. President's Salary
Extravagant Use Of 1000 Quarts Of Cream And Six Tons Of Gold And Silver Plate
Occurred Amid 40,000 Weavers Starving Due To War Expenses
British Coin Exhausted, Worth 30% More Than Bank Bills Forced On People
Highlights Difference Between Rulers And People In Monarchy
Criticizes Panegyrizing Of British Government By Federalists