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Poem
March 23, 1739
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A poem lamenting the refusal of rum punch at Wenman's Punch house on London Bridge due to an authority's suppression, written from a seafaring man's perspective, hoping the act doesn't affect sailors at sea.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
The following Lines were occasioned by a Seafaring Gentleman passing by Wenman's Punch house on London Bridge, and seeing wrote in large Characters, PUNCH BY AUTHORITY. And going in with a Friend called for a Bowl of Rum Punch, but was refused it.
Exhilerating Fluid, now no more.
The Merchant's Treatise and the Sailor's Store.
The Captain's cheering Friend, the Mate's Relief,
The Steerman's Helm to stem his boding Grief.
Tho' this Suppression is but on the Plain,
Pray Heaven the Act may never reach the Main!
Where I'll repair and soak my British Soul,
And sink the Spaniard o'er a flowing Bowl.
Exhilerating Fluid, now no more.
The Merchant's Treatise and the Sailor's Store.
The Captain's cheering Friend, the Mate's Relief,
The Steerman's Helm to stem his boding Grief.
Tho' this Suppression is but on the Plain,
Pray Heaven the Act may never reach the Main!
Where I'll repair and soak my British Soul,
And sink the Spaniard o'er a flowing Bowl.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Political
Satire Society
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Punch Suppression
Seafaring Gentleman
Wenman Punch House
London Bridge
Rum Punch
British Soul
Spaniard
Poem Details
Subject
Refusal Of Rum Punch At Wenman's Punch House On London Bridge Due To Authority
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Exhilerating Fluid, Now No More.
The Merchant's Treatise And The Sailor's Store.
Tho' This Suppression Is But On The Plain,
Pray Heaven The Act May Never Reach The Main!
Where I'll Repair And Soak My British Soul,
And Sink The Spaniard O'er A Flowing Bowl.