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Poem
May 15, 1815
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Patriotic poem addressing American naval officers and seamen heading to Algiers, urging them to defeat the Algerines, free captive countrymen, and enforce peace through military action.
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AN ADDRESS,
TO THE OFFICERS AND SEAMEN DESTINED FOR
ALGIERS.
YE gallant tars—your country's pride—
Her sure defence—in combat tried:
Heroes of Erie and Champlain—
Ye who have conquered on the Main!
With brows entwin'd with bays so green—
Go and chastise the Algerine.
Your captive brethren in Algiers
To you address their sighs and tears!
Where, torn from country, friends and wives,
They pine away their wretched lives.
Then haste!—with arms both bright and keen
Deal vengeance on the Algerine.
Go tell the Dey, within his walls,
You tribute pay in cannon balls
And should the threat not raise his fears.
Batter his town about his ears—
Your prowess being felt and seen,
Twill terrify the Algerine.
Blockade his ports—destroy his fleet,
And make destruction's work complete;
By cannon law dictate a peace—
Our captive countrymen release;
Return with laurels blooming green,
The conquerors of the Algerine!
[Glesner.
TO THE OFFICERS AND SEAMEN DESTINED FOR
ALGIERS.
YE gallant tars—your country's pride—
Her sure defence—in combat tried:
Heroes of Erie and Champlain—
Ye who have conquered on the Main!
With brows entwin'd with bays so green—
Go and chastise the Algerine.
Your captive brethren in Algiers
To you address their sighs and tears!
Where, torn from country, friends and wives,
They pine away their wretched lives.
Then haste!—with arms both bright and keen
Deal vengeance on the Algerine.
Go tell the Dey, within his walls,
You tribute pay in cannon balls
And should the threat not raise his fears.
Batter his town about his ears—
Your prowess being felt and seen,
Twill terrify the Algerine.
Blockade his ports—destroy his fleet,
And make destruction's work complete;
By cannon law dictate a peace—
Our captive countrymen release;
Return with laurels blooming green,
The conquerors of the Algerine!
[Glesner.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
War Military
Slavery Abolition
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Algiers
Algerine
Captives
Navy
War
Patriotism
Dey
Erie
Champlain
What entities or persons were involved?
[Glesner.
Poem Details
Title
An Address, To The Officers And Seamen Destined For Algiers.
Author
[Glesner.
Subject
To Officers And Seamen Destined For Algiers
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Ye Gallant Tars—Your Country's Pride—
Her Sure Defence—In Combat Tried:
Go And Chastise The Algerine.
Your Captive Brethren In Algiers
To You Address Their Sighs And Tears!
Return With Laurels Blooming Green,
The Conquerors Of The Algerine!