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Poem
April 5, 1802
Jenks's Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Satirical song addressed to whiskey-loving Democratic lawmakers, mocking their past opposition to federal laws as sedition while now labeling any criticism of the current administration as treason punishable by death.
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A NEW SONG.
Ye lovers of whiskey, ye friends of the people,
Ye dumb legislative declaimers so able,
Whole state confounds, and convinces the nation.
Producing such vivid and clear demonstration;
Ye highly esteemed lawmakers attend
To the leal advice of a counsel and friend-
I'll tell you the law that must govern the nation,
In respect to our new doctrine, styled "oppugnation,"
When the noble Democrats made opposition,
To the laws of the Union, 'twas only sedition;
'Twas lawful and right in us to declare,
Against federal measures, and more, open war-
It was just and praiseworthy in us to defame,
Ev'ry great and pre-eminent federal name;
But now we contend, in the new shoot, with reason,
That aid and respect and reviling is treason,"
And that death should accompany all "oppugnation,"
TO the present INFALLIBLE ADMINISTRATION.
[Spectator]
Ye lovers of whiskey, ye friends of the people,
Ye dumb legislative declaimers so able,
Whole state confounds, and convinces the nation.
Producing such vivid and clear demonstration;
Ye highly esteemed lawmakers attend
To the leal advice of a counsel and friend-
I'll tell you the law that must govern the nation,
In respect to our new doctrine, styled "oppugnation,"
When the noble Democrats made opposition,
To the laws of the Union, 'twas only sedition;
'Twas lawful and right in us to declare,
Against federal measures, and more, open war-
It was just and praiseworthy in us to defame,
Ev'ry great and pre-eminent federal name;
But now we contend, in the new shoot, with reason,
That aid and respect and reviling is treason,"
And that death should accompany all "oppugnation,"
TO the present INFALLIBLE ADMINISTRATION.
[Spectator]
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Political
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
New Song
Democrats
Opposition
Sedition
Treason
Administration
Whiskey
Legislators
What entities or persons were involved?
[Spectator]
Poem Details
Title
A New Song
Author
[Spectator]
Subject
Satire On Democratic Hypocrisy In Political Opposition
Form / Style
Rhymed Verses
Key Lines
When The Noble Democrats Made Opposition, To The Laws Of The Union, 'Twas Only Sedition;
But Now We Contend, In The New Shoot, With Reason, That Aid And Respect And Reviling Is Treason,"
And That Death Should Accompany All "Oppugnation," To The Present Infallible Administration.