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Poem
October 3, 1794
Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Satirical ode mocking the riotous mob in England celebrating Lord Howe's naval victory over the French fleet on June 6-8, who demolished non-illuminated houses, addressed by a friend of civil and religious liberty, critiquing blind loyalty to George and Pitt.
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AN ODE.
On the "Loyal Contagion!" which seized the minds of the people of England, in celebrating the victory of Lord Howe over the French fleet, June 6th, 7th, and 8th.
Address'd to the mob that o "Loyal- ly!" demolish'd the houses of all those who, from custom or opinion, had not illuminated their windows.
By a Friend to civil and religious liberty.
Pleas'd to the last, poor Swine! they grunt for food,
And lick the hand that's rais'd to shed their blood!!
POPE.
DOFF your hats and shew your manners,
Porters, heavers, tars and tanners:
Marrow-bones and cleavers ring,
Freedom! George! and Riot! Sing.
Sons of Thames and boys of Shannon,
Swap your crackers, pounce your cannon,
Stun our ears in George's cause,
Keep the road and break the laws!
Soon as dusky night comes in,
Then set up your horrid din;
Every house that dares refuse
To illuminate,—abuse!
Break their windows, patriots do,
What are window-lights to you.
You who scarce have ever known
Any thing but steel or stone,
Mischief's all your liberty,
Hearts of oak be bold be free.
You by Freedom's gales are wafted on,
Visit Stanhope, Eaton, Jordan!
Slam and slush and storm their gates,
Break their democratic pates.
Girls exalt your voices now,
Vie, romp, and scream for Howe.
No more shall Howe's victorious name,
Be made the scoff of lying Fame!
Fame!—hang the lying noisy trumpet;
Singe her tail and break her trumpet;
Bid her kiss your—"better end!"
And scorn the world since "Pitt's your friend!"
He's your cushion-thumping boy,
He's the herald of your joy!
Laugh ye rogues and up your nappy—
For Burke & Him will make you happy,
Toss your greasy caps on high,
Freedom's hopes can never die,
While your ragged ruffians fly.
Come, let's rather starve than ever,
George and Pitt are one for ever;
Nay, to fear can't be a crime,
Since we fear for what's "divine!"
So drink and crack and shout away,
Hallo! Howe is great to-day:
Day that never came before,
Day that can return no more.
Come then, heroes, now or never,
George, and Pitt, and Howe for ever!
As it was with the Quakers—
On the "Loyal Contagion!" which seized the minds of the people of England, in celebrating the victory of Lord Howe over the French fleet, June 6th, 7th, and 8th.
Address'd to the mob that o "Loyal- ly!" demolish'd the houses of all those who, from custom or opinion, had not illuminated their windows.
By a Friend to civil and religious liberty.
Pleas'd to the last, poor Swine! they grunt for food,
And lick the hand that's rais'd to shed their blood!!
POPE.
DOFF your hats and shew your manners,
Porters, heavers, tars and tanners:
Marrow-bones and cleavers ring,
Freedom! George! and Riot! Sing.
Sons of Thames and boys of Shannon,
Swap your crackers, pounce your cannon,
Stun our ears in George's cause,
Keep the road and break the laws!
Soon as dusky night comes in,
Then set up your horrid din;
Every house that dares refuse
To illuminate,—abuse!
Break their windows, patriots do,
What are window-lights to you.
You who scarce have ever known
Any thing but steel or stone,
Mischief's all your liberty,
Hearts of oak be bold be free.
You by Freedom's gales are wafted on,
Visit Stanhope, Eaton, Jordan!
Slam and slush and storm their gates,
Break their democratic pates.
Girls exalt your voices now,
Vie, romp, and scream for Howe.
No more shall Howe's victorious name,
Be made the scoff of lying Fame!
Fame!—hang the lying noisy trumpet;
Singe her tail and break her trumpet;
Bid her kiss your—"better end!"
And scorn the world since "Pitt's your friend!"
He's your cushion-thumping boy,
He's the herald of your joy!
Laugh ye rogues and up your nappy—
For Burke & Him will make you happy,
Toss your greasy caps on high,
Freedom's hopes can never die,
While your ragged ruffians fly.
Come, let's rather starve than ever,
George and Pitt are one for ever;
Nay, to fear can't be a crime,
Since we fear for what's "divine!"
So drink and crack and shout away,
Hallo! Howe is great to-day:
Day that never came before,
Day that can return no more.
Come then, heroes, now or never,
George, and Pitt, and Howe for ever!
As it was with the Quakers—
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Political
Liberty Independence
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Lord Howe Victory
Loyal Contagion
Mob Riot
George Pitt
Civil Liberty
French Fleet
Satirical Ode
Window Smashing
What entities or persons were involved?
By A Friend To Civil And Religious Liberty.
Poem Details
Title
An Ode. On The "Loyal Contagion!" Which Seized The Minds Of The People Of England, In Celebrating The Victory Of Lord Howe Over The French Fleet, June 6th, 7th, And 8th.
Author
By A Friend To Civil And Religious Liberty.
Subject
Address'd To The Mob That O "Loyal Ly!" Demolish'd The Houses Of All Those Who, From Custom Or Opinion, Had Not Illuminated Their Windows.
Key Lines
Pleas'd To The Last, Poor Swine! They Grunt For Food,
And Lick The Hand That's Rais'd To Shed Their Blood!!
Pope.
Doff Your Hats And Shew Your Manners,
Porters, Heavers, Tars And Tanners:
Marrow Bones And Cleavers Ring,
Freedom! George! And Riot! Sing.
Break Their Windows, Patriots Do,
What Are Window Lights To You.
Come Then, Heroes, Now Or Never,
George, And Pitt, And Howe For Ever!