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Literary
November 2, 1848
The Evansville Daily Journal
Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Satirical duet song parodying the 1848 U.S. presidential election, with Cass (Lewis Cass) lamenting his defeat and being rowed up 'Salt River' (a metaphor for political loss), while Taylor (Zachary Taylor) mockingly consoles him, suggesting his own allies will soon follow.
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OCR Quality
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Excellent
Full Text
ROWING UP SALT RIVER.
Tune--Carry me back to old Virginia.
Cass, (Tenor.)
This mud scow of old Virginia, is now my only home,
Old friends have now deserted me, and turned me out to roam;
Then row me gently up the stream,
I feel both sick and sore.
I ne'er shall more touch "Extra Pay,"
Nor reach the "White House" door
Taylor, (Basso.)
I'm truly sorry for you, Cass, 'tis very hard indeed,
That one who felt secure as you, should thus be found in need.
But as to being left alone,
You've nought of that to fear,
I've put your friends upon the route
And they'll soon all be there.
Tune--Carry me back to old Virginia.
Cass, (Tenor.)
This mud scow of old Virginia, is now my only home,
Old friends have now deserted me, and turned me out to roam;
Then row me gently up the stream,
I feel both sick and sore.
I ne'er shall more touch "Extra Pay,"
Nor reach the "White House" door
Taylor, (Basso.)
I'm truly sorry for you, Cass, 'tis very hard indeed,
That one who felt secure as you, should thus be found in need.
But as to being left alone,
You've nought of that to fear,
I've put your friends upon the route
And they'll soon all be there.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Dialogue
Poem
What themes does it cover?
Political
What keywords are associated?
Political Satire
Election Song
Salt River
Lewis Cass
Zachary Taylor
White House
Literary Details
Title
Rowing Up Salt River.
Key Lines
This Mud Scow Of Old Virginia, Is Now My Only Home,
Then Row Me Gently Up The Stream,
I've Put Your Friends Upon The Route
And They'll Soon All Be There.