Rhode Island Republican

From the (Boston) Chronicle,

a Correspondent has favored us with the following excellent SONG, sung on the 4th

Of March, at an Entertainment
given by the American Consul

at the Hotel in London.

Tune-Anacreon in Heaven.

I.

Well met, fellow Americans, let's cheer

The return of this day, with a copious libation:

For Freedom this day in her chosen retreat,

Hail'd her favorite JEFFERSON chief of our

nation,

A Chief in whose mind

Republicans find

Wisdom, probity, honor & firmness combin'd.

Let our wine sparkle high, whilst we gratefully

give,

The health of our Sachem, and long may he live.

II.

Political frenzy howl'd wild o'er the earth.

Ambition and rapine with blood ting'd the

ocean;

While JEFFERSON rip'ning age systems

for birth,

Found the peaceful legitimate path to pro-

motion.

With Reason his guide,

At Washington's side.

His virtues and talents full often were tried,

Now he's Chief in command let the universe see,

How happy a nation of freemen can be!

III.

While Europe's proud Chiefs wield the Sword

or the pen,

By force or by fraud to acquire new posses-

sions;

Our rulers speak "peace and good will to-

wards men"-

And their practice accord with their cordial

professions.

But should foreign foes

Their rancour disclose,

And by discord or arms dare disturb our repose,

Let our Chief give the word, and he safely may

trust,

That those haughty disturbers shall soon "bite

the dust."

IV.

May JEFFERSON's genius sublimely con-

troul,

The carpings of envy, the frenzy of faction ;

At his bidding let Union attune each free

soul,

And Godlike philanthropy spring into action;

Thus blest and belov'd,

By his country caress'd,

Sweet peace Shall forever illumine his breast !

Admiring his virtues, again let us give,

The health of our Sachem and long may he live.