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Poem
June 24, 1842
New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A patriotic campaign song by a lady, set to the tune of Auld Lang Syne, urging support for Henry Clay against treason and for protection of native shores, with a chorus pledging loyalty. Published in Philadelphia on May 6, 1842.
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FROM THE U. S. GAZETTE.
SONG.
BY A LADY.
Air—Auld Lang Syne.
Leave vain regrets for errors past,
Nor cast the ship away;
But nail your colors to the mast,
And strike for Harry Clay!
From him no treason need be fear'd,
Your cause he'll ne'er betray;
What name to freemen so endear'd,
As that of Henry Clay!
No vain abstractions fill his head,
To lead his heart astray ;
For every noble promise made,
Is kept by Henry Clay.
Then let not treason's hated form,
Thus fill you with dismay,
But gath'ring strength to breast the storm,
Stand fast by Harry Clay.
Rise bravely for one effort more;
Your motto thus display ;
PROTECTION FOR OUR NATIVE SHORE!
Sustained by Harry Clay.
An I o'er our gallant Chieftain's grave,
Pledge we our faith this day,
In weal or wo, no change to know,
Till triumphs Harry Clay!
CHORUS.
Till triumphs Harry Clay my boys
Till triumphs Harry Clay;
In weal or wo, no change to know,
Till triumphs Harry Clay!
Philadelphia, May 6, 1842.
SONG.
BY A LADY.
Air—Auld Lang Syne.
Leave vain regrets for errors past,
Nor cast the ship away;
But nail your colors to the mast,
And strike for Harry Clay!
From him no treason need be fear'd,
Your cause he'll ne'er betray;
What name to freemen so endear'd,
As that of Henry Clay!
No vain abstractions fill his head,
To lead his heart astray ;
For every noble promise made,
Is kept by Henry Clay.
Then let not treason's hated form,
Thus fill you with dismay,
But gath'ring strength to breast the storm,
Stand fast by Harry Clay.
Rise bravely for one effort more;
Your motto thus display ;
PROTECTION FOR OUR NATIVE SHORE!
Sustained by Harry Clay.
An I o'er our gallant Chieftain's grave,
Pledge we our faith this day,
In weal or wo, no change to know,
Till triumphs Harry Clay!
CHORUS.
Till triumphs Harry Clay my boys
Till triumphs Harry Clay;
In weal or wo, no change to know,
Till triumphs Harry Clay!
Philadelphia, May 6, 1842.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
What themes does it cover?
Political
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay
Political Song
Protectionism
Treason
Native Shore
Whig Campaign
What entities or persons were involved?
By A Lady.
Poem Details
Title
Song.
Author
By A Lady.
Subject
Support For Henry Clay
Form / Style
To The Air Of Auld Lang Syne
Key Lines
Leave Vain Regrets For Errors Past,
Nor Cast The Ship Away;
But Nail Your Colors To The Mast,
And Strike For Harry Clay!
Protection For Our Native Shore!
Sustained By Harry Clay.
Till Triumphs Harry Clay My Boys
Till Triumphs Harry Clay;
In Weal Or Wo, No Change To Know,
Till Triumphs Harry Clay!