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Poem
October 12, 1832
Constitutional Whig
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Poem by Henry Slight celebrating English liberties: 1215 Magna Carta on Runnymede, 1688 Glorious Revolution honoring Russell and Sydney, and 1832 Reform Act, with rallying cries for freedom. Circulated at Portsmouth Reform Dinner, August 8, 1832.
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The following lines, written by Mr. Henry Slight, were in general circulation at the late Reform Dinner in Portsmouth, England.
THE CHARTERS OF LIBERTY.
A. D. 1215.
When the Barons of England, in martial array,
Rose, their Charter of Freedom to gain,
'Twas the Genius of Liberty pointed the way,
And she conquer'd on Runnymede's Plain.
In vain did Oppression her energies try
No power their ranks could dissever:
'Reform' was the watch-word, and 'Freedom' the cry.
And "Thy Liberties, England, for ever!"
A. D. 1688.
Young Chivalry's sword leaped again from its sheath,
When Bigotry dared to assail her;
And though Cypress was twined with the conqueror's wreath,
Still Victory hastened to cheer her.
Though Russell and Sydney demanded a sigh,
Could Oppression the Patriots dissever?
No! Freedom survived, and the rallying cry
Was, "England's Redemption, for ever!"
A. D. 1832.
We brought not the helmet for strength in the fight,
Shrill trumpet, nor drum's furious rattle:
Our banner was blazon'd with "Justice and Right,"
And these led the Van of the Battle.
Then, uprise thee in glory, thou Queen of the Isles!-
Let no discord the Kingdoms dissever:
But this shout meet the heavens, with rapture and smiles,
"Britannia and Freedom for ever!"
Portsmouth, Aug. 8, 1832.
THE CHARTERS OF LIBERTY.
A. D. 1215.
When the Barons of England, in martial array,
Rose, their Charter of Freedom to gain,
'Twas the Genius of Liberty pointed the way,
And she conquer'd on Runnymede's Plain.
In vain did Oppression her energies try
No power their ranks could dissever:
'Reform' was the watch-word, and 'Freedom' the cry.
And "Thy Liberties, England, for ever!"
A. D. 1688.
Young Chivalry's sword leaped again from its sheath,
When Bigotry dared to assail her;
And though Cypress was twined with the conqueror's wreath,
Still Victory hastened to cheer her.
Though Russell and Sydney demanded a sigh,
Could Oppression the Patriots dissever?
No! Freedom survived, and the rallying cry
Was, "England's Redemption, for ever!"
A. D. 1832.
We brought not the helmet for strength in the fight,
Shrill trumpet, nor drum's furious rattle:
Our banner was blazon'd with "Justice and Right,"
And these led the Van of the Battle.
Then, uprise thee in glory, thou Queen of the Isles!-
Let no discord the Kingdoms dissever:
But this shout meet the heavens, with rapture and smiles,
"Britannia and Freedom for ever!"
Portsmouth, Aug. 8, 1832.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ballad
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
Liberty Independence
Patriotism
Political
What keywords are associated?
Magna Carta
Runnymede
Glorious Revolution
Russell Sydney
Reform Act 1832
Portsmouth Reform Dinner
English Liberty
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Henry Slight
Poem Details
Title
The Charters Of Liberty.
Author
Mr. Henry Slight
Subject
At The Reform Dinner In Portsmouth, 1832
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
'Reform' Was The Watch Word, And 'Freedom' The Cry. And "Thy Liberties, England, For Ever!"
No! Freedom Survived, And The Rallying Cry Was, "England's Redemption, For Ever!"
"Britannia And Freedom For Ever!"