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Literary November 9, 1802

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

A satirical song by a young Midshipman of the 'Federal Ark' praises Federalist James Bayard for his piety, loyalty, and opposition to Democrats, while honoring Captain Black and the crew. It mocks religious hypocrisy and political foes, set to tunes like Yankee Doodle.

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A
NEW FEDERAL SONG...By a
young Midshipman of the "Ark."
TUNE...Yankee Doodle, Maggie
Lauder,
Wilkes, Wriggle, or the Vicar of Bray.

IN concert let each heart and tongue,
By Federal rage inspir'd ;
Join in a pious, loyal song,
In praise of Mr. BAYARD.
Come let us raise our voices high,
Against whigs and tories;
Till the wide concave of the sky,
Rebounds the Federal chorus.

His "well earn'd honest fame" we'll sing.
And piety resplendent---
His predilection for a king,
And talents most transcendent!"
Come let us, &c.

The brave defender of the church...
The friend of true religion !
Who never left her in the lurch,
To her opponents tyrian.
Come let us, &c.

But guards her from the devil base,
Who on her neck would trample,
And sinners leads in paths of grace,
By his own bright example !
Come let us, &c.

Who all her principles regards,
From Monday morn 'till Sunday ;
And never takes a game at cards,
Not e'en upon a Sunday!!!
Come let us, &c.

And while in Congress hall he prays,
Against the Demo faction ;
Religion plays, in dazzling rays,
Around his every action.
Come let us, &c.

Now to the captain of the "Ark,"
And all her gallant crew sir,
Who have, or with him may embark,
We render homage due sir.
Come, let us, &c.

Then loud huzzas for captain Black,
A son of mother Britain,
Who on his larboard, starboard tack,
The democrats has smitten.
Come let us, &c.

* A newspaper, entitled "The Federal
Ark," edited by a Mr. BLACK, an English-
man, and an Alien, has been recently estab-
lifhed at Dover, in Delaware, under the
patronage of Messrs. Bayard, and Co.

What sub-type of article is it?

Poem Satire

What themes does it cover?

Political Religious Patriotism

What keywords are associated?

Federal Song Bayard Praise Political Satire Religious Hypocrisy Federal Ark Captain Black

What entities or persons were involved?

By A Young Midshipman Of The "Ark."

Literary Details

Title

A New Federal Song

Author

By A Young Midshipman Of The "Ark."

Subject

In Praise Of Mr. Bayard

Form / Style

Song In Verse To The Tune Of Yankee Doodle, Maggie Lauder, Wilkes, Wriggle, Or The Vicar Of Bray

Key Lines

In Concert Let Each Heart And Tongue, By Federal Rage Inspir'd ; Join In A Pious, Loyal Song, In Praise Of Mr. Bayard. His "Well Earn'd Honest Fame" We'll Sing. And Piety Resplendent His Predilection For A King, And Talents Most Transcendent!" Who All Her Principles Regards, From Monday Morn 'Till Sunday ; And Never Takes A Game At Cards, Not E'en Upon A Sunday!!! Then Loud Huzzas For Captain Black, A Son Of Mother Britain, Who On His Larboard, Starboard Tack, The Democrats Has Smitten.

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