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Poem
November 9, 1877
St. Johnsbury Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
A satirical poem depicting reactions of political and legal figures like Fifield, Governor Peck, Walker, Phelps, Judge Prout, Worthy, Gregory J, Homer, and Stephen to an unfavorable decision, expressing confusion, celebration, blame, and lamentation.
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After the Decision.
Said Fifield to Governor Peck
"I don't understand this learned decision."
"Nor I," quoth Old Solid, "but a wreck
Of our clients dawns athwart my dim vision,"
Said Walker to Phelps and Judge Prout,
"Hurrah! Come and smell, smile, smoke what's
prohibited."
"Not yet," quoth the Titans; "Drive out
The thieves, and smile when the spoils are distributed."
Said "Worthy" to Gregory J,
"We're busted, confound you, and you are to
blame!"
"Hush, brother! I'll have the press say
'Another great victory!' and keep up the game."
Said Homer to Stephen, "My son,
We're out in the cold. O, ingratitude sore!"
Old Hoss, that is so; both basely undone."
And the sire he lamented, and the son how he swore!
Said Fifield to Governor Peck
"I don't understand this learned decision."
"Nor I," quoth Old Solid, "but a wreck
Of our clients dawns athwart my dim vision,"
Said Walker to Phelps and Judge Prout,
"Hurrah! Come and smell, smile, smoke what's
prohibited."
"Not yet," quoth the Titans; "Drive out
The thieves, and smile when the spoils are distributed."
Said "Worthy" to Gregory J,
"We're busted, confound you, and you are to
blame!"
"Hush, brother! I'll have the press say
'Another great victory!' and keep up the game."
Said Homer to Stephen, "My son,
We're out in the cold. O, ingratitude sore!"
Old Hoss, that is so; both basely undone."
And the sire he lamented, and the son how he swore!
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Political
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Political Satire
Court Decision
Governor Peck
Legal Figures
Unfavorable Outcome
Poem Details
Title
After The Decision.
Subject
Reaction To A Legal Or Political Decision
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
Said Fifield To Governor Peck
"I Don't Understand This Learned Decision."
"We're Busted, Confound You, And You Are To
Blame!"
Said Homer To Stephen, "My Son,
We're Out In The Cold. O, Ingratitude Sore!"