Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

Poetry.

FOR THE STAUNTON SPECTATOR.

Mr. Harper--You will perceive by the tenor of the following parody, that it was intended for the night of the 3d of March next, but as it has fallen into my hands, I send it for publication, if you think it will afford any amusement to your readers.

MATTY'S FAREWELL TO THE OFFICE HOLDERS.

'Adieu! a heart-warm fond adieu!
Ye friends of Democratic tie,
Ye fatten'd and ye pamper'd few,
Companions of my former joy.

Tho' I to Kinderhook must hie,
And leave Dan'l Fortune's slippery bay,
With aching heart and swollen eye,
I'll mind you still tho' far awa.

Oft have we met in secret band,
To spend a restless, fearful night--
Oft strove t' assume supreme command
O'er all the sons of Freedom's light:

And by that hieroglyphic bright,
Which none but spoilsmen ever saw,
I wish I was at home this night,
And you were very far awa.

My Money, Selfishness and Pride
Unite you in the grand design
Of stuffing well the spoiler's hide,
While power's in this hand of mine;

For on the morrow Freedom's power,
Directed by the People's law,
Shall sweep us hence, and you must run
To Texas, which is far awa.

And you farewell, whose merits claim
Justly the halter's badge to wear;
Freedom will curse your very name,
While we shall hold it ever dear.

And if your heart is aching now,
While we're assembled one and a'--
Then fill your glass and drink it down
To him, the friend that's going awa.

And you, kind-hearted Amos, dear,
I sing farewell to all your charms--
For you will not again come near
The friend that now your bosom warms.

Alas this dreaded, fearful night,
To a close we soon must draw,
For yonder now I see day-light,
Old Tip, he comes, we must awa.

Waynesborough, Nov. 4, 1840.