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Poem
January 25, 1804
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A patriotic song celebrating the peaceful acquisition of Louisiana by the United States, contrasting it with European wars, emphasizing prosperity, harmony, and freedom without bloodshed.
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COMMUNICATION.
Whilst England and France madly fight for a rock,
Or an April election, produced by foul weather.
By prudence we've gain'd averting war's shock,
A land more extensive than both put together.
CHORUS.
Tho' we've shewn to our foes,
When exchanging of blows,
That our flag is triumphant whenever unfurl'd,
Yet as happiness springs
From exchange of good things,
We earnestly seek it all over the world.
What thousands of lives, what millions of money,
Have been spent to acquire by belligerent powers
Louisiana, o'erflowing with milk and with honey,
By open, plain, policy honestly ours.
Chorus.
No widows, no orphans, bedew with their tears,
The spot where our banner exultingly flies,
By Spaniards and Frenchmen we're hail'd without fear,
And songs of thanksgiving ascend to the skies.
Chorus.
Prosperity, harmony, offspring of peace,
Objects cherish'd with care by the man of our choice,
And auction'd by Providence, still shall increase,
Whilst we join hand in hand, and unite in one voice.
Chorus.
May freedom still wider and wider extend,
May nations no longer each other destroy,
May they only be rivals how most to befriend,
And like us all the blessings of union enjoy.
Chorus.
Whilst England and France madly fight for a rock,
Or an April election, produced by foul weather.
By prudence we've gain'd averting war's shock,
A land more extensive than both put together.
CHORUS.
Tho' we've shewn to our foes,
When exchanging of blows,
That our flag is triumphant whenever unfurl'd,
Yet as happiness springs
From exchange of good things,
We earnestly seek it all over the world.
What thousands of lives, what millions of money,
Have been spent to acquire by belligerent powers
Louisiana, o'erflowing with milk and with honey,
By open, plain, policy honestly ours.
Chorus.
No widows, no orphans, bedew with their tears,
The spot where our banner exultingly flies,
By Spaniards and Frenchmen we're hail'd without fear,
And songs of thanksgiving ascend to the skies.
Chorus.
Prosperity, harmony, offspring of peace,
Objects cherish'd with care by the man of our choice,
And auction'd by Providence, still shall increase,
Whilst we join hand in hand, and unite in one voice.
Chorus.
May freedom still wider and wider extend,
May nations no longer each other destroy,
May they only be rivals how most to befriend,
And like us all the blessings of union enjoy.
Chorus.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Political
Liberty Independence
What keywords are associated?
Louisiana Acquisition
Peaceful Policy
American Flag
European Wars
Freedom Union
Providence Harmony
Poem Details
Title
Communication.
Subject
Peaceful Acquisition Of Louisiana
Form / Style
Verse With Repeating Chorus
Key Lines
Whilst England And France Madly Fight For A Rock,
Or An April Election, Produced By Foul Weather.
By Prudence We've Gain'd Averting War's Shock,
A Land More Extensive Than Both Put Together.
Tho' We've Shewn To Our Foes,
When Exchanging Of Blows,
That Our Flag Is Triumphant Whenever Unfurl'd,
Yet As Happiness Springs
From Exchange Of Good Things,
We Earnestly Seek It All Over The World.
Louisiana, O'erflowing With Milk And With Honey,
By Open, Plain, Policy Honestly Ours.
May Freedom Still Wider And Wider Extend,
May Nations No Longer Each Other Destroy,
May They Only Be Rivals How Most To Befriend,
And Like Us All The Blessings Of Union Enjoy.