This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1856 edition. Excerpt: ...Then might the heartless Wilson, Thy shame, O Illinois! Become confed'rate with them, And teach them to destroy. So much ferocious nature Should join the brutish clan; And not disgrace the features That claim to be of man. But hear it, O Missouri, Once more the Prophet's free--Your ill-directed fury Brings ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1856 edition. Excerpt: ...Then might the heartless Wilson, Thy shame, O Illinois! Become confed'rate with them, And teach them to destroy. So much ferocious nature Should join the brutish clan; And not disgrace the features That claim to be of man. But hear it, O Missouri, Once more the Prophet's free--Your ill-directed fury Brings forth a jubilee. JUBILEE SONG, Sung at a Feast given by General Smith and Lady to a party of friends, in commemoration of his triumphant release from his enemies. That deed, that time, we celebrate, Most dear to Liberty, When the Official powers of State Pronounc'd the Prophet free. Chorus. When foul oppression's hand was stay'd, A feast of Liberty The Prophet and his Lady made To crown the Jubilee. 'Twas once no subject, theme of song, For righteous men to gain Those rights that legally belong To every honest swain. Chorus--When foul oppression's, &c. But now our fed'ral Court has done A deed deserving praise. There's something " new beneath the sun" In these the latter days. Chorus--When foul oppression's, Ac. Though freedom weeps o'er many a blot, Still here she lifts her spires; And here has champions who are not Unworthy of their sires. Chorus--When foul oppression's, &c. Protection's wreath again may bloom, Renew'd by Thomas Ford, Which under Carlin had become Like Jonah's wither'd gourd. Chorus--When foul oppression's, Ac. Like Freedom's true and genuine son, Oppression to destroy, His Excellency has begun To govern Illinois. Chorus--When foul oppression's, &c. That justice in our righteous cause By those that stand in power, Does honor to our country's laws, In this degen'rate hour. Chorus--When foul oppression's, &c. And while we give our feelings scope, And gratitude award To Edwards, Butterfield, and Pope, ...
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