THE PEOPLE’S SONG. Air — “Gilderoy.” We long to see the season come When we can vote for Harrison, For there is nothing can prevent His being the next President; He leads the cause against Free Trade, And we propose to give him aid; O, Grover dear, you’d better run Than measure swords with Harrison!Continue reading “Higher than Gilderoy’s Kite”
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The Red Bandana
CAMPAIGN SONG. Air — “Good-by, My Lover, Good-by.” O Democrats, hear the trumpet blow, Good-by, free traders, good-by! Pack up your grips, its time to go, Good-by, free traders, good-by! Protection is the people’s wealth, Good-by, free traders, good-by! And we will guard the Nation’s health, Good-by, free traders, good-by! Chorus. By, Cleveland, by,Continue reading “The Red Bandana”
None But Tyrants
ON TO VICTORY! Air — “Scots wha kae.” Men, whose sires for freedom bled! Men, whom patriots oft have led! Men, by treasury spoils unfed, On, to victory! Now’s the day and now’s the hour! See approach the tyrant’s power! Shall we to the tyrant’s cower? Shall we turn and flee? Hear the foe’s insultingContinue reading “None But Tyrants”
Seeing the Elephant
BUCKEYE BOYS. Air — “Swiss Boy.” Come arouse ye, arouse ye, my brave Buckeye boys! Take the ax and to labor away! The sun is up with ruddy beam The Buckeye blooms beside the stream; Come, arouse ye, etc. Love ye not, love ye not, O my brave Buckeye boys To rally with Tippecanoe? ForContinue reading “Seeing the Elephant”
Thurman’s Boils
SHOULD BRAVE SOLDIERS BE FORGOT? Air — “Auld Lang Syne.” Should brave old soldiers be forgot? Should patriots fail to twine Wreaths, glorious wreaths, for those who fought In the days of old lang syne? No! Long as life endures will we Deep in our hearts enshrine The names of those who made us freeContinue reading “Thurman’s Boils”
