Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-01-16

The following excellent poem was written
by our talented fellow-citizen, DANL. U.
JONES, Esq, as New Years Address for
the wsynesburg tPa.) Messenger. It is
good poetry, and glows throughout with the
most fervid patriotism. We are very sure
the fraternity would not object II Mr.. Jones
would employ his pen little oftener.
Patrons! the times demand n serious son1,
Then listen, and I'll not deain you lorg--
But while with modest Bit shes rohcarse
My uress lines, uEcLAsP TOUR LIBERAL ruHsK
Erewhile. when or this wondrous empire shone ID
The star OF pence from his uncouded throne,
Iliunins from the mountain. to the sea,
Tho gorgeous pauorunia Of the free.
When fair Columbia wore around her brow
Carlanis Of pride, lalas! where are they nowD
Aud strength. power mncsty, III stern embrace
Begir the temple other dwelling plsce.- t..I
When circlmg years but wIdcned her domain
Aud State by si,,,e enlarged her quecnly train
Aud patriot genius fondiy loved TO trace
Tic peerless gfnnd.ur Uf her future race: U
Wien pilgrim myrints DER the waters vast
Found here the Mecca Of mankind at last.
While cnvious despos saw with hateful eyes,
freedoms grcnt column here usccni the Skies
Aud Heaven bcstow on this secluded shore,
The primal charms which ancient Eden bore,
And on this virgin continents green breast
Set up for man q refuge and r.u:
When here III peace the hnrvcst-hclds were renpt,
And pleasure here perpetual rcvcls kept
And DER this bcnn,eou. sisterooj Of Staies
Presided only the propitous Faics:
armed by u scene so new 10 mortal eyes,
A land exempt from evil destires-
In those bright days to plensin; themes alone
The niiistrel.lyre atiuned his magic tone;
uer Fnncy's realm no earth born snndoNvs lowered
Exultan Thought his sparkling jewels showefcd-
Aud poctseers and benrded statesmen old,
The lustre OF the coming ngc forrtod,
W hcn this NEW woKtr should lead the nations van
The potent champion OF tile rights OF mau!
And have these golden visions passed away.
Our dreams Of empire vanished in day!
And is this nuioi, sirugg iig for'itH life.
Plumycd in the biows OF intestine stre
And has this scene Of prosperous c become
4 stormy waste, where hope and JOY sre d!mb'
What direfii change n single year has made
Oar fair ely stun demon foes invade,
And all the dogs oil war. obscene and foul.
Lust, Rapiie, Riot Murder, ruise tlrir howl,
The songs OF harp and lutte are -ilcn now
But Cure sits brooding on euch ciotifed hrow,
Aud anxious eyes behold. with strange alarms,
That awful sight-a continent in arms!
Sad transformation for this lovely land!
| Here has ReDeliion ruised his mailed hand
| Unveiled his purpose, ms srtnled his array,
| Unfured his impious banner TO the day
| Aud TO the sword enrusiing his vile cause,
Assaed the Union, und dehed the laws.
Oath-breakcrs robbers trea sury- thieves,
Whose nuInes sh y blackcn History's honest leaves!
| Foyds, Prices, Wiscs Johisons and Beaureg@ris.
lDcn,h doomed wlIcn Justice nukes her fair awards y
| The Arnolds OF the South. dshonored ki a,esi
These lead the armies OF niaruuding braves!
Imperilled Liberty mvokes our aid,
| BY foes cncircled aud by friends betrayed
| Despolcd Ivy ireacbery, stabbed by secret hate,
| Aud lured BY cunning plotiers 10 her late
| List To her awful voice. whose trumpet tones
| Have startled tyrans their guilty tirunss-
| Aud on tbs Capitols high dome behold
| Her sacred standard, with the STARS OF gold!
| Tell me, ys Children OF the s,oried brave,
Who found oil Bunkers heights glorious grave
i Shall her appeal be less regarded now
Than when peoplcd Bunksr's classic brow
| With heroes Shah we emulate our sires,
Cl'rue heirs Of Revolutionary 6res} ''t ..-
And with equul valor firmly stand ..r-.
To guard, protect, avengc our native land
Or must the Muse the shumeiul tale record
OF sois unworthy OF their fathers sword, I ......
A rccreant race, who lost without blow
II The richest, noblesi, heritage below?
Shall this majestic system boast
Its grand proportions, topping down before
: Rrbellion's bold artillery! Must mourn
'rh, last Republic, iaciion-reni and r.rn
10 puny fragments, never more to 10
United In great Democracy!
Shall this proud Union, reared with tolls sublime,
| Fall by assassns and without a crime?
d, Aud DER the ruins OF It's shattered tane
. Triumphant Treason hold his iron reign.
/ seek 10 answer, I is already given
In shouts terrific the bolts Of heaven!
J. Through all the loyal States the cab to arms,
cl With martial nr,lor every bosom warns;
u The patriot glow, so dim in p"nceful days,
a Famed by the war blast brightens 10 n blaze;
From forest deep-irom moihlnin top aud glen,
Il From luke aud river side, come guluni meu
Innuiera Us the tabled host
u By Persia landed Oh the Grccisn cousl
:, Legions more brave were meier IN buttle banned,
For Con, for FREEDoh aud for FArnEa LAND!
% How safe this noble Government may feel
rhroned in their hearts, and grded with ihcif steel.
N Their lives their fortunes IN her lnp they Gust
Sworn defend and shield her to III. last.
n Confederate blade, and rocking bayonet,
Alrendy with their generous blood are wet;
ID Through Esworh's heart the fntal ball has passed-
u. On Beihers sands Winthrop breathe his last;
'' Al Springfield Lyon pours liis's purple lido
Il And kughtly Baker by Potomac's side
Their names OIL marble ccnoaphs we grave,
l. Aud make the warrior chorus Of the brave.
Six hundred thousand voluntary swopls
rs Flash in the SUM TO the traitor hurdles.
AZ This patient people, loath show lis might
~ Reluctant long the rcl,els To rrqultc-
% 10 righteous Indignation rousrd NJ last.
Claims dreadful reckoning for the painful Past!
10 The South shu see bloody harvest {, npt.
=. And feel tho Vengeance due Tor faith unkcpt,
lc Aud Rctribution's heavy hand restore
- The Nations rights, oil That rcvoltcd shore.
~ Yet shall the rebel rout Sumer's day,
:, And DER its baieinrnts our banners play
Aud naughty Charleston. 1rcu.on's old abode,
~ la blOud and ashes. kiss the sconrgins rosl.
The Structure reared by hold nisurgent hnnds
Shall perish with tleir ba 'ile-broken bamls,
Aud Cotton nmLoIs se teir lee,ue expire
Beneath the pressure Of invading ire I!
Seccssons evil hcresy shall fall.
In Aud slaughtered thou 'ands be its CORY pail.
lv While kindred dognRs beg the special boon
y OF ningng with The dust of John Calhoun.
is The several States, cO-rced nnd tirror-lriven,
/. Shni one by one reiurn--ana he forgiven
IN And this proud UNIoS her pluinsd crest
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