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A POEM, n m ¥■%- IN FOUR CANTOS. ■i i^ BY STANDISH O'GRADY, Esq. B. A., T. C. B. i 4 PROITID A2n> PUBLISHBDy FOR THl AUTHORy BT iOSK LOTXLL. 1841. t I. ,t a POEMS. Mi •4 181139 .;;ii^:mm~nmMim* WSk-^'^'^'T WWtr^^^^^tr^ h 1 1( f liv ■ ' 'J :H »*■■■•> PREFACE. TO THE POPUUlTIOIT OF THE PROVHTCK OF CANADA. k- SrBAUTTiNo to the public tl^s first following Canto, I do so with every due sentiment of respect From the locali^ of subjects I had td> treat on, I lament much agreater display of objects have not presented th^nselvesy to engage that attention and effort of genius which might otherwise awake somethmg of more ingag- / w Hw^y ! ■ ",! » ■■■' ^ '^r VI PREFACE. ing matter at the moment; I trusty however, a finer prospecfatraits me still. This expan- ded and noble continent will no doubt fumis)i fit matter for the Muse. The diversity of cli- mate, the richness of soil, the. endearing qualities of a genial atmosphere, must no i doubt fomiflh a jtist eicitement to the Poetic mind, and arouse that energy con^spondent with a richness of scenery, which the con* templative mind will studimbly portray. As nodiii^ 16 more remote to my purpose, let none imagine me an en^my to emigration ; iibdiiiig^ fnom my heart, do I ieme more. Tbis^ Lower I^viiice, however, is not calcu* nwAi>»^ tB IfK^td to «fford happiness to ih^ Jgurop^aa settler ; the <^old 13 ej^cessive, aadi ^ts wi^tem are too long; those best inured to the climatei and the soil, are its best inhabitants, — I mean the Frencb Canadians, who agree weH among each other, and best subsist on a tolerable diet. The Upper Province is by far a more desirable emporium for our redundant popu- lation ; a corresponding scenery, a mutual in- tercourse and fellow-feeling for each other, will at all times render them more familifur, and less estranged, in a country so similar to their own. I shall not now, anticipate the sub* ject matter of my next Canto, which I promise « » jmrnAtmi h If.* ihait^etttl ei^rrectly ii^&ryl^amripmkillfy iiuntb fneiids. ■ > I. i-- yii^-.a^):. 1>*: WJ^ eyeiy respect for public ppmiQiii I now subscribe myself, ^ .•: > ;,..'■.,= :;(i l ...W'. ■it *, •Cf| ^4). ;i'!. The Author* Souiy November) 1841* :.t^' :.. ^^s ■J ■'tH»-i0'- v£f»i,-,a7;.- ^ihJ ^mn^'^S^:r:k* :iA:i:i^: DEDICATION. Km In 'the display of most audiorsy I have uni- versally discovered as a set off to their \115pit- ingSy the usual appendage of a dedication, e^lazoned ivith aH flattering materials to feeddifesap4 f^ l^^lli^^ff^ I imt it wiU pe rm^ ^^ ^s ^^j[ll^ifyrHmfa}^ to wy, kted wbi^ir fl^^ff^bW Jig. apf m n i jw^v^ them) — who have done me the hc^KKji^i:^ j:|? pi^ Jheir approval, by iBf partij^J pprvwaj of 1^5 m^^^script and whp, I m«^ko w 43km^ wiUrQad oyer the n^aioder ivith nn eqital saistefoction, «^ Induce th^ multitudi^ ka^ jfof r: &vpur» ..aduiy ; ' \.r^' I,, jstBDMQjimtsm* i^A dettain Poet in the lifetime of S^^an BmitU presumii^ to iddresfi Us wdf IbI to tf^^ diMingirisiied wit midxp^onMleiiumt^^s^M bim itlie copyright at his fii'st onset, teqimsi^ ii^ the Dean's opidipa and retii^dtt eaph bold intrepid tar^ Crews of the oceaii,vaiu!,the BulUvar : As stout our hearts as iLesei we onwards steer, Yet fix our p0rting,gft3e o^ l^nd Cape Clear. (1) Land of my fa^ben?, oft too rudely swayed By new raised patnot^^ and their aons betrayed ; B 14 THE £MIORAKT. r How changed from virtues of the good old times, When precept led no precedent for crimes, When word was sacred, hence no mystic flaw, And honour bright, promulgated the law ; When word was deed, and kind successors found, A sacred trust, by obligations bound ; No local scribe, so technical to tell. Where scarce one scrivener was known to dwell ; Yet all prescribed, and faithful to the fact. In simple language, bound them to the act. Then swayed the crowner, with no graceless speed : Well known, approaching on his snow white steedf (2) And truant debtors, sought no rules to plead, And good men smiled, and i^till more promptly paid ; 'Fore kind insolvent debtors' laws were made. To give commissioners a bankrupt trade; Or merchants stood, from speculative height. To raise the wind, or fly the well known kite ; But now perplexed, a lawsuit is demurred. If wits but play or quibble on a word j (3) . THE EMIGRANT* One day one ChanceUor hears half one case The next, how strange, his Lordship i^y displace. Each judge imported (torn our neighbouring Isle, (4) Leaves cause and cross-cause dormant on the file, As party sways or politics best suit Box rule and motion, presidents lie mute Then come receivers qualified to let Till costs exceed and nullify the debt ; Thus laws perplex, and now a craAy train (5) In consious guilt usurp her half domain And the rude peasant, to regvite his toil, In other climes seeks more congenial soil. 16' From peaceful homes and habitations spumed From fond connections, aged parents mourned. From dear society, now friends no more. To cheer their wanderings on a distant shora. From all those tender ties on friendship wait. From links that bind and fortify a state. 14 TBSi EMlORAirr< f Behold proud ErmV sont pfon^cnouB tprea(l<*- No stone to mark tiie rnvreeorded dead t Ye tbat in bitttles front best led «he fight As beaatiiig metedrs 'mid Britannia's mighf, And leading star who first in eonflicts cry Led through the pass to victory or die,— ^ Must yea sad and lone and outcast band> Benied subsistence in your native land, Perchance in other climes iU blend your hate To seal Britannia':^ ruin with defeat. Alas ! dread land, whose undivided sway, By conquests wrought e'en elements obey ; You too may mourn thy wooden barriers sleep Beneath the ruthless billows 6f the deep, Ye mighty pause! and since a world ye cla?m. Won by lerne^s host^ Ti^hose sons sustain Thy name all glorious^ aid thy generous race, Who bade thy proudest banners rest in peac9« Still canst thou aid thy nation'ii strength secure Nor spurn the humble annals of thy poor \ t ■ T1I£ JSMIQEAirr. Thy deiert tmeto can all tbeir wanta aupply Link natures bonds and then a world defy. Give Erin's sons that boon they humbly ormvey And form a fond alliance with the brave. Your generous sons, with no degenerate pride. Will hail the act, jvtst government abide ; With fond affection (angry thoughts repressed :) And help the hand gave happiness its rest. Quick plies each hand, each skilled commander sees His ship's majestic canvas meet the breeze In equal pride their ships are soon arrayed, And both seem heedless of the ocean's dread ; Still on the deep their fond affections flow — Aude winds may rage and blustering billows blow ; Yet no rough wind nor tide can sever those (6) Whose trust confined in Providence repose. Three nights three days thus on the ocean's breast v In trackless maize with equal hopes impressed, ■ , It B2 rs TBfi lOflGRAHT. In view they keep> tHl rtfU-in meonlight shftdee, Each farourite e^jeel ftom the sight tecedet $ The leMening tliip9 wawilUng ieom to steer* Their topmasts sink, and slowly disappear. Then parts eaeh liprother with no labher paiuy True as the compass, guides to meet again*-^ 1^ Here on the cbrystal waves the dolphin glides. The seabird hovers and the porpoise rides The nimble s^itdhotitids galmbbl to our View, Around our poop their pliiyftil course pursue ^ The mighty monarohs from the Greenland, isea, Procloim their strength and navigate their way Bear their broad bi^s, whilst all attention cmve, Spout thd loud surge and glide along the wave ) ' All seems serene, 0\A Ocean heaves on high^ ; ^ v Smooth as the azure tiAt of evening dcy, When zej>hyrs sleep, and dnear(h*s balmy bveaist, < ^ ^ r The dew drbpt fhll, and nature sj^emslo test \ THZ xmoBAvr. Ifi. I- The placid moon shone forth with bonrowed lighlf And twinltling itan, the guardiani of the nighty Beamed forth each aiddat glance at leven dft From sparkling eyes who sill j wish to woo ; The sun was set, and as great authors say Though far remotB, each world has tts day, So these bright stars with constellation; giveni Paid strict obedience to the Queen of Heaven. }i, Y The moon's bright (aoe was not illumined so As though she borrowed that high tinctured glow, Which our terrestrial modem females wear, . That gives attraction to our earthly ftiir $ But it was pale soft nature lent her brush. For who e'er saw the modest moon to blush ; The sun went down, yet I almost forgot What Poets say that rosy roving sot. Had gone beneath our v&st horison's steepi To drink new seas with Nepttine on the detip, -in ■KK> 2& THU EMIOBANT^ ',' I ' '^ Fatigued and vreary bH the live long day Lighting one half our worid with hit ray, Now bright Aurrra left our dark abodes To bear new light and cheer our antipodes ; Yet Vesper rose to hold her lucid reign. And deck the moon in her bespangled train. So we had light, and let some Newton solve When, where and how, these mighty worlds revolve ; And why it is though prominently placed The moon's attn|ction is by (kr the least Onetime she shines, a AiU round look she wears— ^ One third decreased her gibbous form appeara Half dipt, cornuted, when wore out we're told A fool once asked what do they wi^ the old t These sage astronomer^ who make repairs. At length he adds might cut her into stars What wonder then Astrologers supplied us' And made that luminary Gtorgium Sidus 9 Thus sanctifying our old king in air • New ooeternd with the Bull and Bear, #' \ JKJSPWCTI^JXS^WWW » ^ 'Mid lightoings g^are and wheifetotld ihunder imttiM To talk with Mwrt aboQt ^MjotmtrfMtln^ For why should kings who take aerial flights Be not attended by iknr 9alellite$ ? So when their modem iystem is made known^^ Great George must got some new ones of bis own* it Here Justice holds the balance to his Ticw^ The Archer points the various hosts he slew, Besides what more all flaming constellations. Appear beneath Itkeiribufary nations — The lion deemed his proper horoscope, With glaring eyes bedecks the ethereal scope, The scorpion raging 'neath the space is seen For Leda placed her valorous sons between The Ram, the Goat, the Virgin adds her blisses. The Crab regales him with a pair of Fishes Thus with his 7Fit^«fm(m each night so sable He shines the sovereign of the lUghfs round table ; 22 THE EMIORAVT. More bright oompanions foreign from preacripllon I f till might add of modem detection But thii I leave to thoie who best discern, Who read the classics, and who love to lesm— The night star glistens, now confiding all, Each seeks repose, obedient to tlie call ; The rocky vessels, though no tempest moves, Awakes from feverish rest our wont repose— Convulsive throes the lurching vessel heaves, A sportive toy to undulating waves. Now to the sea-sick crew the reckless sea Adds mirth and fear, and laughter and dismay ; Aloft we bound, and on the billowy height, Beflection adds fresh terror to the sight- Transparent struggling in the awful gloom, Each dark abyss presents a frightful tomb ; Whilst busy moonbeams glimmering as tliey go, Shine but to show the labyrinths below : \ THE EBilORAHT. The giddy vessel scarce her helm they guide. Yet still she moves in majesty of pride ; Now stately standing on the glittering viravfy And now immersed as if in watery grave. Erect she goes, yet in an instant C9«t ! The courteotis billows seem to kiss her mast ; Whilst slumbering sailors seek an hour so blest, Nature's rude nurse thus lulling them to rest ! As when a child by infant terrors shocked. First screams and fears the cradle where he's rocked, Soon as the pleasing sense habitual grows, He only seeks what sets him to repose. 28 Not so the landsman, ah ! what ills they feel. As from their berths the affrighted novists reel ; Here rolhi a cask among their shattered store, *■ They yield unconscious to the resistless floor ; Their well ranged stock in one sad hour displaced. Their liquid stores become a watery waste. , .^ ,, , r^im'-:^iw^ ■<'^^^'^ »4 T9S SI|IOR4]fT. CUau jars and packages no art cao jave, Which seem to ciance alleniate to the wave ; At length a li^ breeze tekes the fluttering iNuUii And swells the canvas that invites the g^leti The faithful watch, the guardian of the helnif Surveys the compass that points out the lealm $ Then sits aloil prepared to give alaci% Proclaims the gloom portentous of the stoirni ; The circling waves soon cloud the awful scene^ And tempests howl throughout the western mein* w AH watchful dqgi long passed their busynoon^ And idly sat to bay the silvery moon ; 'Tis odd what strange propensities arisey That dogs wHh instinct should be lo unwiie ; Yet so it was mBpUp listless layi And from !tl|e|ii^p.^?K|J^ed IhP mopnfs bright jay I And gazed attej^%e*ik4]^atiK>rrewed.Ugh^ The su!(i|4M9i:i^yiJK^MC>ileM to The tnuty pilot to the helm they lash. True to his post and fearless of the crash. ^ , From side to side the struggling vessel rolls. No more the helm the ponderous mass controls,. w w THE EMIOBAKT. Sparsi oableS} all the spacious deck supplies^ Rude rent commingle 'mid the sacrifice ; Still on iheir circling crests white surges rear, , Whilst dauntless mariners the faults repair, And thdHhide seaboy, fearless to the last. Displays his pennon from the quivering mast ; Smack goes the spar, the cordage still withstands, A Umely rope arrests his glowing hands ; Whilst grasping, struggling, still the youthful tar Proclaims aloft what British seamen daie. As when, by lightning struck, some monument, Whose lofty spire, or cone, or tower, is rent ; Perchance the statue of great Wellingtoo, Or Nelson, fame's more valued warlike son, The great colossal figure struck on high. Appears unawed amidst its kindred sky ; Aad the proud Chief, unconscious of alarm, Still teems to grapple with the raging storm : 29 C% t ■ '.■ ^i*.rft, -^Vi.. . Aje* ..- - W'>*ir dO Tn» SMI oRAmr. Thus proud, majettie, as in eager iif;hty Victoriousy struggling b gigantic mighty The eager eye beholds the immortal brave^ Whom all agree no miraele can save ^ The sight grows dim, chill horror seizes all, Each head recoils and shtidders at the iaU ; Still mighty Providence the pyramid preserves— Our country's boast and pride of future years! Thus the well-ordered ship, her wants supplied,. Maintained her strength, all elements defied. >\ The storm is hushed, the angry winds ssauage,. Their baneful blast, as when,^ with deaiHy rage,. Two hosts appear — the mighty wush comes on,. As though to blend all elements in one. Unruffled, calm,, each warlike veteran stands^ Proud as the ocean's breast ; exulting bands. Still bear n^w strength, and as fierce waves arise. That bid defi a nee to the threatening skies) T»S XMIORAYT. They onwards rusbi the aerial bosf . engage,^ And dare t& wage fieree combat ' ' 1« the waTea, So rage their Chiefe, their varied powen avpplf y Exhaust their might and in the confliet die-— How happy those, who, far from friends, awayy Intrust their lives and fortunes to the sea ^ By thee directed, fostered by thy hand, All seem as blest as those tliey left on land ; The task is thine, the wisdom, and the sense. To guide each wanderer c^er a world's expanse, Tis thine with skill to find each distant realm. To gain the wished for port and guide the helm, Tis thine, with sense and unaffected pride. To brave the tempest, whilst all hearts confide* 31 Thus with bright Belien on the boundless sea, Come joyfttl hail this happy morn of May, (7) Summer's fair pledge ; though on the ocean we Pursue the traceless paths of destiny. ^I-.UVWT M— ».. \ as TH£ SMIQBAKT« Yet we will hai) this fair auspicious day^ Bright as the circling waves that mark our destined way ; And oh I 'tis sweet to think on Erin's soil. Land lost to bliss and well requited toil ; Where the chill peasant marks in sad despair The gloomy prospects he remains to share ; Accruing rack-rents, ag0nts, bailifls' fees, AttornieS) peeler«y writs and absentees ) Enobled spendthrifts, commcmers each year, Who spend their produce, yet they know not where ; How changed the scene from those of other times When proudest patriots knew no foreign climes. And in our senate envied statesmen clung, To bear persuasion from a Grattan's tongue. Or Plunket mild, in sophistry, or meet. To urge our leaders to the firm debate, These days are gone when Irish he$rts would cheer A Burke, a Bush, a Ponsonby once dear. THE EAfIOIlAirT« Who 'midst the torrent bore the thunder's shock, Where cringing placemen shuddered as they spoke; Then Ireland famed for words, and deeds of arms, Securely stood nor feared a world's alarms — With allied strength, no vaasaU to a throne, " And sought no birtghter, laurels than their own — In vain we plead, thy patriot voice is crushed. Thy minstreld* chords, thine harp itself is hushed ; Shall iremblingfialions ask, with just disdain^ How can their victors bear Britannia's chain 1 And ask alike by. whom these battles won, Or by a Laugblon or a Wellington t Let Britons say, with envied voice proclaim. And add a Laughan to a Welie^ley's fame» 33 Ye factious leaders, think not fierce appet^, Toforeisn climes will forward just repeat ; What though you glean of lands from pole to pole. In vain you urge — ^'ti& madness to control | 34 TRB EMiGRAirr. Ask BritiinV eons for what yournlvei have sold— Give you your produee, so give back their gold ! Lost frdedom daini) let energy arise, And claim no other umpire than the skies M Ye alien host, why thus at Britain's call, Forsake your soil, so sanctified with all, Where virtue smileSf with angel looks they wear^ And souls of valour test espouse the fair ; Ye want not words to grace your natioftCs dmSf Nor foreign tongues to legislate at home ; Nor voice nor will nor prudence to impart The love you bear a Briton from your heart. Confiding honour links your sacred cause» Whilst Irish chieftains gain your just applause. With proudest ranks victoriout iji their might Alike in counsel, foremost in the fight ; Let Britons tell ia fiercest of array. Did Ireland's sons one victory delay On mountain heights or on the billowy seal TH£ fiBU^RAirT. 85 Ye venial tribe, ye mercenary few. False to your soil, yet to your intereat true. Whom Britons spuruy when blended in dtbede^ Ai tome love treason, though the Uraiior hfxtt ; What have ye gained, a rabble council brought To plunge the state, alas 1 too dearly bought} Too late ye mourn, the conflict what it cost. When all your boaeiedeuffrmge is lost. What have ye done, ye batten as ye roam. And leave fell feuds and poverty at home f Ye made perpetuate, terms from year to year,y No tenures now and iithe laws mors severe^ Your poor laws end your burden of debate^ And thus ye add more beggars to the state^ With acts notorious to enrich the slave. To (ree the blacks and manacle the brave ; Kind liberal donors to each foreign Moor, (8) Yet wrench these millions from the starving poor, And still to keep a con^nental shore, Alas ! tny country, still what millions nuwe, ^ TSytJXn . *i'«..'l ' .p!li i » &! i. vTr? 4 36 TnS EMtORAlfT. 'Twere well if each like Caitleresghy I wo^ To nve his country kindly cut bit throat ! Religion seoflfed,0, national averment, We then may boait of Westminster interment ; (9) The state 9iay da^m an Anthony or Cesar These felt the sword whilst others used the razor. Percival was shot, so had he his day, More I could mention who died like Castlereaght Pitt left to Ireland the Union a legacy, Besides to all England his fame, and his debts to pay ; Yet Pitt was noble, still, no pentioned slave. And humbly gave a Chatham to the grave ! (10) Unbought, and yet his politics remain The boasted bulwark of a George's reign. Now Peel gives peelers' speeches to detail Who ask, with atset* Aeada, why bear CfConntlti Ml ; Clare sold his Isle for stipulated rank, (11) And thus metamorphosed npalact to a bank ; His new raised pomp still met a Bedford's snerr, An upstart Lawyer, Chancellor and Peerj - A self judged felon, penHent' tbo latr, He died the moderir Nero of the stftte ! Such are thy wrorrg»--good queen enertthjriwiy, Redress these wrongs and Tieland v^ill obey ; Alas ! my country^ time can only tell, What timecan db; for ever fibre thee well I For me I seek some^foliBice'on^the ddOfw- I see not, hear not^ know' not, how you weep !' 97 p«t; *s Ml ; Yet, hark ! I bear arsad'ttnd dismal Btghj 'Mong mmgted' mirth^ what meatair diis' motnmftircry t 'Tis the sad wnstieb, ^o to Hir by gone-days, Beflects at length in penitential praise ; See how he waves hir suppliant hands on high'. No favouring friemfoj no fbffd' Connexion' nigh, He breathe^ and scttrce a supptiantteak^cau btend, Faint rolls' the eye that' vainly seeks a fribnd ; Far from the'deep compassion ^eift her homey- Gave sighs toi/rindff and' tears to ocean's foam ; D ■^;^i^,gitbi*ia;fissitia,,iiiHtC iiLLm 38 THE EMIORANT. T, '■-' The rude rough seaman on the shivering mast Begards grim death as heedless as the blast \ Yet when he thinks on toils, and friends no more. Reflects in fondness on his native shore • 'Tis done ! death eomes, and darkly rolls the wave, The billows press and shroud his traceless grave, Nails, irons, coals, in ponderous mass they bring. No Curfew tolls for him, no death bells ring ; The yawning sack, in Turkish form arrayed, As binds their living so contains our dead ; Thus in the eddyingdeep they heedless roll, (12) An ill stretched corpse, and unbefriended Soul ! Soft breathes the breeze, with lolly sails .unfuried, We dauntless steer, and traverse half the worid ; Well mann'd our ship, we fear no blustering gale With hands to reef, or hearts to crowd a sail ; What though herce winds and distant prospects ipar, And Icebergs glitter to our feariees tar, (13) THE "^EMIGRANT. He views their hoaiy heads that lift to heaven. And mariLS their majesty, on ocean riven ; Fantastic groups that light the midnight wave, To point to watchful mariners a grave ; Yet vigils keep, well skilled, at his command. To shun these glittering terrors from Iceland ; Which'spread destruction whilst they yet remain, Like floating bulwarks on the western main- ad See yon bright bulk of castellated height. Streaked with the busy beams of northern light ; How stately moving ! damply breathes the air, That greets this wanderer of the northern sphere. Where ruptured promontories quick conglome. To add fresh wonders to a world at home ; The ship's about, all hands they crowd the sail. Steer from their course and scarcely catch the gale ; Remote the danger who can wisely say — 'Tis best in time for safety to give way. ■ -• -■^^^asKii^ 4Q XHE J»II6RANT* So hava I soemsame^jgetnjtlisjriviar crossed. When the rough .sirmm zthe.Buaimex's suns exhaust. We view the.rijtpling cataract. on high, Yet let autumnal iloods. its source. supplj;j The babbling htQQJLhoyr ;Qhai}ge4>'where once we stood, Now teems.a toixent Andtesistless Jood; No more the jrustic plods his weary w^ji With anxious jspeed impatient of dekfj.v Enough he sees the object from afar, And shuns the danger that he miist ^not d$re. How safe we rest, and on the billowy deep Secure our vessel as. secnve we sleep, Happy our .thoughts ito reach some prosperous shore. Through rapng hiUowjs and the lempeatB;roar i By science taught, confiding hqpes we gain. Whilst brightest .pro^iiects .cheer us on the main : Thus on ;the ocean^ in the Qcemvie^ (H) With A9J71 that ru/les Me ocean, brave the sea — THE EMIGRANT. By wisdom favoured and by sense supplied, His skill our prop and Providence our guide ! Now beams the dawn, the murky morn appears^ High from the mast the dauntless se^unan cheers ; Avast ! avasl ! see Scotia's land in sight, I view her pinnacles 'neath yonder light ; The listening crew all eagjsr crowd to view^ The land of promise, and explore the new. High on each summit towering forests stand, Above, beneath, immeasurable land ^ Not e'en a vista strikes the straining eye, Impenetrable woods each space supply > (15) Whilst on the shore some scattered remnants stand, Of Indian tribes, an isolated land I (16) Where icebound cliffs with driAed snow uprise, To paint each gloomy terror death supplies. 41 Now teems the gulpb, each sylvan sight ende^rd, A vast expanse, an unknown world appears ; S:!^-amtip>uuMviiM»t)a S^ 42 THE EMIGRANT. The pathless desert all alike confounds A dreary waste with solitary grounds ; The weary eye looks o*er the wide expanse, New prospects crowd and fill a world immense, A cherless sight to awe the restless mind, Perchance to those to wretchedness consigned. t 'I Fair Sylvia loved,-^Hwas then when tender years Gave bloom to youth and every charm endears ; Chaste as the slow transformed by ambient air Congealed to icicle and pendant there, Her soul was soft, some superhuman aid An angel gave to grace this lovely maid. Guiltless was she, and still her timid breast, Conceived a flame — 'twas nature unreprest, Taught by the breathings of a long drawn sigh, And the soft glances from the love sick eye. She graced her mansion, copious her domain, The humblest she of all her lordly train ; : \ THE SMIORANT. Supassing all, her Sire three shires bad he, Won by his toils and deeds of Ancestry His only daughter she, bis darling boast, Of all heavens favourites he adored the most, Fair Alfred too the pride of Sylvia's flame In blest retirement, spread bis humble fame, 'Mong Warriors wont to win the ample meed. Or fix the shaft or form the martial steed. Of noble birth, yet fortune's fickle frown. Dispersed his prospects — all save his renown ', Unversed ^vas he in mysticated lore. Ample his heart yet frugal was his store ; He sought no blessing, all he asked was given. Lore's dearest pledge, he asked no more of heaven. 43 "; ,*f 'M. ^ Together thus they ranged the verdant fieKls, Plucked fruits and flowers and all that nature yields, Their lisping accents from each Mother's breast, Almost alike their mutual thoughts expressed, 44 THE BMIORAKT. Till glory marked him for the martial ttrilby And if to live, claim Sylvia for hit wife. He fought and conquered ere his manhood came. Though versed in valour Alfred was the same ;. At length he came, the tidings they impart, And gftve to Sylvia all he had, his heart ! An equal fondness Sylvia still conceived, And the big sigh her ansious breast betray^, Mutual and soft the tender passion rose, By tears revealed what hearts would not disclose ; Her love expreissed then, too, her Alfred, she Discreetly told her soul of secrecy ! O ! Alfred, thou whose modest flame I own. Has touched my heart, thy virtues not unknown, No more sdicit, tell thy &ithful breast, I feel thy flame unrivalled and confessed | "mB iB9fI0RANT. Long have 'I struggled with parental ire, • Love's idol flattery, fondness anU desire ; Vain pomp andjglorjr, afflueiflU and state. Combining qualities that grace the.^reat, Nor pomp nor power nor wealth had charms for me, I sought no power save that of Ijlessing thee; So spake .the maid, tthen yieldiag ,to bis arms, Gave truth and beautyand fair (virtue's charms, The solemn rites in , ^cred words declare, Unbend restraint yet bind the anxious pair. Love's idoUhe no hearts ere formed so true Alike revered the d^clings.pf jourcrew-* Ah, gentle Sylvia! happiest hopes farewell, Thy lot of woe 'tis tonly time can tell ! Fortune re^Kersed, in onmpous power arrayed, Lord Gifford came, and ell his charms displayed, Wealth, pomp and equipa^ \>ith afl its train, ' A cumbrous nuisance waiting on the vain ; He^ tame his suit, six Lords comj^osed his van. Six nobles Peers all graced his wi^ div&n,^ Squires, Esquires, Knights, all men of high' degree, In modern pomp and pride of pageantry, The ill manned pack, obstreperous and shrill, The babbling hunterd more discordant still ; Pads, spaniels, guns, and dogd of different rsee, But ill arranged as worthless in the ehaoe. Ah} heedless Sire^ had'st thou but only known. Or felt for pangs of pity not thine own ; Did'st thou but grant to lov6 bn6 boon to share, Thou need's! not crowd such eourt of courtiers there^ . t And now awaits, the festive mirth goes round, Their heedless hearts iniuxuHes abound. THS EMIGRANT. 47 The conclave sit and opportunely w^it, The happy hoiir, to tell their Gifibrd's fate ; £nough he came, and hopeless was his tale, No arts in love por flattery can prevail ; GifTord can smile, though son'ow marks his brows He met repulse scarce vanity avows I . Well hast thou sped, a Falher^s hopes foretell, That Sylvia loves, her burning blushes tell ; Then take my all, my Sylvia's heart so true, Can still respect— I leave her love /or you ! Too generous Sire, alas ! I know too well. That Sylvia loves^ her sighs and tears can tell, Her bloom but adds her secret griefs to share. She speaks a mind of sadness and despair, ^omQ favoured youth f I sought not;, asked not, who— You may solicit tales reserved for you ! 1 1 Proud Wilmore paqsed, yet as some fleeting dream. He only* thought his word's from Gifibrd came, steeasbi 33: 4B 1*H£ fiMi^RANT. ' Yet as he learned ther fatal dcliniKoV, He thought yet efvoke' fret though he'felt^the more; Then Sylyialovei, some lectet ffame stpar;, Consumes herbloomandrendr her peaceful heart) Say is it Alfred — can%t Mottx^odeyt Can Alfred thus his Patron so betray? If so then soonef'tbatt be thus 'allied^ Your love for AlfredMingdoms'shaH divide ; As droops the! Abwer, the lily oheek oonf^st^ She spoke not, stillproudiWillteorekirewthe rest! The night. wastoheeifidl and the south winds Uiw^ The Bark's. satl8:^ftuttored'.and^ th6 last adieir, Friends, Fathers^ Brothers, Sisters, fbndfy gavej To thon^advenHorooa-soule vAio passthe virave ; Perchance in fortuned list w4teii AHM'direrr These ready lines, thea to the busy crew,' He hied faimiv a merrf H«r^r'8^triffl> And told his sisteP^via^'Sttila'witli- bim ; ' ^ TttS BBUORAMT. On mugs of love thaj eame> the linet soon trtoedi The level J Sylvia etme with equal haile> How she eicaped the vigilance of her siiey Fair gentle reader pause, I wont enquiie ; Yet this I tniljT know, she took no leave^^ Still seemed as ckeerfiU on iht bright bhu wtve i The billet tent stiH on her toilet lay, Which bore rad ticUngs she went far away* Yet none could tell by this poetic note, (17) Whither, or in what vessel or what boat ! 47 1 We near the land each straining eye-ball g)ows, Exhausted nature seeks some meet repose ; Our perils past a venturous crew we find, Elate with hopes that fill each feverish mind, The doud^clapt mountains high o'er earth arise. And like proud Ossa touch the neighbouring skies } Again proud Peleus seems to stand afar, (16) With towering peak well known to every Tar $ ■ni ^1 £ 3*^ '~;_,J!U11L.I * t I ! I ii ao THB EMIORAITT* Each snow white siminiii tinged with Verdant hoe^ Beneath their cUffii reflect the aaure Uue, Above all wildeeeets by. &mtj dreMt, Invites the eye and bide the wabderer rest* And first Morency, far famed water, you, As if from heaven propellM, astound my vieWy Fantastic crash es if by. obaos hurl'd, To burst thy hounds iuid inundate a world; Yet even thus, thy cataniet in vain Pours forth its torrent on the ice bound plain, Absorbing nature aets by stPfet 'Control, Arrests thy progress ^d ingulphs the whole. / I Here the blue sky its varied brighthiBss tends, And every tinted hue^from ^veo descends, Here rests tfaie $unl>ow in its tnsgio Sphere^ Reflection^'s piHti^conoeilvedJn bh?cHng«i(y '* ^>'^<^^^ Beneath its ark fliy:deafening watsrsroit, Impetuous urged and glide from pole to pole, ^ Vv \m<^ ! r- f .Jsm. *ti • \\ TnmjmiORAjrr, O'er thy rude base its vatt extension lietj As if to mark heaven's entrance to the ikiei-^Wt >n Majestic poitinf o'er thy tremuloui slope i 1 U' Prismatic phantom or kaleidesoope, Mark the vast ray each shade diitincily blends, Whilst every hue in bright ethereal ends ; Each varying lustre vanished from the vievr, Becedes, yet rapt in everlasting bloe. Though quickly dad in majesty arrayed, As quickly wrought to universal shade. And next fair Orleane, captivating Isle, Where care virorn Cits their toilsome hours beguile^ I view thee, see thee, fancy what you be. When summer smiles to mark thy majesty, Fruits, flowers, herbs, alt things alike combine, Though in thy snow clad mantle still divine Green, fertile land, proud insulated shore. Where billows keep and where loud caverns roar. 51 ^1 "»««i~J»^.. lyv^ -, ^.4l^ j,j^i;.y y,i„^;^j;a-, '...Uil^JJV. - .„- i ,-U ' m > " .U ' l 52 THE EMIORAirr. Where the big wave inspendiiig o'er the storm. Loud ttrikes the rock in cataiactal form | Here would I rest where ceasless billows keep. Where love lies plaint and shepherdesses weep» Or where the lambient stream by slow degrees. More humble waits to win the western breeze i High o'er its bosom plies the angler's band, Or guides the boat that steers from land to land, Unceasing these a deadly course maintain, To strip the tenants from thy dark domain, SoA in the vale where endless murmurs roll, Assist, my Muse, inspire my secret soul ! Such sights congenial kindred glooms bestow, Indulge my mind and mitigate my woe. k Yon lonely mountain long may wildly wear. Sad looks and lowers and weeping wint'ry air. Alike yon vale where oft the shepherds song Cheered thy high hills responsively along, y THE EitelGRAKT. Nor song rior youthful mirth caii grace thy b^ow*, Nor aught combine to make thee lovely now, Maria, fairest Nymph, ne'er loved thy bowers No more shall wave the fairest of thy flowers ; Would that I were a rock upon thy side, My heart unyielding to thy rippling tide, Had stood secure nor love had lit its flame, I blush to carve the cypress with thy name ; T fondly thought, but, ah ! my hopes were vain. To match the clime, love would not add its pain, I fondly thought that hand, that breast of snow. More lily white, bore but resemblance so, In vain I seek, alas ! the wounded Tree, Thy fading flowers ha\^e now no charms for me, I gaze a while but, aih ! the faithless rill Hath passed away with no resemblance still j The sculptured tree, the gliding waters flow. Yet each alike unconsious of ray woe j As fades thine image on the faithless stream. As sure shall time obliterate thy name ; E2 53 '■■■^^•'^rtlti^lMJ.^, injj i i i m if ]i..i,, i >.t,iijjn i .),i n ' .W' ' . ' ■"-'.n.-i "}. ' 54 THE EMI6RA17T. The grove, the grot, will leave no trace of thee, My own sad memory will but rest with me ; Oft when at eve the cheerful sun goes down. How flits my fancy 'till my senses drown. With thoughts of thee, now passed to lands unknown, Perchance forsaken, desolate and lone, Ah ! fair Maria, grace thy loved lorn hills. Reflect thine eyes upon these neighbouring rills. And let each fountain bear thine image true. False as thou wert still faithful to thy view. Yet should some heart more blest than this of mine, Induce my love and cause me to repine, Pil naught complain, in silence though I burn, ni waste my soul within its secret urn-; Alas ! falsii fair, thy future flocks may share Thy smiles, nor feol the anguish of despair ; Poor senseless things, with no resemblance dwell. But you fond RoUo ever fare thee well ? My bees have fled, my birds have pined away> There Rollo rests, there flowerets decay. ! I THE EMIGRANT. 55 n, Farewell, best Dog ! that ranged the mountain's brow, Or furrowed track where swept the labouring plow 5 Or where the sedge its sheltering covert lends, The timorous brood where ere the partridge ben Is, Farewell, best dog ! whose fond affjclion glowed, Whose mind repleats from heavenly instinct glowed. Whose docile sense in meek obedience met ^ These useful lessons thou didst not forget, Joy of ii V youth, when manly strength required My ac^ . .- I jrves by youthful senses fired. How oft with thee I climbed the pathless way ; When first illumined by the eastern ray ! How oft with thee the sultry hour I passed, And wintry days more dimly overcast. But noiY poor Boll the day, thy last has risen. Death seall thy fate, thy sins are all forgiven, Thy master mourns how Fate by sad record Has badly made thy life with his accord ! Then rest thee, Rollo, take thine endless sleep, Thou wilt not rise like guilty man to weep, •lpi]|jii»iiiWi'ii#''tf'^'ii* 4 ' ') ! ^^'!''^ ^ j I II ' I ' ■^^ ' """ ' "'" 56 I'j^E EMiC^RA Nor ghftll thy liieittory, When thy relics fade, Recprd, that yoU^ li\^e woman's smiles, betrayed ! 'f O ! Orleftiis ! thou blest teat for meet repose, Where filncjr sinilei, alrid heavenly beatify gloii^s. And wit and love and every graee conspire^ To sooth tlie Bard oir m\x the slumbering Lyre ; Long may thy streams the aged Minstrel see, Where woodland wilds are taught to echo thee; And nature proudly lends her copious hand, To charm the sight and celebrate the land ; Long may thy fame eternal ages bear, As Ida^s top or ^elds of Mahtiia (air^ And sages meet to view thee with regard ; Or trace the matisioh of some peaceful Bard, Where lowly sunk, his harp may still recline,* Unknown, unettrong, as this lone harp of mine, Which even yet might wake to fancy song j But) 6h ! alaa ! thy winters are too long ! I '*>.rr-^'w^S] 5 ' <■,;.?>!. THE EM lOHAirr. Here have I joyed to meet the tteriiiig soul. Alert and cheerful lingiBr oVr the bowl, When blameleM truth dive«t8 her midnight robea; Which native naked purity beslowa ; Bright wit companion ruled the iestive board, OW judgment swayed, unrivalled, anexploied ; Of quick conception needs no plodding lore, Spreads the bright thou{^t from nature's gifled store ; Innate the principle yet undefined, To picture Miss the essence of the mind, To rival eloquence, electric fleet. Though (ar more transitory still more sweet ; These joys are sped as pasnug summers smile. They, like thy clime, seemed lovely for the while. Adieu ye vallies, dijtant hills, and ye Gigantic crags, that bound the western sea, ..«nd ye fair Scotia's boast, in northern clime, Stupendous mountains, awfully sublime ! 51 mm t)mm 68 I^HB jptiQR42rr. >l Well might a |<^«gla's soul AW9ke to this, (20) Inspired by harmopy's ne'er fading bliss ; Rise from his sainted I^lf , where Vfxq$t deplored^ To crown the pleasures .ctf;such festive board ; But he is gone, in o^ertiofies that pled) The grace the tone the .harmony is fled) And Ned with all his jocund powers is deadi.*'.^ ih ■. He tha| could raise to extacy the soul) r As fabled Orpheus by a like control, t ' Awake the veteran'^ fame or yet impart, ^ Love's soothing passions to the tender heart f As thou Fitzpatripk, once the darling rage, (^V).y^^md} Who charmed a mfxlern Monarch on Oiur ftage, ' 'i Orthou O'Connor, of harmonic soul) Or Sullivan, thou whq npw eclipse the whole, Cl%) Yet shall a Nagle's strain their ihme survive, Whilst dulcet notes true melody can give, . J tw£ iBStteiuMt. m V>^ >'^ \sr. <^:;tfaH1 >^\' Mute is thy tongue, which hliited the orient ^ay, And yet preferred the mdcfifbeiiin's milder ny, Cold is thine heart, wHieb glowed with ^iiibl iiie^ And chill thou art, lofse subje^^* of itsy Lyre f' Still shall the plaintive «v..3e be .^Id for thee, In softeat strains of thine OWti Melody '; But Where's the touch, the fingdr so diviiie, Can wake the soul to harmony Kke thinia. •^ ,,, ,^ ., ■ t^{ i^^i^^-i^*: V- Witfa leofcs of sorrow bend ihe cypress round, And eicho wakes to wall the bonrhfursdandj For thee, alas ! well may the muses mourn ! Sigh o'er thy tbrnib^ and linger o'erthiy uiti, Blest soul of song^whe best informed the tree, To speak soft harmony when touched by thde ; Weep all ye groves, let heavenly Orphens now Wake the dark woodisv^nd rend tie mountains brow ; Whilst at thy presence famed Anacreon rise, And Fan himself invite^ee to the ski^s. I--.-.- .A , ',iei:ufn5Jiii>ii; :^<},^^^ iuii-iviixm^ 1 . HP i j^ i iHii f mn ii i i 60 THE IBHIOBAirr. Let old SildniiB quiff moiv neetafed wine^ And Osmn hail thee.'nioog the powertdivmei, Whilit liitening Goda attentivelx admire Thy taneful Pipe foipaaa the tiemUing Lyre* 1 'I Harp of oar tale ! Hi^ thou fair Scotia'a leed, That oft led on to maoy'a martial deed, Why slumber thou, alike: thy yeterana gope, Whilst Scotia's Pipe still leads to Tictory on 1 Proud, generous Harp ! that ttemm'd the warrior's woei And lent thy stripg to i^efve thy Mr mrch's bow, (23) I love to hear tMne own melodious «ay8 ; Though memory clpuds the scenes of happier days. Yet if there be a wnrld, and that there is. Where weary mprtfiiji ftill repose in bliss, As erst in Tarn's hall diYinely pieest. There ,E»rp <)f ipy jpountry's Warriors rest I j Now view yon inlet fl^^ lis flowing tide^ Where Britain's glory all triumphant ride $ \ mu xmoRAiiT. ei f'fwoe, k (23) y8> With ttreaming penaaiiti by their country known ; They almoit seen a Forest of their ewn^ Bemote from these the towering woodlands ftll^ Througih lakes and rivers^ rapids, il>ngen all, ' Surpassing still the shanty tribe explore, And add to commerce their redundant store, Whether on Ottawa's beleagured heights, Or the yast lake their labour more invites, Alike is peril, danger in each spray. Yet these are perils Britons ill repay, Perchance propelled the reckless storm takes. The well wrought raft in shattered fVagments breaks : Wide float the crew, and in the merciless waves. Unseen they perish and unknown their graves ; The drifted beams proclaim the havocks o'er ; Or float or lie half buried on the shore. No tale can tell, research can never find Where the grim corpse floats buoyant with the wind. To some beleagured spot they're doomed to lie. Yet unexplored save by some ravenous eye, F '.^iiflHS^ 'X i^mtnmmmmm \ ■:■ : '!■ 62 TH£ EMIORAirr. Their friends expect, their wives and children mourn. The merchant waits but meets not their return ; Days, months go by, no welcome sail he sees. No well known voices ^afted by the breeze ; Chill Winter comes, to close, the cheerless scene. He hears no more but that they once had been ; His parted hopes his brightest prospects break, Himself the lonely Bankrupt of the wi^ck. How great, how mighty, yonder mass explore. Its ibhattered fragments resting on the shore. Where swollen tides conflicting waters stood. To ice congealed at each impetuous flood ; . The pendant waters frozen heights conglome. Transparent wrought from undulating foam, Till the proud ark magnificently braves Successive tides and inovating waves ; The vast extended mass thus formed surveys. And snans the breadth which all Saint Lawrence laves, THfi £MI0RA17T. High poised and glittering moulded by the height or tides thus wrought tochrystallated might ; The frozen River thaws by genial heat, Yet nature leaves her wonderous work complete, Thus formed an ice-wrought Bridge to brave decay ; The last and noblest structure to give way. — But see yoa vista o'er yon towering height Where Wolfe immortal urged the glorious fight ; Where conquering Britons each sad loss befell, And Wolfe and Montcalm and Montgomery fell — Yon upraised pillar marks the conqueror's doom; Here rest his fame, his memory and his tomb. Here stands the tribute which his country gave, A scanty, sad memento of the brave. 63 Alas ! brave Moore, when on Corunna's plain. Where thou didst act thy noblest efforts vain. Thy sad retreat proolafmed a. sadder day. And left thee lonely clad in Spanish clay ; v««»«»t-» *•« ; 64 THE JBMIGRAIIT. i,. So fhort the iptee thine eneny lo gaiv«| The •oldier'A bs^onet dog thy humble frtvty And thou wert clad with honours not bespokei Nor sheet nor shroud hut with thy martial doakf Montcalm more promptly was supplied by fait, No human art dug up his last letieat ; With strange effect there came a well shot shelly And made his grave where once the veteran fell $ How boldly thus to take that life away, How kind fo mound his monument of clay $ Let sons of Heedom boasi Montgomery's fkme, Who gave these rights his countr]rcould not claim. Yet here theyiought with equal main and might, Each chieftain fell and here Wolfe won the fight. \ The forted city next arrests our ejres, Haul to ihe boat the hoarse rougjh sailor cries, They land and each his different rout pursues, Urged on by fate, impelled by different views ^ THE KMIORAMT. 65 Some to the city ply the dangerooB raft. And o'er the turge the floating timbers waft,* Some to the desert hie, well pleased (o roam, To scape qaick vengeance well deserved at home. Whilst I a cheerless wanderer seek to find Some peaceful spot, sequester'd from mankind. There in secluded loneliness to dwell, And bid the world's gay residents farewell ; Content and careless as the bird that sings, Who little heeds what fare the morrow bringd, His home the wilderness all wide and vast, His wants supplied, who slumbers in the blast, Thus would I live, and if no friend to cheer, Let sorrow claim no tribute from a tear ; So blend philosophy religion mixed. And take from mighty providence the text ; Yet vain the thought, e'en here ambition's nway Proclaims a right the vanquished must obey, Each subject chastened by the fonqueror's hand. Decrees submission in a foreign land i E2 mnaemmmmrmammM M 66 TH£ I^IGIIAITT* Revolting times uncertain prospects bripgi To sink a state or elevate a king, Bevolving years maternal care may mpck. And spurn alike the monuncK^nt of Brock, (24) Strange times, sad precedents, may yet reveal, A Prevost's apathy, a Whitbread's zeal, (25) A Brougham's code, all erring to excite, And hail returning Patriots to the fight. Thou wonderous space where myriads rudely stray, Alike controlled by mandatory sway, Where nature's law by pristine precepts given* Points with the Indian's faith his vtray to heaven^ Undevious rule that guides each social band, To act obedient to their chief's command. Where none abandoned, none that tie foraakep, Which binds that link our modern virtue breaks, There tyrant man extends no despot rule,. Nor seeks new worlds for conquest and control* \i" TH)B EMIORAIIT. No artful topis poleraip schjomes devise, , A rude wrought booth all dignity suppliesi None seek agression^ each withal maintains The right succinctly of his just domains ; None battle awes in rightful deeds approved. Each mighty chieftain militates unmoved) No self accusant fearless to repose. And e'en in death a terror to his foes ; Such nature's law by wisest precepts taught, From hence deduced all legislative thought, Right reason rules, no orator excites, Nor plots protection by a bill of rights ; Whilst deep read sophists all coritenlvuous plod. To break the laws of natujre and of God. 67 There should I rest, yet why thus linger here. To fret and freeze a winter in despair. Perchance to die like mysticated slave, * With no fond frien^jly Jhand to dig my grave, as THE £MIGllANT. Scarce left a pound to purchase death's last need. With funeral rights a requiem for the dead ; Why when to lands remote, have I not strayed Where sumiper smiles and flowers never fade. And nature seems in loveliness arrayed 1 There might I rest, take thoughts from scenes sublime, Nor fall the hapless victim of a clime. High beams yon glittering ray, each stately spire ££fulgent gleams, reflecting conic fire, Each tin clad temple sacred altar shod Each proud memorial tribute to their God ; J' 'Mid yonder tufts of villages explore, Successive ranging o*er the vast wide shore, That deals its peopled strength and best displays, Man's social converse from its eariiest days ; Here in the vale with cheerful verdure clad. There in the marsh in woodland scenery sad ; High on the cn£r their needs as best supply, Alike their sites to God's all seeing eye , TttC £MiaRANT. 69 Yet each proud altar stands alike confest, By saint or savage still adored and blest $ The convert Indian tribes of gathering strength, All range among o'er hundred leagues of length ; Whilst wood-wrought buildings still their banks bedeck^ As one continued suburb from Quebec ; Till some vast lake extends its ample sheeny Assails the sight and boldly shuts the scene ; There the rude Indians at Loretto wreathei Or vend their fur or ply their wicker trade ; Self skilled, self taught, fantastic wOiks they bind, From bleeding birch that yields its copious rind ; Or tender elm or butternuts soft core, That well supplant your finest hempen store ; With lines of these they strew the lengthened space, Or in the deep or in the hard earned chace ; In toils well wrought by nature's gifts supplied. Their ready handmaid she they best confide ; Some to the chace the bounding Moose pursue, Or dexterous man the giddy bark canoe ■. Tn;, If »>)').'(;' ,';'." ;'r'»'^v':Ji".'*,v,il.' ."'ij'"' " v^' -" 16 TMe UMldRANl". With faithful dog with well tried mates secure, Far to the north they fearless bend their tour ; Their arctic friends the welcome homage pay, Or lead the pass or point the venturous way ; Well versed by signs, the niosa, the bending pine, Or north or south they mark the unerring line, Now to the Beaver haunt or Luth or Musk, Where day light glimmers as our hours of dusk ; And the big sun emits his polar ray, Like friends once warm though now far far away ; Yet sure to come with renovated bliss, Though far remote to other vvodds than this. Where all must meet and all things shall be rife, And God alike to all is life and light. Soft falls the ^thering snow, the piercing blast. Now from the dark horizon dimly cast* Pours forth its fleaky covert o'er the trace, Of birds and beasts, the keen barbarians plaoe ; THE EMIGRAKT. 71 New toils of neat and well constructed breath, And all their wily instruments ofdeath. And ere night's gloom assumes its mantle gray, They homewards urge their well directed way. Here the bright blaze its darkling vapour spreads, The circling fume^he snow which desert feeds $ The crackling oak as if for incense high, Wide spreads its flame and AUminates on high ; In hoary scenery around they rank, Where nature seems one universal blank There build the blaze, a sad subsistence share ; Their food his flesh, their coverlets the Bear, And oft by hardships borne some hardy sire. Or best of clan left lingering to expire ; They leave to solitude nor wait his grave, ResoWed at length no human power can save. Still feed the blaze and though their food be scant, Leave three days store to serve the lingerer's want. High smokes each pile, the circling cinders fly. The big round drops fall fast from nature's eye, 72 THE EMiaRAirr. And ere they pari in best assurance given, They vow their faith, that points their way to heaven Then saijily, slowly, each with grief oppresst^ Commend his faithful spirit to its rest, There slowly thread accumulating snows And leave some branch his cradle ofrepose^ Yet if from lengthened years deprived of strength, To end a sadder scene of Lingerment, And close life's round they boldly use the dart, And pierce their sorrowing victim to the heart. Quick rear the pile^ unhallowed incense raise, And add what best accelerates the blaze. r \ O ! hard necessity ! and thou false pride, That breathes on far fetched luxuries supplied. Why tempt with gold the savage heart to go, Where life scarce warms to brave such scenes of woe ? Ye fur clad fair, ye frozen hearts that chill, Your own best fleece supplies the Indian still. teti\ THB EMIORAST. For these returning weary of their toil. They seek to trafic for their anual spoil ; So mix in war where British conqaests prove, Their freedom's boast> their amity and love. 73 ti, Te cheerful sons of Erin's virtuous land, Ye hardy Scots, ye conquering Highlandband, And ye proud Britons, why thus brave the seas / To combat sad vicissitudes like these, The fragrant heath, your long neglected hills, Your bubbling streams, your loved transparent rills. Your fenny moors, your rocks, your mountaiQ brows, Should best your native energy arouse. Endear each peasant to each stately dome, And best engage your husbandry at home. is of woe *? The frozen lakes, the snow oapt mountains drear, The arctic sun that dims the circling year. The night fast gathering ere chill morn appean, TM adds new mounts where snowy mounts tipraiie. a 1^ ?>. I I- V t4 i^E Idiii^ium Th« pent up eottage, ^di^ dtift \Md Wd^ The bending pine M M0#'^1te1i«erf 'Mta, The new mikde precipice, ^e faeedlettg eieap, The fracturedfrtilj^jii^tt 'er^« Trdito deep ; The way impervious to the eye. That strives in vahtfjr^'fabyrhilliftto^lly ; The steed B^W^r'^bfaee^te as they ^, Who^nks't^cJt^'iid^iiiiilifiHil 8ii«^ The frozen Iriend ill fhted to expire) The youth tiii^'il^^#^iik^d£!l[i«/^ Withil^'sdii^lDJdinitteron of the-iri^i Alike conspire to {Whtf ^ffie^iltiiisfen^s'ilbi^ :; And Iceepyoutr'li^y^i^fitei^sdiiB'^ite^ Yet if to emigrate ye social band, And ye^mim'pbitti^ r^.:r^:^t_,_ Bring hither «;7#ppii> Ms \^r^b^e«^^ And gain *it^1V*llffi^^W'td6iil^ttife^ :■>' '•■'■■ ■ \r r.i .^'.- A—^t-i *■-' ^ iA?«(rv*w^#pwaw5' CJ^' (S6 r-' f What glowing proipects wijl ffcosa these tiiB^^ Where land m cheap and lal)our wiy the prize, It it B^oflQitf^yno niisUkeQ thoqif^V. By labour herBi fo^c siisteaaiiQe is bovght^ A useless land a useLew tract reonainff ^Till strength and labour turns it into. gainSy Your generous spaa thein ovfi^ estate mustc^se). Ere fortune smijes on acenea of other days : Thus raise the prod^cf ^qf tit^ir nejipfr madie ao^ Inured to cUinate,. industiEy and toiL But ye, mistaken men, whose competen^fr- Oives airs and slotli and self prized consequence, Tread not this £toil where equal rtgh^ they sca% And none in l^irtb «txce^^ his ^low man ; Here all is liberty fmdfe^ scarce known. Beyond that private circle of their oyirn f Yet yield to honpiir ^ sad s^crifii^ Nor fear to fall nor e^im^oijia |Q rise f All heedless, none aspirjiig to be great, If wisdom only regulajtei >l^ ptot^ ^ w I dill I I I IW J I 76 THE EMIGRANT H , ■ > Yet my country seek not there for gainf. Where French taught law true liberty restrains, Where those beet versed who best these laws dispense. Denounce such codes, repugnant to good sense. Here adverse custom i^^ixed with men unknown, Who add to this a language not your own ; Forbid that converse social minds impart, Anil makes you foreign to the alien's heart ^ With sanguine sash and eke with Indian's mog9, LetFrenchmen feed on fricassee's or frogs ; Brave Greenland winters, seven long months to freeze, With naught of verdure save their Greenland trees ; Bright veiled amid, the drap'ry of night. In Ice-wrought tapestry of georgeous white. No matter herein this sad soil who delvee; Still leave their lower province to themselves, Let patriots flourish, other dee^s displace. Let adverse men new politics embrace, Tet come it will when wisdom may control, And one sound policy conduct the whole. TBJt BWOIUIfT. 77 :^;.. Yet here I pause— if aught can we lepaj, Cdborne deserves the tributary lay ; High honoured chief, with whom brave Britons sbarei The victor's trophied emblems of Glengare, Whose precepts mild with fortitude can blend, The warrior statesmani militant and friend ; Mature thy counsels thus no projects mar, Intrepid, cool, yet resolute in war, 'Tis thine with skill to crush rebellion's heat, And south new subjects to a new formed state*— Tis thine to tell aspirants of the day, A ray can kindle and a blast decay, 'Tt> thine to teach successors how to ruUf And blend the ancient with the modern school ; By firm resolve as at Corunna's height, To urge the foe or mitigate the fight ; Approved by hosts how consummato thy skill, What though retreating yet unconquered still ; To share tlie toil all hardships to endure, Stamp'd with the dying praises of a Moore ; G2 tmawtawii 1.1— m»a,nmmm.', .««.>. T9 J^m isMioRAirr. 'Tia thine a blMiidering oouofel to lepairi And tell the vaunting Yankees^ if, thejr dare Speak out, a Cochran still, a Nebion will imtain; Whilst British thunder echoes through the main— And thus I prize a just imperiooi sway. Whose rights confirmed all sulyects will obey/ He who would blend with majesty his fame. Must add to virtue an immortal name ; Himself the treasure to advance the state, 'Tis not a Diadem can make him great. 'Tis true even Emperors have their day. They're lightly pressed with monumental clay ; He who could govern by his frown or smile, Long lay entombed in Saint Helena's Isle } And yet may fill the pages of romance. The self-raised Autocrat of fickle Franoe« Content thou parent, lone, and loved by me^ Domestic friend, my soul is given to^thce ; THS BBuosAmr* n 'Til jott supply my homely itata with eue. Enrich and add proBpeiiiy to days* Teach me through life to shun that danfeious pltn^ Ambition forms to scourge insatiate man^ With ghitted fame perchance whose worthless wreatby Beplete wilh thorns adds sorrow to his head. Won by the meed of strife in battle's plain. Where Heroes sleepj for worthless Monarchs stain^ Whilst widows weep, and children curse the day, The victor blasted all their hopes away. x,>- r Yet far from me to spurn ambition's pride. The soul best taught by eloquence supplied. Whose aim is virtue, talent, honour, fame, Blends worth with dignity to stamp his name. Enriched, who deals the sparkling treasures round, Where want is felt, with fostering hand is found. Nor hoards his wealth as he his hateful store, Who brings fresh frauds and usury to hjs door ; .1 iyy\[,VM 6s3si ^^iafBmmifmmm 80 THE £MIGRAKT. I To purchese crimes, and guilt too oft we see^ Wrung from the wretch of hapless poverty ; Whose need a stimulous too ill supplied, Admits each vice and spreads contagion wide* ThQ miserable miser, lean and gaunt, ' No wonder with the world that he should want f' Fell, sordid penury, his look bespeaks, And his sad wan-worn bosom breaks ; No worm can batten on his scanty soil, If death invites him from a world of toil j When stretched to end a life of misery, No living thing can e'er derived be, Nor verdure aught shall grace his hateful tomb, In death his penury can yield no bloom f . How dost the soul, in life's delusive hour. Pervert its greatness, mock the sovereign power, V't' THE EMIORANT. As if no God with vigil eye attends, To punish vice when flagrant man offends ; Fve often noted, 'midst this world's gay round, And ever faithful precedents have found, That he, self-raised by perfidy and vice, At length lay branded with his true device } His projects all to ignominy rent. And fickle fortune smiling as she went, All-seeing Providence all-wise endows The just with joy, the guilty with their woes, Though quick to elevate his wrath supplies. The more the ruin as their prospects rise ; So fell Napoleon, object of his hate,^-- There stands a Nelson's monument complete. 81 When Alexander once his sceptre swayed. And trembling kings that conqueror obeyed, Yet unsubdued, one distant realm remained Secure, and still bis dynasty disdained \ 82 THE mattGRAST. Alas ! quoth he, as bj injurious dread, Must I repose and rest a conqueror's head^ Shall future times attaint my warlike fame. And spurn the dread of Macedonia's name t 1 still must conquer^ what next shall I do — Hepose In peace, when I the world subdue 1- Then, quoth the Sage, as well to do so now ! The noble captive to endurance taught, Sublime amidst his majesty of thought,^ When cruel Nero for his victim sent, And shewed the gibbet as his punishment j Resolved to mock the tyrant in bis pride, Indignant gazed and still as stern replied j It matters not how shaped thy harsh decree. Yet, cruel Nero adds no pangs to me $ . Hotis feeble frame may rest in thy control, Perur tortures still will but release my soul i i moves me not how doomed the sacriSce If I be eat by wormi or hj flits j #■ •^-- ■ ^' tK.-.-'-..i_-...Jiii«i TUB 3if laiujrr. The gibbet raise^ thy infftinyproclttim, And add one more aad record to thy tfhaine. Brief is the Irium^ of an* odiouft reign, Weak waves ibe wreathe that gilds its fragile fane. When tyrant sway usurps by sad misrule, The world's conqueror is at best a Fool ; It matters not the vanquid^ed in tine fight, If slaves to passioo^or if slaves to flight, He little heeds the victory how won, Or by a Persian or a Macedon ! How versed each C^deftain in his warlike art, Ambition's zeal but brou ght him to the mart,* Ambition points Ikte weary pAlhs we toead We mount the precipice, all tiembiiing dread The mighty fall, the crash of future &te. And mourn ourrfidlen fortiwes when too late. 8a The mighty Joul disdaMii the conqueror's chain, Lives in its might and triumphs in its pain ; 84 THE £MIORAirr. The mind ennobled spreads its terrors all. Confounding guilt the vicious to appal ; It band^ posterity the useful page, Tbat stamps the name, the memory and the age. By sad example shews the pondering youth, To fix his gazing eyes on God and truth. t Thou mighty Lord, whose all observing eye, On Earth, in air, in firmament on high. Does fill all space, Eternal, at whose will. Revolving worlds in brightful course fulfil Thy mighty rule, by revelation taught, From thy conception to perfection brought,—- 'Fore time first was, thy self still increate, Who when time was thy wonders did complete, And 'midst thy various attributes began) And stamped thy glorious imcge upon man ; First wisdom taught, to fix the wavering mind, Thy precepts next the unerring rule to bind ; THE EMIGRANT. Then gave temptation, source of every ill, Yet left the mind its own free agent still ; To thee I bend, whom prostrate worlds adore, As now and still when time shall be no more ! Immortal spirite! who formed the immortal scul. Who shaped revolving worlds as they roll ; From nothing wrought, of vast materials made, That move in thee and in thy essence breathe ; Thus all perfection, to whose boundless sway. The heavens and earth and all thy worlds obey, Who, though immortal, made thy mortal son, With glory crowned to prove thy will be done. To take man's nature, all sad ordeals try, And teach his ^aithful followers to die ; Instruct me. Lord, enforce thy precepts given, In life's short stay fi:c all ray hopes in heaven ; In thee I trust, thou mighty Lord forgive. And let my weary martyr'd spirit live !— 85 H 86 THE EMIGRANT. By fortune favoured, worldly lords we see. Unmindful centre every bliss from thee ; No thoughts save wealth, save equipage and state, No nobler attributes to make them great ; A gilded mock all ignorance and pride, By folly Ijied, by wisdom ill supplied, How crsed the knave whose thrifty means record j The cniming projects that increased his hoards Bj la.'^ml stealth from thoughtless youth who keeps, An ill got treasure and the wealth he heaps ; Whilst ruined spendthrifts view in upstart pri'le, The wretch that revels by their wealth supplied. /| How blessed the soul who fr^^ed from life's alarms. Securely keeps nor heeds the world in arms, Who rests at eve or as the night bird sings, Ambition leaves to traitors or to k; :gs. Points to his heart, and at the hour of death. Forgives his foes and calmly smilea on earth. t ! tfMMiTVi'ri TH£ EMIGBANT. Far brighter joys his parting moments bring, His mind his kingJom, and his God his King ! Let each sectarian argue for the best, Yet all agree the monitor's the breast ! To different tenets let what will befell, Instinct points out one Deity to all. Friend, Turk, Reformer, IMethodist, or Jew, Alike may change their dogmas for a new ! Some prize a Conobare, whilst others mock. And cite the page of Bolingbroke or Locke ! Mysterious studies still the more we dwell, Who best informs, best Providence can tell, Yet all to him give universal praise ; To all alike inscrutible his ways, Whose holy Decalogue all else apart, Can strike conviction on the vilest heart ; Breathe through the soul, inform the mind's recess, What's wrong to follow or whBt leads to bliss, Afflicts our last sad moments sure to come. When death compels us to our long lone home. sr f-m ^ TH2 EMIGRANT. The guilty rebel plods in foul debate, To raise a ruin on a well formed state, In fancied ills his vast orations flow^— Thus spoke the glib-tongued Patriot Papineau ; Who sighed for liberty yet left for this, A floating phantom bubble for a bliss, A rabble leader look to modern France, Deposed a sceptre and proclaimed a lance ; Vet British pride the dynasty disdains, Gave life to liberty, a despot chains, And well I wot bad government to mend, A Yankee sway in monarchy must end ; Tet not despotic, sooner sacrifice, And let some future Washington arise. Or Kosciuskoy men of valoroas might. Alike in counsel — glorious in the fight If It He loved the treason yet with traitor's dread» When dealt the poison politic he fled i \'^ tnE EMIQUAJKV. 190 .■fi For him the bold^ intrepid peasants bleed} Or on the scafTold expiate the deed ; For him the lone deserted hamlet ]ies| A wasted ruin and sad sacrifice ; For him the assassin stabs the peaceful breast, And prowls malignant through the wintry wa^t^ ; For him the battle, fallen is the foe, Immersed, concealed in cataracts of snow y With no proud urn or monument's device, Embalmed, embedded, in their Tombs of ice, There clad inglorious with no kindred clay, To feed the famished vultures of the day, Or those of keener sense, who prowl to share, Perchance tl^e wolf, the wild dog or the Bear. Revolving spring unveils each strife-earned pass, (27) Each meagre mouldering mutilated mass ; If sought, one look each ghastly scull retains. Alike their bones all blanch upon the plains, The dimpled cheek, the rosy smile expressed The Patriot fire that warmed the valorous breast, H 2 90 THE £MIORAKTw The heart sincere awake to friendship'i tie, The tongue best taught, more eloquent the eye t The courteous main, the stern unyielding glance, That seemed unconquered 'neath the conqueror's lance j All mingle here, and he who else might claim, Becorded annals of his country's fame, Now rests unclaimed with scarce one pitying sigh. To serve the scorn of some malignant eye — Perchance Theatrical, by actors bore away, To serve as spectre in some future play ; Or men oi science, craniologists. Or Surgeons, sagCj or sktiied Anatomists. Whilst this vile traitor still premeditate?. To add each Province to enrich the states ; Yet cries for liberty, nor seeks to- save, A self-thought fugitive, and self-made slave, Who, when to aid Columbians, would advance. Absconds for safety to Monarchic France t THE EMIORAKT. I lavir him wan and shrinking from the storm, By misery chastened, abject and forlorn, Foes feared him not, he lit the rebel flame, A while he stood as twinkling winter's gleam, A sullen gloom proclaims the dastard's fligh^ So fades the tinted glow worm of the night l*he vile asassins stalk their midnight round, The bowknife glitters in the rankling wound. Ghastly and pale in shrouds of midnight shade, • They silent stalk or mix in lonely glade ; There point the steel, the well known objects take, Exult the while and many a bosom break. 01 , As some foul mist enfolds the eastern hue. When zyphyrs sleep and rest on morning dew ^ Low droops the flower, inverted lies its head, Its fragrance vanished, every lustre dead, Awakes the breeze, the sun surveys the pole. Dispells the gloom and dissipates the whole ^ IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) -' ■ ^ 1.0 I.I Ui|2B |2.5 ■^ 1^ 12.2 IJil 1.25 ■ — = ^ Ta ^. /a / V Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 V iV 4^ 4^ <^ c> '<^ 92 /9^«fs mi^p^A^ Thus as a mist |i fk^th'^like fl^p^m they l)rii)g, For these the m^ tjhe xnidQight tocsins iif^» They fear to fly, fgr ipore they fear .to st^d, Their exile Chieflaii!i shudders to 0Qi|(iq9i^nd, At lengt^h the ^y, the victory d^p^res Immortal glory to oijir volunteers!-^ Fropelled by ste^fQ) thvs forced to navigftte. Brave Drew first taught them the, Bublime and great, How proud, majestic awful vyas the sight, To see them veering o'er Kiagam'siieight; They mount the ve^e, preciptate they go, In frittered, fractured fragments, from the flow ; The mighty ship on mighty rocks rebpun^s, The deaf'ning roar of cataract refunds j The teeming engineoi ply fropi ropk to rock, Ignite, explode, an4 shiver with the shp^k. The vivid ^mes exhaust tbeii* phantom fire, Electric flaph.ap4 beam volcanic irptrr* f THE EMIORAirr. And next McNab, prond valued veteren thou, (28) Whose worth and valour stamps thy martial broW) FqU well may you the honoured chaplet bear, And with thy ranks thy equal honours share ; For thee the muse whilst memory glides along, Shall cheer the victors with the Poet's song ; And give to history each glory bed, To add to fame and eulogise the dead. 1^/ ^\ And ye proud boast, Britannia's prop and pride, Whose conquering arms subdue the world beside. What toils ye suffer, hardships undergo, From Egypt's clime to unknown worids of snow, The Turks ye vanquished — France at Waterloo n From east to west your potent arms subdue ; And still what will not proud ambtion dol Bemotest regions yield to British might, Unawed by climes they win the unequal 6ght.— I ^4 f^i: £MI0RA|7T. The Indian leader takea his faithful stand, As Sparta's chief leads on his warlike band ; Thebowstringa twangs their missiles bullets fly* The war whq^p sounds for victory or die, Assailed, assailants, eonquered, ct^nquerors still, At length a Rebel seeks an Indian's will ; Who bound in fetters thus their captives bring, Enough they deem the horrors of the siring f Forbearing aught save in the field of strife, Nor yet inflict the bowstring or the kniie. Nor use like other fiercer tribes Mohawk, The torturing torments of the tomahawk. How sad the landscape self made exile say. Why urge a cause His treason to obey t 'Tis death to conquer,*^can the laws forgive A crime in victory and shame to live! A double torture to the feeHng breast, Who fancied wrongs by thee too ill expressed. -. TUfi IBMIORANI'. 95 Or reality fought^ as that highminded Pole, (29) For whom in tears the fatherless condole, Who though by deftth bereaft of gallant sires, Forgive and each his memory admires ) The widow weeps her gallant hero dead, Who fought and conquered and who nobly bled. She sees the sacrifice he left his store. She feels his bounty and she grieves nO more. With double pangs the lonely mourner sighs. And pity's tear her sympathy supplies ; A secret sorrow o'er her bosom creeps. She shares her grief and 'neath the sca0bld tveeps;r>«- The lonely Maid, deprived of love and all. Distracted sees his ignominious fall. She mats the ringlets of her clothed hair, With frantic looks and tortured bosom bare ; As erst Medusa madd'ning visions glow. Or senseless sinks like Niobe in woe ! She feels her fate to melancholy known. Who loved that patriot Emmet of our own ; (30) .»^j^ — »....^.' 96 THE SMI6RANT. Whose tender, grief could ne'er subside, what though She sought new climesfrom Indus to the Poe 1 In varied scenes where breathes the earliest spring Still cheerless all where destitute of him ; For him at length, her country's sacrifice, She drooped and left another world her sighs, As fades the flower when once you break the stem Or pity weeps though justice may condemn. His talents still his countrymen may ecan. And add to genius the mistaken man \ Record the sentence which the court decreed, His firm response to palliate tlie deedt Let no man write my epitaph, let it, And me repose till other times befit ; Silence best adds her tribute of esteem, Till other times my character redeem. ! plighted love, and thou fond guiltless fair. When naught on earth bereft thee of despair^ .r: How dioi§%iala|r»JiSmidk hmt tluM iiraim Awaked to k\m mv ioftrtheeliBK «o itaflfi| Thy tale ao tender Eniii?toliB«iliiweeeh ebjeetctoaellmi Though yasttaeemed «cMitgrOmR(tke tad/fon ^ve^ For thee the1ia8ej|ie«iM']|4eld her>9hdieiit«laia^ Wake every 8enae4e«ooaA<4iy Undneattolarf Bleaty favoured frielid, wtieae enly iMee4'0Miibe A .gnlenil^heett devoted «V t»4he»<| Blest 8o«V4efll tai|^t«lrlaea mnewftted, To grace'fiew'Woild» witfi >ihy lMid|Miil^iBftftd) ^ Who» though (pM«liiMOt4o4btMitfNtaia'I«l8e^ Shall be moffe!ffMly«i|Maofy^Mdi)the»de«r$ j'aai aHPMgMa aaK&iWHWMe ^ 08 T&S SliiaBAirT* And| Carter ! tboii, when on Uici loalbaomd b«d Of sickness, pining, 6adi fond feding dead, Who didst recall, awake suspended life, Conflicting, struggling in its mortal strifes Tet what avails the Intter draughts I take. Make me each day teore intimate with-death ) Even now must I, attendant on his hearae, Commute mj strains td elegiac verse ! % Thus douUy doomed, in sadness to deplore ' Mj valued firiend, loved Sawtell, now nomor^l^ (32^ Whose virtues viast to blessedness are flown. Ere beamed the briglitnMs Off hi« happy dawn $ Oh, painful moral ! brief was t)^ recall, . ■ ij To pry that debt immensurate to all i -titsif^ .■ Dear, lonely ihir ! how changed thine hours IVom blifs, Forgave the dee^-ocan Heaven do aught amasel To day we bloom^ thdi next , how vain to mQUQif ;;;2>^. We pass^ firom whence no traveHeis lelum |i%;twit ^<). ; / No not;QBe soul, of countless myriads gpnefvici^i c Ordained for God's wise purposes, iaV9 Om / if ■ ■ * ^ i I THE SMIORAKT. AU else inanimate, reanimated clay, . Still doomed to riie with co-eternal day, Alike their bodies^ yet with souls innate. From dast to flesh again regenerate 1 f • • _ I own I'm not of Theologic mind, Nor aught subscribe to doctrinee so refined, Perplexing study to confound the will, The more we read the less instructed still ^ God's holy Decalogue, all else apart, Enough's for mo engraven on the heart. I'll court death's frowns, his majesty defy^ For something still the Muses may ^supply ; Methinks my monument, some /«e6Je praise May yet survive eternal in my lays j Some future critic yet may kindly say He never sought to crowd his brows with bay, Though modern Poets all expect the tree. Yet still the muse may spare one sprig for me $ M 1^ uioaiAi iiorw^ m Tet ill I tpeedy udyrnnXfrnf To wek a ihelter ia man kiadml' hone» Estlted notions cntwdMif «i eich iMnei I fondly travened half a werki^a extmBSCif ■ Still even here I feel lome secret gloom, Some sad presage propfaetio of tuf doMH t Sweet land ! no hopdHhavi^ 1^ theii why* re«»U These youthful, htfppjr^ seeial hooito^ And aH These past endearmenls^thoug^ ftf henoe I roam^ That link me captivo to najr natirvehomel Yet to return, wi^ booW mj arixtoua Wilt f Remembrance hamnts ray solUude^ and mSHA, Ungrateful offiipring,.fiathtei» as^ ih» blasts Ghill every anxious feeling ^ the past ! I will not here recur to seenesi or so Beveal to future Umea my tales of woe ^ Beaolved what will their aged^eirebeiftlt, To cast no shade of oUo^y on all| . \ i tot Yet if to mediMf^ May meet thepr tiwmhileei gM^y whe» ar yet to acenes more bright^. Ethereal) point tOiUessedneas the way^ T6 realize thy anassmning sway { Still thou dost cheer, all expectations bloonii- And point to glary 'mid sepulchral glootK lif k»»f-*. ;t^^ :^:j- n*** Alas r my kindred, ^lued friendi», and you^ De Coursy, honoured name, illustrious, who* . .Though not with potent arm of might, in blooj3,. Aft still conspicnouft for an heart as good As he, whose ancient privilege well known, Derives his deathless honour fVom a thion»j (3d)< Whene'er I pause, in gratitude to thee. Row shall the tear, of sorrow re&t with me > And tiiou, O'Grady ! son of learned lord, And chief, and bacan, in each vast record* •mitmllmm VM TUB maoajmst. Who didst unmiif iojrtv tbMe iuM]» hPOk That gained from learned voiitiael JMt «pplsai(i : Accept, bmve aoaty thiae ba«^ eaa^^ iiete eefoity Thifc hiimble ittftbuie iioin the distant imiBe» Who though Temotfff not Ibis wide world can «^im Though tar we part, an heart iha^a witfa thee itilL H Steak, barren spot^ ah f whT should I focadlce A fertile land to thread thy wcrthlesa brake T Labour alone thy pter^ iand Buhwyt, Breathes the dull round, or preinaiurfifly pay* An hard w<0«i |Attabo^1ltftbl(9atfa«d^ Wheie bemloGka brood on unproductive Iand» THS SMIORAlfT^ tOd Whoie frozen air on one bleak wiater^s night Can metamorphose darkiraufn httrea to white t Whose roads are rivers, a'er your fountains See icebergs formjroiir shining mountaiasf And drifted snow, from acrtic regions^ Gives sure employment to Canadian* y ^ Here roads ne'er known f^r many a snmmeri^ Are now pasdt o'er by eaeh new^oraer^ All wrought one night, nor made of stone or gravely Complete withal and next d^y fit to travel* Here fdrests crowds nnprofitable Inmber^ O'er fruitless lands indefinite as number f Where birds scarce light, and with the north wiadt veer On wings of wind^ and quickly dis8p|»ear, Here the rongh Bear subsistb his winter year. And licks bis paw and finds no better fate s Here fishes swarm, now by reaction, Congealed as ice seeiA petrifaction : Till hottest ray with multiplying poWetr Dissolves and grants one genial shower^ - I - .U'i«JC8M(QCI«Sr»>u>iW 106 THE BMIORAITT. In winter here, where all alike contrive, And still withal few animals survivei Till summer's heat, so pfolent and so qiiick, Enough to make the Crocodile grow sick ; With vile mosquitoes, lord deliver us, Whose stings could blister a Rhinoceros. If on the living insects are the^ fed. How ill must fare the worms when we are dead I Each pest conspires,— how idle is precaudon, We*re eat by these or perish by exhaustion t One month we hear birds, shrill and loud and harsh, The plaintive bittern sounding from the marsh f The next we see the fleet- winged swallow, The duck, the woodcock,' and the ice-birds follow f Then comes,drear clime, the lakes all stagnant grow^ And the wild wilderness is raptin snow» The lank Canadian eager trims his ffre. And all around theiv simpering stoves retire ^ !■» • / THS SMIORART. 107 «i.J.: With fur clad friends their progenies abound* And thus regale their buffaloes around ; Unlettered race, how few the number telliy Their only pride a carioU and belU / To mirth or mourning, thus by folly led, To mix in pleasure or to chaunt the dead I To seek the chapel prostrate to adore, Or leave their fathers' coffins at the door! (35) Perchance they revel ; still around they creep, And talk, and smc^e, and spit, and drink and sleep I For pageant boards, with pilloWs never press*!, Too well display their mockeries of rest; The circling fume now clouds the fetid space. And Frenchmen live some few like Indian race ; Thus plot rebellion, eager to the fray, Forsake their leaders and themselves betray I Adverse to candour, heedless in the fight, Urged on and vanquished in inglorious flightt ^ Yet feign would act, and for their country's weal, Bediess these wrongs they ne'er were known to feel n ' i -^ 108 * Thus pa88e#« lilght^ ^:«hilfing mom appeiMy Then with his aae«i. exteadiog), moiet: eompitsly In solid ranks retire^ advanioing fytm abreast ; As some proud, &e whose satctAal ddll appears In battle's front, and. as eaob (bematt nea^ Shews double tack, a^ oectaia of. defeat} Concerts his best last project for retreat $ TBB maOBAHT. Ill \ Thus the brave tar elthles his oomtng foe^ Till all's dispersed, and kindlier breeset Uow- fie takes his destined rout and briskly cheers, As through the gulph the wisiMd for land he nears. ibI> How blithe, how brisk, the pilot boat appears, Her snow white sail half breasted by the breeae, She seems alike idl elements to braver As soma lone hifd that sleeps upon the wave { She tacks, she veers, as thougjli she lost her way. Or seeks to find a land-mark ia eaeh spray ; The ready gun, the lofty pennon flies, The signal known, as promptly she replies $ Again she veers to 'scape the dangerous land. The Pilot boards and supersedes command ; As through the phanneil'd maize he steers the way. The crew all hail and cheerfully obey* 1 'I Alas! my country, bad'st thou but such guide, To steer thy helm, snd lean to mercy's side, i^mmmmat^ riiJ-fr'- ' "T' r 112 THE EMIORAirr To feel thy wants and gaide thy nigged way, Thy prospering sons would cheerfully obey ; Unawed by might, still duteous to command, A faithful people and a virtuous land ; (37) Who, if appeased by gentle deeds, or so Had never planned their country's overthrow ; In this drear soil, what though its deserts vast, Be chill as death, and bleak the wintry blast ; (38) Its humble poor more happiness can aliare^ IVIong scenes like these than ir. the great man's glare, Devoted Ireland, now by faction led, Far, far from thee I'll slumber with the dead ; No pompous urn shall decorate my grave. To tell I once was numbered with the brave ! Unknown, unheeded, with no honoured stone. My name a blank, my progeny unknown ; For what is name, to those in this vast land ? As to some boundless shore one particle of sand ; In quick succession, new formed groups arise. We bu^z about and propagate as flies I. THE SMIGRAKT. Close in the shelter of a looely f^ttp Where stunted alders spread o'er marsh and feni Where the still brooks, their stagnant waters lave* No sun to cheer, and scarce one friendly wave» To move their noxious waters darkly drear, O'erhung with mantling forests in the rear. There stands a cottage, dismal, cold and dank| Scarcely one tulled eminence, a bank ; Sustained its structure where with aspect dim, It lay projected from the watery brim. Here serpents, toads, and vile mosquitoes, lay Concealed and shrinking, from the sun's bright ray ; When summer beamed, its wintry charms suffice^ One bearded, hoary wilderness of ice } Beside the precincts of this drear abode, An ill wrought bridge — ^proclaimed a public road ; Yet where it lay in winter, none could tell, Though once it led from 'Masca to Sorel. 'Fore men were wafted by the snowy breeze, And slid more safely on the tops of trees ; (39) K2 118 . i.«'<> s ' : 114 THE JBMIORAKT. On snowy heights, retraced each coming day, By free bom souls who had no toils to pay. Thus gracious Heaven, mean mortals well supply, And grant them easy passages on high ; For here the artist hath no means at hand. Whose sole materials are composed of sand. (40) Thus roads are things, in this wild clime unknown, Where snow wrought highways must suffice forstone. lathis vile spot, o'erhung with hoary tops Of lofty pines, which now the wild hare crops,. Lay this abode, yet sadly sank below In subterraneous passages of snow. Twas noon — an emigrant, I thought him so, Immersed in grief aiid clad with ripling snow» Tapt at my frozen door and asked to tell. Where lay the road, from 'Masca to Sorely I pointed out the frozen track that lay, > Thus manufactured, the preceding day, > (4iy l^y many a vehicle, cariole and sleigh ; J THE EMIORAKT. 115 He seemed to tell his sorrows to the blast, Muttering some quaint orisions as he pased, Forced by the drifting of the snowy breezCi O'erhung with frost, and icicles that freeze ; As passing this strange edifice so rare, He paused to find out who the inmates werv; A something lit upon his troubled brain^ And finding all past eflbrts sadly vain ; For since the vast wide ocean first he crossed, To find the much loved Sylvia they deemed lost^ Since none as yet informed him what befell. He deemed an accident might serve to tell. Three years now gone, and seven long years beside, Since first she past the western ocean wide, For he got tidings h'bw she went away, And with brave Alfred passed the raging 8ea» He stooped, and pausing, as he felt the latch, A small gray dog, the guardian and the watch. l! u AlllltiJ*feS».yrf4i*j;** .,.M ESE 116 THi: SMIORAMT. Proclaimed a stranger's entrance at the door. Who, as he chid his rudeness, harked the more } Next came a conrteous wan-worn visage, clad In sad habiliments, a tartan plaid ; Perchance first formed to grace proud Scotia's rills^ And spread its lustre o'er her native hills, Lay careless flung, and o'er her slender waist A short light raiment of Canadian taste ; She smiled a smile of small and short relief. For as it passed it led more marks of grief, And seemed as if the phantom of despair Had planted more than melancholy there. Her eyes were fixed, ti portrait still she drew To fancy some similitude she knew She paused, she gazed, her phrenzied looks discover, She sees the original — her Brother. \. As some prized statue by Canova wrought,. With all save life to best perfection brought, ■ ' TH£ EMIGRANT. Standi all astounded as our Lord doth rise And wants but vvordu to testify <;urpri80. So stood fair Sylvia, not with less amaze, Quick falls the life-drawn picture from her gaze. Her quivering lip, her utterance denies, And the big tear-drop glistened from her eyes. 117 Then ai-t thou Sylvia 1 speak, or doth a dream, Pervade my sense, or doth a phantom gleam t Bear love and joy, or can some sad disguise, Be thus the sudden rapture of surprise. 0, sister, tell ! despell all past dispair ; Speak, Sylvia, speak, and thus my raptures share. Her bright eye gleamed, and o'er her faltering tongue* Her wonted soft and sweet expression hungw 0, yes, loved Osmond, pardon, pity, say. Thy Sylvia lives to love thee and obey. As when love bears the welcome quick reprieve, His bride the messenger to some proud chief, .^»Mib^ltMSMISIK:.W'it And wake my soul ftbta lukurfes dfl^ep^ Alas, my sire ! a pWeAt's na'ntte Shatt I "^ Unduteous call^ aind thoili^ with heaving Bigh> -v.sh-wffi i^ Express that sound, oh no, all utterance vain, Augments the mf n)gh% To dim the moon-beam's lustre with bis light. Tfii:, 3ia«i^|uuJT. 123 See the hoar tempe^i (svvi^9p>9 ihft Wf f^U'* And fractured woqds theiir bjc^ncbes sciMrce sufttaiQv A drifted eapo^y pf WftW they kw»r, And scaree their untiqiiated bonom^TMr ; The sheltered gqMifjrel Trpm hif.at(i6 hmghh Now headlong M9» 1lo4 i^fl^ ^9 0^m'9 mg\i^ \ His well ^vrought ((t(D[re> hifi wintFF ^^^ ^® ^^ Dispersed 9t)ioft ait4 W^fied by tlie t«^Q • His house a ruin, all its ii»ini|t(Q« oast ^m^l > Outstretched to ^ipi^ll ip th^ northern bdast ; Around in f^mipe^ iKHNA immersed bieloinir,, , He sees one heap, of dongreg^tAd 9P9W ; though hard hipi fate, ^dvpip?»ty s^p^Uep No brighter prpspeot ^iiiid th^ s^^riiS^* The Rook^ though slHmbenng 9n the highest mast, : Still starts and trembles ^t the merpilea? blast ; Though inaccessible the dizzy height, He stands aloft and^hM^depEi^Mhe sight. The lightning^s flash in awful glimpn^ hQ ^e^ The thunder's roar responded by the trees, •.V- :'i 124 THE EMIORAKT* And fears his fate in tremulous amaze, 'Till bursting clouds the elements appease ; Down rolls the torrent from the headlong steep. Wide foams the gulf where fractured barriers sweep In ruptured fragments o^er the boisterous rill, That drowns the desert's mean, tempestuous still The waving pines theiv fastnesses forsake. And blend their antique hdnours with the brake ; Now falls the mighty monarch of the brook. No more protected by its neighbouring oak. The turbid stream^ seems by the tempest stayed. To check the ruin that itsetf hath macfo y All nature seems convulsed, forked lightning flies, The ragi ng tiempest cleaves the angry skies I Whilst teeming clouds with these alike conspire^ And seem id s^t all elements on fire. But, ah ! the rook to other lands can fly. The desert stiH the squirel may supply ; um^£mm JiiW.4.1 TKS SSflORAlfT* From want and wfclehedneM he yet me ; flee» And seek for shelter in some eave ynr .^ $ The passing bird the heedless Hooks that rouO) May find subsistenoe in 6aoh happy home* Yet, O, my country ! seek not, ask not» here» The sad lament^ nor eiave the 8tra«ger'e tear ; All fare alike, fm scant subsistence fed, In vain we crave one moriel of their bread ; And yet withalli I must not, will not tell, I have not met some fHends I loted fuU well. Fond hearts that ehecished sentiments cefined, Alike congenial to the kindled mind; And here let liattery paisift no picture, brovf^ To false perfectioQ, as by artist wrought, With ready hand aU eagerly pourtrayed, The more that fiatters, as the price is paid. I ask no boon, kind Haf rower, from you^ Accept the praise, to probity is dtie i Benignant aeul, true entUem of the braver All bounteous smHing as thy kind heart ga As men give beauty to some new known facef ; ^ But still beware hdw'long icay you confide. The friend proves best, most valued, when best tried. Let Erin pause, and well reflectin time, And ere her sons seek transatlantic clime. Brave storms and seas tciie wretchedness to share. And seek for shelter in a northern sphere ; ■• THE EMIGRAirr. 127 Let Erin pause, and ere her ventarers go, Far better still to bear the ills we know ; '■ '■ And who such strange infatuatipn sees, To force the poor to famish or to freeze. Her faction's leaders yet may lend an ear -y-^o'.) And aid their poor to find subsistence near ; Religion's chieftains one day may relax. And bounteous nobles grant the good they ask. Wisdom restrain and goodness overawe. Give labour recompence, and mend the law. See now rude spring, his wished for visit pay*. And teeming earth an hideous form displays ; The ruptured rivers scarce their banks restrain^ And fractured ice rolls headlong to the main ; The swollen brooks extend their awful cotii^, Dissolving snow supplies each trackless source ; The checquered landscape varying as it gbes, Still adds to'hope and promises repose. WiT UiiA 128 THE EmGRAMT. Now boatsmen cheer, the Bteaming eitgtnes plfy The busy hands, their vaiiouB ships supply ; The sliding sleigh no longer now convoys The hoarded tinaber o'er the ice formed wasrs. The toll complete. His MoUons' the control, ;' With Tate and Torrance to conduct the whole $ Wise, kind, beneficent, alike endowed, A people's safeguard, and a public good ; And here the rook his contrast risage brings, Smooths his black plumes, and strokes his gttterisig ifrings ; The chattering blackbird seeks the lonely glade, And tuneless l»rdB dock murmuring to the shade, Discordant notes now xeiid (he MeaiBg ear, As if to tell misfortune brought us beret The catbird screams the sullen redbveast'e nest, / With mutest t^ia^e^ their every pote wpr&^ ( The shrill Ipud whistier joins his fife-lMi^e note, Sounds his loud trump and glides to lands remote ; And next the frog ^trains forth bis ^roo^iig throat, And loud proclaims each reptile- is afloat ; I » &L THE SMIORAKT. The hissing serpent eager seeks his prizOi Death in his grasp and terror in his eyes. The moss brown surface, soon appears to view Each poisonous herb assumes its different liue ; The famished flocks demand their masters' care^ 'Till spring adds vigor to the opening year. How happy he, by art who best contrives, How truly blest if half his stock survives ; For me I ask, implore no greater meed, Since cruel winter spared my trusty steed ; (42) A cow besides, one solitary guest, To aid the screaming orphan at the breast, All else preserved, their frozen relics we see, Diurnal emblems of mortality. Thus doomed to serve six winter months at least. The day's repast or each contingent feast ; Exhausted nature sullen at the sight, Combines each gloomy object to affright ; Rebellion raging, ruthless is the foe, Urged by Mackenzie and vile Papineau, 129 ( '^ im THE milPllANT. Who stand aloof, whilst s^fieriog Britons €bi49 A Gosford's politjesi i^ Durham's pride ; Yet cheering hopes their absence best supplies Whilst mighty WqI(^ in Qolborae ayJl «umves. ■-. . ■,.»■•; ■ ' END OF CANTO I. ,.') .'i &Ji? hi nwaL '.,*..t. .ri NOTES TO THE EMIGRANt. CANTO I. *:! m.m;/,;^^; : i;; ; '(1) Oape Clear, a prbjecfion 6f land, the last visible, on leaving the southern coast of Ireland. (2) Ndt even a centory ago, the process for the reeo- very of debts in Ireland, was quite siilnple and unexpen- isive ; to recover a debt over the value of ten pounds is hdWfai¥ game for (he profession ; if the unfortunate debtor is destitave of tnetfns at the moment, a latitat is uoW served a fetv days previous to term. An appearauce is then ^^ntered, which makofi the costs double the prinjsipal in the first ifislance ; then comes the hearing of the case, or a plek of Oonfession, finaly an execution, v^hich in seve- ral ih^tiiL^cfis, pauperises the unhappy defendant, and ulti. flialtely reduces him on the list of insolvents ; he has then to act honourably with the public, and so it frequently ^cctir», he that feels a repugnance to pay his jubt debt in the first instance, feels very little disposed to pay it with iitt a^umulation of cOsts. Tl s ♦mus then rests with the ^)6intifr, to w^om the agent applrcii as a denier reisort • befotte proceedings are taken, the atx)rney takes special 132 THE EMIOHANT. good care of himself, and protects him from any unfa- vourable issue to the injury of his own speculations 4 and it often happens, the plaintiff is sued in his turn for the debts and costs due by the defendant to himself; another execution is then obtained by the kind officiator, once in his favour, which leads to the final annihilation of both parties^ The respective properties are now advertised, a third person steps in, and thus by a description of secret policy, the attorney becomes purchaser to the entire, at not the one fifth part of its value. I should have men- tioned the writs for execution are still -addressed to the ;: coroners of counties, to whom it is a lucrative situation. They get five guineas besides, for inquests held on dead bodies from one assizes to the other. The coroner in for- mer years, always made himself most conspicious, by riding on tkwkite hor^ein Ireland; every person to.whom it be^me an interest had his look out of course, and bor- rowed time in this way at his discretion ; the honour of all Irishman was now the pledge between them, and I # have often seen this have sucn an effect, that men both begged and borrowed to uphold himself in society. Many of the coroners of the present day entertain no such feeling as their predecessors. They plot in secresy and publicly Fuin^ either their captive or his means; there are some^ however much applauded, and worthy respectable gen- tlemen* '^ '•'<^^lm!: . !; When in Ireland, I have often heard anecdotes of coroners, amongst which the following is the most re- mariLable ; 1 was also at that time favoured with the fol- lowing ludicrous event, which led to-iihe underneath emanation from the Poet's pen, much in the style of the , --> THE EMIORANT. 133 celebrated Peter Pindar, and acknowledged not inferior to him in fancy : A well known character, generally designated by the appellation of Mr. Snuffle, availing himself of his right of disinterment, frequently went disguised at midnight, to aid a certain Anatomical institution, by which he was bribed for the procuration of dead bodies. One night Mr. Snuffle set out as a missionary, from the said Anatomists, attended by another accomplice, to the full as unprincipled and as witless as himself, having arrived at a country church-yard, after extreme difficul- ty, a subject was taken out, on which Mr. Snuffle held an inquest the preceding day. It now became necessary to assertain how the body was to be conveyed in secrecy, and also to elude the sagacity of the driver, who remained at a suitable distance, with his carriage in requisition. Mr. Snuffle having had the precaution to bring a bl| for this purpose, easily dislodged his booty, and thus a sub- * aUtute was found for a coffin ; however, the difficulty now arose which of the two was to be the bearer ; Snuffle pleaded his ipiportance, the other only sought remunera- tion, and here a discussion took place which evidently ended, Mr. Snuffle having had to launch out one sove- reign for the services of his comrade, the bag and the booty were next placed upon a tombstone, with a hay- rope embracing the middle of the bag, so as (o grasp th» unfortunate man at his centre ; this being effected they now set forth with the most eager precipitation ; but here a most ludicrous circumstance had nearly cost them their lives. A noise was heard proceeding from the interior of the carcass, which on excitement became more audi- ble ; concluding the man still alive, they now'di^rsed in M tt W i li I ■■■ •«■ ■■"l ! ,y> MpwillWT— n— ■•■■•■»■■ f 134 TRK EMIORANir* Ib^ Qtmoat tre[p!dation» taking different directions, to allay tbeir fean and gain shelter from the inclemency of the night Mr* Scuffle, under the circumstances, not thinking H pmdent, to make himself known,, and> ckeading a disco- very; which must lead: to f his utter disgrace, had to endure lh(i/.inortification of lying in a hedgerow in a state of iconoealment and terror, indescrihable, for several hours ; t^had, however the good fortune to rejoin his companion, by the aid of a whistle, which he prudently brought with bilOi to use in case; of emergency, imitating therewith the aonorous acreamings of an owl ; this being the peculiar note resolved upon as a signal of distress, and prudently to ayoid the responses of any rustic, who might be within oftll^at a moment of danger. It being now near day* bueak, they set out in quest of the driver ; who, worn out with, fatigue aiid impatience, had already absconded, they weMiMiow fercedto thedire necessity of proceeding on foot, a distance of twelve miles, to Limerick, worn out with every speciea of disappointment and mortification. < The bag and body were: found next morning ; another inquest wa8;hem of^urse ^ and such was the audacity of this iniqu-.tous coroner, he actually instructed a ju.ryto find a verdict of murder against some person or persons unknowji. and bad not the circumstances of the case led to a pantial discovery of the real &ct8, some inocent lilood, might ^ve been spilt for the supposed murder. It was moreover proved the man died of drcpsy, the agita- tion of which fluidieal matter WAS now well known to the coroner, as the cause of his unhappy disappointment on the preoeding night. The importuning necessities of Mr. Sunfille, I make no doubt) ha^ye often led him to the commission of facts he ; «r THE EMIGRANT. 135 would otherwise never have contemplated ; with a cre- dulity inconceivable} be has often been led into error j otherwise how could he have became a sacrifice to the pen of the malignant writer \vho describes blm thus: A TALE. THS CORONER AND THS OH09T« There lived a coroner to blufl^ A welS known character, Jim Snuffj Who made by dead men all his gaini, Though not remarkable for Inraihi ; Not Soloman the wise could say II he had brains or where they lay. This coroner was no way noted For wisdom or orations quoted ; Yet he instinctively could scent Dead carcasses wherever he went. He far surpassed all carrion crows, In this the virtue of his nose. '^Wji^^ # Jim Snuffle was to church averse* The litany would ne'er rehearse. For there the preacher always saith Good lord deliver us from sudden death. Jim Snuffle prayed both night and morning That men might die without Ood*9 toaming* Jim Snuffle was well known throughout, He dealt so mischievous a rout j Some men he seized at dissolution. Others by writs or execution ; - •imr ■"^^mfe . *.^i ■"^' ■ .* jmrnnumnf^jitK • I'} r 136 r K^ Tfifi EH lORAHT* In fact no Bwrttl could contrive To iMw Jioi Snuffle* u hm beiein d^ad, Htlw Hn we neoneile thi flaw, HeueldMlh JOB fnuat tw okodE in Imo. M2 137 »■ ■■« I U I I. |(||I | I . Ill 138 THE EMIGRANT. Jim Snuffle noir what ino5t surprises Hands this presentment at assizes ; The matter passes as of course, Jim Snuffle suffers no remorse ; He eares not what men sajr at most. And still contends it is PaVs ghost. (3) The brilliancy of Curran's wit shot like electricity on his hearers ; Lord Norbury established the character of a punster in his titne^^and was equally celebrated ibr his severity as a criminal judge, — his name was Toler, and once was he denominated by Curran under the ambiguous expression, a toler-able-judge. It happened Curren and he sat to dinner one day ; amongst the various dishes an 0X^8 tongue was served up to table, and placed opposite our advocate. Curran as profuse of the ox's tongue as he was of his own, asked his lordship would he helped ; his lordship inadvertantly asked Curran was it hung beef? I am not quite certain, replied Curran, if not my lord, you have only to try it. Judge F r, was one of the party and enjoyed the joke, little conceiving at the mo- ment it may come to his own turn to bear the brunt of Curran's humour. The conversation soon changed to the state of the country, at one part of which his lordship officiated some time back, and then gave what w^as considered by the government a most inflammatory charge to the grand jury. Amidbt the general conversation, F — — r remarked the country in which he sat was now woefully disturbed^ by white-boys firing shots, particularly at night^; pooh, said Curran, is that all, why that's nothing my lord, it must be they only fire off your old charge. One day happening to meet the Lord Chancellor of Ire- N,. % THE EMIGRA17T. 139 and; in presence of Lord Norbury, and coming from the direction of the crowd,the chancellor eagerly demanded of Curran to know what meant that vast assemblage? Why said Curran, they only delay a little my lord to see the B(zbes in the wood* It happened two convicts were then in the pillory ,who received sentence from Lord Norbury, not many moments before. Passing through Dublin with more speed than usual, it being near court time, unattended, and possessing as he did an appearance not the most enviable, his vehicle acci- dentally came in contact with another. Gigs as they were called, were then quite the ton, this happening to be one, , a young gentleman of most fashionable and self-importaDtft appearance, sat on its elevated cushion. JVhy hang it you fellow, exclaimed he, how dare yon presume, or do Vou mean to drive over me,— lam almost disposed te chi^stise you for your insolence t What, said Gurran,who8e incj^gna* tion was now arroused, viewing him most contemptuously who are you, you presuming ^uppy, that dare addfess me in this manner 1 My name is Shiel, vociferated our hero* Ho ! ho ! says Curran, affecting the slang of thc^rue Irish peasant,true enough, by gannies I often heard tell of Shiel- nygig; ; but I never saw him till now, an<^ so he passed on, The adventure was soon made kno^/n to the dis- comfiture of his antagoni8t,who was bettei^known by that appellation forever a(\cr. In fact Currants wit beamed like a meteor, and when it once shone, there were no bounds to its flashes.' The most pointed and sarcastic pun ever uttered by my Lord Norbury, was probably the following: The Hon. Hobert Fitzgibbon, second son to the late Earl of Clare, unlbrtu.nately seduced the wife of the Hon. Mr. Moore, / "^ 140 THE EMIGRANT. |„ (much to the dishonour of that honourable gentleman, by the bye.) Mr. Fitzgibfoon arrived in Dublin some time af- ter, and happening to meet Lord Norbury, in his rambles, as the usual prelude to conversation, Fitzgibbon remarging the fineness of the weather, thus addressed his lordship. A fine day my lord. Yes, indeed, replied his lordship, fine weather truly, I already perceive the Woodcocks are quitting their moors* — Mrs. Moore was a Miss Woodcock. Arriving in Limerick,as a judge on circuit, he addressed himself to a young lady, the only rival in beauty of the celebrated Miss Ormsby. Nothing could exceed the love- \ lineas of either, and had Paris such equal competitors in fAls time, it would have puzzled him much more than it didy to decide which was best entitled to the golden ap- ple!; theylnay well indeed have been stiled the graces ; but \where could you find a third equal to each to make up tiie number 1 Shortly after his arrival, his lordship meeting Miss Sergeant at promenade,a Aer the mutual cour- tesies of salutation had passed, and hearing her accosted as usual^ What, exclaimed his lordship, not married yet 1 why then I suppose your father intends to make you a permanent sergeant This did not so happen^ both she and her lovely rival were shortly after married, and lived to enjoy that true and lasting happiness, which be&uty combined with .loveliness, and virtue should besC enjoy. Having used the synonomour terms also, and likewise loo frequently, in the course of some pleading, (no doubt for some particular purpose, best known to himself iat the moment,) Curran being asked by one of their lordships on what account, when both words expressed the same seDse, wittily repliedi — making at the same time a mdat material difiereoce) in the^r application, the witte^ne 1 THE EMIGRANT. 141 fts a thanderboU upon one of the two judges, who then happened to preside. Thus will a powerful wit effect any thing, and make that seemingly appear in reality^ which has no colour in existence. Ttro judgef were seated, a cause to decide, Great Curran appearing nith wit at hia side, Was asked by his lordship what difference could be, Twiit also and likewise, which he used frequently t Your lordship, said Curran,^reat difference there be. And that V\\ explain by his lordship and thee. His lordship's a^'udge, then the case well applies. You area judge also, but art not UlU'%oi$e, (4) There is not a nation on earth, that boasts more of its equity and laws, than tlie English ; nor is there a nation that requires a more just application of them. Laws are now so perplexed and expensive in Ireland, he who has most money is sure to succeed best ; I do not mean to say the judges are corrupt, I only allude to the delays occasioned, and ^ specially by a tribe of crafty peo- ple denominated attornies, who have perverted these laws, and almost engrossed the wealth of the country* at this moment, vide Four Courts Mp.rshalsea Dublin, where you may be instructed in every case of their delinquency. (5) Pr«or to the legislative union, the Chancellor of Ireland held his situafion as such during life. Coequal to the other judges in the minor courts ; subject however to the controle ofthe English Government; in cases of corrupt tion, which as far as I could learn, seldom or never. was known to occur, the Earl of Clare was the last Irish Chancellor, this duty he fulfilled with the strictest inte- grity*; yet unhappily precluded a like right of succession, 142 THE EttlORANT '\ from a local acquaintance with the landed proimetore of Irehind, and the general usages of that cOuatry, the va* rious cases which came before him, were mere speelidy terminated than now. Ireland must be indebted to the sister iiountry for the good opinion she now entertains of her learned profession, as if no man of sufficient talent and probity was to be had among her whole population, to discharge the office. The situation now held subject (o the caprice of ministerial power in England, is a regular brain-blow to those unfor- tunately involved in chancery suits. \\ (6) I sailed from Waterford on the 3rd of April, 3836. ^^ Another vessel left port at the same moment, both were commanded by brothers, [anxious to keep company as long as possible ; they were however, separated in a storm, . yet met afterwards in the gulf, stern to stern at midnight, they came to ; our captain and myself visited the other vessel.-— Eat heartily, drank grog and so returned, having at the same time proceeded a short way on our voyage. Being asked at landing how 1 sailed and in what vessel, I replied I came over in]two ships ; this they conceived to be an Irish blunder,yet when explained was perfectly obvious. (7) On the first of May the morning beamed transcen- dantly beautiful,not a wave was seen to ruffle theimmence sea, it breathed a complete calm, and well did our crowd of emigrants conceive the nature of other calma. The fife and fiddle were early resorted to, with these instru- ments, not according to perfect harmony, the merry dance was kept up to a late hour, a few artificial roses were strewed emblematic of the real,a iew goblets were sipped, a few amorous glances exchanged, and thus ended the pastime. THE EMIGRANT* 143 (8) Our liberal patriotic parliament, at one period lent themaelvea to obtain a grant of twenty millions, to eman« cipate the blacka, leaving their population at home, toge- gether with their Irish protestant clergy,in the moat abject, state of distreaa, owing to (he clemency ofeome and the heedles principles of others of the same pariiament. The clergy were thus left for a period of four years in the most abject state of mendicity ; at length one half million only "was granted them as a loan, for the payment of which they were applied to, when perfectly unable to collect their r^ve^ues, either for the present or the past. I my- self lyas among the sufferers*; digusted with the goyern- meiit, and unable to exist at home, I sailed for America, with a small competency,aild abandoned the titlie question altQgetk;9r« My revenue amounted to j£3S9 currency, which, is now owing to me these seven years, with vergr little prospect at present tO; b8 arranged, (9) The \%WB of England actually prohibit the rights of Christian interment to those guilty of suicide. Those who commit this act are generally deposited outside the walls of some old monastry, generally resorted to for this purpose. (11) The la^ Eari of Clare and his family wete little distingui^d for Q,ntiquity in their day. He begged his learning, which was no disgrace ; yet led him to the most unpopular events. Being of a most intrepid and petuliuit disposition, and well versed in the dry study of the la;?, he raised himself in his profession, and influenped a; grent loany; he at length got into pariiament, v^a^ made a fit tool icH: the purpo*^ by the English Ministry and foremost in promoting the Union, which he afterwards regretted when he lost all all his popularity. At his arrival in Engr 144 THE EMIORAIIT. p< I t land to speech and command that noble house as be was wont to do in his own, he met with every disdain and reproach he so roeritly deserved. The noble Dolce of Bed- ford was foremost to accuse him, he did so most virulently, giving him the complete picture of himjelf. Unable to withstand an host of British pride and indignity, he fled the scene altogetheri never after returned, and died of a broken heart. At that period, when the legislative union was first im- posed, no doubt can be entertained, but the measure was a most unpopular one in Ireland. It was then gaine^ by all the energies of Britain, directed by the ablest minis- ter, who ever graced the councils of the then Monarch, George the Third. There seemed to be a necessity for the alliance, and considering the then state of both nations probably nothing could have served both better at the mo- ment—England at war as sHe was with half the population of the civilized worid,threatenned with a French invasion, and besides with her Irish subjects, for the most part in a state of heartless rebellion, — how was she to act? There was left but one alternative, to consolidate the loyalty and strength of both ; the measure might have been avoided, however, had those then in office checked the growing evil, had the Earl of Clare and such infltuniial charac' ierSf destroyed the canker in its origin, it never could have blighted the bud, much less the tree. If the conse- quences have been since baneful to Ireland, she in a great measure must attribute it to a portion of her own restless inhi^bitants, who have been ever active to thwart the councils of those who were best calculated to regulate the international affairs of both countries. Never was there H more glorious leign than that of George the Third, as if THE EMIORAirr. 145 Ind to led blest by the all leeing eye of Providence, he wielded the eceptre of peace and war, and with an uncompromiiiDg rectitude, preserved England in all her pride,and led her fay a Htled policy to her present zenith of glory. Had Sb Robert Peel, who I may say, stood in the shoes of the im- mortal Pttt ; had he continued in office, without the mo- lestation of these newly raised demagogues, who have since disgraced the councils of both nations, Ireland probably would have no reason i? ««pent at the present moment. These have excited such bad feeling amongst the peasantry, few men of property, even now, wish to venture ampngst them, influenced as they are, by the dis- tracted feeling of religious animosity. It is deplorable to see the wealth of Ireland expended as it is, in the sister country ; which unavoidably must be the case, until a mutual confidence is restored, and all sectarian diflforencea are exploded. The union has now long since passed into a law ; and if the people will only unite with a proper cordiality, I feel confident Ireland would have no reason to blush when amalgamated with the proud banners of Britain. (12) We had a death on board our vessel, probably from the efiects of former intemperance. Our carpenter was snapt off ; scarce was animation at a close, when matters were arranged for his departure, a collection of useless articles, coalSi old ironsy and nails were appended to the sack,into which he was flung unceremoniously, and thus was he consigned to the deep witb^the following ex- clamation from a brother tar : Damn my eyes, says Jack, you may now set up a blacksmiths^ forge, you take with you the necessary ingredients. (13) Those unacquainted with the northern climates, have little idea of an iceberg — conceive a tremendous bo- N s^fssafmitifgSm mm 146 THE UMIQRAIfT. {{ 4y Hoisting OB the maia ocean, one third of it9 inagnitu4e POlir obeervable, owing to its ponderocity extending in ^pme tsttancea, a multitude of miles in diameter, with an altitude proportionable j should a vessel sail to its vicinity, even bdbre its appearance, the danger is made kno^wn**-^ the air becomes cold as you approach the object, until at length the danger is manifest, the general practice then is to evade its proximity as much as possible and with every jSpeedy effort. (I4t) The reader wUl please to recollect the vessel I sailed in was called the Ocean, This expression is|\ .in^rely a play upon the words. (19) To conceive an idea of the deserts in America^ you most form notions different from those woodland soenea at home ; even in your immense forests. At home the value of timber is such, decayed wood and windfalls are sedulously cleared away, and disposed of; in America where even standing timber is of little value, these are suffered to remain for centuries, or until decomposed j suc- ceraions cirise with these, so as to render the way imper- ious; thus making it impossiUe even to the veteran explorist to proceed in most places. ^16) When America was first discovered, its inhabit- ants, the Indians, were considered the most ferocious of all beings, especially those on the banks of the Groa Riviere, now so denominated by the French. The IndiaOP^ mostly flocked there at that period for the pur- pose of fishing, taking beavers and other animals. A party of Europeans hopping to visit in this quarter were surprised by a horde of these savages, and> were it not for the following stratagem, would have been devoured. Ha [opening to have a cask of oil on board their boat^ at ' THE EMIGRASTT. 147 the approach of those they caused it to be flung into the stream and set on fire, in such a way as to move in the direction of the Indians. Surprised, and conceiving the Europeans possessed a supernatural power, they sent Ambassadord to request they would set no more of the river on fire, adding that if they complied they were dis- posed to treat them with every kindness and respect. A gun was now discharged — a bird was seen to fall by ito eifect. The gunner pointed to his eye, signifying to them it was the eye only had the power to kill. This had a double eflect ; the Indians received them in amity, and continued their protectors during their stay in that quar- ter. From this circumstance the river bore the name of Saint Lawrence, not Sint Lawrence, given it by the sailors, as a token of their delivery. (17) Though not a perfect diplomatist, Alfred was by no means deficient in the accomplishments of a gentle- man. To the fair reader, the following, to Sylyia, will afford a specimen of his taste as a writer ; with a sufficien- cy of love already, how was it possible for the impor- tuned lady to resist so fond an admirer 1 The lines written at the moment with all the ardency of a lover, will best justify the warmth of expression : TO SYLVIA. Will thou come with me mj love, * Faithful Sylvia, dear as life 1 Come with me and we will rove, And leave behind a world of strife. Hark, the nilent passing gale I See the ocean proudly swell, View the bark with fluttering sail To waft us where none else ean tell. - i 148 THE EMIGRANT. 0*«r Um seu in rough emotiony Though the raging billoits roar, Love shall guide us through the oceao. Haste ye winds to waft us o'er ! Still vnawed by fear or danger, Fortitude our hearts shall bind > We may meet each passing stranger^ Fondas friends we left behind. '^ Oh ! my lofe, my fondest, dearest. More than worlds adored by roe ; When thy lorely smile appearest. Chains 1 wear are loosed by thee. We will seek some distant dwelling, . - And though lonely be our bt p Love stitt whispers nae fen^elliag',. The world so wise we'll envy not. Thipk not of that land forsaken. Wretched clime, by wrongs oppresst ; Why should thoughts like these awaken Sighs of sorrow in tby breast i Remember not thy days of sadness,. Why should gentle Sylvia grieve T. We will spend a life of gladnes?, £a^ fond hour we have tp live. u Say not father, sister, fcotfier, Think not these regard thee so ; I'll appear thine own fond brother. In me must alt your kindred go. This faithful breast chall keep thee ever^ And thou shall be my faithful hride> Our love so linked, what can dissever Whan by sueh tender ties allied f •S THE EMIGRANT. 149 Oar frugal itore, our homely farei With anxious care shaU I pro? id«| And thou as aniioos shall prepare The neat repast my toils supplied. I*il scatter perfumes round thy bdweri Within thy circling arms IMl sreep, I'll use the force of music's prwer To lull my gentle fair to s'.eep. Thy jelly locks «>nd ringlets floTring, Around my heavt nrill I entwine, To lips of tore, and bright eyes glowingi I'll turn these fainter orhs of mine* ■*. :^' T'.'ithin these arms will I enfold thee, rhy couch shall be my pillowed breast, I'll softly breathe till I behold ihet Restored again my lore to rest. And 0, when morning's sun is gleaming ! When tinted meteors grace fhe sky ; Awaked to lore and bright eyea beaming. If gentle Sylvia bids me hie • Away to sports, the horn resounding, The cheerful vale shall hear the blast ; Where Sylvia sees her train surrounding The suffering stag that breathes his last. Where the orient sun is beaming. There in Italy's proud ray. Where with purple visions streaming. Heaven and earth adorn the day. By some glassy lake or fountain. By some river's headlong tide. By the lofty Alpine mountain, There perchance we may reside* N2 ii w^ %■' 150 THE BMIORANT. Or to tome remoter region. If my Sylvia still mutt go. Where darkly breathes the chill Canadian, Or by the Danube or the Po. " StSl lored, adored, each hour beguiling, With her I*d brare each polar ray, And soothe my Sylvia^ever. smiling. Till life in fondnesa wears away. (18) Approaching the gulf of the Saint Lawrence are seen two mountains, projecting over the main ocean ; these serve as distant landmarks to sailors, the most welcome imaginable, as from thence they consider the tmU of the voyage at an end. The scenery here becomes most sublime, — the face of the country affords a conti- nued accumulation of mountains, — the tops universally immersed in shade the most imposing imaginable. (19) Though considerably to the north, still the Island of Orleans is one of the most fertile and productive in Canada, owing to its elevation, not common in other isles. Here the agriculturist can operate early in the spring. This island is the resort of fashion, to the inhabitants of QuebeC) and many Europeans. I myself have wit- nessed the delights of that season, at which period of the year it is a perfect paradise. (20) Edward Nagle, Esquire, of Glanmore, was second sou in the most respectable and ancient family of the county Cork. His early attachment to musical acquire- ments made him a perfect proficient on many instru- ments $ he modified the Irish pipes, and became the m;98t a^bcomplished performer of his time* (21) Kears Fitzpatrick exhibited himself on the boards of Dublin, and played for Greoig? the Third at the period I- i. THE EMIORAKT. 151 of his visit to Ireland. He was at that time the most illustrious Irish piper of his day, and amassed consider- able property, which he left principally to his daughter at his death. (22) Amongst the list of Irish musicians few were known to exceed 0*Sullivan ; be was rather self-taught, yet such were his natural power.<, his execution was be- yond any I have witnessed. He soon crept into notice among those of fashion, with whom he learned that taste and easy style which distinguished him among others. Being thus pre-eminent he became at length the mainspring of revelry and delight, having taken his ap* pointment as musical attendant to a fox-hunting club of nobility and gentry known as the Duhallow Hunt. This club was held in Mallow, and is still kept there, where it has existed for neariy a century. O'SulIivan was much courted ; and were it not for his attachment to his native soil, might long since have paid the debt of nature in a foreign land. He was at one time induced by a Captain C-"r, who extracted his promise to accompany him to the Brazils, together with some hundreds of emigrants. His offer amounted to one hundred pounds annually, fifty of which he gave O'SulIivan as an outfit. Captain C — ^r, exclusive of this annuity, flattei'ed him with the highest expectations. O'SuUivan at first seemed highly smitten with this enterprise ] yet, from the representations of his friends and ^her motives, he soon became repentant of hid .engagement, and accordin^y waited on Captain G — r, and made known to him the necessity of his non- compliance with his ofier, at the same time pressiYig upon him the money he so imprudently accepted. Captain C — ^r waa not to be put off in this way, so he had recourse •4 152 THE XMIORAITT ^ I to the following stratagein : — O'SuUivan was then in Cork— the vessel on the eve of sailing. The mate, with a few confidential saibrs and acquaintances, were des- patched on shore to carry this into effect. The diffictdtjt BOW wafi hjw to induce O'SuUivan on board. Having met our performer, they ashed him how he became so remiss in not having visited his old friends, and asked hhn on board that evening ; they gave him a most lively pic- ture of the amusement in prospective ; this had the de- sired effect, and thus was the credulous O'SulIivan too easily imposed upon. On his arrival he perceived an universal bustle, which being ascribed to the preparations for the evening's frolic, he no further noticed. O'SulIivan was ne;xt introduced to the cabin, where with the Cap^ tain and some distinguished passengers, he remained till dinner was served and he was seated with the company. At this time all was confusion on deck; the ship's bell tolled the hour long after their departure from the land. O'SulIivan shrewdly remarked the hour, descanting^ at the same time, on the sweetness of Shannon's bells, which he fancied he had just heard. The dinner was now over •— exhilirating stimulants were resorted to, and O'SulIivan began to delight his hearers. The cabin doors were now closed, and the universal bustle seemed at an endr The vessel was at this time far at sea->-the breeze so calm as not to ruffle the •sea, much less the temper of O'SulIivan, who too fondly conceived himself lolling at his periect composure in the city. Nothing could exceed the hilarity of the night. The exhausted O'SulIivan now retired to resty highly gratified with the most pleasing reflections* Towards morning matters became differently pei^ ceptible. The ship's motion vvas much changed for the TH£ EMIORAKT. 153 !■ Worae* O'Sullivan's head too powerfully felt the emotion ; it was only the effect of ordinary scenea — the night'0 dissipation. At length) too powerful to resist, he fancied himself ill in reality) and indicated his intention to pro- ceed homewards* He soon found his way on deck ; be looked around* V'hc fancy hisamazc"»«nt7 A blue sky and a bounoicss sta. Good heaveii^i exclaimed O'Sullivan, is this a vision, or can man thus betray 1 He wept bitterly j his agonized spirit soon arose ; be became indifferent to all passing events — mused in silence, and often sighed for bis lost home. Every effort to conciliate was in vain : the splendid instrument on which he played seemed as if odious in his sight ; he never raised his bead but in silence. <* What ! ' exclaimed the Captain, *< why hangs time so heavy on 0^ Sullivan 1 Cheer up ! better prospects shall await thee still, — ^let music be the food of love.'* " Never P' exclaimed the unhappy O^SuUivan, *< never bhall other ears than those of my own dear native soil bear the melody of those organ pipes." Thus say- ing, these with other minor instruments equally melodious, he indijfnantly committed to the deep. A general un- happy feeling now seized the whole ship's crew. What a pity ! O'Sullivan remained in this state of solitary de« jection during his voyage} yet on bis landing fortunately met a returning vessel, in which be sailed back to his native shore, where he now lives as happy as ever to tell the tale. Irish hospitality was formerly proverbial ; their style of living then was far different from the present, each re- garding his comfort as the true criterion of real happiness. Pageantry was then unknown, and all expenditures were applied to good eating and good drinking, besides the par* 154 THE EMIGRANT ficular amusements of a prescribed circle, who visited within themselves, exchanging dinners, hounds, and horses* If by unforeseen accident o** too generous a feeling, one of the party became a dependant on the more wealthy, he was still cherished with their respect. Those of this improvident caste, in general old bachelor*, were, <^ course, of least trouble ; they took their rounds an- nually, spent a month here and a month there, and so ended their lifetime. These men, in general, possessed the highest sense of honour, and were always quoted as precedents for the rising generation ; however there is no general rule without an exception ; in such case, such a person was easily disposed of without any resort to har:$h stratagems. A distinguished Colonel, a resident during his lifetime at Ridlestown, in the county of L* rick, was once trou- bled with a dependant character of this kind, who he wished to gel rid of, on the least costly terms ; having ad- dressed his guest, seemingly with the highest affection, he asked him one tiay what at the present he most stood in need of, well knowing a good coat and a guinea were the objects most requisite at the moment ; being replied to by the other as he expected, he lent him both accord- ingly, with a strict injunction that each should be returned within a prescribed period; the coat v^as a new one. And well did the Colonel make his calculations, f^>r neither the coat nor the guinea were restored, and never did the Colonel see this mean fellow after. I have often heard the Colonel tell this anecdote of himself with great pleasure. A Mr. Jackson happening to be of this tribe, was of a different caste. In a middle stage of life he became un- w THE EMIGRANT. 155 re id t i fortunate, bis easy and unsuspicious iiidulgencies having led him to ccnfide too hastily in a particular tribe of gentry denominated attomies ; these soon absorbed his various properties, and left him a dependant on the world. Still did the hero, (for so he was universally styled,) main- tained his principles and dignity, and was usually re* ferred to in all cases for honourable adjustment. It hap- pened one day as he repeated his catalogue of calamities, a wealthy and good personage was present. « What P exclaimed he, << then have you no friend ? Alas ! poor gentleman ! Suffer me then to act as such," said he ; ^< both my means and exertions shall henceforth attend you in all your cases." Being courteously replied to by the other, he look hasty proceedings accordingly — pushed forwards each case with a sweeping rapidity, and within the short period of one year placed the hero at the head of a splendid fortune. The hero was then in the decline of life, forsaken till now by all his relatives, who never during the period of his distresses regarded him with the slightest compassion. They now crowded as if to a Court, yet having learned other feelings by sad adversity, they were in their turn disregarded. To whom to leave his fortune was now the most seri- ous consideration with the hero, yet he soon bethought himself of an easy appliance of it. The daughter of his lienefactor was then extremely young and beautiful, so to form an alliance was his main pursuit, he waited on her father accordingly, and declaring his intentions, proposed the transfer of his properties for her whole benefit should his suit he accepted, I have, said he, no relative to res- pect, and no friend so effective as yourself, in gratitude then accept those means I have so hastily acquired by 156 TPIE EMIORAKT. your ind exertions. 'The gentleman he addressed was full as lofty as himself, and though he felt a sacred pride at the gratitude of the other, deemed it too great a sacri- fice that a lovely young lady, hastening io the bloom of life, should be thus disposed of, so modestly declined the high honour, adding at the same moment that it might look in the eyes of a censorious world, an interested view of his to compensate him for his past exertions in hie favour. He however pointed out to him a lady equally respectable and almost as beautiful, ihe daughter of his immediate friend, who stood more in need of fortune^ than himself; the hint was soon approved of by the other, and an alliance formed to the satisfaction of all .parties, except the fair female, who nevertheless was taught to calculate the rule of numbers, and as the hero was now more like the setting sun than otherwise, she might yet expect a more ardent luminary to add happiness to hei' meridian. During his alliance with Miss Waller, nothing could exceed her deportment in virtue and attention. The hero however lived to trouble her not long. She of course became then a most engaging young widow with an annual fortune of 2,000 pounds, courted and esteemed by a surrounding multitude of youthful admirers. (23) On the field of battle. King Brien Borumbe had the misfortuue to lose his bow-string in the heat of action ; the happy thought struck him, and he wittingly supplied by another from his harp, which one of his attendants bore with him. (24) Th** monument of General Brock lies at present shamefully injured by the daring hands of the disloyal ; a contribution has been levied to erect a new one worthy of his memory. r i: whose gratitude alone is required as a just remii- .-'V t »■«■<■■■ m^ im THE XUIORAITT. naritiom for their anremitting laboura. A wharf has been completed within the last year, extending nenrly. a- miie in length) hy which the shipping of ail denominations cat Im received on a perfect level with the landings which i#/ bkautiftilly constructed of boarded flooring to a vast ex* tent'. Here merchandize may remain in the best of order and safety ; the steamboats arrive here, and to the perfect, oonvenienoe of passengers expedition is afforded thetn in, every instetnee. These accomplishments have been, achieved by a small levy on the city, sanctioned by our late Governor, which though unpopular in the first in- stance^ soon proved a glorious desideratum. By this. levy. th^ poor have: been employed, especially the emigrant popolatbnk The city has improved beyond all human calculation in so short a period, and the trade in everjf iikstaVice more faciUtated,--*-the streets, formerly, impasr. 8tible,'are now wrought to a beautiful level, composed of the most durable materials, and kept in a continual state df repair ; the sideways are also in progress, and ere long will b& complete. The buetle and activity of the citizens already prove the good effects produced from the coH>per ration of those intellectual personages who have lent themselves eo much for the wellaie of thei£ feUowr: r , thhabitants-,' and to enrich the city. ^ A poor person with a large helpless family hat :np business here whatever: all are so msu^h empioyed in t^elr own concerns and to obtain a livelihood^, therci i» little 'Coibmiseration for the indigent. Lodgings; come d^ar; ^nd what with the sundry necessaries of life^ it ia. scarc^ m the power df an indWidual to supply the ^niv. of a fam^Hy i in case of illness, be«dee^ how miueli: m^e^. dc^ploiPable must be . "^ sitimtloti of «U1^ I wonld^i f Ui •^ THE £MK»lAirr. 169 commend those with growing familiei to remain pBtiently at home for a few yeara, under whatever pnvatione, and look to future times when their famiries are more ad- vanced, to (>ucceed in America. A poor man with a large grown family wants no money on his arrival here ; as soon as he sets his foot on this continental soil he gets employment ; his money is paid punctually by the weelt, with which he may subsist himself as he thinks propcf. Food of every kind is much cheaper here than in Ireland'; clothing can likewise be obtained at a much cheaper rate. The women are all tailors, and complete their work witl. as much dexterity and neatness as your most fashionaMe tradesmen at home. Lumber, (I mean boxes, :» . &.e.) are a most useless appendage to the adventu.er •, two shirts, one good coat with an old one, two pair of trow- eers, two pair of shoes, a cap or hat, are sufficient for his wardrobe : any other matters are a cumbrous superfluity, which can be obtained here on much better term^. I furnish this brief account for the exclusive benefit of your labouring poor, which affords them some necessary information how they should act, and with what precau- tion, ere they venture to encounter a uitiDidful climate and a fruitless voyage. Good labouring boys, labouring women of iKe robust description, are much sought ader in America. These can get speedy employment by the day or otherwise* The boys can disperse themselves in the diflTerent farm-- houses, at eight or ten dollars per rr.onth, exclusive df board ; the women can hire at three or perhaps four dol- lars,and can rarely get employment otherwise ] respectable servant women can receive five or six dollars among the gentry, who are extremely indulgent and kind to their leo THE EMIORAirr. domestics. A good cooper, a good smith, and a first rate aboemaker are also in high request ; a bad cooper is of no value. I have known many of this class who have been compelled to work in the group of labourer!*, and could badly work at reduced wages even in this capa- city. Tradesmen of the other cast can merely work as journeymen here, as matters of their trade are imported iropi England and all quarters of the globe, which per- fectly eclipse the performances of all your Irish artizans. Those of an higher order, (I mean your half gentry or those with a middling competency, who can subsist themselves genteelly at home,) should never venture to ithis side the Atlantic ; a little capital will soon be ex- pended — ^the labourer will ultimately become the pur- chaser of their lands, should they be imprudent enough to buy any. Unless ''.hey become their own slaves, wages will soon overrun their principal, and they must hecpime bad vassals in some other enterprise in the end. Thus families unused to labour drag on a miserable ex- ii^nce, unknowA and unnoticed, amidst the confusion of those who merely apply themselves for their own advan- rUfffi* Accountants of every denomination had better re- pair to the Upper Province ; the mixed population of liower Canada requires you to speak the two languages, — it if the;refore needless to seek employment here under puch a disadvantage, where the French Canadians bear tlie majority* In fact, those of robust constitutions, ^h^ther labourers or artizans, can do much bettjer here than athoiQe. They should, however, be extremely cautious bow they proceed a(\er landing : if without means th^ sooner they get employment the better ; a few t;)a]r«' labour ^ will afford them sufficient to shape their i J.. THE EMIORAKT. 161 ^^ r. * *j: t-srrx course where prudence may direct, and to those clim^tei which best suit the constitution of each. (27) This line carries with it a material force ; if any thing can strike the mind witli horror, it must be when spring deveiopes the carcasses of the unfortunate slain : at that season of the year they become literally disin- terred, if I may so use the expression, and scarcely can a few be identiBed by their respective relations. (28) During the last war the Glengarry Volunteers, composed of Scotch, Irish, and English, were the most conspicuous of all others for their bravery. This cha- racter so handed down distinguishes this noble race : in every attack during the last contest they became the vic- tors, and were the terror of those who fought against them. I give to the public this tribute of applause, meant for the perusal of those volunteers. The music Is composed by myself, and perfectly original, which I mean to have arranged at a future period, and sent to the re- spective heroes of the day : — Volunteers of matchless stor/i- March, march, march away. If to snow-dad beds ef glory Let the Tanquished rue the fray, Volunteers, it is our duty, Honour's eall, all hearts obey ; We will fight for Tame and beauty, England's Queen and Scotland's day. Volunteers of deathless story, Welcome to the bloody fray, See the rebel ranks before ye, March, march, march away, 1 the traitors, they assemble, Seise the banners they display,. 02 162 THE lU^iPRANT Though the Yanjtees may disscmbl*, Scotland's ions ivill ne'er betray y<»lWlf er,, i^ is ^elig))tin2, l^ei^ pfQud ^rin joins tl>e fi^hl, 1[he Thistle, Shamj-ock, Rose uniting, Let our laurels wreath their mighl, Soon the vanquished foe shall scatter,, Famed Niagara can tell, V^l^ere the (09, in frightfiii ^laught$r» Britons forced where rebels fell. ,\ >l. Yolunteers of deathless story, SeQ tl)Q conquering heroes come. M^rcb, march I from fields of glory. Welcome with your warlike drum ; "England's sons shall never, nQver '' Conquered leave the bloody fray, filf Rlr Their foes from these can only sever,. 1 When brave Sritons win the day. See the Sparkled wine is glowing. Ruby as Ihe drops we shed. From bright goblets overflowing. Drink to those who nobly bled ; 'Tis in bumpered wine we cherish, ' Each fond feeling with our liyes, The veteran's fame can never perish. Whilst Wolfe in Colborne still aurvivu* (29) This hightninded and misled patriot unwitting^ embarked in the views of Fapineau ; he was taken in an engagement aiding the rebels, and met his fate on the scaflfold. He bequeathed of his property three hundred pounds to the widows and children of those who fell in action, and fought with such bravery against hin6 ; five hundred pounds to a lady, to Nyhp|OQ^e was fondly at- tiached and to vi^lipin he w;as honoi^rabl]^ enga^^d in opa- 'l 1 VI u 1 in le ?d in re t- I- THE EMIORAirr. 163 trimony ; and many more sums for charitable pur- poses. (30) Tlie fate of tlie unfortunate Rol)ert Emmett may not be generally known to our Canadian readers. Em- mett was the distinguished leader of the rebellion in Ire- land, in the year '98. He was then in (he university of Dublin, and a class-fellow of mme. His abilities were of the most transcendent order ; he had no equal in the whole College. He became at that time attached to the daughter of the immortal Curran, afterwards Master of the Rolls. This attachment was reciprocal. After the execution of Emmett, this highly talented young lady died of a broken heart. — (Vide Sketchbook) written by Washington Irving, United States.) (31) From the Faculty of Sorel, I have experienced every attention, principally from Doctors Carter and Mig* nayh, who recovered a child in my neighbourhood dan- gerously afflicted with worms. The worms that attack children in this country are terrific. They sometimeB crawl |,up their throats and cause suffocation ; thei^ di- mensions equal a goose quill both in length and thieve- ness, and sometimes a dozen of these are discharged at the ^anr^e time by the patient. The underneath stanzlii may not be unworthy of the Doctor's noticfe :-^ Dear Doctor your powders have had sucl) tfhet, I find your young patient much better, Sure Msrcury came from a god to protect That life which to yen is a. debtor. • Though youthrql ^nc( strong, yet I foai; ero hi» \imi^ ^ Had you not ass^te4 life's forms ; That youth would have died, and had gone cr^ hli pirini^'. ^ premaAure prey to the Wormt. . ; ' i l\! m ^ikti\\l m "ii IT ■ l11i1»M|IIMlM»i- •"jffs:;*' i l- I 164 THE EMIORAirr. They thought, the damned reptilei , to eat him aliYe, And make against death such reprisal j Before the grim tyrant his fate could contrire. To take him right off by surprisal. ' ' But fate ever lending thy mystical aid, A spell sent dispersing such evils, 'Twas thus our great Lord, ivhen he rose from the dead, Did cast out a legion of devils. So long may you keep from the dark narrow tomb. Thy body be chaste as fair Ermine, The lot of Saint Patrick, I wish be thy doom, Who slew a whole nation of vermin. (32) In his illness the poet received the most tender and affectionate kindness from Mr. and Mrs. Sautell, then resident in Sorel, which in a great measure led to his restoration : whilst engaged in the writing of this poem, «t the very critical period when at that stage he found this tribute incumbent on him, he had the mortification to hear of the death of his beloved friend, than whom no better man existed ; how painful at that period became his sufferings, the commutation of verse, as expressed in page 97, continues the subject from a living character to one now no more, whose memory is still cherished in the extreme bitterness of sorrow. (33) The valiant De Courcy, ancestor to the present O'Grady, of Kilballyowen, possessed more nerve and bodily strength than any other hero of modern times. Being called upon by his then majesty to perform some memorable achievement, and at the same time exero» plary feat, he simply drew his immense sabre ; this he ■truck so forcibly into a large block, that it remained there for a considerable period of time, though many were the T er II, to ii o 10 W w fC^X I?: THE EMIGRAirr. 165 attempts of those who unsuccessfully Btrove to disengBge if, all till then equally renowned. Being again called upon by his majesty to perform some like feat, he mo- destly laid hold of his scymeter, and with his heroic arm wrested it instantaneously* His majesty was so gratified he conferred on him the privilege of wearing his hat on in his presence, a privilege seldom resorted to through courtesy of the other. This privilege remains on record with the O'Grady family, the antiquity of which family remains immemorial. (34) Chief Baron O^Grady was estimated as a public character ; he alwaysblended justice with humanity, and with a vast discernment was most conspicuous in obtaining the end of justice. A prisoner one day stood at the bar charged with abduction ; the intended prosecutor appeared most virulent, and many witnesses were in attendance ; at length the accuser was introduced to bear her first testimony against the prisoner ; his lordship remained long silent, so did the court ; the prepossessing appearance of the prisoner, a well dressed youth,wiih placid countenance, bore evident marks in his favour. Pointing to the dock, at length, said his lordship, Madam you see the prisoner at the bar. Yes, my lord, replied the tremulous and falter* ing female, ^< yes ray lord ;^'* she then bowed to his lordship then viewed the prisoner with alternate emotions ; here a death-like silence ensued — his lordship resumed ; is it your determination to convict this man, or in other words, would you like to see him hung ? No, my lord, replied the abashed female. Well then, what would you think of an honourable conclusion to this aflair, — answer me, madam, vnW you marry him first or hang him t Marry him, tny lord I but my father — I fear his resentment. And how does 166 THE EMIGRANT. i>-' I your mother feel on the occasion t Why, my lord, she entertains feelings of confipassion for the prisoner, and I have often addressed her on the subject, yet unable to appease his anger, she fled the scene altogether, and lives at present with her own relatives. Goaler, put this matri- monial question to the prisoner j which being put accord- ingly and answered in the affirmative, the under bherijf was dismissed to procure a clergyman, by order of the court. After the due solemnities were entered into and concluded, the knot was instantaneously tied, and the prisoner fully liberated, to the^ inexpressible joy of our happy pair, and those who witnessed a conclusion so moral, and so satisfactory to the ends of justice. Baron Smyth, by far the most literary character on the Irish bench, was equally celebrated for his humanity, whenever a possibility intervened to avoid such, he never pronounced sentence of death on a prisoner ; you may then judge the anxiety of those to be tried by such a personage. Judge Traverse was decidedly the reverse, and became the terror of these who dreaded the full measure of their crimes. At the special commission held in the year of Captain Rock, both judges were sent down spe- cial ; the usual question in the arraignment being put by the crier, how will you be tried, " will you submit or traverse.*' The word sounding on the ear of the unfortunate man in the dock rather imperfectly aroused his drooping expecta- tions ; both these lords were then present. How will I be tried, by Smyth or Traverse ? exclaimed the enraptured prisoner. Oh, ejaculated he in Irish ; O, thogume Sniyth, ogus verimun dul thou Traverse. The court convulsed in laughter remained so ; the judges who knew nothing of the Irish language at length called on the Irish interpreter 4t' THE EMIGRANT. 167 for a translation of the expression . A W eyes and ears were then attentive. My lords, said the crier, when I put tho question, bow will you be tried, will you submit or tra* verse, mistaking I suppose, the word submit for Smyth, he said heM take Smyth, but to the devil he pitched Tra- verse. Well then, calmly replied judge Traverse, he for- tunately has had his choice, and may God send him a safe, delivery. You may judge the sequel — a general feeling was excited in his favour, which led in some measure to his acquittal. Chief Baron Yelverton, afterwards my Lord Aveh- more the most upright and distinguished Baron pro- bably ever recorded in Iftsh history, was equally of hum- ble extraction ; foriorn yet fortunate, he with an unremit- ting perseverance, eariy attached himself to literature; at the age of twelve years thrown upon the worid without even the fostering aid of parentage, he became an orphan wanderer ; and so obscure in this particular, few even to this day can trace the lineage of his ancestry. Be this as it may, he, however, was doomed under these divine dispen- sations which regard human events, to beam forth as some newly discovered constellation which the philoso- phic eye never beforejglanced upon,stiU destined to excite the admiration of those who gazed on the lustre of his future brilliant career. Having studiously contemplated his cheeriess prospects our embryo Baron at. length resolved to seek some man of classical eminence, to whom in the first instance he might make himself useful, even in servitude, (to which^ degradii^g situation he was ready to submit,) provided as an equivalent he gained for himself some instruction even, of a minor consideration apart from those who dearly paid for their Erudition.'* ^ l^ tH£ EMIGRANT. It chanced in these days a celebrated teacher named Buckly resided near a romantic village in Ireland, which in ancient days withstood the innovations of Cromwell ; remarkable for its strength, this fortress withstood his most unavailing efforts, and was then known to be the seat of Government, and who at this day can visit the ruins of Killmalock, divested of that national sensation which will not awaken something of reverence when he beholds the emblazoned escutcheons of those who feel to defend the fame of their then city 1 Here was a richnes of scenery calculated to engross and inspire the dormant faculties of these who required some natural impulse to actuate the mind. The surrounding loveliness of the landscape crowding on the imagination of our itinerant, seemed to arrest his fancy, and this he deemed a most fortunate re- treat, enabled, amidst the magnificence of its scenery, to behold nature in all its pride and art, itself so powerfully displayed even amidst the dilapidating remnants of human greatness. Here was a place for study, and well might he say with the poet, " Deus nobis hec otia fecit," pos- sessed of few personal attractions, being rather sluggishly impressed by nature, his portraiture was none of your most interesting, which seemed to prognosticate no lucky omen to his growing reputation ; however, through the benignity of this kind and benevolent gentleman, he was graciously received ; still only acosted and acknowledged under the degrading apellation of the poor scholar. His servile proffers were, however, dispensed with, and thus was be left at his leisure hours to gather these sweets which, ere the heyday of his youth, he so perseveringly acquired. ■In the neighbourhood of Killmalock, induced by a trifliiigelevation'of the stream, the mechanical operations tbii gro^ lam was mor fiidui he e the 8 tions tablis by, a hopes prefer of Du the pa fii gjMr THE EMIGRANT. 169 ^i tt little Yelverton first tecame evident. He lodged at Ibis time with a humble peasant, remarkable for an over- grown family, which he reared on a small pittance of land, scarcely commensurate to their necesiitiee ; onlhis was a mill-site, and in these days a mill was not com- mon. To make all the reparation in his power for the oi- siduous ofiices of the peasant, who kept him gratuttonriy, he exerted his skill, and attended this concern with idl the ability of an acknoiwledged professor, gifing instrae- ^ons at the same time to the minor branches of the es- tablishment who were given to his charge. Yeara rolled by, and with these the consummation of all his fondest hopes, which pointed out to him the road to fame add preferment ; a sizarship became vacant in the Univenidty of Dublin. Yelverton repaired thither, and bore away the palm amongst a number of less learned competitors, his celebrity being now descanted on, Yelverton, regard- -less of fatigue, and in the fulness of a generous and noble feeling, repaired to his former asylum, to render his gnvle- ful acknowledgments for the benefits conferred on him by 'his benevolent tutor, and besides to that humble dasa of people who cherished him with a parental fondness in his earliest days. Amidst this numerous family the miller had a fair daughter, whose sympathetic eye had already 'shed its lustre, and struck the cords of young Yelverton's lieart. With a double anxiety he now hastened home- wards — ^for his was the milier^s Aome^— there to impart the happy tidings of his success, and besides to bid that heart-rending farewell to those he was destined to leave, perchance for ever. With an heavy and overladen bur- den on his breast, he next retraced his footsteps, and again arrived in Biiblin, to prosecute 'his studies in that P MK «M£^ 170 THE EMIORAKT. Uoiv6r«ity, ; by a respectful demeanour habituated to him from humble life, he here won the attention of hisfeUows, and was never known to spend one inattentive hour, where learning was the path to future preferment. After -having obtained all theae honourable tributes conferred on the under graduate, Yielverton sought a more distinguished competition. He suvoeeded to a scholarship, and thua ranked amongst the foremost in the University* The poor scholar was now forgotten, and the learned Yelver- -touj was substituted among those whose negligence, or ! Want of natural abilities, made them now vastly his in- ; feiriors in the contemplative world. Now did the con- flicting passions of this eminent academician arouse him tO.fix' his mind on more expanded notions ; a profession was to be chosen, but which to enter on required imme- . dia^ispnsideration. A clerical pursuit needed patronage ; n medical profession required of him some moderate means for immediate expenditure, at least to bring him -into notice among tliose of his most wealthy and estab- ;Ilshed competitors ; the law, on the other hand, required inotbihg of such e!xternal appearances. Resolutely then did he adopt the latter, and with a perseverance indescri- bable, did he for many years walk the hall in silefiee, during which period he only smiled at the success of others, and with an unenvious disposition, submitted to the i^ailiery of jtb^ose who ton often sported with his feel- ingS) on the' impracticability of hia enterprise; till at leingth fortune ^^naed; big with the result, and inscribed thie motto of Yelverton :-r-" /nvim portum spes atg^g for^tna, vc^tte*], A most arduous trial appeared in the . Co^rtof Chanp^ry : this engrossed the attention of thc§e ^^ highly giCted in;the abstruse researches of the laa^; THE EMIORAITT. 171 il i !>'■ Presidents were chosen and even time was sarriBced bj the learned Chancellor himself) to yield every opportanity to those who were to appear as advocates on this most im- portant trial. In this interesting case did Yelverton first make his memorable display in masterly competition. The opening of the case in general devolving on the ja> nior advocate, in this instance Yelverton was excepted ; it fell to his lot to aid as one of the supernumerary ooan- sel, whose business is to suggest to the orator when leak- ing, or to take such notes as might create some new ideas on the ulterior proceedings, either in speaking to evidence or the summary of the facts. Now came the important moment ; arguments were heard at both sides, and wa- vering justice held her vacillating scales, when legal lite- rature seemed to be exhausted. Amidst such discouraging events did this great man first arise : he felt the necessity of appealing to his own energies, and with an uncontrol- lable impulse, which nature seemed to supply him with, and even with more confidence than that which he was wont to admire amongst his fellows, he spoke to evidence. His appeal was triumphant, and his case was successful. Approving plaudits rang the Court for some moments, and thus arose the long dormant Yelverton, having graced more in one day the halls of jurisprudence than those were wont to do through years of laboured and most figu- rative harangues. The measure of Yelverton became now complete. Briefs from Chancery crowded to ex« cess, and henceforth he appeared as leading counsel ; nor were those of the most superior rank jealous of his rivalry. Modest amidst his equals, he never contended for supercilious preferment — never didactic, and ever up- holding the dignity of the Court, his suggestions cam« ritafti / 172 TBK EMIORA2VT. with % beeomittf grtce, leaving like wax a foe Brmfle^ otdf aacrtbable to that which made the impression. Many were hia aucceatful years of long practice, before Yelver- tim arriTed at his highest degree of preferment ; as Chief Bawm of the Exchequer his memory will survive, and leave ID others a record worthy of that illustrious cba« racier, which haa raised a monument to bis present pos- tenty. Amidst the turmoil of professional avocations none can wonder if my lord Chief Baron Yelverton should for a venent forget the situation of those who were the first and darling companions of his boyhood. The poor mil- ler, however, often obtruded on his remembrance, and he lottg since learned his bountiful pedagogue was now no more* Still did he ruminate on former times, and oAen did he recall to his reeollection the simple events of his youthful years. On the other hand, the miller was no leas assiduous ; with what glowing satisfaction would be peruse these daily journals which chance threw in his way, and as o(Wn would he record to the listening vil- lagers some memorable incident peculiar to this great man. In these recitals his fair daughter was known to lake a part, ever anxious to aid his recollection^ until with a parental fondness the unreluctant tear forbade the continuance of too fond a recital ; as time or tide wait for no mon, 90 there Is a tide in the affairs of man, which if not ti^en at ks full flow, will leave many to deplore the lost of opportunity. So it fell out ; a suitable connection was arranged to the satisfaction of all parties : the mil- ler's daughter became the lovely Inride of an humble cot- tager. His sons, too burdensome to subsist on the scanty means of a fiither, had all betaken themselves to their! THE EMIORAirr. 173 ffundiy avocations in life, whether destined for their good welfare or otherwise, when on a day with smiling pla- cidity marked in his countenance, the poor miller sat musing on the happy scenes of happier days. Aroused from his lethergic reveries, a cavalcade of no small mag- nitude drew his attention, and the more so when with an inquisitive voice from one who seemed to be a traveller of the highest distinction, some interrogatories addressed to a passing peasant had fallen on his lissless ear: *• What !" said the voice, ** doth my old friend the miller still exist? Stop, stop! I have something to delay me one moment here," exclaimed his lordship, whilst with an indescribable emotion he alighted from his chariot amidst the gazing eyes of his gorgeous attendants. Time had long ere now laid its heavy hands on those crumbling materials which once pourtrayed these affable features of our fast fading artizan, when marked by a graceful and peculiar smile he suddenly saw himself acosted by a per- sonage no less in dignity than the Lord Chief Baron Tel- verton. Proceeding on circuit, his lordship took this fa- vourable opportunity to visit him whom he deemed ever deserving of his love, and equally so of his bounty. The astounded miller seemed almost motionless at this unexpected introduction, and the more so when all re- collection of these features, once.so familiar, had faded away. The interview, though brief, seemed to the spec- tators to be the most interesting and affecting. The Baron actually shed tears at their separation ; still, with an un- affected courtesy indescribable, (having bestowed some token of regard on each of the family,) he presented to the miller a small sealed envelope, addressed to the pro- per authority, of which the miller was to be himself the' P2 I 174 TEE EMIGRANT bearer, enjoining on him the speed necessary for its con* veyance. He then took his most affectionate leave, amidst the tears and lamentations of those who could never again presume to attract the notice of one who so far exceeded them in his elevated rank and luminous si- tuation. Next day, supposing the letter of serious im- . portance to the Baron, the miller set out to accomplish its delivery. Judge his surprise ! an order was inclosed, payable to bearer only, containing a sum of three hun- dred pounds, disposable at his pleasure. The happy miller hastened home to communicate the glad tidings, and lived to bless his benefactor for many years, crowned with plenty, and cherished by a thriving generation. (35) To those of other climes, perhaps it may not be extraneous to give this short detail of Canadian charac- ter and customs. The Canadians are, for the most part, the most domesticated animals I know of. They locate themselves in what may be termed a family circle, where they know of no distinction, and aid each other in alt their enterprises. This situation is always taken with ex- treme prudence, either on the banks of navigable rivers, or public roads leading to some important village. Their chief labour is applied to the woods, where they clear timber of the best quality which they carry to market, this portion of their produce supplies the contingences of the day ; as they never speculate in future concerns. The Canadian men do all external offices, and leave to the women the interior regulations. These possess an immen- sity of craft; they shear, spin, card and weave their own fleeces? and are ultimately (heir own tailors. Thus a Ca-* nadian supplies his wardrobe, wrought for warmth and durability in the winter, and the reverse in summer* There ■\\ TH£ EMIORAirr. 176 is no article of clothing which they do not make after their own fashion, either of flax or wool. European fa- shions are of minor importance to them and would not match their climate ; they sew together the skirts of their long frieze coats to keep their extremities from the frost ; and they never appear like Paddy from Cork, with his coat buttoned behind ; they merely apply a button where it is most useful, and with a large broad tawdry sash, which they fold for the wisest of purposes, they strut along \\ke military characters \ they have besides an hood which, when occasion requires, extending over a large fur cap, defies all elemental innovations. The leather of Euro- pean manufacture is not calculated for their climate, they have a peculiar mode of adapting this which they form into moccasins, either from the moose, buffalo, or cow bide ; these are curiously constructed by their own wo- men, and add little to their general expenditure, which is much on a par in every particular. On days of state and gala, a Canadian will show off in his blue jacket and trousers, with the u^ual appendage, a sash, a silk cravat honoured by the insinuating fingers of her that binds % gives him a peculiar air of consequence ; and thus he pro- ceeds on some tour of pleasure with his iair enchantress* They have no round about ways here for matrimony ; a Canadian will always select one from his own circle, and 10 there is little novelty on the occasion. As fortune is never a consideration with these, and personal attractions not generally bestowed, all the Canadian peasant re- quires isjthe beauty of the mind ; possessing as they do a general repugnance to learning, they never become aspi- rants io literary fame. I mean those of the minor class« who with an inflexibility bestowed on their nature, littlo h \: I 176 THE EMIGRANT. heed the admonitions of those of superior rank, who bless- ed with all mental accomplishments would fain direct them to their own advantage. A singular instance one day occured in my presence, to illustrate the truth of this assertion : a poor traveller who meant to show off his mystical concealments, arriving in the neighbourhood, chanced to light on a farmer's residence. Bearing on hrs back his burden, he soon arranged it for exhibition, where every scrutinizing eye rested on this singular curiosity, which amounted to nothing more than a few pictures, with a magnifying glass to extend their dimensions ; this engrossed the whole of the mysterious concern. Un- willing to part a few coppers, a general sensation perva- ded the group ; however yielding to that all-swaying impulse, I mean curiosity, they at length acceded ta his requisition, and each ventured to take a peep in sue- cession. Nothing could have a greater effect, it shot through them like electricity, and each wondered how in BO small a space, could matters be contained of such im* mense magnitude. They fancied they saw whole cities ^ reality, troops of warriors, started from the life ; there was Napoleon, and there was Wellington ; there was the battle of Waterloo ; there was Blucher prostrate with the slain ; and there were drums and fifes, announcing victo- ry, for so was the receptacle arranged by a particular movement of the manager, to excite these sounds from the interior. Many had the curiosity to survey the in- strument, and thus like quadrupeds seeing themselves reflected in a mirror, eagerly turned round to search for more substantial authority in the real. Dissatisfied with their ignorance, I afforded them no explanatory informa- tion whatever, and so left the expatiating orator to make bis fortune in America. , THE EMIGRAKT. 177 The love of society is quite predominant among the Canadian peasantry ; a tea party will lead them through any danger or distance, at that season of the year which adds accumulating horrors to the European, they venture even on the fractured ice with cariolea or canoes ; their mode is as follows : the bachelors take charge, and with the aid of a rope, to which they are appended, they pre- cede the vehicles ; if an unusual murmur is excited amidst the ice this they consider a bad omen as the protrusion or immersion of these floating bodies may lead to imminent danger, yet if in the stillness of the night there is nothing of this kind perceptible, away they venture over some unfathomable lake or river to their respective places of destination. One man however fpes in the advance and with a pole, a crook at one end and a spike at the other fye tries the validity of the ice ; they thus pass for a while with little or no interruption, yet it more frequently oc- curs when a portion of the disjointed ice aflbrds an inter- vening space, the canoe is then launched which receives the cariole and thus tio they navigate the inl^r .ice, until the opposing iee requires the origina! mode of conveyance, on these occasions the agility of a Canadia* ;• :7>uch spoken of, it is almost incredible to behold wiih what dex- terity he can use hiscrook,and with wit?' elocity he -rjn transport his fleeting companions from ' ne section of ice to the other, until by an assiduous perseverance he at length arrives at the asylum of his expeciant friends. The pugilistic proceedings of Canada, though to be deprecated elsewhere, are of the least heroic order ccn- ceivahle. They scratch and bite, and seldom figtit man- fully, yet leavu the most apalling examples of their i iii«mj»f!»immmm 178 THE EMIGRANT. and happens to get him under, his adversary seldom es' capes but with the loss of an eye, or perhaps both. These they dislodge instantaneously by a sudden effort of the thumb. This accomplishment they have learned exclusively from their Yankee neighbours. A tradi- tionary story told of two cats in the neighbourhood of Kilkenny, in Ireland, may not be considered dissimilar to this species of warfare : — A sporting gentleman arriving in that splendid country to fox hunt for the season, was dreadfully infested by these visitors ; they ate his provi- sions, upset his decanters, and broke his tea tackling. At length, having occasion to remain out a few days, be surprised these delinquents, locked them up in a spare chamber with no possibility of obtaining subsistence during his stay, hoping on his return to find them rather cool ; and 60 he did — in the fury of their dispositions, they actually ate each other, leaving no evidence of the fact save their two tails ! (36) The exactions for interment in this part of Ca- nada make it often a great grievance on the surviving relatives and friends. A modification of these charges, or in fact a strict abolition of ihera, would serve to gene- ral desire. The following eulogy written on the death of an Infant, buried during the snow, may not be unaccept- able to the reader : Thjr snow clad cell, thy bed of clay. Where infant innocence reposes ; Thy mortal remnants may decay, And blight and blast like summer'^ roses. Yet pure as snonr thy innocence Shall live and last, and be forerer ; -1 THE EMIORAXT. 179 I. )f B S - e e ' •i { I For this thy God hath called th«e hence. What though life*s fondest ties you scTcr f I'll go and Tisit thy white tomb, And as in sadness I deplore thee, I'll plant some vernal flowers to bloom, Refreshed bj tears that I'll shed o'er thee. And od I'll seek thy snow clad cell. And o'er thy frozen relics rest me. Sad tears may act by magic spell. To thaw these lips that once caressed ml MyW<— wWW i' -M< W iW»H ll»W A»jnam*aawwin 160 tHE iffliHt^A!]^. of Dublin, Secretiary to the Gaelic Society in the year 1808, I have attempted the versification of them into English verse. I might, indeed, have left thia pleasing employment to others of more abundant genius, had I not seen in the tale of Derdri (not Dartula,) — a name so modulated by the author of Ossian, — other versified trans- lations emanating from the pen of the learned Mr. Leaky. With every due admitation of the effect produced by this truly talented gentleman, I regret his leisure has not af* foi led him time for the further translation of these. To iiu(>ply this deficiency, I now submit them to public no- t\ce, pleased with the opportunity afforded me to band to posterity an uncontroverted display of Irish talent and affection, as evinced by these original poems, even from the most remote ages of Irish history. — (Vide Trans- lations of the Gaelic Society of Dublin, established for the investigation and revival of Irish literature, Volume I., 1808.) VERSIFIED TRANSLATIONS FROM THE IRISH. Te mighty warriors weep too see The three brave sons of Usnagh slaiiif By darl. astaesin doomed were they^ When scarce arrived on Emmiins plaiR. Oh 1 with what pride '^vald ilitj return. Now weep wiih roe all hopes are sp^^j For^Mtisiy Andle, Af-d?n mourn, Before whose m^ht the *viid boarbleiU For Naisi versed in every lore, Go we^ his fate whilst riviirs riin ; Mbredearto me the fruits ^m} bore, Than dew drops ^aft by Ness»*s son. 1 ito ng JI 80 IS- ty. his af- To 10- nd int en 18- for ne •TflUB ' XBBBIUBT. Not honey from Um dioiraiMiAtinr^ . ; lonJi^-M ] Extrftcted by Uie b«sy bik } t^W Though trumpety Bounty •' fip« •r:bof% to;; .j.<) jla I May well a ri^!(Uhed ttonareh chMr^.;. .{.uih I When from the ch^ef^at their retMrni:: : I Ihv. io>: Their melody was far m«re deaM o otoiiv/ Lettrumpetssound, or pipeftioftttpoiei. . ., rr To Connor Kinji-brjeftthe meip4jr»,, ..^.-va ./ iw ! The Tocal »lralni from U«i|a^h,**^on«,\,4 ,7 -jj ^o^1 Were more meiodiaus utraina tp.m^v . ' ,r>;^ •-.1 ISl To sounding surge he used to greet iMy Kilisl's voiee Ye4emblaM«e wvnv Ardans and Andl^s, 0, Ij^ovr awAit,' , A» to the green Wrought booth they /i. ■•■.! ; In sorrow weepxi^Vsr'Nttlsl heri, ' ''" '^'-' '00 Dishonoured from each gory Wdj' "^ • ' '^^' ''^ . How happy hkd he fillen where, ; •"«'»" ^raa^f His slaughtered numbers heap the dii^^''' '^ ' ^ Scarce manhood f^eed the yootHi'til^tedft^ •' ^ -<^^^ OfUsnagh's-ebAtOfneWe Wrthy • ,i>J-«J'i i^»'i»1 Thus doomed they fell, tke litent ttttbb, "' ^^'^ t^ Now veils from taM 4II prized oti «attii. ' ' "' ^ 1 h;!(T VI -J; V Tr How sweet their c»nv^e, ftoAta) sill| How oft returninlg in tlieKni^ht, 0»er the sweetfWWs 'df hUNily r*IH ^s boiiun'^mul My welcome eh«6iiH them from the ifi|(bt/ With blue eyes bright, by fair ones j^HilSfld. As in the ch^se th«ymet their tihatltos^ In majesty they seemed iv prhMid, As had Ui«y tft^Jiii"«r«r«s ahinit.^ J %'i-hvi yK h I ! (£82 THB XICI6RA1IT* I mt not now, fftt fadet ny UooBf. Exulting loundii nor.ehcer bm ao^ lljr only refuge il Uie tombi WhereIcanb««tforfeftjBjwoo, / lileepnotfftvni^wreekiB^biiiln, . I drink not, tuie hot, feed not— 1, ' Nor will I long the pangs tuitain. Whose only sokieo is to die* The cheerful sun I tre.nbling fear. Nor bumpered' wine delusions bring, Nor ease, nor mirth, nor comforts cheer, Nor courts, nor mansiotas of a kbg. When King Connor was endeavouring to soothe her, it waa then she uttejred ihe following dirge :— O'Connor cease, thy hopes are rain, , In Tain you strive to soothe me so ; Remembrance wakes that bitter strain. That ad^Ji^esh itn^uif h tc my wot* Most beauteous all beneath the sm. Most prized, adpre^ beloved by me ; By thee bereft, the deed is done, BraTO Usnagh's sons an siaia by thee. That I the cause afltetion briage. My very heart it loi^ to break ; Unmmsured grief now tears the strings, That kept this once loved loui awake* With manly brpws of chafer huOf With ruby lips and: teeth of snow, And as the rose u'ercosi wUhdow, My Naisi*a ehetkiwsio w«bI tf glow. ■i. i THE XMIGRAKT. 183^ it f From ptorpla robet how changed It bo, With Mnge of gold roAilgent moot, My Nftifi now lie* eUd in cUy, The envy onee of Alba*t hoit. or golden hilt his glittering bltde, A satin robe all richly dyed, An hundred polished gems displayed* These fifty silver clasps supplied. With dirk of ospray's golden gleam. Two azure spears like meteors shone,c And glittering so with brightftil beam. As diamonds bright or orient sun. To guard us with fraternal care, Fair Fergus passed the distant main. Then revelled in ignoble fsre. Whilst Usnagh's mighty sons were slaint Where Naisi fought, by hosts oppressed, There did ray frantic eyes survey, I thought it gave my anguish rest, To catch love's last departing ray, Then think not thus to soothe my grief. No smiles can now my tears allay. Come death and bring to me relief. And let roe weep my soul away. ' J.'V ...^ • S) .*] The fidelity of the Irish character is for the most part' proverbial. Some time since, a poor criminal was im- prisoned for the most serious crimes, in the commission of A;vhich were a nunn.ber of accomplices. Guards were posted, and none suffered to hold any intercourse with him in private ; and thus was he baflSed in the communication, by any expression of hie, to the relief of those who 1 Ifl4: T^Ji ^ia«A?fT. dreadeil so much. Mmy an intercourse wm heU, and yet his inexorable gaoler was always in strict attendartci.. One day his wife became his visitor, accompanied by some others. She fortunately brought with her some bread, and amongst the rest a small tongue. He remained perfectly silent during the time of the visit, until at length, ' pressed by the gaoler to know whether he had anything to communicate, he energetically replied that he had, at the same time taking hold of a portion of his bread in one hand and the tongue in the other, he then looked sternly at those around hini and said, '< Boys, PU eat my bread and hold my tongue,^* which he still preserved in his graftp. He did so accordingly ; and though threats and persuasions of every description were resorted to, he died on the scaffold, keeping everything a profound secret to the last. After the protracted war in England nothing could ex- ceed the enthusiasm of our sailors. They smoked their pipes, spent their prize-money, and sang old songs one with the other. I was oflen delighted to hear the sea phrases and anecdotes of these when on shore. The as- perity of their manners was here softened to a most gene- rous recollection of the departed heroes of their time, and a most honourable feeling crowded on the remem- brance of former days; One night, pleased with their sptCjiety, {having disguised myself for the occasion,) I sang Ihe following impromptu narrative from an adjoining b^i:, ata most tespeptab)0 tavern* A general applause pervaded the assembly, each man having at the same tifne ofiered me his heart and hand. I seized a favpur^ ajl^i9 lopportunity at the instant, nor waited such eoinfJi'' meots iio he Cionterred, aad hastily retii^iii, living thes^ ..J^. Tlik kSttokiiW. m I, and ed by r some nained length, ' [»ytbing had, at I in one i sternly ly bread d in his eats and , he died secret to ;oiild ex- Led their [ongs one the sea The as- »st gene- leir lime, remem- rith their ision,) I idjoining applause ihe pam? favpijr'' eonif^iT* ing tbesp won- aquatlcs in a scene of (he Algh^jit iWa'z^mei^^ i^^ dering who could so' empb[$t)c,ally ^Q^pnbjO, ^iiir, former enterprizes and scei^es of ' valour.;! ,• it;, m <(? fat Jun I oncewav'kti^Nltacl'iindireri 'Mj nc r'-^ilT The pVess ganjg' itoon too'k'^n&iB-ih'knr,' itl/. I next sailed, ^it|) br^ve gallant Jajrfi%i>- lusd I With hint hadipAe lucky «6qape, ; .;;,• ^ j My.next m^^n^was ^bol on his serYice|,ic,;i i,'.-f- A ball cut him short by the nec^,, , 'i,!. ;; f Some day as my messm ite by wounded, il'.-iif nn I- BiU Blu'ntas! bore'lohisshad,.^ ^' cn- 7/ ^.,-j,i.A ^Ahariotw^htl'bWh'Fmnobcauty-*'^ ''^"'' •'•"'^^ qti !!'! ot !.;'>. I wtUmay. be plaekldiv tike »toi'k»;i 'j'J .nn(>(lf?{ ticivi'u?' / . ■ ::i/:'f '■■ '•* - ■;(; 'ipvrii -frii-ioljco IIj:. , .'. With Nelson my right ha!\d was ahatten-d. , .,\'.^ tr^ „,, ' '" •\Vho conquered Ihem ofiT Trafalgar, , ,".. , 0«i i'lHe/ftli/bat^islifellttilj'matterrfV ''•'^'' ''•'' ^"^ -•^''^"' Ilfi iw! .Hifchoamirwtisinttt-TOaiiH'V'^^' 'K'''f^'"'>'«''"^ ^^^'^ mi >») I, ,!^^'l^r|l▼,pBri^p*8,(i^e.^aJidi do!!joufi^atj!'f .: .o:«if ^JfcuJr .ua<» M?lfj?*'>i' X,9«rij>ng,9n5ly(wr,pQttnt^y^fty!ifr)aYli<^.} .; six prizes^ si»t by hard knock* \ 1 i li-l #, .^ IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) L (./ ^Jii J ^c 1.0 IAS MM 12.5 lit Itt 112.2 £ Hi I.I f."^ H^ IL25 III 1.4 1.6 ^ '^ ^^ ^:-'>*' ■% Photographic Sciences CorpDration 23 WEST MAIN STRUT WEBSTER, N.Y. U580 (716) 872-4S03 .<^, ^ ;\ ^ m T^ XfafUWAlfT. ., Ont eye wti bilged out by » shot, ,, - ? w\i,i • But let them all take'-wheliliiy t«tp^ ^mn c'^i^nqr^ris Then girls be not. iiiee ift ib^mMw^ : Thouf;hJ|»ch left iiKO ^« ip the gca^,' Tet half e, good jMisbiusfl is betfei^ Than live to bo loved by a slave. ; : ; ; And now not, • log left to stand ony h' t'>1 I Left Polly should get into duoips^ To matters 1*11 laj a sly band on; v And faith 1*11 keep stirring my stumps. I hear nis their lOrdsMp^in^nUoni^ '"''^^'-^ ^ 80 may they all happiness brin|^'' ' ''^^^^ And though I'm not plagued with U fieliaiCNi; ini stiU dfliik long life to the king. Were an Indim Jo:;ii.:iii r- iUfjtnm.f/i'l •!»;ii.'i,nf.ilii.i.!j> :j imhe\rQt«tit elB(Jtibn»> i«'J«Il^tt^d''hftVe' leiMfed' ih(jfif«^' to ibrdi^mbraliisatroti df Hhfttr (ibiirittjr 'tbah a^^ritth^ ikw aocomplHtM with tfi^ Wofst df pr^ted«k(g li^t^r^fb^^iv^' A^ cevtairt'^Peep 86kirie yeard bsick ' in^n^nteA another v^dalfhy ' perao^age tci abaAtfbn^ ahdrch^h of #h)6b h^'^W^s H liabni^' ber^' Willi atiilindis]fyut;A^niil^ iifter^^t v«^ theh aesailsd ^fby "ih«^ 'iilv'e&liiiy JlhWo*!atdrsV^ailfd' T>Hbe^ vra8!tesokeH>t»^'tVJtlv^v^y''lrfafe'aktifcf« on Its iinemii^s oSmsA 1?hd: BUMile jigfeftts'who coiitfuctetftiie aflkir dii' clUbei*M^de 'becieiltt^' ^a^idUlbriy' tHi^ 'pefioHJ 6itiAh tWdrllf jfjbulidi ftiif inf ititcf^stwa ^ei WtdliyfheprojMirtHbh ef eabliy *mo(rtg this veahisrt tribe a •ftiHovv trti^ jV(i.^efe6d' iridre efll^jht^ ihaik h»^ feftd W^j'-Sdld hi^ ' V being 'therb^ asltlid >v«n4h tvhoW' he ir6tlid, he m6destly itertlfarfed^iinffttVttUr' of>aivd'Er6'WaIl^ed d^ withbut iifurtlieirf iiite^rogati^rt; 'i Thtis W«»i^ Wctiiiynt' I-a! {eeland'dondiKrted'for «lier past^eard ; thartl^ Gbd all rdt4^ sUningisuShlge/iaiuiwil a cki>^> ind! brib^ dtWdUMt^ out of question. \ \ J I\ (3^) The e^t^or ^tmospb^re iq Canada^ is soroe- tijDnei^ iotsuiipQriable, I l;»v© I^Rpwa people frozen tp 4ei^ ill many plan^f, w^P wer^ w M^fprtqnate as tp ve^twe wl^re assistance 90UI4 no^ be prQei:ire4 at the inst^^qt; thpre are certain days even the very I^^ians will not fv^ the frigidity of the climat^. Old Nick took a fancy, as many men tell, To come for a winter to Htc in Sorel Yet \h9 snow fell 80 deep a« he came in his ileigh, , Tb{^t hie finsers and toes were froet*nipt on the waj, In truth, sailh the demon, who'd erer suppose, I must go back again with the loss of all those ; In either extreme, sure it matters me not. If I freeze upon earth or at home I'm too hot. So he put back his sleigh, for he thougt it amiss. His clime to compare tp a climate like this ; And now 'tis reaolved that this frightful new-comer. Will winter in hell and be here in the summer. (40) The snow in Luwer Canada during the winter falls to a prodigious height ; the timber of ordinary dimen- tfons during that season becomes wholly imperceptible, and people pass over them with the strictest composure. The land of William Henry is a perfect compilation of sand not worth the labouring, the people about chiefly support themselves on timber with which they supply the different proprietors of steam vessels at the most reduced price for labour. To make a road in Canada during the winter re- quires some labour, the horse and sleigh must first mark out the direction, the sleigh of course unladen ; in the track, then made, you have then to stick small branches at both sides in the snow at proportionable distances, to make out the way in future^ which otherwise would J i'^ m rM^M^daikM n beeome imperceptibld at each gacceeding fall of imbw. This process is most ikti^ing to the poor beast, who is oiteii uilable to proceed ; in such instances the man must ptoeeed and trample a passage, the snow thus consoli- dated renders the matter less difficult ; a few journeys per- -formed in this wsy complete the process. ^ (41) This episode to be continued in canto 2d, 3d and 4th. ^.m^-^- (42) A Canadian stud horse with one miserable cow were the only remnant^sof my stock which survived the winter. SHANT|;SONG. TO A NKW AND APPROPRIATS AIS. Ws leave all la dear, at the falling year, *Fore the bleak snows come and the frosts appear, O^er the wide lakes we ereep. Rocked by the billows sleep, And through the rough rapids we boldly steer. Then row, brothers row, I^et the rude wlndw blow, Shote the canoe like ranting boys. With liquor and jtood eheeri And none an heart to fear. Merry be the woodland shanting boys. / To dangers we go, where the snow storms blow. And the ice-bound rivers celise to flow, Where the uce with the sound, Tn the Talleys resound, ' As we chaunt to the woodlands, row boys, row, Then row brothers, row, &c. &c. &e. When the danger's aft. on the merry nil. All safe to the dbtant port we go. It lift 3d m lie THE SMIOBAirr. With bnve Britons to eheer. Am with light hMrti we near. How JoyAU to Join in the yeo-bean-bo. Then row, brothen, row. Vow the winter's pau'd, and the enow alorm^ blas^ ▲nd the rammer snules, and the riYers go^ How luppy to dwell* In each lone loTed dell t Blow Ugh, blow low, where oar light heaite glow. Then row, brothertf row. Let the rode winds blow. Shove the eanoe, lilce ranting boys, With good liquonr to eheer. And none an heart to fear. If any be the woodland shanting boys. nS or TBI XMIOBAaT. 191 _.;f!*i!l ,t/Jvh;)t?':i :jht :t ;: ':i :* n. n>: 'IT' .••Tin ji'iritlu-.d , vfOi^« ii»i^*iMi'gif 7JJ0 ?ic;j(v/ jVfol /'-.'''J ^fl^^h\ • ' :.! ,•«' , I f - 1, . ,f.»iii ;?:;./. ■,.. t / . i'««\iii:/i r 'i ' ' l|'l«' - No wonder then if Sylfla grieTe, She only feela her lot er*f woe j She breathea a lottl to her I gire— , Whet more on earth ean I bestow t 1 J- ,* ... THE SCHOOLBOY CRIB AND BLACKBIRD. Sweet sable bird^ with orange beak, And fluttering wings and tongue so glib. How oreijoyed am I to take So plump a prisoner in my crib. Thy shriller notes me little move, Thou warbling songster you should blush. To lark so silent in the grore, As if bleak winter hade thee hash. In Tain you plead, thou tuneless thing,' What tho* to kill thee I am loathe, 'Twill not wait nine months till spring* Why death meantune may take us both. The feeble wren pours out his lay. The blushing red-breast lends his aid. The lark proclaims the break of day. Whilst Tou keep chattering in the shade. Thou shameless bird that will not aing, I'fe rightly caught thee by surprise, What luzuriei to me ydu bring— Prepare for death ! the sehoolboy cries. * The blackbird sings bat three months in the year. . W M ■^.i ^ 196 Ill-fated bird, with ffl^rlMs traad, What though the deed all elie reprove- Yet thou haa loit thy tuneful head That yet might warble though the grove* w \ TO THE HUMAN£ MRS. FOOT AND CARLETON. Tbe humble petition of John Sweeney, aged eighty four, in behalf of bis little black dog, for which he ie to pay tribute on Friday next^ by order of your Worafaipi. Vm now full four ecore yeara or more. And had my ahare of misery— Your worahip'i pity 1 implore. And aak this fond request of ye— Full six long years my.darling boy These aged eyes did not behold. Who bravely did bis arms employ And fought for conquest, not for gold. When partiog from his aged sire, A filial pledge he gave to me— This faithful dog, to guard my fire, And to his post like true to be. This little favorite many a year. Took shelter in my humble cot. And when my much loved dog drew near. My veteran son was not forgot. /. ^■■\ V »r ' Y' 196 Small is th« wr«leh now:4oomcd to 4le^ Though tnall Um trlhuto 1 wmi p»]r> Yet for my lifi I eivH MPppljb < So imall a turn withfai tho di^. Then tvhat will be poor Pinehei'e fate 1 This aged cheek 1*11 wash with tear*. Sorrow must melt my long loved mate, . . ; ; : K our loved fajroiite diHpp^arp, , . ! I ) .. ) ^ Wheiy snow white eirole girde his neck« IM gladly Ue soma ponderow string ; The smaljest weight could surely check The gambols of so small a thing. His busy bark IM |;ladly chkle, And mute shall be his shiiUest note i When I am blind, he yet m»f guide j^ ^, /. My tottering limbs to lands remote> Nature will serve our scant supply. For he is smidlsinee,! am poor, I yet may crave a passing sigby When misery leads me to your door. Yet if my dog yqu, should release, ,/< *Mong listening neighbours I will itell— > I'll sound thy pr|M«l;ii^«Tery verse At morning's chime or evening bell. (' , , • , . ■ ' . » k • . : V VI... . • ' i i' • . ■ - ^^' . ' • ' ■ • . •■ •■■■■- ^. w ■\\ liH WJU Wfe PbtTldAL COS'dtiNT. . , ( 0^^%% A iimax^ vfc Tour kf yt no woo^fr jon. fpiytta Your rery heart you left bohind ; I Knd you thoao; y«l«k|'tllldMitk j'-'^'. tt.f toui With bve tnd truth youv htarflH.bhid. < T .:•_■_ • ,;!, ■;|ii.i;.„.h .:..,., ' r in wretthe it round with oonattntiowt^ . 1*11 merf •niUve thoo overy hoaryi,< < A Iturel ehaio •hjdl bitd thy brom, i) -.0 u.m& And I'll tppear thy ownifond oua floHrorb > ! Through uaay n leene iojay d«Uil|tj,{r «.-! . . i < You're teen Um fairest of the ttif, > Since lore hee marlKed thy destined fight, , And lixed thy fond afa^ttooe hore^ -; 1^0 n^u. m rore with thee where thou hei rofid* : Since thou hast fondly mado thee fnipe ; IMl brave the aogry etoriQs unmoved, ,^, j; Through distant seas and warmest clime. T EPITAPH ON AN ATTORNEY. Here Helh an attorney wJHyi^eiitifpon a journey, The Lord knows where ; If all the fraternity Went'iMfh himi to etemttyj '' The devil may '(ea»!^'i''«^^'^«^'' imn^ ^^ .'i . .■/ ' ;:■ 'cJ. ■:■',' ■ '■ ■<■■ ■ ■ ' ■ •■'■■-f :'. m TO vr.^.ji^fi^Y^vj^eM;s^^ (^i; piusic, ON 8EBINO A PIANO TORTB TAKEN AfVNDBR TO BX NBWLY ■ini.Iad iiA uuv l,itni \to'r nuoY Poor tuneless .tbia^^Ois^ihtfiie^iii uaxbnri \ Thy FrftgldetitltMiM wi«|usibal^ 1 1 : r^d liitVr Yet soon shall magic hand supply Thy sofi^erMo^nU tt^vetalt i - ' ' Ji cilJcai?/ fl'i Taught hy hU^toubH tHy Waiid«t4fig'«t¥aM> ^''^ Shall breatho.«gtta aioftiK'1%1^ o^stis b-iui:! / ! soon vhall taurithyiivM^ Xtkiw- m'^ ^^'^ ^"'' His matchless harmony obey. >Ti8 his the'liiAil^tW thifie thfe h^tt--« njj'o-.flT To breathe all(klff'ih^<^Vi»rtife*','-- "**"'"^ His noMeiitl'anfcy toimpirt;''^' '" '^•^" »">' "oia And add moit'liislt^ iJ^WI* hy^jt'^^ 'a^'i l.:iv With many a song shall I requite The h^ihard^thiilcrsW^e&fe^s'^t^b,*'''' ^'^^ rii dWeirijh mik ^itri^y^eiipt^^''' '^^"'^ Ifmy rudel!^i»«!ilhbiife^^tei#e.'- ^'^"^ '^'^ .■•(vsii'j JaOiiiSiv. bar, acai Jiiislci:: if^jUoidT W t > •'■| V\. EPIGRAM. TO A LADT WHO WAS KISSED BY THE POET AFTEB DB4WKINO With^fp^f ,tftke. \hf.|r{(rjkHrpti) IN INO I dont know what to mike ^ you, ,,, You're sometimes false and soqietinies true. Sometimes rexea and sometimes pleasing, Acting thoughtlesB ofdeoeiringd ::i nu^li juH Wilt thou (%p\X fhis eooslant bea^ij ; >. > ^ Friendship Iqirei shjDul4 liippart,, ^ jfj LuA 0, no, my love, I need not tell How long we loved yolilttioW fiitt well "^^-^^^'^ Will thou remember dnysfctegbnii-^ •'*>' ^'' ^'^ The blissful houiwweH]i»eiik wlone 1^^- '*' ' Panting sighs and p^rlin^ bUves,.;,. ^^^.^ ^^^^^ j Tears that made me, drink your kisses. . , 0, can it be that you deceive me— Can my very hearts blood leave me ? If an angel heart beguiles, Take back your kisses and your smiles. They '11 badly wear ^ Wu^ Vo^ iiissemble. Chaste oaths aud,rofv« thi^,iiM3^tresembIe«;^ False smiles, false kis;ess ||^ ta^^,,sighst ^.^y A perjured m^iden,i!r^ll«MPgJ^es^^., ^Ijov Yet if my love you mean to vex me, By jealouafeftrapf tihuli|iei!pl^x me^ .'oti n.^atl'i Take pity,or-f9r.heMen^«takCi.».sJ v!iu£;; «3ii.I My very bet*' i 1 , ,T0 MARIA. She Is not beauteous, all that's fair. Yet sife is witty and sincere i Her smile can spiedl; her eye ean tell Far more than beauty's brightest bell She's not what painted art requires, Like gaudy batterflies thai rove} But she's iriiat fancy most requires, A strict resemblanee unto lore. »>jI i^ \\ V/li :*./r -,v> if-} w 201 Sbey nat iho rainbow'* tinted ark. But the is heavenly and serene ; One shines and glitters like a spark. It beams and quickly fades again. She's not the lily's purest white. With glancing eyes of azure hue ; Her rosy smiles give more delight Than pearly drops of mountain dewi She's all that's lovely, all that's rare, To her I'd fondly give my heart ; Steal from the world, nor let a care One faithless sigh or woe impart. k^. TO A SHEET OF PAPER* Paper, made for every use. You bear the lovers kind excuse. The pompous patriot's crafty guile. The lofty p Jant's classic style. Through seas you go and don't refuse. To bring each foreign land the news ; The world's secrets thou dost know. From whence our joys or sorrows flow, The mighly dead by thee are raised, And God himself divinely praised, AH things past present and to be— Bternity is wrapped in thee. •• ••"T'iiiiiiiiBIt 202 THE RED BREAST TO MISS WOODWARD. High on a shelf where rich brocade With many a costly robe lay lyingi A fearleiB robin long surTcyed, And apent his time in ceaaeless fiighing. Affection's warmest fancy there Long taught the bird to find good nature ; She fled the bower yet found a fair, Whose sweetness glowed in every feature. w Dear, gentle maid, whose look inspires The eonsious bird at thy command. No greater liberty requires Than captivated by thy hand. To ihee with haste the flutterer goes. As birds were wont in Eden's bower, To wake fair Eve from soft repose. When she was sinless at that hour. How blest tt> pour its morning lay, When all was innocence like thee ; And nature proudly did obey Like nymph endowed with sanctity. Then hearen inspired the warbler's tongue, To jpour its loTe in every glade ; Yet when lost Eve her bosom wrung. It fled the sadness of the shade. ■:X ^. DWARii. 203 Domettie bird ! by nature's law Thy instinek rightly bids thee roTe Go now exchange for bed of straw* To dwell with tenderness and lore. Bi And since in truth the pilfered fair Thou wilt repay with many a sonnet, Do steal one lock from Sylvia's hair And press thy throbbing bosom on it. TO HOWELL, THE SHOEMAKER, WHO MADE ILL SHAPED SHOES FOB THE BEAUTIVVL MAEIA. Pray tell me Howell whats tlie reason Tou make such nasty clogs for Moll 1 VHiene'er her slender Ihnbs I gaze on, This beauteous mymph I must extol. Her nice brown hair so gently sliding, * Her caps and combs and curls too, Her snow white shoes she takes such pride in, All would seem lorely but for you. Thou vilest hand with vilest leather. Why shoe this Goddess like an u§, Whose feet as light as any feather, With safety well may move on glass. *A rustic bonnet of that texture in which the bird nestled during the abaenee of this young lady. ,/V" .,:'^iiiiMim I -:■ ■ r 20« Such fairy Qaeen thoo Til eansH fit, Would't thou DItna*! ftet adorn I You ahould sprig pearti grOund lier ftet Nor thus her lovely limbs ddfoitt. Diamond clasps should best inclose, Rubies deck her sand4b rare, Adamant shoiild binds her toes Pure and sweet as gessamere. . 0, Howell ! irell I take the odd s A fairy's foot youMl never grace, You'il.not make sandals for the gods. Nor fit Diana for the chase. .«. I :' i-. ' itc l\ '.IT TO AN OYSTER. ' Oh thou whose intellects a:nd taiind. Alike thy body «re«onfined. Who in vast ocean loTcs to dwell> Contented in thy lonely jhell, . ^. ,,„ ,j^„ ^^jj What accident, has brought thcjc here % Thou doth God's messenger appear. To proTC that pearls ^re worldiless things. By oysters worn u wol n kwK* I ... , - ' ■ \ '. ■ . THlB SM> iliiow IJA 7/ ydliJiti t ;• ■■ I ' ' "v^' ^■^'ji^. Jif ■.■iiiM"i;-i'i:i^,t;^iiin ,n ;' r II liWMi'inW'fiMii Vt \)