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M., I.lttTF.NANT GOVERNOR AND COMM ANDFU-IN-CHU 1 , itC, TflESK SMALL FRAGMENTS' ARE DEDICATED, . By Wis Kxcellonc} > Humble Ad mirej'v JA3IES REDF£:«.\. TO THE PUBLIC. i5£c. i. A Preface to a publication, be such a publication large or small, possessing merit, or no merit at all, is as common as an exordium to a sermon — yet a formal preface sto the following fragments, might be justly deemed a piece of ej^otism — as attaching an importance to subjects, which are barely worthy of prefatory no- tice — ^I should have let them introduce themselves to public notice, without an^y introduction on my part, but, for the following reason, which I give by way of apology. — ^Sometime before tlie meeting of the House of Assembly, it was advertised in several of the city papers, that in the course of the following week, two poems would be published ; the one, entitled the " Plough and the Ledger ;" the other, an " Address to the Members of the New House of Assembly of the Province of New Brunswick" — the long delay of their appearance has been caused by a want of printinjr paper; — better I ate than never, is an old, trite adage — the present publication will be found better late than never, if a liberal public should find any pleasure in its (perusal, and so far patronise the author, as to pay tz-* pences — at the same time a small mite for his labours ^would be acceptable — and most gratefully received. - THE AUTHOB. St, John, ,Y. JS.^ March, 1843. PLOUGH VERSUS LEDGER. Goo made the country, and man made the town. CowrxR^ Lookins^ over these lines. Jack, or Sandy, or Pat You may " read, mark and learn," or may " laugh and grow fat" A THRIFTY farmer, Hodge, or Cowman — Yet for the rhyme's sake Peter Ploughman Just at the season of the year, When farmers bring Saint John good cheer (And ev'ry Saint John, James, or Peter Should fare on tatter, richer, sweeter, At breakfast, supper, lunch or dinner, Than any thankless, glutton sinner — ) Brought down lo town, in heavy waggon, As much as one gnnt] spmi could «1iag on» A load of things, fat, fresh and fine — The flesh of oxen, sheep, and swine — With other things, for dainty pickings, Such as fat turkies, geese and chickens — Which made the thronging town's folk stars When open'd out on Market Squai-e — Annoy'd for half an hour or more. By people pert, and proud, and poor — With what's the price of this, and that, That is too lean, and this too fat — Whilst many a one had turn'd away, Who wish'd the meat — but ah ! the pay— And after handling ev'i*y thing, That paited hoof, or spread a wing — Each one exclaiming, cash is scant — The times are hard, with such like cant- When Peter cried, what would j'ou wish ? 1 Go home and feed on stinking fish — > You don't deserve a better dish — j Here's well-fed beef, and pork and mutton, Pit for an epicure, or glutton, At two penes halfpenny a pound — A paltry price, of copper sound — Chickens atfourpence — lumping geese ^ As low as fifteen pence a piece— Jurkiis dccorrfin^—fit Rt kast ^HE PLOUGH AND THE IhDiiLTl. To grace' a Corporation least — What would you Imve, again i say .' Hands oft* my thiugH, and puck away— They took tiie hint and one by one 8hnik ofi'till all the crowd had gonn. Now shabby-fine, or would-be grand, Watch-guard on breast, and cane in hand, SrJtep'd up a njan that Peter knew, Accosting him, with, Ijow d' you do ? Peter — Quite well I thank you, how are you ? Ltdger — As strong as brandy, cousin Pect — How do you sell your fowls and meat ? Sell ? cheap— too low, not worth the breeding — The carriage, killing, or the feeding — But having more than we shall wajit, J must sell some,, tho' cash bescant-r' Or else i'd yoke and take all hum — Salt down the meat for time to coijne — And eat right pff, chick, goose, or gander ; Your town's folk have so rais'd iny dander. Ledger— Come hold your tongue, and weigh this pig^ 'Tis fat enough, but not too big: — This turkey too — then those two geese, I'll take at fifteen pence a piece — Your beef looks good, Pll take one quarter ; But then good Peet, you'll take some barter, Molasses, tea, salt fish, or so, Say herring, Cod, or gaspereuuA. Pder — ^No, barter? no, 1 deem it proper, To have all cash— yes, ev'ry copper, As I sell cheap, I so can buy. And have ray choice, at least I'll try. Ledger — Well weigh them now, and send them down, I'll send a drayman up the town — Call down this ev'ning for your pay — You go to-morrow, don't you say ? Peter — Hold, not sol fast, my would-be debtor, I guess that I can market better- To tell you plainly, bluntly, briefly, '"'I What I insist on, first and chiefly, I'll have the cash right on the nail. Before my things snail leave the scale-.- Thanks to the News, I've lately found You canH pt^ nothing in the pound — Your store is shut — your credit gone— Your goods are sold — your business done. You'd cozen now your cousin too ; But hold Sir Ledger, that wont do — Tho' times be hard, they shall bo harder, Before my meat shall stock your lard«r — I would not wish to see you starve, Still, you should pay before you curve, Or earn before you eat; tm go. p THE I«r.OUfB:t. And wieUl ilie axe, niul |»ly tlio hoc— Biv.'iK up lljft groiiiul aiitl ploii^^h niul sow - TluMi jvni) M»ui* crops when roiiies \Ut-/aU, '\ntl eat nl hist, the host of all. Buheve me, 'tis nn honeHt toil, '['o spill the fleece and ti.. the soil ; You'd think the. labour rather roujjh, But, use soon ninkes it smooth enou<^li, To those wlioM rather dig than be^f — Who fear no \isv of arm and iej;— But like the steward that we read of ?5ojne men who tind themselves in need of r'lothes, meat, or money, turn to spwindlinw. iPi»(!^^'cr— Hold— Peler— hold; your wralh is kindlin^j' Your censures cousin IVei 1 v\ o»mj Are Jar loo canstic and too keen — Peler — What ? you've ensimr'd your sonlid self, By the decoys you set for pelf- No wonder it should spread its ]>ii)ion. And flee from you and your dominion. YouVc stretch'd your wits upon the rack. Ifavechang'd yom* course like Tarry Jacli To get the windward side of some one, No matter whom, a man or woman — YouVe been endors'd and back'd and Iwil'd, Till ev'ry help and prop has iail'd — You've gone a?iead so tar and Jaj-i, That you arc all astern at last — Nay, but you've founder'd in the sea Of debt — and, by your treachery — For when you (sinking) cried for aid; When some kind friends an eflbrt made, You dragg'd them with you 'ueath the >vave, And sank the friends that came to save. tedger — Your charge is wrong and out of season, Y'^our passion runs before your reason. 'Tis wholly false what you advance, And springs from total ignorance — You prate just like a country boor. Raw from the plough, or stable door — You think our whole misfortunes spring From speculation — no such thing— Or paper credit — now decayed- Why, credit is the life of trade. I'rom two or three quite diff'rent thinga Our failure, or misfortune springs-*^ Not credit, nor rash speculation, But stagnant trade, and conflagration. And now to fill our cup of wo. To give our trade the final blow^, That bungling statesman Robert Peel, Has turn'd about and rnis'd his steel, "Fell w«wooj»" Jias fell'd oiu* timber dovvpr- 8 TMi' ri.ovutt ksd rm; lkdokk' Any feint— (As satan sometimes apes the saitit) A bait, to catch a larger loan — But, that's your business not my own — And, then you squander'd much away — You liv'd too high, you dress'd too gay — The wines with which your bins were storJ, Your servant's hire, their waste and board, Your costly, splendid furniture, Was prodigal expenditure. This total turn of fortune's wheel. Has not been caus'd by Robert. Peel — Nor stagnant trade, nor conflagration -, But, waste and pride and speculation. I own you've shown a deal of spii it. And, give your Merchants all due merit- Yet what a sad, a melancholy Memento of your city's folly, Are those brick stores, on ev'ry side— Some empty— others ill-supplied — Were these all built on paper credit I If you say yes, then you have said it — I guesa 'twould puzzle all your scholars, A id tHE PLOUGH AND THE LEDGER. \l\ To tell liow many thousand dollars Have flown down west, on eagle*s wings. For brick and stone, and other things ; And paid to builders, for their labours ; At best, but selfish, hMtile neighbours — Who'd build your bouse, or Mow your brains out^ Merely to make their private gains out> You've all gone mad — ^you might as soon Send off your money to the moon ; Or mars, or any other planet, As purchaee Boston brick and granite — I speak in reason — not in anger — For Boston is as good as Bangor. No wonder there's a want of money — Thank Heaven, we country bees have hoftey, You dare not toucli, nor burn our hives ; Whilst wholesome laws protect our lives. Had you but come with modest face, In artless guise, expkhi'd your case. And, told me plainly yon were poor, Had neither meat, nor cash, nor stove, I've no such heart of stone or steely Within my breast, as not to feel — I might have let you had some meat, On tick, or freely as a treat — But, when you talk of cash and barter, When you have none, in any quarter ; As you're so sharp, it just takes me to Put on your bold commands a veto. Yet, after all, you crafty thief. Take home a quarter of this heef ; And, thai are turkey for your wife. But, dont you touch it for your life. And, learn henceforth, "that honesty li still the best of policy"— That far beyond all contradiction. Plain truth excels the finest fiction — Better to wear a threadbare coat, Than owe your snip a five-pound note — To walk on foot, than ride a steed, And owe the farmer for his feed — To scan your ledger ev'ry day, Than trust to those who write for pay — And, slowly creep with your own cash, Than with a Banker's run to smash ! ! ! 11 1 AK ADDRESS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OF THE PROYIK€£ OF l^EW-BRUMISWICK. New Brunswick Legislators all, Both rich and poor, both great and small, Or sharp or dull, to you we call, That you remember The pledge and promise you let fall, In last December. As you are now about to meet, And occupy an honoured seat. Fit only for the most discreet^ Of men among us ; Mind that you use no trick or cheat, To blind or wrong us. We'll wateh you weli — and, if you do, As we are many, you biit few, We'll gire you ail your proper due — At next Election, You'll be expos'd in public view — For keen dissection ! ! We don't expect stentorian lungs — Demosthenes', or Cicero's tongues^- The legal knowledge that belongs To Brougham^s name — No, if you only right our wrongs, 'Tis all we claim. Mind one thing with the utmost care, (In which we've all an equal share) How you expend a thing so rare. As public treasure — If you should find some any where, 'Twill give us pleasure. For reason's sake, (as well as rhynii,,) Don't waste that greater treasure, time--- We deem it not a common crime To lose a day, In tboBo two speeches most subliuic, of Yea and My. v^ ■«^- / 12 AN ADDRESS TO THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. Retrench — retrench we say agair4 — Waate neither paper, ink, nor pen, Nor wax, nor hgnt — but act like men, And men pf sense-r- Who will not waste such items, when They cause expence. Turn not the House into a school, Where stiff debaters learn by rule Of wrong^ — the reason of a fool ; Whei'e g^ib-tongu'd clamour Is wQTse than that of joiner's topi — Or tinker's hammer. D«n't be like Janus, with two faces. Bent upon adverse points and places — Nor look behmd, on those whose race vt Already ended — Look straight before, and see whfit cases May yet be mended. Don*t stand upon your feet three hours, To shew your speechifying powers, And scatter round the gaudy flowers Of rhetoric — This, time and money both, devours— Be quick, be quick. To those untravellM in the way Of legislation, we would si^. Let honour be your staff and stay— With head erect, March boldly on without dismay, Your course direct. First, see your views be just and right-^ This ascertained, then firmly fight — Should older members all unite. In coalition. Let not their numbers, or their might, Turn your position. Ne'er mind about your rank or youth — Or if well-polish'd or uncouth— And, if the Speaker (wanting ruth) Should cry out, order — Tell him that common sense and truth Are nigh the border. AN AODRKSS TO THE HOUSE OF AB8BMBLY. Speak never out of time or place — Speak to the point in ever*y case — Don't stand with an unmeaning face, And silly tongue, To advocate your own disgrace, Or public wrong. Bleet not too frequently to dine — Waste not your leisure hours in wine- Be at your' boarding-house by nine, And trim your light — If you would wish next day to shine, Read — think, and write. •13 Lest Morpheus steal your brains away, Each moaning rise with light's first ray- The business of the coming day, Scan o'er and o'er — And ere the Chaplain moves to pray, Be at the door. Look to your country and your God, If you would have their smile and nod- Or else it will be very odd If you meet quarter — You'd better taken up the hod, And carried mortar. The debt demands some further tax — Yet spare the lower classes' backs— Those harrass'd, hard- worfc'd, half-fed hacka^ The Public weal Points plainly to the recent acts, Of Premier Peel. Then lay a tax on British goods, To match his meddling with our woods - A tax on rich, old maidens' hoods ; And bach'lors' hats If that wont do, then tax the studs Or mice and rats. 'Tis veiy plain, a pamper'd steed That eats the sheep and cattle's feed, Robs us of mutton, beef and seed — Then rat and mouse* ,Are arrant thieves, in time of need, About a house, 14 AN ADDRESS TO TRB HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. But this we leave to your discretion — And, leay« it with tlie full impression That you will at th' approaching session, Find some means yet, To raise a fund, without oppression^ To cleai' the debt. Tax property a mod'rate sum — All iacomes too, with wines and rum — Such taxes would bring half a plum, Throughout the year- Yet here most members will be dumb. We gi'eatly fear. WeH then don't fail to get a Loan, At three per cent — the best means known. To cure the ills which make us groan — 'Twill be no bubble- Yet make it not a stumbling stone, I or further trouble. The Money Grants' Initiation, We've not the slightest hesitation, In leaving to your legislation — Let all unite— And if it be a reformation. Resign your right. Sir William is no despot here— There's nothing from his power to f««r— Then pull away, and let him steer, In concert sweet — Keep all cleati, tight and trim, this year, Both tack and sheet. You can't do much when cash is scant- Yet if you've any thing to grants . Don't leave the schools and roadis in want- Mind, roads and soil, You should improve, and sow and plant, With ceaseless toil. Hear on e and all, you are not sent To change the form of Government — And, if content, or naleeontent, Let this content you. You must account for ev'ry uvi^ To them who sent you. THS ANCHOR NESITtSARY FOK SAFETY. You nr« our servants — mind your work— l^et none from publk business shirk, Or in some hole, or dbrner lurk, But speak an4 do, As if each master were a Turk — Or you may rUc. la May peace, truth, justice, still attend On all your councils to the end — Whatever is wrong, may yda amend— Long live Maclean ; To rule New Brunswick's feithful triend- God save the Queen. 'S a' THE ANCHOR, ISECESSARY FOR SAFETY. When seas are tranquil a»d serene. And summer skies are clear and bright; When all around is one vast scene. Of pteace, of grandeur and delight : The sailor walks his deck with ease, Indulging all his little pride ; As on before a gentle breeze, He sees his noble vessel glide. Elated with his present joy, Her various trappings he surveys— Her carvings now arrest his eye : And now her costly gildings blaze — He views aloft in tow'ring height, Her swelling canvas rise and spread ; And contemplates with fond delight, The splendid figure of her head. But when deep gloom o'erspreads the sky, When winds and waves discordant, jar ; When thunders roar and lightnings fly, And all is " elemental war ;'* His dream expires — his fear awakes — His pleasing contemplations die — Straight to his anchor he betakes — On that his hopes of life rely. Thus man while passing o'er life's sea, When all thing's round assume a smile : Indulges thoughtless mirth and glee — Kach trifle can M» heart beguHe— F6 EPITAPH pH A ORASPINO tAWTBA^ \Vh»?ri forujne swells liirj crowded sail. And wealth flows in with ev'ry wind ; Well-pleas'd he courts the prospVous gale- As all the bliss for man designM. He liAs ambition's shining vane — Displays the gaudy flag of pride — And glides along the placid main, Withoiit a compass for his guide : But when stern fate awakes a storm, And wraps his prospects up in gloonr,' When dire disease, that gnawing worm. Proclaims his certain, speedy doom — When conscience, flashing, ushers in The thunders of God's broken laws ; Pourirays the heinousness of sin, And poiiits to ruin's gaping jaws ; Only the grace of Christ can save — That anchor is his only care ; To stay his soul upon the wave, Above the gulf of deep despair. EPITAPH ON A GRASPING LAWYER. Let no man dare, however brave. To trench upon Old Parchment's grave — He holds this lot, by full possession, Until the Court Supreme holds session — And, when the Judge's trump shall sound, He'll struggle hard to keep his ground! ! i