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Poem
July 22, 1796
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
A poetic reflection on the subdued Fourth of July observance in Walpole and nearby towns in New Hampshire or Vermont, contrasting sober farmer patriotism with wild urban celebrations honoring Genet, invoking Washington's calm.
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MIRTHFUL.
The fourth of July was not noticed at Walpole and the neighbouring towns in this, or Vermont state, by the pageantry of a procession, or the turbulent mirth of convivial feasts. We cannot say that the day was celebrated, either in the French or Boston style, but soberly, as my Lady Grace says in the play.
Let wild enthusiasts rush in throngs,
And madly rend the hurried air;
With boisterous toasts, and hiccup'd songs,
The honors of Genet declare.
Our decent farmers, wiser far,
Bless Him, who gave thee halcyon days
And, calm as WASHINGTON in War.
In sober silence muse his praise.
The fourth of July was not noticed at Walpole and the neighbouring towns in this, or Vermont state, by the pageantry of a procession, or the turbulent mirth of convivial feasts. We cannot say that the day was celebrated, either in the French or Boston style, but soberly, as my Lady Grace says in the play.
Let wild enthusiasts rush in throngs,
And madly rend the hurried air;
With boisterous toasts, and hiccup'd songs,
The honors of Genet declare.
Our decent farmers, wiser far,
Bless Him, who gave thee halcyon days
And, calm as WASHINGTON in War.
In sober silence muse his praise.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Liberty Independence
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Fourth Of July
Walpole
Vermont
Sober Celebration
Genet
Washington
Patriotism
Poem Details
Title
Mirthful.
Subject
Fourth Of July In Walpole And Neighbouring Towns
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
Let Wild Enthusiasts Rush In Throngs,
And Madly Rend The Hurried Air;
With Boisterous Toasts, And Hiccup'd Songs,
The Honors Of Genet Declare.
Our Decent Farmers, Wiser Far,
Bless Him, Who Gave Thee Halcyon Days
And, Calm As Washington In War.
In Sober Silence Muse His Praise.