On the Death of a favourite Kitten-a juvenile production. How rich and envied the reward For all her little arts to please! Her lovely mistress' kind regard Tenfold repaid such toils as these. Who would not envy her, so blestAccept her fate her bliss to gain? Kiss'd by those lips-press'd to that breast, Which thousands sigh to touch in vain. But, ah! her sports and plays are done! NOTE. The patriotic Odes, Songs, and other OCCASIONAL pieces, which follow, were handed (en masse) to the publishers, with a discretionary privilege of selecting or suppressing. Fully aware that the theme of· INDEPENDENCE had long since been exhausted by more celebrated bards, the publishers anticipated but little ORIGINALITY from so trite a subject. On inspection, however, they are convinced that it is their duty to incorporate these pieces with the present selection. What is wanting in originality of thought, is made up in energy of language and harmony of numbers. Many of them are JUVENILE productions, and most of them were written without study, on the spur of the occasion. Such as they first appeared, without revision, amendment, or alteration, they are now presented to the public, by THE PUBLISHERS. Odes for the Celebration of American Independence. ODE, Sung at the Celebration of Independence, by the Society of Juvenile Patriots. [AN EARLY JUVENILE PRODUCTION.] When from our shores Bellona's car High on her right the Hero stood The goddess heard the solemn vow, Odes for the Celebration of American Independence. Then, while we consecrate the day And while our goblets flow with wine, While Mars' red banner floats unfurl'd But if our foes should e'er conspire Odes for the Celebration of American Independence. Our fathers fought, and scorn'd to yield, Then, Youthful Patriots, rise, and swear ODE 2. The Genius of Freedom, escap'd from the flood - Which had delug'd the world, and usurp'd her do minion, On the glaciers of Switzerland tremblingly stood, Was wafted this strain, Which Echo, in raptures, repeated again"The Sons of Columbia have sworn to be free, And their arms shall maintain what their voices decree." |