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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 184 (search)
63. the Port Royal dance. by R. S. Burk, A Seaman on Board of the Vandalia. Behold, our glorious banner floats gaily in the air; But four hours since, base traitors swore we could not plant it there; But brave Dupont he led us on, to fight the vaunting foe, And soon the rebel standard was in the dust laid low. When we were seen advancing, they laughed with foolish pride, Saying that soon our Northern fleet they'd sink beneath the tide; And with their guns trained carefully, they waited our advance, And the gallant Wabash soon struck up the music for the dance. The Susquehanna next in line delivered her broadside; With deadly aim each shot was sent, and well each gun was plied; And still our gallant ships advanced, and each one, as she passed, Poured in her deadly messengers, and foes fell thick and fast. Each ship advanced in order, each commander wore a smile, Until the famed Vandalia brought up the rear in style; And as our guns were shortest, we balanced to the right, Whi