69. the two Unions. Dedicated to Irish patriots.
by F. D. B.
When concord and peace to this land are restored,And the Union's established forever,
Brave sons of Hibernia, oh, sheathe not the sword;--
You will then have a Union to sever.
The flags of two nations appear on the field;--
You have vow'd to defend them forever;
Your duty to one, is the Union to shield;--
To the other, the Union to sever!
Though the “Star-Spangled Banner” proclaim o'er the sea
Success crown'd each noble endeavor,
Will any acknowledge Hibernians are free,
While the Sunburst's in exile? No! never.
On Erin's green soil (and on Erin's alone)
You can purchase your freedom forever,
When, join'd with your patriot brothers at home,
The foul Union of tyrants you sever.
New York.
