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SONGSTER. 175
We're aU in a willing mind.
If the men would be so kind.
As to wed the lame arjd blind, poor old maids.
And if there's any in this room, poor old maids.
And if there's any in this room, poor old maids,
Afid if there's any in this room,
I hope they'll marry very soon.
And enjoy the life of honeymoon, poor old maids.
Perry^s Vaclory.
Ye tars of Columbia, give ear to my story.
Who fought with brave Perry, where cannons did
roar,
V^our valor has gain'd you an immortal glory,
A fame that shall last till time is no more.
(Columbian tars are the true sons of Mars,
They rake fore and aft, when they fight on the deep
On tlie bed of lake Erie, commanded by Perry,
They caus'd many Britons to take their last sleep.
The tenth of September, let us all remember.
As long as the globe on its axis rolls round.
Our tars and marines, o\\ lake Erie were seen
To make the proud flag of Great Britain come down.
The van of our fleet the British to meet.
Commanded by Perry, the Lawrence bore down;
Her guns they did roar with such terrific i)Ow'r,
That savages trembled at the dreadful sound.
The Lawrence sustained a most dreadful fire,
She fought three to one for two glasses or more.
While Per^ry, undaunted, did firmly scand by her.
And the proud foes a heavy broadside did pour.