The miscellaneous works of David Humphreys Late Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America to the Court of Madrid |
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“Fall'n is the mighty,” loads each gale with sighs,
“Fall'n is the mighty,” shore to shore replies,
Of him the tearful traveller will speak—
The tear will wet the wandering sailor's cheek,
Who, hearing 'mid the storm his country's cry,
Furls the white canvass in a foreign sky.
Of him, at home, will speak each aged sire,
As his young offspring crowd the wintry fire,
Their list'ning ears with tales of wonder strike,
And say, “alas! when shall we see his like?”
“Fall'n is the mighty,” shore to shore replies,
Of him the tearful traveller will speak—
The tear will wet the wandering sailor's cheek,
Who, hearing 'mid the storm his country's cry,
Furls the white canvass in a foreign sky.
Of him, at home, will speak each aged sire,
As his young offspring crowd the wintry fire,
Their list'ning ears with tales of wonder strike,
And say, “alas! when shall we see his like?”
The citizens of the United States travelling or residing in foreign countries, universally wore badges of mourning.
Upon the news of the death of General Washington being received in Europe, the colours on board of American vessels were hoisted half mast high, and minute guns were fired. The sailors belonging to American vessels in the Thames assisted at the church in Wapping at a service adapted to the occasion.
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