To the Republicans of North America

Brothers! between you and me Whirlwinds sweep and billows roar: Yet in spirit oft I see On thy wild and winding shore Freedom's bloodless banners wave,-- Feel the pulses of the brave Unextinguished in the grave,-- See them drenched in sacred gore,-- Catch the warrior's gasping breath Murmuring 'Liberty or death!' Shout aloud! Let every slave, Crouching at Corruption's throne, Start into a man, and brave Racks and chains without a groan: And the castle's heartless glow, And the hovel's vice and woe, Fade like gaudy flowers that blow-- Weeds that peep, and then are gone Whilst, from misery's ashes risen, Love shall burst the captive's prison.…