The Spirit of the Nation
Epigram by Terræ Filius (James Clarence Mangan)
1635578The Spirit of the NationEpigramTerræ Filius (James Clarence Mangan)

EPIGRAM

TOUCHING THE TARIFF AND INCOME TAX.

When I see Peel and Co.'s plans thus give birth
To want and woe 'mong Englishers and Scotchers,
"O, pardon me, thou bleeding peace of earth,
That I am meek and gentle with such botchers!"