The Spirit of the Nation/Epigram (unlisted)

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!"