  BY CLARINDA. In the year 1795, a corps of volunteers were raised in Newcastle, consisting of one grenadier, one light infantry, and two batallion companies, they received their colours in the Forth, from Mrs Mayoress, August 25th, 1795. There is not in the world’s terraqueous round, A better king or constitution found, Than lov’d Britannia’s sea girt Realms can claim, As rich in Blessings, as renown’d in Fame; Her laws, and Social Liberty, design’d, To perfect happiness, and dignify mankind. These to preserve, through each succeeding Age, Our Patriot Volunteers with zeal engage. Behold them brilliant on the shores of Tyne, Newcastle Heroes Gateshead Heroes join! All free-born Sons, they Freedom’s Rights defend, And each to each secures a steady Friend! Whilst snarling Disaffection slinks away, These Hearts of Gold true loyalty display; These Hearts of Gold this Standard Truth proclaim, Our King and Constitution are the same! Advance, Brave Men! assert your Country’s Cause, Exertions only can support her Laws. For Vigilence, precarious Moments call, The danger’s obvious, and concerns us All. A cool supineness, timid hearts may try, But manly courage must the means supply. Sue we for Peace? that Peace is surest found, Where honest fortitude maintains its ground. We have at home, alas! some secret foes, Which, well as Frenchmen, valour must oppose. Though savage Terrorists their Schemes pursue, And still mislead a blind ungrateful Crew; Keep ye but firm, the martial Charge to bear, Your brave Associates and yourselves revere? Ferocious Monsters must e’er long decline, And Moderation draw her equal Line: So shall ye meet a Nation’s highest praise, And Love and Beauty crown your future Days; For Love and Beauty ever wait on Fame, Each Hero’s glory, and triumphal Claim. Newcastle, Forth House, 1st July, 1795. |
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