SONG FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY, 1795; The Anniversary of American Independence

"Sung at an elegant Entertainment given by James Munroe, the American Minister at Paris, in presence of a numerous partyof French and American Citizens, convened at his house, to celebrate the day. Written at Paris, 2d July, 1795, by a Citizen of the United States."

Philadelphia General Advertiser, January 9, 1796.

In climes where fair Freedom, secure from her foes,
Sees millions who bow at her shrine of devotion.
Where vet'ran patriots in laurel'd repose,
Lament to see arrogance crimson the ocean:
Where order pervades
The mountains and glades,
Where Columbia reclines in her own native shades,
Hark! millions of Freemen with joy hail the day
Which rescu'd their Country from Tyranny's sway!

rich r