Punch,  46 (1864), 47.

Advice to Federal America

Anon

Genre:

Poetry

Subjects:

War, Military Technology, Steamships, Nationalism, Cultural Geography, Commerce

Institutions mentioned:

Ironside , Keokuk


    Opens by noting the 'navy of iron' now enjoyed by the 'Yankees', but points out that despite this force they still 'haven't yet taken Charleston', which is being defended by 'Secessia's power' and cannot compete with Alexander A Semmes who sweeps its seas. Anticipates the dissolution of the 'menacing overgrown Union' and hopes that 'those that shall rise from its ashes' will be wiser than their predecessors and unite with John Bull. Concludes by ridiculing the strength of the Yankee navy and asking the Yankees to fling its 'brag to the breeze' and 'Commerce restore to the seas'.



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