1874 The American Bar-Tender or The Art and Mystery of Mixing Drinks by E A Simmons

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America—the land where hearts of heroes glow. ■\Vhat every American loves most—his liberty, his lasis, and liia native land. Our beloved country, and success to her arms by sea and laud. May the Union always live in the hearts of our people. May the Constitution flouri-sh and jjro.sper to the latest poster ity. Firmness in the senate, valor in the field, and fortitude on the waves. May the sword of justice be swayed by the hand ef mercy. May the seeds of dissension never find growth in the soil of America. May the lowest freemen scorn the highest slave. May the"VForth of the nation be over inestimable. The commerce of our country. The true American favorites, peace and plenty. A speedy export to all our enemies without a drawback. Mav the people of the United States be ever eq.ially distin guished by their love of liberty and true patriotism. May foreign principles never corrupt American manners. Mav every succeeding century maintain the principles of the glorious revolution, enjoy the blessings of them, and transmit them to future ages unimpaired and improved. May every American be loyal and find a loyal protection. Mav the rights of America never be invaded by foreigners. May America's hand be armed with the bolts of Jove. May the American flag ever float over us, the Jack of pure pat riotism lead us ; and may the pennant of every American man-of-war serve as a cat-o-nine tails to whip our ene mies with. May America's name and America's fame, stand forever pure. May every merican be famed in war, and skilled in art.

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