. American war ballads and lyrics: a collection of the songs and ballads of the colonial wars, the revolution, the war of 1812-15, the war with Mexico, and the civil war . JOHN JAMES R. [In most of the collections this poem is printed underthe title of The Dead Cannoneer, but the authorassures the present editor that the only title he evergave it is the name of the boy general, John Pelham,who was killed at Kellys Ford, Virginia, 17th March,1863.—Editor.] JUST as the spring came laughing through the strife,With all its gorgeous the bright April of historic life,

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. American war ballads and lyrics: a collection of the songs and ballads of the colonial wars, the revolution, the war of 1812-15, the war with Mexico, and the civil war . JOHN JAMES R. [In most of the collections this poem is printed underthe title of The Dead Cannoneer, but the authorassures the present editor that the only title he evergave it is the name of the boy general, John Pelham,who was killed at Kellys Ford, Virginia, 17th March,1863.—Editor.] JUST as the spring came laughing through the strife,With all its gorgeous the bright April of historic life, Fell the great II. 113 114 5obn pclbam The wondrous lulling of a heros breathHis bleeding country weeps ; Hushed in the alabaster arms of Death,Our young Marcellus sleeps. Nobler and grander than the Child of RomeCurbing his chariot steeds, The knightly scion of a Southern homeDazzled the land with deeds. Gentlest and bravest in the champion of the truth, He bore his banner to the very frontOf our immortal youth, A clang of sabres mid Virginian snow,The fiery pang of shells,— And there s a wail of immemorial woeIn Alabama dells.

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