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It is said that "self-praise is half scandal/' but the Carrier of the Citizen begs leave to say, in justification of his appropriation of the following
stanzas, in honor of the Printers, that there is "more truth than poetry" in them, and that he knows of no more suitable occasion than the pres¬
ent, to remind his patrons how very much they are indebted to the Press-gang, for many of the blessings which they enjoy. He confesses, also,
that he has a hope that while his patrons are thus reminded of the benefits of the Newspaper, they will not forget that no small portion of the
pleasure they have weekly enjoyed therefrom, has resulted from its faithful and seasonable delivery, and that each generous nature will duly ap¬
preciate and properly reward such service by the usual New Year's CASH BONUS to their humble servant,
the carrier.
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Give up their toil and study, and bid their brains be still:
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Oh! if there were no1 Printers, what would our authors do ?
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The Printers ! Ilo ! I sing to them, I dedicate this lay
To- those who ply the noble art, which like the sun's bright ray,
Gives light and happiness to all, and shines the wide world through,
Oh! if there were no Printers, what would the people do ?
The Merchant every day might get new styles and fresh supplies,
But were no papers to be found, wherein to advertise,
He'd find his stock grow very large, his dollars very few;
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Oh! if there were no Printers, what would the Tradesmen do ?
The Politician, then indeed, would be a sorry thing,
For there would be no weekly sheet, election news to bring ;
And he would have to wait for it, perhaps a month or two,
Oh ! if there were no Printers, what would the people do ?
The Ladies too—God shield them well and bless each gentle heart,
How would they grieve if to the wrorld was lost the Printer's art;
. For there would come no Magazine, each month, with fashions new;
Oh ! if there were no Printers, what would the dear ones do ?
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The Senator and Member too, might bid farewell to fame,
Then honor to the Printer ! to whom I give this lay!
Were not one found to print their thoughts, their mighty deeds proclaim, v To those who ply the noble art, which like the sun's bright ray,
Their speeches made for "Buncombe," they'd find to be "no go,"
Oh! if there were no Printers, what would our wise men do ?
Gives light and happiness to all, and shines the wide world through,