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Show , -m HAPPY TO LEAVE QUEEN VICTORIA. Henry MoAnnlly Burst Out Into Song ou Uecriving Clllzen l'npera. Henry McAnally, a subject of Queen Victoria, recently took the oath of allegiance alle-giance to Uncle Sam. It was a proud moment for him, judging by the following follow-ing composition, which he handed to the clerk of court on receiving his papers: pa-pers: Tune-"The Girl I Left Bohind Mo."J Ili-re In the land of liberty It is my highest glory To join tlio proud ranks of the fms And part with Queen Victoria, tier chain that lone around me was Is never more to bind me, Vet 1 uhall her reniemljer as The girl I left bohind me. Bear witness, jude, to whnt I sr.yt 1 swear an oath to leave her, Kot caring- if my action may DLspleaue, offend or icrlere her. The starry flag Is now my hat Beneath it she can find melt me-lt flutters proud1 defiance at The girl 1 left beh ind lue. Between the lady and myself The waves of oeemi thunder, And what care I for the old Oue.lpa Who tramples millions undert America, to you 1 bow ; Your eale will unbind me. And I can send to Jerieho The girl I left behind me. Chicago Ileraii |