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 EAR Sir, you’ve heard that Mr. Robbin16 Has brought in, without rhyme or reason, A bill to send you jugglers hopping;
 * That bill will pass this very season.

Now, as you lose your occupation,
 * And may perhaps be low in coffer,

I send for your consideration
 * The following very liberal offer:

Five hundred down, by way of bounty
 * Expenses paid (as shall be stated),

Next April to Chenango County,
 * And there we’ll have you nominated.

Your duty'll be to watch the tongues
 * When Root's16 brigade begins to skirmish,

To stop their speeches in their lungs,
 * And bring out such as I shall furnish.

Thy ventriloquial powers, my Potter!
 * Shall turn to music every word,