For Texas and for Oregon.

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TUNE -- "Dandy Jim."

Columbia's mighty flag of Mars,
Has gained two bright and glowing stars,
But foemen jealous of their light,
To pluck their glories now unite.

Be ready then to strike the blow,
'Gainst Johnny Bull or Mexico,
Arm for the field both sire and son,
For Texas and for Oregon.

Each spot bold lads, is all our own,
'Twas cultured by our sons alone,
By freemen's hands that soil was till'd,
And freemen's hands shall hold it still.

Be ready then to strike the blow, &c.

Our sons upon each spot so free,
First planted freedom's holy tree,
They nourished it with blood and toil,
And have the first right to the soil.

Be ready then to strike the blow, &c.

Let freedom's pioneers still find,
That Uncle Sam walks close behind,
And each spot where their flag's unfurl'd.
He will defend against the world.

Be ready then to strike, &c.

Let Mexico and Bull unite,
To rob us of our holy right,
We'll fire annexation's gun,
And sweep off ev'ry hostile son.

Be ready then to strike, &c.

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Each mountain stream shall like a flood,
Run purple with the foeman's blood,
Who from our holy flag would tear,
The two young stars we've woven there.

Be ready then to strike, &c.