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Issue Details: First known date: 1865... 1865 Poems
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Hobart, Southeast Tasmania, Tasmania,:Mercury Steam Press Office , 1865 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
To The Readeri"Reader, ere praise, or censure you bestow", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry
The author advises the reader to complete the reading of his poems before judging them.
 (p. 1)
The Angel's Visiti"Tired of this world where so much evil reigns,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry
An angel speaks to the poet in his sleep, describing the sins of nations, leaders and individuals throughout history and affirming the certainty of personal, social and national success and happiness in this life and the next if the principles of the Christian faith are upheld.
 (p. 1-49)
Honi Heki Honi Heki in Two Cantosi"Having, just now, some idle time in hand,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 53-88)
Note: In this edition there are minor changes to the text in Canto II
Warbeck, or, The Tasmanian Settler: A Poem, in Two Cantosi"When on Tasmania Warbeck first arrived,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry
The story of a free settler who obtains a government land grant and establishes a sheep farm. He falls in the love with the younger daughter of a neighbour, but she plays upon his affections and then rejects his love. Her sister provides comfort and love; they marry and live happily. Moral: 'virtue will at last with bliss be crowned'.The narrative is interspered with observations about life in early Tasmania and reflections on the nature of love, happiness, ambition and charity.
 (p. 89-186)
Note: Dickson adds three stanzas to the poem in this edition: LXVIII, LXIX and LXX
Lines on the Death of the Duke of Wellingtoni"Eclips'd alas! is Britain's sun", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 189-190)
Songi"My heart like the compass is constant and true,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 191)
Lines on the Fall of Sebastapoli"Sebastapol has fallen at last,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 192-193)
The Indian Mutinyi"Speed to India, speed with me,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 194-195)
Lines on the Revolution in France Which Hurled Louis Philippe from His Thronei"'Tis done. He's hurl'd from his throne,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 196-198)
On Happinessi"Who hopes for happiness on earth", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 199)
Fatherlandi"Fatherland! Fatherland! that glorious theme,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 200-201)
An Aspirationi"There is a world where justice reigns,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 202-203)
The Piloti"A fragile bark, with flowing sails,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 204-209)
Song: Woman's Work is Never Donei"Ply the needle, ply,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 210-211)
Lines: 'Come to me all ye that are weary, and I will give you rest'i"Weary of the load of life,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 212)
Old Erin's Harpi"Old Erin's harp unused so long,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 213-224)
A Briton's Reply to the French Threat of Invasioni"What! is "invasion" now the theme", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 225-228)
Lines, Written on Recovering from an Attack of Influenzai"Death recently gave a slight knock at my door,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 229-230)
On the Marriage of a Victorian Bachelor to a Tasmanian Ladyi"Victoria produces her nuggets of gold,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 231-232)
On the Death of Prince Alberti"How hard to read aright the ways of God,", Bassett Dickson , single work poetry (p. 233-234)
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