On thy stars below, in Frederick town!
J. G. Whittier.
Barbara Fritchie was 96 years old at the time of the occurrence, which took place literally as described in the poem.
A Parody.
Drough der streets of Frederickdown,
Wid der red hot sun shining down,
Past der saloons filled mit beer,
Dem repel fellers valked on der ear.
All day drough Frederickdown so fasd,
Hosses foot and sodgers past,