The Sun

Presidents in Rhyme.
First Washington, the truly great.
For eight years sailed the ship of the state;
John Adams next: then Jefferson,
The latter for two terms came on,
Then Madison and then Monroe,
Each two terms served, I'd have you know,
Then J. Q. Adams served four years;
Then Jackson for two terms appears.
Van Buren next called 'Matty Van;'
Then Harrison, one month's span,
John Tyler next: then Polk, James K.:
Then Taylor sixteen months bore sway.
Fillmore, the vice, succeeded him:
Then Franklin Pierce one term came in
Then James Buchanan, until sixty-one
Saw Civil War just begun.
Then martyred Lincoln, elected twice.
Set free the slaves--his life and price.
Then Andy Johnson the reins assumed:
Then Grant, two terms, the hero plumed
Next Hayes: then Garfield, whose short life
Soon fell before the assassin's knife.
Then Arthur, his successor, came,
Followed by Cleveland, of recent fame.
Ben Harrison the next we find:
Then Cleveland for the second time,
McKinley last of all we see,
The herald of prosperity.
Minneapolis Tribune.