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Poem
September 30, 1811
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
An apostrophe poem praising the spirits of George Washington and Alexander Hamilton for their roles in guiding the nation's destiny, highlighting their leadership, and affirming their enduring legacy among their successors.
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Full Text
Poetry.
From the Balance.
Apostrophe to the Shades of WASHINGTON and HAMILTON.
TO move the vast machinery of state,
To rule her destinies and guide her fate,
Columbia call'd her fav'rite, godlike son,
The matchless man, th'immortal WASHINGTON.
From Vernon's groves comes forth th' obedient sage;
The pride; the glory, the wonder of the age:
With modest hand he grasps the destin'd helm,
To steer, thro' untried seas, the mighty realm,
Next him, a youth, his country's pride and boast--
His head a Senate, and his arm a host--
Illustrious HAMILTON, whose mind could change
Chaos to order; and whose eye arrange
A nation's commerce, finance, strength and laws,
Making the common weal the common cause.
Illustrious shades! if sentries of the sky
Permit the act, glance down the approving eye:
Behold the fruit of all your toil and pain--
Behold the sons who yet your creed maintain.
Miscellany
From the Balance.
Apostrophe to the Shades of WASHINGTON and HAMILTON.
TO move the vast machinery of state,
To rule her destinies and guide her fate,
Columbia call'd her fav'rite, godlike son,
The matchless man, th'immortal WASHINGTON.
From Vernon's groves comes forth th' obedient sage;
The pride; the glory, the wonder of the age:
With modest hand he grasps the destin'd helm,
To steer, thro' untried seas, the mighty realm,
Next him, a youth, his country's pride and boast--
His head a Senate, and his arm a host--
Illustrious HAMILTON, whose mind could change
Chaos to order; and whose eye arrange
A nation's commerce, finance, strength and laws,
Making the common weal the common cause.
Illustrious shades! if sentries of the sky
Permit the act, glance down the approving eye:
Behold the fruit of all your toil and pain--
Behold the sons who yet your creed maintain.
Miscellany
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Political
What keywords are associated?
Washington
Hamilton
Columbia
Leadership
Legacy
Nation
Commerce
Finance
Poem Details
Title
Apostrophe To The Shades Of Washington And Hamilton.
Subject
Commemorating Washington And Hamilton
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
To Move The Vast Machinery Of State, To Rule Her Destinies And Guide Her Fate, Columbia Call'd Her Fav'rite, Godlike Son, The Matchless Man, Th'immortal Washington.
Illustrious Hamilton, Whose Mind Could Change Chaos To Order ; And Whose Eye Arrange A Nation's Commerce, Finance, Strength And Laws, Making The Common Weal The Common Cause.
Illustrious Shades ! If Sentries Of The Sky Permit The Act, Glance Down Th Approving Eye: Behold The Fruit Of All Your Toil And Pain Behold The Sons Who Yet Your Creeds Maintain.