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Poem
April 24, 1817
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Poem in two parts: first, on March 3, 1817, metaphorically describes President Madison's retirement from office as a setting sun, wishing him well; second, on March 4 morning, celebrates the new president's inauguration as a rising sun, gladdening the nation.
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Messrs. GALES & SEATON:
I met with the enclosed lines in the hands of an ingenious friend. The subject and the merit of the lines justify me in requesting you to give them a corner in your paper.
Z.
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WRITTEN ON THE 3D OF MARCH, 1817.
In mellow'd glory t'wards the Western Main,
Now Sol descends with slowly-flowing rein,
Leaving the Earth immers'd in dewy tears,
Till his returning light dispel her fears :
Thus, from Columbia's hallowed Chair of State,
Descends her faithful Son with solemn gait,
To vales sequester'd and heart-wished retreat,
His high command and destined term complete.
Content serene. and long protracted age,
With health attend the Venerable Sage!
Uno arulso, non deficit alter
Aureus.—VIRG.
Fourth of March in the morning—
Now in the East, the rising day behold.
Emerging bright, from clouds of burnish'd gold!
Their genial warmth his youthful rays impart,
Pervade the Earth and gladden every heart.
CAELERA POSTEA.
I met with the enclosed lines in the hands of an ingenious friend. The subject and the merit of the lines justify me in requesting you to give them a corner in your paper.
Z.
LINES
WRITTEN ON THE 3D OF MARCH, 1817.
In mellow'd glory t'wards the Western Main,
Now Sol descends with slowly-flowing rein,
Leaving the Earth immers'd in dewy tears,
Till his returning light dispel her fears :
Thus, from Columbia's hallowed Chair of State,
Descends her faithful Son with solemn gait,
To vales sequester'd and heart-wished retreat,
His high command and destined term complete.
Content serene. and long protracted age,
With health attend the Venerable Sage!
Uno arulso, non deficit alter
Aureus.—VIRG.
Fourth of March in the morning—
Now in the East, the rising day behold.
Emerging bright, from clouds of burnish'd gold!
Their genial warmth his youthful rays impart,
Pervade the Earth and gladden every heart.
CAELERA POSTEA.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Political
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Madison Retirement
Monroe Inauguration
Presidential Transition
1817
Columbia Chair Of State
What entities or persons were involved?
Z.
Poem Details
Title
Lines Written On The 3d Of March, 1817.
Author
Z.
Subject
Retirement Of President Madison And Inauguration Of President Monroe
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Thus, From Columbia's Hallowed Chair Of State,
Descends Her Faithful Son With Solemn Gait,
Content Serene. And Long Protracted Age,
With Health Attend The Venerable Sage!
Now In The East, The Rising Day Behold.
Emerging Bright, From Clouds Of Burnish'd Gold!