W HERE is the man whose blooming laurels shine,
A nd form a wreath his temples to entwine?
S teady, yet active, thro' a gallant war,
H e rode victorious in the martial car:
I n council cool, determined, modest, wise;
N o guardless moment took him by surprise;
G reat were his dangers--thorny was his way,
T o reach the goal, where peace and glory lay--
O ppression fled, blest freedom NOW abides,
N or e'er shall roam while WASHINGTON presides
The Federal Herald [Lansingburgh, NY]. August 10, 1789
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