But firm on their ruins, the House of Hanover rose. With this house the reign of the Georges begins-- And four in succession we count up as Kings. George the third, grandson of the second, so called, Was for virtues and goodness of heart much extolled. His reign the longest of any appears, Bearing title of king for sixty-two years. But when aged four score, this good king we find Bereft of his senses and hearing, and blind. In this reign America declared herself free, And independent of rulers over the sea. At length death relieved him, and he was cut down, To make way for his eldest and libertine son. But though of talent acknowledged the son possessed more, The _sire's heart was good_, the _son's corrupt at the core_; Though admired for his beauty, and manners, and wit, As a husband and father he never was fit. But before we pass on to the next reign in course, We have a most sorrowful tale to rehearse, Of the young princess Charlotte, next heir to the crown, In the spring time of life, scarce with warning cut down. If ever the nation were mourners sincere, 'Twas when they united around the sad bier Of this youthful princess so deservedly dear; And stout-hearted men unaccustomed to mourn, Let bitter tears fall, as they gazed on her urn. But who can describe the anguish of one, The heart-stricken husband apart and alone. As the sun of his happiness rose to its height, Death enters his dwelling, and lo! it is night; The light of his house forever has fled, For his loved one, his dearest, lies low with the dead. In the _same_ day all his fair prospects were crossed, When a _wife_, and a _son_, and a _kingdom_ he lost. Next William the fourth, is proclaimed Britain's king, For between him and his brother two deaths intervene. No _legitimate_ child did he leave in possession Of the Crown of old England, in right of succession; So the diadem passed to the youthful brow Of his niece Queen Victoria, who honors it now; And for her we wish, as our rhyming we close, A _long, peaceful reign_--an old age of repose. Written while on a visit at Brooklyn, N.Y., 1851. TO MY DAUGHTER ELIZABETH. Two flowers upon one parent stem Together bloomed for many days. At length a storm arose, and _one_ Was blighted, and cut down at noon. The other hath transplanted been, And flowers _fair_ as _herself_ hath borne; She too has felt the withering storm, Her strength's decayed, wasted her form. May he who hears the mourner's prayer, Renew her strength for years to come; Long may He our Lilly spare, Long delay to call her home. But when the summons shall arrive To bear this lovely flower away, Again may she transplanted be To blossom in eternity. There may these sisters meet again, Both freed from sorrow, sin, and pain; There with united voices raise, In sweet accord their hymns of praise; Eternally his name t' adore, Who died, yet _lives forevermore_. Weston, Jan. 3, 1852. ACROSTIC.