journalist, author, excelling in each department of literary labor; born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1813; died in 1871. Upton, James.-Author of "The Lass of Richmond Hill,' born in England in 1670; died in 1749. Waller, Edmund.-Popular as a poet in his day, but not celebrated subsequently. Many of his poems, however, are well worth reproducing, and have unquestioned merit. He was born in England in 1605, and died in 1687. Watts, Isaac. For generations Watts' hymns have been known and sung. Their number and excellence have never been surpassed. Watts was a poet from his childhood, and expressed himself in verse almost as easily as in prose. Apart from his sacred lyrics, he was a well known author, his works being especially valuable for their practical and moral character. Born in 1674; died in 1748. Webster, Daniel.-One of America's most distinguished statesmen and orators, whose intellectual and oratorical triumphs at the bar and in the forum were long the pride of his country. He had warm political friends and bitter enemies. The latter accused him of a time-serving spirit, and an unscrupulous ambition to obtain the Presidency. His literary style is pure and elevated, and all his writings, including his political speeches, bear the stamp of the highest order of genius. Born at Salisbury, New Hampshire, in 1782; died at Marshfield, Massachusetts, 1852. Welby, Amelia B. Coppuck.-Her poetry is held in high esteem for its power of description. Born at St. Michaels, Maryland, 1821; died in 1852. Wheeler, Ella.-The latest addition to American poets; a resident of Michigan, and subsequently of Connecticut. She has been a contributor to the press, and has also issued a volume of poems. Whitcher, Frances Miriam.-Author of the famous "Widow Bedott Papers," which were first issued in Godey's Lady's Book, Philadelphia, and sent a ripple of laughter throughout the country. The humor is perennial, and "Elder Sniffles" and "Widow Bedott" are characters known not only on the stage, but in almost every household of the land. Born at Whitesborough, New York, in 1812; died in 1852. White, Henry Kirke. One of England's gifted young poets, whose early death was much lamented. He had already given sign of unusual distinction as a poet, and his works are still treasured by the lovers o pure sentiment and vivid coloring. Born in 1785; died in 1806. Whittier, John Greenleaf.-"The Quaker Poet." His writings are models of spiritual, benevolent and patriotic sentiment. Having a warm sympathy with the poor and oppressed, he has employed his graceful pen with fine effect in the cause of humanity, and no author of our time is more beloved. Born at Haverhill, Massachusetts, 1807. The publishers of Whittier's works are Houghton, Mifflin & Co., Boston, Massachusetts. Willis, Nathaniel Parker. -A poet of distinction whose "Sacred Poems" especially, have had a large circle of admirers. His versification is easy, and his descriptions abound in word painting of a high order. Willis was also successful as a journalist, and a favorite in general society. Born in Portland, Maine, 1807; died in 1867. Wilson, Arabella M.-Author of the highly hu morous poem, "To the 'Sextant."" Born at Canan daigua, New York. Wilson, Byron Forceythe.-An American poet of great promise, already distinguished by his original and masterly productions, when his successful career was terminated by death. "The Old Sergeant," published in 1863 as the "Carrier's Address" of the Louisville Courier Journal, ranks among the best of its kind. Born in New York, 1837; died in 1867. Wilson, John.-One of the ornaments of Scottish literary circles, a man of high attainments, fine taste, and extensive popularity. He was born in 1785 ; died in 1834. Wolfe, Charles.-Lord Byron pronounced his ode on "The Burial of Sir John Moore," the most perfect in the language. His poems are few, his life having been devoted to clerical pursuits. Born in Ireland, 1791; died in 1823. Wordsworth, William.-A great name in the literature of England. Wordsworth has been called "the poet of nature," his vivid descriptions of the external world being among the finest products of his pen. His writings show a certain gravity and thoughtfulness which render them enduring monuments of literary genius, although hindering the sudden appreciation of their transcendent excellence. Born in 1770; made poet laureate in 1843; died in 1850. Ben Battle was a Soldier Bold Beyond the White and Fading Ships whose Sails Blest as the Immortal Gods is He 444 Blest Land of Judea! Thrice Hallowed of Song. 356 Day-stars! that Ope Your Eyes with Morn to 404 Break, Break, Break 331 Down the Glen, Across the Mountain 415 By Your Honor's Command, An Example I Stand 442 | Earl Gawain Wooed the Lady Barbara. 127 . 129 178 176 |