Blackwood says of “Donna Rosa,” that “it cannot be surpassed for elegance of style and correctness of metre.” Tait’s Edinburgh Magazine coincides, and Bell’s Messenger says: “This is the best and most musical poem which the present season has produced.”
Much more might be quoted, had we space. The above must suffice for the present.
With regard to this new poem, “Sir Copp,” the author relies entirely on the good sense and judgment of the people of the Great West, for an impartial decision of its claims to public favor; and he will rest satisfied with that decision, whatever it may be; for he cannot but believe, that those who have been able to appreciate the best political, military and legal talent in the country, will also be able to discriminate, and reward, literary merit, when it is fairly and candidly presented for their consideration.
Chicago, Illinois.
DEDICATION
TO THE
PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Great Sov’reign, mightier far than king,
Accept this off’ring which I bring.
Thy humble servant would propose