Epigram. On Hearing that Morse Did Not "Invent" the Telegraph

First they said it would not do;
    But, when he got through it,
Then they vowed they always knew
    That he didn't do it!
Lies are rolling stones, of course,
But they can't adhere to MORSE.

George Pope Morris

George Pope Morris

George Pope Morris was an American editor, poet, and songwriter. Born on October 10, 1802, he made significant contributions to American literature and music. Morris co-founded and edited the New York Evening Mirror, where he published works by Edgar Allan Poe and others. He is perhaps best known for his song "Woodman, Spare That Tree!" and his role in the early 19th-century literary scene. Morris died on July 6, 1864, leaving behind a legacy of editorial and creative work that influenced many American writers and musicians.

George Pope Morris

English

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