The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-02-13

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Impressed as with the ong influence which
cisco b e me arts upon the direction destiny OF human
II has gwen me Infinite pleasure
which, from time to time, painting staua been
aged and rewarded by the councils OF the nation.
But, while this acknowledgment discerning and
worthy Of these noble equal source OF huna-
ton and sorrow TO behold the apathy and indifference with
which they seem regard the ncompaab valuable
OF poetry.
To them adorn the walls Capitol the glowing rove
OF the pencil public grounds with the costly
chef davre Of the ehisel is OF good which will
and appauded by all cheering pledge progress
men but whilst they lavish upon these
products of and marble they
the more exalted more enduring and iumphs Of
fostering hand from these high places YET
The pomehean IRE OF poetry animate history Of country
which, WIN all It's harmony oil form and wonder Of proportion, lies
asleep around the humble vault Vernon
into life and beauty at the first kndng touch Of this genial npa
surely TO introduce the proofs
that crowd the records OF
stands the "Dvne ar'' Of poey What all paintings
and regaa of Versailles Of Foniainbeau Tuiees
compared with the Matsels Hymn what the kingy panopy
of gold and gems beaped the Tower
collections of the Royal Academy the haoed
rines OF Westminster Abbey the songs
Burns and bbden and Campbell Or has
would take in exchange for "a Sar Span
ed Banner Wen might the exclaim Le me
but write the ballads OF nation, and
laws"
As far the living breathing cold
marble that made
summer above the pehabe which the painter has
transferred their feeble esembanceso poetry above all
elevate and inspire
the immortal mind of man.
In facts considering the Iamenabe
patriotic distinguished and beloved country, with
the hope being humble proper public
ing upon this interesting subject have induced
do hereby Offer the sum of five hundred dollars for the
best national poem ode, epic
The rules which will the Of this fol-
low
s have selected without consulting them) following per-
judges arbters of the prize thus offered
The President Of the United States.
Hon A. o. p. Nicholson, of Tennessee.
Hon. Charles Sumner, of the United States Senate.
Hon r. NJ. Il. Hunter,
Hon. James C. Jones, dol
Hon Joseph Chandler, of u s. House of Representatives
Hon. Addison White, do do
Thomas H. Bailey do
Hon. D. T. Disney do do.
Hon John P Kennedy Secretary of the Navy.
Dr. John w. c. Evens, of New Jersey.
Thomas Saunders.
Joseph Gales, of the Press
Gen. r Armstrong do
Dr. q. Bailey, do
Professor Henry, the Smithsonian Instiut,.
VIM selden, late treasurer Of the United Slater.
Rev. c. NJ. Butler, Episcopal church.
Rev. r. Gurey, Presbyterian church.
Rev. r. w. Cushman, Baptist church.
Rev. 8. s Rozzel Methodist Episcopal church.
Rev J. b. Done'an, Catholic.
I'd. These gentlemen
to at the Smithsonian Institute the second Monday
cembe such hour they appoint proceed
read and examine the various which
eeved and to determine which OF them
serving of the prize And hereby bind myself pay
forthwith whoever they
person within prescribed
patriotic poem and upon their representation
American ciuzen.
I'd All Communications must be sent TO me at Washington (po
pad) before the first Monday December
complete conveyance Of the copyright
signs forever.
hereby bind and obgaie myself sell the poems
practicable, for the highest
the proceeds to the poor Of the city Of Washington.
poem will be considered subject prize
shall written subsequent this date
the first Monday in December
n. w. LATHAM,