The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-02

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JoHs HowARD pAY1 The remains OF this gifted
son Of genius, who brea,hed his last the At
lantic, far away from " Home, Sweet Home" TO be
brought The United States and inferred In the Congress
sional Cemetery, Ia this city where monument Is to be
erected commemorative OF his memory. Mr.. Payne, we
believe. native of Massachusetts From early boy
hood lac had ondaess Tor literature, and bis ospe-
cisl delight TO 'cour the muses. His beautifully touch
ing and nimita bic song entitled Home Sweet Home
familiar 10 The people of his beloved country house
hold words The Two poetic productions from Americas
pens the 'Stafspanged Banner" by Francis = Key and
Home, Sweet Home" by John Howard Payne, will have
an enduring reputationwl be appreciated and esteemed
Whilst the earth bears plant
Or the sea rolls a wave,
The patriot the lover OF his county, and listens
the singing Of the inspiring eHusion OF Key with delight
and enthusiasm which beegars description The stars
and Stripes, the flag OF the United States is theme which
produces the intense sensations the most pleasuIable
emotions In every American heart Amor Pdrt0 is vir-
tus. and which think 10 peculiarly shining one in
countries having written constitutions, In which equal
rights and privileges guaranteed to all But there
other virtues beside love OF country. and among these
we would name iondness and affection for ones
hss delight In the OF the domestic circle, to sit
the family Fireplace and there by words and acts of
obedience, tenderness, and affection, impaI comfort and
joy TO venerable and doang 10 walk Out and look
with fondness upon the tall oaks In the park and with
sad, with melancholy interest, upon the weeping willows in
the family in short, to lore the endear
OF home virtue which requires but little cuva
amented Payne possessed this virtue eminen. degree,
and, fortunately for his country and friends, he
dowed-we had almost written inspred-with the genius,
the poetic aient orba in Immortal the beauty,
the excellence. and value of 1t. No listen the
singing of Home Swee, Home" without the foundation
of his her hearts affections being moved and melted
All that is mortal OF Payne will long reach the metrop
oils Let all unite in doing honor to his memory. Honor
uirtntis Premium"
Whilst upon this subject think it no, inappropriate
to quote (from memory touching and heart. moving
piece of poetry from the life Of Lord Nelson the great
naval commander. written by Souhey. The author states
that when Nelson who at that time was midshipman,
and Of tender years. abon to leave his friends and
home embark cruise he gave evidence of his afiec
ton for his relatives the place Of his birth, and the
of his childhood by weeping. Southey then presents the
reader with this gen. which none can read without ad-
miring: ~
from native soil. when the living branch is from
The parent tree is the most poignant which we have to en-
dure through life. There afer-grieis which wound
more deeply, which leave behind them be
eaced which bulse the spirit and sometimes break the
hear but do feel keenly the OF love, the
necessity OF being loved and the Of descrton
when first leaves the haven Of HOME. and Is.
were, pushed off upon the stream of life"
DEArH-It painful duty chronicle the dea'h of
Mr. William A. Ganon aged Is years, OF DR. William
Gunton, OF this city. Il will be ecoleced that
three days since noticed that Mr. Guuton thrown
from his horse by which accident he seriously injured.
From the effects OF the injuries received be died yesterday
morn ling about O'Clock.
HYmEsIAI. -Tnere thirty one marriage licenses
granted by the clerk Of Washington county during
the month OF March.
FIRST APRL.-We heasd OF good many Jokes prsc.
used upon confidence people," end green Ones" yes
erday but the attempts at wit and humor though harm
less, were IN no instance brilliant
PRESIDENTS LRvkK-The last tevee OF President Pierce
for the held Friday evening" and most
numerousy and fashionably attended The President
seemed to be In the enjoyment of excellent health, and
most buoyant and cheerful He entertained
Der had called pay respects with courtesy
and urani,y for which he is Distinguished The gaants
engaged ia lively converse, whilst the loved and brilliant
prom nadsd with grace, and smiled with their
toned sweetness. The leveo JAM but every hing
went Oh pleasantly.
FRANCIS NEWTON SHAw.-At the Presbyterian Church
Fifth street, the Rev. Mr.. Carothers will this
ing tseYces commencing at hslEpast o'eiock) de
liver dscouse upon the Christian worth and exemplary
character Of the late Mr. shaw, who the elegaphic
core .pon dent tor the northern associated press
NATIONAL THEArRE,-There was crowded house last
night and The performances snperb The lovely Miss
Agnes Robertson carried the house by storm She will
again entertain the public to.mor evening We would
advise all to early.
RILxY's vAsIKrK The manager Of this popular place
for the
ScusuMBuHG oAg-The Jury have not yet rendered a
verdict They will remain in the juryroom untd Monday
when, probably, they will he discharged