The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-04-21
CORRESPONDENCE.
WAsnINcrox. April Z. ISGs

WASHINGTON, April !. 1865.
DEAR Mn. BUTLER: We thought OF you..
last eve and with our whole hearts, wished
You with us, not alone In your editorial ca.
pacity. but rs apprcciative Of things bcauti-
4 ful and good.
The occasion was the eightieth birthday of
Rev. John Pierpont ut the house of Mr..
Charles Morse, q resident OF our CITY. Il
was rather home gathering, than formal
! greeting Of strangers: only few of his most
intimate and cherished friends present. Tho
walls were beautifully decorated with fee.
toons and wreathcs, ivy twined around pic.
lures, hanging gracefully from vases. mot.
toes and Inscriptions made of laurels and 9th.
or evergreens bordered with vines. Among
which were the words. "John PIerpont. Pc.
let, Prophet, Priest and Patriot" anil IA quo.
tntion from his own writings Of friend in
Boston years ago) "Alay crown as his re.
ward be given him." Boquets OF roses. ia.
pOnicas, lilies. and the choicest. rarest COLI.
lection oflittle flowers. violets. pausies. dai.
sizes, &c.-then several baskets trimmed with
moses and ferns. heavy with magnificent TO-
| raj offerings. These were first given him by
the ladies. then distributed through the rooms
which seemed like fairy land.
MIR. Pierpont then read poem written by
himself on that day. knowing nothing of tho.
intention OF friends when composing il.
send you copy We think IL gem. Then
came presentations: A beautiful ebony cane
! with a silver head. inscribed and carved,
sfrom some friends in W: nm elegant gold
| watch from his son n large, magnificent al
hum from his old friends In New England,
containing some seventy portraits and space
for rs many more many of them the most
distinguished peopleoi the east. Alter these,
Mr.. Morse proceeded to read the numerous
letters and poems sent as birth day remeni-
brances 10 Mr.. Picrpont. by his distinguished
friends. send you few of those best
known to us: Ono letter was signed by over
two hundred parishioners of Boston and Med.
ford. also substantial testimonials to tho
amount Of nearly $500 Very many of the
notes contained sweet touching illusions
from old friends. to the kindness, love and
|fathfulness Of their ''dcar PASTOR" and tho
inoblest, strongest expressions Of respect aud
reverence for the Jrdpe. nnfa,tering man in
the cause Of Freedom and Right
Our honored guest was then conducted to
the supper ROOM The table scemeda strange.
beautiful minglng OF good things for the
holy and soul Of all which could satisfy or
tempt the taste, and an equally liberal dis
irritation Of sweet flowers. vines. evergrecns.
&c. to MI ones heart with delight. Mr.. Pier.
pont sat Mt tho head Of tho table. and with
r is"d hands asked Gods blessing upon all in.
his presence. While still in tho enjoyment
of tho beautiful rclrr-ta band Of music struck
up pa'rio'ic mir close IN our windows. o,
what u rushing blinds thrown open-ice
cream left to grow thln-appctitcs suddenly
grown p00r-e Ifing forgotten. while drinking
In the music was INV tho orl'r Of exercises.
The soldier hand ca ne in to supper. even
waited upon by the youn: ladies. and enter.
tained with music FROM tho piaim Alter
which they played seven or eight If their NEST
beautiful pieces, and wcro cheer"d and en-
cored enthusiastically, assure you. Wo
stood or sat In the windows, waving hand
kcrchicfs and flags. or clapping hands The
finale was "star spangled banner" by full
hand Mr.. Pierpont stood on tho piazza with
his head uncovered, his arms folded. while we
held above him two flags crosscd-the stars
and stripes floating with his "hoary locks"
in the air ut night. his face beaming with
sort ofccstacy, while MI of the audience wero
thrilled with the solemnity. the grand, the
touching scene. tho remembrance Rich
mond. tho glorious time now Mt hand. the ga
utcs and ringing bells, our beloved friend
with eighty years suns and frosts upon his
head. standing now among ns, so noble. 30
venerable. so iorcd!-do you wonder VIC
thought Il one eve in n life time?
Mr.. Pierpont spoke to the band in an ap-
propratc manner, Of the "soldier's glorious
work, our victories, &C." thanking them tor
tho exquisite music. and wishing them Gods
blessing and good night
Now, Mr.. Butler. don't you want to DO
eighty some day? when you are, we will oil
come. AUGUSTA.
THE letter Of our lady friend In Washington
was In type last week, but crowded out -ED.1