The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-28

position which ho hold He had been 100 hc-
customod to tho proprleties OF all kinds OF Of
fetal and social intercourse. In the highest ana
most polite circles in America and Europe. to be
otherwise than purposely Mt fault 1t was
piece Of unseemly and unfortunate acting. In
retaliation 1t is believed for slight equally ILL
timed and ill-mannered offered by George Ill.
who turned his back in 1887 upon John Adams
and jefferson. Moore shared the indigna-
ton Of those from whom he had received unre-
hitting kindness and whose guest he was and
he gave vent to 1t in the poems and letters which
have Justly brought him censure. relieving his
friends and his own spleen by some sharp lam
bics ut the Democratic President. as an
Insiorous soul
Which, ercegs and winds beneath , noes control
But Moores visit had the relieving charm OF
giving to the world the beautiful and we'll
known Canadian Boat Song" In his passage
down the st. Lawrence no ioued down in
pcncilinR upon the lylcaf OF volume he was
then reading both tho notes and few Of the
words OF the original song by which his own
boat glee had been suggested He missed the
book on his return, and only recovered It in
1899 when he for the last time visited Ireland.
Tho story. we believe. has novor boen pub
shcd. AT ono OF tho festive scenes which in
Dublin always accompanied his visits. bcauti-
full cir was introduced TO the poet by Mr.. Weld.
n gentleman OF fortune residing In tho suburbs:
but amid such n crowd OF beauty 1t is doubtful
II he would not have let her pass with only
casual observation had not Mr.. Weld
whispered in his ear: she possesses the
original copy OF your Canadian Boat Song"
The book in which tho notes were written was
" pricstley's Lectures" and belonged 70 Mr..
Harness. with whom Moore was travelling. On
his death the book cnmo into the possession OF
Mr.. Machonchie Of Edcnmon near Dublin. who
gave 1t 10 his daughter. Moore nsked to soc 1t.
and 1t was brought to him next day. at Milliken's
book store. in Grafton street. where he had
private room for writing. When his eyes fell on
the wcll-remembered lines he gazed on them so
long and so earnestly that the lady Mt last said:
"Oh. Mr. Moore. hope you do not want 10
take them; they are so dear to me-" No. Miss
Machonchie. indeed / do not but II you knew
what thrilling remembrancos OF happy past
tho contemplation OF this page provokes. you
would not wonder nj my feelings Since wrote
these lines have been going so fast down the
rapids OF life that owe you much for enabling
me to i've though but for few minutes. in the
past and shall long remember this pleasant
meeting" Moore authenticated the lines. OK
planning how they were written. with his auto
graph In the original note to the song Moore
says: The words were written to an air which
the boatmen often sang" He found on looking
atthis book that the music was as much his own
IA the words. Tho air had never been heard
until he presented il for all time TO the lovers OF
plaintive song and romantic imagery.
Moore found his patrons and associates
among the leaders OF tho Liberal party. and was
n thorough Liberal. Ho was more. Az he him
self wrote noar tho close Of his life: " From tho
first WIS naturally destined to be OF the line
Of politics which have ever since pursued.
being. II | may say so. born n rebel" And
when Gerald Griffin. the author OF " The Cot
legians." came to him. carrying tho splendid
offer OF sent for the city OF th6 violated trenty
near which Smith O'Bricn was born and for
which Butt sat. with settlement Of 1880 a
year during his tenure, he said in his answer:
would not goin save ms n repeater" O'Con-
nell Was chaRrinod even TO anger because he
would not accept.
But while never swcrving in his loyalty to tho
men. he was. as he advanced in life. unstable
in his political as in his religious principles.
expressing one opinion one year and the oppo-
site the next. and whirled about by every pass
ing wind Of circumstance. Lord John Russell.
his lifelong intimate IL justified by occasionn
expressions OF opinion in saying that though
nothing could be- warmer or more constant than
his love for Ireland. he never could look with
complacency on the attempts at revolution by
force or even on the orgapized agitation OF
opinion which disturbed the peace ~ his I'M
happy country" All through lite he enjoyed
the close friendship Of Lord Lansdowne the
Hollands. and that whole set. and whether
soothed by the concessions made to his country
aud his crc6d. or lattered by their friendship.
his patriotic thoughts were often considerably
toned down. His politco-satirical exercises
were not particularly successful. His light and
delicate band could hardly WELD the heavy
weapons Of Dryden and Pope. When he threw
Of this sombre attire and became as gay and
Joyous in hate "a he was in love- he at once
won a great success The Fudge Family"
written after visit TO Paris with Mr.. Rogers.
The Two Penny Posibag" and similar pro-
ductons full OF point, wit, and polish, are unri-
vailed rs political lampoons. and possess 10
this hour their first exquisite flavor. The
generous fancy OF his Irish genius could
not be happy when heavily stepped In gall.
After these light essays. came Moorc's grand
work the Irish Melodies" which have rem
dered and will keep his name famous in every
land in which music Is cherished. From tho
hour they saw the light. his genius triumphcd.
Moore attributed all his success to his strong
and Unborn feeling for music. There is no
doubt that his obligation to nature was great
MuSlchnu poetry were welded IN MS neArt. Inc
publication Of the Irish melodies was begun in
1897. and. continued ut intervals was concluded
in 1884 They have been translated into Latin.
Greek Italian. French. German. Russian and
into the tongue Of his own land with exquisite
skill by the great Archbishop patriot John Nc
Hale. and are rs familiar "A proverbs among his
own countrymen,
Moores singing or rather recitinR his own
songs, was something singular in effect bcauti-
ful poetry floating in fine music. lie threw his
soul into the expression Of the sentiment.
Whenever he sang nj Manners Sutton's (aftcr-
ward Lord Canterbury who was married to n
sister Of Lady Blcssingtonl. the servants OF
the house and Of the neighhorinG houses. and
the coashmen and iootmen in waiting. crowded
the stairs to listen.
1t was about this time that during one Of his
Irish trips Moore formed part OF that famous
theatrical society which so brilliantly figured
on the Kilkenny boards. Moore acted well. rs
pecially in comedy. MS we have heard from one
who witnessed those remarkable performance
in 1910. Among other parts his personntion of
MmJo In The Paddock" was emnently
happy. Two very beautiful sisters also were Of
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