Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-09
"zsOME, SWEET HOME,
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the manner OF a harmony OF the four gospels: but
She market having been previously occupied by a
BiInilar work from the pen OF an eminent Clergy.
IMAM, the project Was abandoned
SOUTHERN TOUR
\ In 1885 Mr.. Payne made tour through the SOUTH
iern states, and visited the city OF New Orleans,
Where he was warmly received by many OF It's
Hitikens, and rendered a complimentary benefit at
The Camp Street Theater, the net proceeds OF
which exceeded one thousand dollars With this
tDeneht terminated his connection with the drama
VISITS THE CHgROKEEs-A NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE.
On MS way back to New York he visited the
Cherokee country and passed several weeks with
gohn Ross, the chief OF the nation. At this time
nhe United states government was endeavoring
10 negotiate a treaty with the CherOkees, provid-
ing for their removal TO lands beyond the Missis-
Eippf river, movement that was warmly opposed
.by Ross and his chiefs. As Ross had reasons for
considering his person and property in danger
guard having been placed along the border line
pf Georgia to preserve peace between the white
Inhabitants ana the Cherokees ne had removed
MS family into Tennessee Mr. Payne'5 intimacy
with Ross excited a suspicion that be was
aiding him In postponing a ratification OF the
treaty, and this suspicion induced twenty-five
Eembers OF the Georgia Guard to sur
round the hut OF Ross on dark night, and
him and Mr.. Payne whom they forced TO rifle to
Their headquarters, more than twenty miles dis
liant During the ride one of the guard struck up
Home. Sweet Home" when Payne, thinking to
Soften the hearts OF his captor5, asked them IL
fhey knew he was the author Of the song ITS
western Songster.r Mr. PAYNE USED to relate this
anecdOte with admirable humor
Mr.. Payne passed q portion OF the year 1893 in
Washington, during which time he was actively
engaged In writing for various periodicals and
newspapers
APPOINTED CONSUL
On the ed day OF August, 1912, he received from
president Tyler the appointment of consul to
SAnis, IL having been strongly recommended by
Eessrs Marcy and Webster, both OF whom were
his devoted personal frienfs. Ten years had then
ELAPSED since he landed In New York on his return
from Europe, during which time he had performed
b large amount or literary labor and had Travelled
much In the northern and southern states.
CoLLOQUIAL TALENTS.
At this time he was in the maturity and full
;Sigor OF his physical and mental powers, and re-
smarkable for his rare collOquial talents, which
made him brilliant ornament to the social circle
In which he moved. His conversation was en-
aiched by fund of anecdotes watch he related
with great Zest: a ready flow OF wit and humOr
which sparkled but never wounded, and delightful
"Reminiscences of the most noted men and women
of bis time whom he had met in Europe and Amer
lca- gifted and accomplished lady who resided
In Washington at this time. and at whose mothers
mouse Payne was frequent visitor, recently in
formed the writer that he was OF the most
genial and cheerful companions She ever met, and
ahat he was accustomed to recount with evident
relish many amusing anee Totes relating to him.
Self. OF which the following i Soon aSter his
sreturn TO this country after an absence OF nine
teen years, he riding in stage coach. when
One OF his fellow passengers inquired: "What has
beeome OF j. H. Pay ne:r oh" said the person
out very brilliant, but soon collapsed"
PARROTS WOODS.
One Of Mr.. Paynes tavorite resorts at this time
was Parrotts Woods, in Georgetown, now the beau
thu cemetery of Oak Hill. This charming sylvan
retreat he frequently visited IN company with
eral lady friends and, on such Occ sionS, gave
9huSiasJic expression to his admiration OF the
beauty OF the spot and the picturesque scenery
which surrounded 1t, little dreaming that after his
mortal remains had rested in the soil OF a foreign
Sand for more than thirty years, they should be
and admired him an actor In his early manhood ;
who was the devoted friend of his later years and
whose loyalty to bis memory should be manifested
by causing them TO be consigned to their last rest
Ing place beneath the very trees in whose shadows
he once loved TO wander
SAILS FOR EUROPE
Mr.. Payne sailed for Europe, en- route for Tunis,
IN the month OF February. 1913, but did not reach
shat city until the middle OF the following May
having tarTied at London. Havre, Paris and Mar
6eleS, where he met many OF his friends Of former
Years, who gave him warm reception.
RECALL
In less than three years after reaching Tunfs he
was recalled by President Polk, who had succeeded
President Tyler, his position being wanted for
political favorte, who had formerly held the Office
and whose re-appoIntnlent was strongly and per-
ei5tently urged by Thomas III. Benton, Senator
from Missouri
T..is sudden removal from Office was great dis
appointment to Mr.. Payne, as he had but Just sue
ceeded In bringing order out of chaos and getting
The consulate into good working order; had in
duced the Bey OF TuniS to repair and improve the
consular residence. and for more than a year, had
been engaged in writing history of that city,
which work must now be abandoned, as materials
Tor It's successful prosecution could not be found
elsewhere; but with a true phiIos0phic spirit he
quietly submitted TO what was inevitable He did
not, however, Immediately return home, but, true
20 bis old nomadic instincts, spent more than q
year In travelling In Italy, France and England,
passing considerable portion of the time in Paris
and London, and did not reach New York until the
month OF July, 1S47.
RETURN TO WASHINGTON.
After short sojOurn In New York he proceeded
% Washington, where he was cordially welcomed
by his old friends, who cooperated with him In his
endeavors TO obtain a reappOintment to the ONCE
from which he hal been so I'm Justly removed: but
30 strong were the Influences arrayed In opposition
60 him that after several Intellectual attempts to
give effect TO his wishes tt was deemed advisable
20 wait until after the next presidential election
when, IL was confidently believed, a change in the
administration would take place. and effort to
Secure his restoration 20 office be crowned with
success
PERSONAL RECOLLECTIoNS.
twas In the month OF March. 1880, that had
Che good fortune to become acquainted with Mr.
Payne In Washington where he was earnestly en-
0eavortng TO obtain from President Fillmore his
Te-appointment to the consuship Of Tuns His
Efforts, though seconded by many members OF
friends. were for long time Unsuccessful. owing
chiefly 10 the bitter and persistent opposition OF
Dir. Benton, whose only motive for the course he
pursued seemed TO be To retain In Office personal
friend who had succeeded Mr. Payne. At time
when serious doubts began TO be entertained con-
OF MI Payne and his friends 10 restore him TO his
Old Official position. noble-hearted young woman
or Washlngton,whO had become deeply interested
IN his welfare, made a personal appeal to the
president, and a yOcateG his cause with so much
eioquence and zeal that she was assured his noIni-
nation TO the Office which he had so long sought
should be sent 10 the Senate on the following day
The nomination was made as. the President had
promised, and was Immediately and almost unani-
mousy confirmed.
HIS LIFE WASHINGTON.
During his last sOjourn IN Washington which
covered period OF more than a year. Mr. Payne
received much attention and kindness from his
Old friends and from many others whose knowledge
OF his early history and eventful life made him an
object OF more than ordinary interest He lodged
In small, but comfortable and we'll furnished
room In 18th street, opposite Wiilard's hotel
and but few rois from PENNSYLVANIA ave-
hue. i passed many pleasant hours with him In
This room, where was not only entertained by
his delightful conversation, but frequently by an
examination OF his rare treasures OF literature
and art the chief OF which were a volume OF let
ters addressed 10 him by the noted men and wo-
laen whose acquaintance he had formed many
years before, and large album enriched by orr
Elnai sketches from AllstOn Leslie. HAYDEN Welt