Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-06-10
HOME, SWEET HOME,
The Remains of John Howard Payne
Laid to Rest in the Sell Of His
NatiTe Land,
With All Possible POmp, Circumstance
aud Parade-Imposing Ceremonies
at the Grave.

WASHINGTON, June e.-After thirty years
burial in the land of his exile, the remains
OF the author Of Home, Sweet Home" were
TO day laid TO rest in the coil of his native
land. The pageao!ry OF the funeral cortege
apd ceremonies Of the occssion were a tribute
TO the genius of John Howard Payne, in
Keeping with the place which ne holds 10
the homes and hearts of the American peo-
pie. With solemn strains of funeral dirgss,
the measured Tramp OF The martial columns
and distinguished following of notable
men, representing all the honorable walks of
life, the funeral procession passed through
ths streets Of the national capital 10 the silent
resting place Of the dead. Ali the pomp
ana Circumstance of human grandeur con-
tributed to this f aal honor p.id by the liv-
ing to the dead. The government was repre-
sented By its chief executive, and his council
OF constitutional advisers, by the occupants
OF the bench; Its judiciary, by the members
Of both houses of Congress, by numerous
representatives OF the army and navy, and BY
members of the Diplom attic Corps. The ar.
ras OF government officials, of Representatives
OF foreign powers, the presence OF tho mill
tary, and the throngs of citizens gave the
demonstration national character that
marked its tribute az that of the entire ma
ton.
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION.
The procession was formed at the Gallery
OF Art, where the military and civilians be-
gan TO gather some liue before the appointed
hour, o'clock. The remains, inclosed in
handsome cssket, were placed in the hearse
which had been especially built for The occa.
sion. 1t was a square fnished vehicle, with
plate.glass walis, surmounted by six urn,
and drawn by four white horses. The pro-
in IL faIl i
march, via Pennsylvania avenue, to the GEM
etery:
Regular Troops, under command of Ma. Gen. R.
B. Ayers
The City Military Organizations
The High School Cadets, commanded by Capt A.
A. Smith.
Battalion Of the Second ARTILLERY.
The Officiating Clergy.
Pall-Beareu.
Hearse, bearing the Remains OF John Howard
Payne.
About fifty carriages followed, containing
the relatives of John Howard Payne, the
orator of the dav, the poet of the day, the
President of the United States, members Of
the Cabinet, members Of the Diplomatic
Corps, the Chief Justice and Ascot ate JUS
tices OF the Supreme Court OF the United
States, the Chief Justices and Associate JUS
tees of the S1prems Court OF the District of
Columbis, and msny other disting ufsbed
persons. All along the whole coufss of the
route the people gathered TO witness the
splendid and imposing funeral pageant. The
sidewalks were thrOuged aud the windows
filled WITH eager spectators. The relatives of
Payne in the procession were the Rev. Mr..
Liauer and vile, OF B.dford Station, n. Y,
the latter beiog the niece of PayHe; Mr.. o.
II. 4yne, OF Brooklyn, who ia accom- suied
by GABRIEL Harrison, an intimate friend of
Payne, and the author OF book OF mluis-
cences. Another intimate frieud, Mr.. Joseph
Deshs Pickett, of Frankfort, KY, was siso
present.
AT THE GRAVE.
Before the procession reached Oak Hill
holders of tickets had begun 10 arrive and
take their positions GA the platform which
b ad been built around the monument, shaft
of white marble surmounied by bust one.
half larger than life size, which is supported
on base OF slate-gray granite six ieet tguare
The hight of the monument is fouriesn feet,
and its general design is Roman, Of
pure classical type. The inscrip ions and
designs on the shaft are simple. % the
front is the following brief, but sufficient in
scription: "Jobn Howard P-yup, ,uthor OF
| Home, Sweet Home horn une 8, 1892, died
April TO- 1852" On the back is the inscription
which was on the Tombstone which marked
his grave ia Tunis. 1t Is az follows:
sure when thy gentle spirit fled
| To realms above the azure dome
| With arms outstretched Gods angel said,
| Welcome to Heavens Home, Sweet Home"
The monument wac shrouded in folds
OF white, and unveiled during the exer
cises. Ample platforms were built around
three sides. leaving the s1ul h side open. o.
| the north side was the plaiferm occupied by
| speakers and distinguished guests. On III;
| west side were seated the singers and marine
band, and on the east side WAS large plat
| form where the general public we're accom-
| mod ated. There were seats provided FOL
about 1900 people. The front OF the speak
| er's platform was covered with evergreen
and flower, while folds of our national fal
aud Tunis colors appeared on either side
When tue procession rescbed The Cemetery
| the coffin was carried by the pall-bearers 10
side the grounds and laid upon the bier a
| the side of the monument. 1t rested upon
bed of svergreeus and flowers. The order o
exercises were ss follows:
| Music by the Marine Band.
| Reading of Scriptures
| Poem by Robert :. Chiffon.
| After The reading of which the Monument wa
| Unveiled aud PayDe's Home, Sweet Home"
Accompaniment, the whole assem-
| bly, Joining in the last Verse.
| Grafton by Leigh Robinson.
| Intermission.
| Music-Grand Hallelujah ChOrus-Philharmoni
| Society and Marine Baud.
| Benediction
| Music-The Marine Bsn0-"5afe IN the Arms q
| Jesus"
The cofiu was placed in the vault direct
| beneath the monument