Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-27
George.0wn corespondenee.


Nh. EpIroR The lecture Of the Rev, Mr..
Brooke, on last evening, at "Forrest HAL, was
decidedly the best hH Of the season. The genial
humor, the quaint pleasantly, the sound arguments,
historical facts, and logical deductions Of the lee
turer afforded one of the richest treats that has
been enjoyed by our citizens for long period of
time
His gentle and humane treatment of the q Ion g.
cared animal" introduced by Father Mcguire in
his lecture in sylogstic form, was productive of
the happiest effect. Great merriment and rounds
of applause greeted the re-mtroduction of this
noted animal, suddenly rendered famous by the
learned father. His sudden elevation to public mo-
tice and inspection deprived him of his wel-eaned
reputation for stubbonness, made him quite tract
able, and was easily shown round to the diversion
and evident amusement of the crowd
The historical references and quotations were OF
the most felictous and striking character, forcing
conviction irresstibly upon the minds Of all pres
ent, that TRUTH and FACTS were on the side of the
able opponent Of Father Mcguire. Proving by the
aid Of history and that the Pope had claimed
and had exercised both spiritual and temporal
power and that II was an article of Catholic faith
at the present day, that the Pope both claimed
and exercised these powers over his subjects,
wherever and under whatever form Of government
they lived.
The entire subject was handled with mast erly
ability, energy, and eloquence. His peroration
was intensely exciting, and gave evidence of a
fruitful imagination, and well stored mind
We do not recollect ever before to have been
present upon the delivery of a lecture, where so
much enthusiasm prevailed, and to have Witnessed
such hearty applause and well expressed gratfca-
ton. The audience appeared unwilling to leave
the hall even after the lecturer had RESUMED his
seat, and SO great the feeling that they loudly
called for your excellent and popular fellow citizen,
rthe Rev. +. S. Evans He, however, declined to
address the assemblage on account of the lateness
Of the hour; but recommended his friend Mr..
Brooke to become more fully acquainted with the
old, venerable, and historical character, known as
" Sam by thousands of his felow-countrymen.
We had almost forgotten to mention that the
Halp was densely crowded, SO much SO, that a
large number had to remain standing all the time
Yet no evidence Of WEAKNESS was manifested by
those individuals. The desk Of the speaker was
decorated with the American flag, with this appro-
pirate motto emblazoned upon it," Our country,
always right
We understand that the committee, under whose
auspices this lecture was delivered, will have it
published in your reliable and popular journal, or
else have itput forth in pamphlet form. This pro-
duction will throw in the shade all others that
have preceded it, upon the agitated topic Of the
" Temporal power of the Pope" 1t viii soon APP
pear in some form, and will speak for itself over
the length and breadth Of our beloved country,
arousing the lukewarm, encouraging those who
have become alarmed at the power already exer-
cised by the Pope, though his subjects here are
nerving every patriot and lover Of his country to
do his duty fearlessly and manfnlly.
By the demonstration last night, am now UNI
der theimpression that your correspondent, "Wide
Awake has not been around town of late, and
does not know much ofthe political affairs of our
diggens." have been creditably informed that
\" Sam'-the mysterious parsonage about whom so
much has been said, or rather whispered, has al
ready been seen by the favored MANY, and at the
coming election will give indubtable evidence of
his presence in onr midst They expect, under
his banner and under his guidance, to carry every
thing before them. We say success to the cause.
1t must and win triumph over every foe, under
whatever guse they may seek to delude the Ame-
rican people. Nothingism win achieve
great victory in our coming election. We SO pre-
dict. -PoroMAo.