The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-11
NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.

NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.
From the Boston Post, Dec 10.
The noted Frederick Douglass, Of Rochester n Y, APP
peared in Music Hall yesterday forenoon, by invitation
OF the Twenty eighth Congregational Society (or Fater
nty) and delivered a lecture on 'Self Made Men"
He said he not going to surprise them astonish
them but calmly discuss the question under four dis
tinct heads as foowsFirst, the class designated
self made men, "second, tho true theory Of their ad-
yancement and success Third the advantages they
derive from the manners, customs, ideas and nstitu
tions Of the country in which they live and how these
bear upon them 'Fourth, the embarrassment, criti
and disadvantages which they always liable to
meet, class, in this highly favored country lie
said--"Thore such men as sefmade men in the
world All are dependent. Man can no more declare his
Independence Of those around him. and Of the race than
foaming biow in the Atlantic can declare its indie
pendence Of the which supports 1t; mol no
than the little oaming State Of South Carolina
declare independence Of the United States Men OBJ
tain their acquisitions from those around them The
theory of self made men attribute to the acqisi
ton Of superior mental endowment self made man is
one WHO makes the most of circumstances, favorable OPP
portuntes, good luck, industry, application Of all Ia
Dor, mental labor is the hardest. have tried both Ex
perience teaches that those who try to get up will
be helped up and those who don't try 10 get up will be
helped down. Honest labor is, in the main, the whole
secret Man must work out his emancipation. II
to be taken out OF the bright sunlight and inn
ieGiaely and suddenly thrown into dark cellar and il
he 10 instantly leave the cellar, he could not see
any thing although the cellar might contain precious
stones and splendid jewels; but the stay in the
cellar little while the treasure win pop out his
vision. So II is with the acquisition Of knowledge In
regard TO human equality he said-"Every living man.
matter from what land he may come matter from
whom descended, no matter what his complexion has
equal right with every other man TO possess and
quire knowledge and cultivate his powers and faculties
and ENJOY his independence and intelligent personality
All equal before Heaven, and they should be
earth. All men not equally honest, right and good
but all should try and be equal in this In Speaking on
life he sad-1he Industrious pleasure seeker who lives
70 live, dgs gravc-his own frst The sparkling wine
has lined the shore Of life with stranded Darks and sunkcn
ships. This is world OF glorious sunshine AZ wen ~ 81
solemn shade good outburst Of laughter is better for
me than the sanctimonous sigh listened to.
M To the constant pleasure seeker the sofest cushion
becomes the hardest granite. AT Newport before the
time for leaving, the sweetest music becomes
unpleasant as the fling Of saw In speaking Of great
men he said" Hugh Miller was brilliant example q
legc IN himself louis Kossuth trumphed books.
and came here clothed with English eoquence,
ideas and faciS Ms sehoolm~sSr Wns 0' LOUIS
Kossuth Gaughter.) Benz Bannaker, the honest black
statesman Of helped to lay out that city where
slavery has been laid out ever since He was negro
soholay and philosopher Presidents, in the days q
Thomas Jefferson, men, not platforms a. they are
IN these days want to give You black instances.
hope Won will not become Jealous You have had vour
way long enough (IissedD slavery robes our repub-
lie with the mantle OF death America u especially and
peculiarly the home Of sell made They are found
all high places clothed In honor and power Courts
churches scnates, all spread rich carpets at their feet
thew men become yyos is away The poor white
trash at the South kept be ween the WIND and The
scS e sor.h On, great ne" NJ IL H. %ae ovsr
hanging leaving places where they me rooed m DARK
ness I'll they have been reghted by De glory q other
rising stars He concluded his lecture sayng there
i no man 80 poor. INDECENT aud humble bu tst ne can
by application and Industry, make the wo Nd debtor
70 him for some great treasure more pre-, tons than
golden treasure or the gems Il The Iast'
on concluding his lecture he asked permission TO DC al
lowed 10 make some marks.
There was instantaneous cry OF q 20 on.p ~
yes.
DorGAss proceeded to say Boston l. great city.
and Music Hall has fame almost extensive as Boz ton
Itself feloce today that there u such place in Hos
ton ~ Music HALL and that such array of intelligence
rehnement and excellence can he found in place In
the CITY " Boston as may now be found In Music Hall"
he proceeded 60 comment the eypoundng Of princi
pie lie Said Freedom u speech dark and heavy here
al the present moment The wors moves slow II moves
nevertheless and Boston Is like the world" He saii-
We thought the principle % free speech had been es
,ahishec-a1 least 50 FAR as Boston l. concerned AZ
ter ZONE cOlnmeuts Claiming. Garrison. Parker i
Chaflestonn and Barker Hll, he said" Freedom Of /
speech now lies prostrate
VOICE" No Nor
porGss-lie referred 70 the fremont Temple meeting
ne saie-'lt Invaded nsulted, captured BY mob
of gentlemen and thereafter br,kcn up BY order 81 the
Mayor who wa not able T. protect H. II u bad boon
done by men who maddoned BY rum, should not
have minded u. Confusion a. somebody said some /
thug aloud near on q the dovs But the leaders u
crics-tcccd Good" "Thcy were gentlcmen.a
ptrctass preceded " comment cn law and order, and
rerect law and order they BY their act Fampcd upoa
the aw-sacred a. the constitution itself"
NocT-"oood' tConfusion)
Ioreitf- our friends VIII keep perfectly quiet The |
Law which was made for our protection tranrlcl
under foot"
NOtF--nNo'"
Mr.. rorUi1s said the men who broke NJ the meeting
we're accomplished gentlemen broadcoth, but they
were none the lees rowdies
A pIsTrEFAvcT.
AZ 1915 O'Clock disturbance occurred in consequence
81 some enc having made rrcvercnt remark. Cries
immediately arosc g put him OUT As the obnoxious
ndiy dual cfas his remarks. order restored
ana excited individuals ceased living door an
"irreVerent hang
noroisst We End The south undertaking 70 say wha,
shan or shall not hc spoken in Boston"
Nor,r--.tan't'
yoIf-nGo.d.'
pouciAs- And elsewhere" He referred 10 the p-css
and pen, and said they should never be dumb ZAP
plause.)
ymrT-aNcver.'
r,rCIlx-Bc the ans wcr. no. (Confuscn)
Here Douglass uiade remarks about the right of
asserting What thinks proper, and loudly ap-
piaudcd.
norerAss-Men must be heard because they are men
(Applause)
some persons having attcsr'sd interrupt the speaker
with fiypnnt remark, cries nsncdaely "Put him
out, amid much confusion srreat number OF persons
hav ng stood up.
Although the confusion did cease Mr. Douglass con
tnued his remarks.
DorcIass-There must he concessions to the enemy
(Applause.) tHissed)
ANOTHER DISTURBANCE
half past twelve clock the speaker ceased and gen
cra cut break CON rnenced man named White was grab
bod hold Of bv detective police officer and OF the Fra
terniiy members and unceremoniosy ierked into
the entry The of one great excitement
some people stood upon the seats obers rushed for the