The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-02-12
HAr1
Toiecturc on the subject Of
temperance.


his hearers at the very outset and held ii nm
waverng Till The close lie is q close student of
human nature, and gives his reasoning in a most
iorcible manner his fund of anecdote Is unlimited
points and his fervid eloquence are fiily canal 10
GouBhs best; Throughout, Mr. Carswell shows a
decp and abiding love OF humanity; possessing a
wOndoriul power over the feelings OF an audience
ne uses IL only for the purpose OF implantlng moral
truths"
Tho Jersey City Times says. Edward Carswoll
inc great Canadian orator, like the eloquent
Gough, Whom ne resembles In many respects, hlls
his lectures with thrilling Incidents sound reason
ing and patriotic appeals. Those who attend will
we nave no doubt feel grateful 10 the Soldiers Re
lief Committee for the rich treat they will enioy
while the recollection OF the noble charity 10 Sc
promoted VIII Augment their delight and satisfac-
ton"
The Boston correspondent of the Portland pyoss
says; our Legislature has been discussing the
liquor question, and the distinguished and talented
orator Mr. f. Carswell being In the city, was in
vitcd to address our assembled wisdom on the sub.
lect at the state House This eloquent lecturer has
nst returned ,rom highly successful western
lngton IN the way. where he met with most 1atter-
ing receptions, lie addressed large and cnthusi-
astlc audience at fremont Temple Thursday
evening, and although suffering from severe III
ness he held bis hearers for more than hour en-
raptured with his thrilling pathOs keen hunor
aud miinitalhc power of persOnation; and though
his subject was the trite old theme of Tcmperance
such vas his strange influence over the hearts OF
his audience, that the applause was often tumutu-
Gus, and at the close they gave him three hearty
cheers, with an unanimous invitation to speak
"
he has been invited hy some of the prominent mon
OF thrt state iie win then visit Portland where
20 VIII no doubt, Dc as cordially welcomed at the
state House. ~ at the Temple"
The Portland A,ioe,t4ss, says "Thc so,.e1 otthe
ereHiNg was delivered by Mr.. Cnpwcn, the Cana
dian orator lie was welcomed with warm greet.
ings, and onchained the audience with his pathos
and conyulscd them with mrth by his humorous
points His ausiOns to the civil in this coun-
Try, and assurances Of the Canadian sympathy,
were received with loud applause"
M, NNo.i.,,.-,,, -, Re-, -,
says; I'VE had the pleasure to listen last evening
To the second lecture OF the Justly famous orator
Edward Carswell, of Canada. Il the audience were
pleased with his first lecture, they were positively
delighted TO greet his second appearance Cough
must look ont fOr his laurels the Young Briton'
mimic Of the Continent, Wesley Chapel was filled
70 IT'S utmost capacity by one Of the most ntelli-
to the capital city OF nation aud their deep at
tention proved that they We're interested not only
with the lecturer, but in his theme. Those who
are desirous OF hearing his closing lecture this
evening at l. Street Baptist Church, must 40
early, as we are confident that every seat will be
filled before half-past seven O'Clock"
The Washington %. c. Chronicle says: "Phe
first of the series of Temperance lectures las adj
yertised in our columns, was delivered last even
ing (Nov. H. at McKendree Chapel, by that gifted
young Canadian Orator, Edward Carswell Al
though the evening was inclement, the house was
and his whole heart appears TO be in his theme
Ills tribute 70 the memory OF Abraham Lincoln
"
The Wilmington Dell Adsoodte says: ''The ora
tor from the Canadas, Edward Carswell, now lee.
turing in our state under the auspices Of the Tenn
perancc Alliance Association. Is creating quite n
stir in the community Small in stature he vet
appears TO be made of natures choicest materials
realizing the truth of the old saving that Nature
puts up her best things in the smallest packages
lie is full of Briton's native hre-graccful 1.-the
poetry OF notion while his conntenance il n
speaking index of the emotions of soul that flow
from his lips in eloquent and inspiring language
Edward Carswoll Is what we might term "a boatiti.
iul speaker lie uses the proper words in the
right place and from his knowledge of human ma
ture, he knows just when and where 10 strike tho
various chords of feeling in the hearts OF his an
ditors We know no such thing as wearinCss while
slttlnH under the charm of his voice, and ALWAYS
ieel ike crying out at the close of his lecture Go
on go onr His style is somewhat u peculiar one
compared by some TO that of John B. Cough His
chlei power lies in his aptness of illustration and
the beautiful pictures which seem to spring spon-
taneously from his mind as the violet does from the
sod have all the charm and freshness and touch
ing simplicity OF nature. Intermingled with these
wordpictures, we hear the vehement outburst of
ndignaton-the stirring appeal to patriotism and
prejudice, and Indifference. We hope that every
friend of Temperance, and everybody else, viii
Carswell's lectures"
The Wilmington Journal and Statesman SAYS
I'VE are glad TO learn that citizens are TO have
an opportunity or hearing Mr.. Carswoll again in
the hall OF the Institute on Wednesday evening
next He Is certainly one of the most popular or.
ators that have visited our city"
The Providence Journal says: "Mr CarswelIs |
address occupied II little more than an hour and
was frequently interrupted by Outbursts of an |
plause. The speaker was by turns serious Rnd |
funny, and he held the feelings Of his Anditors
completely under control during the time that he
was addressing them. He displayed an aptness of
Illustration and power Of lnimiery that we have
seldOmiseensurpassed, while his logic was sound 10
the core. The expectations that had been raised |
IN regard to his ability and elOquence were more
than realized We understand that ARRANGEMENTS
VIII be made TO secure his services here again at
an early day"
no ~ y
well nigh impossible TO give colrect idea OF tho
wondrous power and elOquence of this yOunR nR Can. |
ailan orator lie mlngles the sad and the comic In |
snch rapid succession and with mimitabie actlnP
That one must indeed hear to appreciate him ia |
kept the audience in constant excitement through
out his remarks"
The Lynn (Nfass) Reporter saws, ..Wo need
scarcely remind our readers or tho lecture Ihis
evening at Lyceum Hall Mr.. Carswell's power
subject, has always called together u large audi
,nce, Mr.. Caswell's faculty of interesting his
lnditofs Is truly wonderful, and those who intend
irowded house"
The Newport Nops says 1--WE assure our rea
lers that lor power OF illustration, humor pathos
and eOquence, We have seldom ii ever heard him
He held complete control over his
hearers moved them at VIII 10 laughter tears;
N excited breathess attention. He frequently re,
,eyed hearty applause His appearance In our
,ity has fuly dstinguished his reputation and can
'ause OF temperance Reform"
The Salem Gazette says much praise il due the
Temperance League for It's introduction to a Salem
West. Mr., Caswell addressed the League on Tues
lay evening last, and in spite OF the weather n
good audience was assembled to hear him II is
lery rarely ndeea that stranger is able TO inter.
st our people but we have yet 10 find the rst per
on who was not fully satisfied with the lecture
HIS WIZ and dfollory are indispensable; his deem
lathOs and strong power OF speech enable him 10
move his audience at will, now 10 tears now 10
miles and again 10 the most Irresistible applause.
ully justifyns the line from grave 10 CAV from
ively TO sevefe' His style IL peculiarly his own;
eryld eloquenee earnest invocation, passionate
md deep pathos all find place in him. while his
'ction is az once easy and graceful. Mr. Carswel
may well congratulate himself on the popularity
Which he hnA so soon Rained Among us > VI - I