Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-11-05

had almost forgotten how magnetic and nl..s-
ing ne was, as speaker, despite the deep i'm
preston which he made here last season, until
ne made his appearance on this occasion and
talked, or rather poured forth u comparison he.
tween washington aud Cromwell He he.
gan with the reign Of Charles Stuart at tho
time Of Cromwelfs first election to Parl,amen,
ana traced the events that followed in vivid
language. He told how the King wanted
money which the Parliament would not give
unmixed with advice; how Parliament amer
Parliament was dissolved; how the Judge de-
clded that law must bow TO the Kings will.
now the people resisted, and finally the passage
OF the militia bill brought Oliver Cromwell 10
the front, and war ensued which ended In the
death OF the King. Comwell he said. was
royaiist by birth, education, and association.
and remained royalist even when he over
threw the King; when he drew his sword
against Charles Stuart. and when the Monar,hy
was abolished, in fact he never ceased 10 be
royahst- When the King found that the Par
Lament would not give money without advice.
he dissolved the Parliament. At this time
.roih"eii goes home, and for year there i no
Trace OF him at all. Once more the Parliament
was summoned, and Cromwell was there a.
member from Cambridge. but il only lasted
three weeks. In Nov. 1910. again a Parliament.
again cromwell was a member. and IL did not
cease uh'li Charles Stuart had lost his throne
ahd cromwell himself turns them out Of the.
door. The lecturer described him as being tall
aud gaunt, with sharp untunable voice, with
his sword girded close 10 his side. Men saw he
was blustcrcr. but strong men never buster
IN regard TO the execution of Charles |. he
said. don't intend 10 discuss the right to nut
hing 10 death. For myself | would never XII
Ming. Tor don't like UNNECESSARILY 10 destroy
little things, and the act does not make "A Re
public or prevent a Monarchy. hold that no
Judgment Of law should take away man, life.
for Il Is vengeance for the crime of YESTERDAY.
not justice 10 prevent the crime Of tomorrow
but II lives must be taken. the axe of the
eNccutioner should reach the crown A. well ss
the lowest groveller in the Kingdom. The
| speaker said that Cromwell was y big man and
soldier. but no statue had been erected 10 hi,
memory, for IN England we build statues only
10 those VINO are not great enough to bc re-
memhcrcd without them. He conirasied briefly
blt strongly the prominent traits in the char
actor OF teorge Washington. comparei with
those of Cromwell, showing the former to h,
the far greater snd better man Of the two He
paid glowing tribute 10 the memory of Wash
! lngion and was many times loudly applaudc.i
lie closed hy making an urgent appeal for the
cause OF Repubiicanism in England. and said
wish had the voice OF an Adams or an OTIS,
that might speak truth whose mighty echo
would light the world Your Republican
W Washington held in trust against himself our
right, to be share, with you in the day which
Is to come.
MISCELLANY.
The system Of still alarms in eases Of firc (.
10 L. adopted this week in thi, city, in place Of
the public alarms which are now gwen. The
only reason for 30 doing seems to be- 10 prevent
crowd which always gathers at a confagra-
ttnn. hut this hardly seems a sufficient excuse
for the question arises will not 4 greater crowd
collect from the fact that when engines are seen
dA>hinS along the street, every one i. anxious
fearing. and not knowing but his own property
! IN danger. and many will rush to the scene
guided bs the frcmen. who would otherwise,
hearing the alarm and knowing il was not in
locality TO inJurc them remain quietly bChindY
MONDAY was a day of fire.. destructive
mr. iH"A itiHr' ~ Georgetown. Mas whish
DESTROY al more than SlnJ. uJJ worth III tii--.
~ hany 81 the largest business establish
nI"nis was swept away. and the los probably
iail> morr heavily on The town. in proportion
than dii the great con1agraiion, 81 hirago
and Boston on these unfortunate cities, Their
Was also an eleven thousand dollar ire AZ
Hotel Boylston. A panic cnsucd but ss,on the
excited household became quoted. II took bat
an hour 10 subduc the fam--
TX. NJ Flaistcd Of this city /. contributing
laTg' " 10 the pleasure OF artists and critics
having furnished rooms In Temple pIar,. in an
elegant manner. for the purpose OF inviting
such ialent and friend. a. he desires T. urri
oncc a week. Excellent musical and dramatic
talent l. displayed each evening. Mr. Long
aud her pupils will furnish the principal part
Of an entertainment TO be given there hi,
evening. T.