The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-26
Lecture bv Hon. gen. Daniel Pratt,
tho Great American Traveller.

Lecture by Hon. gen. Daniel Pratt,
tho Great American Traveller.
One of the greatest burlesques of the
season came off at the Town hall last even
ing, it being no less than a lecture by the
Hon. Gen. Daniel Pratt, "the great Amer
lean traveller" An audience of at least
sixty persons was present to listen to the
distinguished orator, who, as had been an
nounced, was to address the citizens of
Rutland upon the specially of Memory"
The speaker was introduced by G. A.
Campbell, who had been (selD appointed
chairman Of the meeting, who, IN intro
ducng Mr.. Pratt, announced him to be the
great and only American traveller. Before
the stand were seated beside the chairman
(who was well adapted to preside over
such a meeting) Messrs. J. W. Won Media
and George II. Mclean, who were chosen
by the business agent of Mr.. Pratt,
Mr. T. G. Clinch, to act as Vicc-Presidcnt
and secretary. Among the audience we
noticed John w. Cramton, one of the vii
lage trustees, Hon. M. G.. Evcrts, Presi-
dent of the Bald Mountain Elk Association
and proprietor of the patent post hole;
Miner llilliard, a prominent granger, +.
G. futile of the firm of futile & Co.,
Albert J. Grizsmacher, the celebrated
Dutch-low- Comedian, J. ID. Stanley of
10 npI oa1al,ritx and
others whose names we cannot mention.
Upon being introduced. the speaker an
nouncel his subject and Immediately com
menced the delivery of speech, the like
Of which has never before been heard in
Rutland Indeed the speeches of George
Francis Train, which have been delivered
here, do not begin to approach it. AS
stated by Daniel himself when he was talk
ing tickets ut the door, it was worth dol
lar to hear it. He spoke of the necessity
of memory, then of the poor government
we have, who had for ninety-eight years
tried to conquer the Indians, of what the
good women will do when they are
allowed to vote, and announced himself as
unfolding the grangers was opposed TO
the third term movement, he being a can
didate for one term gave his opinion of
the Beecher-Tilton matter, and in fact
mixed up matters generally, most of which
was lost in the deafening applause that
was freely given to the celebrated orator.
AT the close of the powerful address the
distinguished gentleman sang two or three
songs in his own peculiar manner, and re-
cited several pieces of poetry, about the
only words which one could distinguish be-
ing Daniel Pratt, and closed by saying that
if sufficient inducements were offered he
should remain until the time of the meet
ing of the ministers.
The entire programme as laid down was
not fully carried out, owing to the absence
of nearly all of the distinguished (?) men
who we're expected to be present.
The distinguished traveller requests us to
publish the following letters, to show what
inducements are held out for him to re-
main in this community few days longer:
WEST RUTLAND, Sept. %, 1874.
Gen. Daniel Pratt.
DEAR SGR-Owing to prior engagement
at Whitehall, shall be unable to attend
the meeting at the Town Hall this oveu-
ing. For years have been watching your
public career, and now am satisfied that
as a speaker you are the coming man. !
should be very happy indeed If you could
visit West Rutland sometime next week,
and speak. Hoping that you will succeed
in your noble undertaking in rousing the
public, remain, yours truly,
RUTLAND, Sept. %, 1874.
To Hon. Daniel Pratt:
DEAR SIR--Owing to another engage
ment-''under the gaslght"-this evening,
l shall be unable to be present at the meet
ing tonight. | very much regret it, both
on my account and also on yours, but, if
can be of any service to you at any future
time, shall be most hrppy to comply.
Hoping that you will have Il good audience,
remain yours, etc,
WILLIAM LITTLE.
Financially the affair was not success,
but those who attended-and paid-had
their moneys worth in good, hearty laugh
and should Mr.. Pratt again speak in this
town we advise all persons who have strong
constitutions to hear him, for in one seLse
they will be sure to get their moneys worth