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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
BabcOck's Trial.

In the Bsbcock case, to day, after Whitley
examination. ex-solicitor Bsnfeld testified to a
meeting between Babcock, Whitley and Haring
ton. Neitleship was then examined, ard testified
to making arrangements under Whtleys instruc
tions for having the safe blown open, and other
details pertaining to the burglary, including the
subsequent sending of Hayes to Canada to get
him out of the way of Bluford Wilson and the in
vestigsting committee. The whole testimony to-
day is much previously reported at the investi-
ration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
OHIO.
Soldleri' Home.

Dayton, September 81. The board Of managers
OF the National Soldiers Home met here yester-
gay; Gen. b. F. Butler, ex-Gov. Smythe of N.
H., Ten. John Lavender ofSt. Louis Judge Bond
OF Md, DIR. Wolcott of Wis. and Hon. L. Il.
uuheke were present: The day was celebrated by
the soldiers as holiday, and The grounds were
illuminsted in the evening presenting a splendid
spectacle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
Maine Manufacturing News.

Sanborn 4 Emery of Denmark, have nearly two
hundred shocks made per day and with more
water, business would be lively. The streams
are very low and many wells are dry.
The Waterford cheese factory has wound up
operations for the season. 1t had been 10 opera
ton two months, and in that time turned out some
$40 cheeses-about three-ffths the amount of last
year, and at not much more than half the expense
per day.
Mr.. Linn. wooden mill at Hartland has been
running on extra time for the past four week.
The Touring mills at South Paris are receiving
large quantities OF grain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
Probate Court Notice,

THERE will be no term of the Probate Court
] held on the fourth Monday OF September.
Terms of said court will be held on the first third
and fifth Mondays of October. After october The
terms v III be held on the second and fourth Mon.
days of each mouth, until September next. All
process retnrnab on the fourth Monday OF Sep
TENDER instant, will be continued 70 and acted up.
on on the first Monday OF October.
8w4Q Ii, X. BAKER, judge,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
GEORGIA..

Augusta, September 81 There is nothing from
the riot in Aiken county. U. S. troops are on the
ground. The armed be dies of whites and blacks
are reported to have dispersed. There is no truth
in the report that q train from Savannah was
stopped by body of armed negroes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
Municipal Court.


James Leard of IIallowell, and William Wallace
of Boston, were before the court yesterday, chars-
ed with drunkenness and disturbance in the street.
They plead guilty and each paid fine and costs OF
Sl3.
The same parties were also charged with assault
and battery on City Marshal harrington. They
plead guilty and were ordered to pay each fine
of $40 and cost. Paid and discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

Court Matters.

Salt Lake City. September 81. In the Beaver
court to-day, Bishop asked delay OF ten days be.
lore the sentence was passed on Lee, to give him
time TO file grounds of appeal. Lee is sad and
threatening betmes. There is rumor that he
intends to expose more than is already known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

More cases of remarkable cures of coughs,
colds, asthma and consumption have been effected
in the past four years by Adamsons Botanic Bal
sam than all other medicines that have been adj
veitised for twenty years past Price IS cents.
Iry il. scpt-20t, & wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
Notice.
Piano Fo rte Tuning and Repairing.

MIR. George L. Dodd, from Boston, will visit
Augusta aud vicinity this week and next (Subse'
"a nty every month";. Work socite and war
ranted in all cases. ficst class personal and MIN
nfactur RS reference. Or iers NAV be le at Frank
Pierces and Horace North's 'okst0ycs, and with
Mi Julia NJ Clap, No. 81 Oak 1T.
Gunner and Manufacturer since 1915 y. II. At
ention paid IN the selection instruments for pur
chasers, from the drst-cass makers. sep6 t2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
MINNESOTA.
Bank Robbers Caught.

Philadelphia, September 81. Gov. Pillsbnry
of Minn received telegram from st. Paul, this
evening, which states that one OF the bank robbers
was killed and three captured this evening near
Medilea. The captives were sent to ST. Paul.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
CANADA.
Reward Offered.

Montreal, September 81. TIE Canada Southern
rairo ad officials offer reward of $1,000 for the
arrest and conviction of the train wreckers who
Caused the late disaster. Two persons are in Gus
Iody As the supposed iends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
Cincinnati Produce Market.

Clnclnnatl' sept III, 1910
PORK-&l6 371 dl6 %.
LARD-steam lOha-- kettle, llSgl2-.
BULK MEATS-shoulders 7.Ga clear rib side.
S4a-; clear sides esq.
BACON-shoulder 7ka7I; clear rib sides OK
AZ; clear siles al0h.
WHISKEY-l08d-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

Nenlel under the name of Dentrfces. Adopt
and adhere to the only preparation that really
preserves the teeth, and hardens the gums, fra
grant SOZoDONT. Its effects on decaying teeth
are marvellous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
PENNSYLVANIA.
Cattle Disease.

Milford, September 81. strange and fatal
disease has broken ont among the cattle in WaNne
comfy, causing much alarm. The cattle are IN
tested by singular tick, which bores deep into
the flesh Of the creature. Inflammation sets IN,
AID death follows in few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

Pillsbury Chen Flaw illus has "gonc into his
boots" aud fiat and tame and doce in his last
paper as unborn kitten. So Wen j ust let the
poor fellow alone. We can afford to be good
natured and forgivihg just now in fact, that is our
nature; sort O. material like" especially when the
"other Teller is fairly logged, and throws up
the SPONGE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
LuEnrHn Il Ennur

New York. Sept. 81, 1915.
Money was easy at Hs2- per cent. on call. Fer.
sign exchange dun al 4s2 a4,2 Tor baukers' Ion,
and 4s3Aaiot tor dema d. cold opened at Ito
md closed at ,OS;i Loans and III per cent.
.usteins receipts, s9sl,0O Treasury uisburseu
t5o,0OI interest, $3.50 ior bonds, ana 500
"a silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

We are glad to know that some il this city arc
agitating the question Of having musical con-
yention here this fall There is good reason
why Augusta should not, with the help OF sur
rounding towns, have a rousing convention, that
should shake off whatever of musical lethargy IS
unfortunately upon us What say our musical pco-
nile IN this proiect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

Mr.. Napolean Trudeau, formerly clerk in the
Adjutant Generals Office in this city, was seized
with a sudden attack of hemorhage in his room
at his fathers house in Quebec, Sept 9th, and
died before physician could be called. lie had
been afflicted with a cough for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

kENNEBEC, SS.-August rs, 1876.
l'AKEN on execution and will be sold by public
L auction, on the 2sth day OF September, 1873, at
two O'Clock in the afternoon, at the store OF Sam.
uel Cole iD Readhed, In said county, all the right
in equity which Charles l.. Damren OF said Read.
field and county Aforesaid has or had on the day
of the attachment on the o. ginal writ to redeem
the following described real estate situated In said
Readfeld, and county Aforesaid, to wit, a certain
lot of land together with the buildings thereon
standing, bounded as follows: Beginning at a
stake and standing in the easterly line of lot
numb Ell two hundred and eighteen, (2ls) fifty
rods from the bouI d at the southeast corner OF
said lot, thence running north northe asst on said
eastery line eighty two rods TO stake and stones,
thence north forty-seven degrees west about
h ndred rods to stake and stones standing ia the
westerly line of said lot, thence south, SOUTH
west on said westerly line eighy rods, 10 stake
and stones st ,ndiDg in said line. thence south
forty seven degrees east, about one hundred rods,
10 the bounds began at, containing about hny
acres, be the same more or less. The above prem
ises being subject to two mortgages recorded in
kennebec Reg stry of Deeds-first mortgage, book
pa, page 20; second mortgage, book 800 page 433,
given by Charles l.. Danren in hrst mortgage TO
Nelson Gorden, to secure the payment of three
promissory notes of one hundred and fifty dollars
EACH payable annually with interest at the rate of
ten per cent. Said notes dated June eth, 1873.
There is now due on said mortgage notes the sum
of five hundred eighly-lve dollars eight cents.
second mortgage given by said Damren to Asa
ment of promissory note bearing same date Of
mort gage, payable in one year, Tor the sum OF
eighty-One dollars and fifty cents, on which there
is now due ninety-iive dollars and eight cents.
q. FULLER, Deputy Sheriff.
August 25th, 1876. w3w3s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

The North Arson Advocate is slowly getting it
through its wool that there has been an election
in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
tHarrtsh.

In Bar gor 18Th inst, by the Rev. Professor Bar
bout, ID D., Hon. Judge godfrey TO Miss Laura J
5 hwartz, both OF Bangor.
In 'iAidin'r, Josh int , by Rev. Mr.. Hutchins W
Wal ace cray OF ST. Mary's Co, Md, TO Ai,s Net
tie |. Goodwin of Stetsou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Eenasbte aonrual,
PORTLAND.
Annual Match.

Portland, September 20. The annual pigeon
match between Audroscoggin Club of Lewiston,
and the Maine and Forest City Clubs of Portland,
closed to-day. The weather has been very bad
and ground slippery. First prize awarded Polls
ter of Maine Club; second, Noyes of Forest City :;
thhd Croker Of Forest City; fourth, Martin of
Forest City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

The annual meeting of the Ladies' Union will
be held at the room of the Reform Club this after
noon, at three o'clock. Ladies are urgently in
yited TO attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

Devine & Howard have the endorsement of the
following physicians: G. W. Martin, NJ. D., W
S. Hill, NJ. D., g. +. Brickett, NJ. d., W. Boan
NJ. d., II. IL. Hill, NJ. D., j. o. Webster NJ. D.,
l.. J. Clooker, NJ. ID. IF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

Mrs. WEIGH will remain at the Mansion House
the remainder of this week, to attend to persons
afflicted with corns, bunions, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
Dtfn.

In Paris, 18th inst, stevens Smith, fa'her-n-aw
OF 5. llrbb, + q, of this city aged 20 years.
In bath, 18th inst, Mrs. Arm Roheon, widow OF
The late lion. Jacob smith, aged II wears.
In Auburn 18th inst, Mr. Sarah Z. widow OF
the late Dea. Chas. q. Haskell of New Gloucester
aged ~ years.
In Winthrop, 22l ult., Mrs. Samuel Chandler.
In Palmyra, 3 h inst. ASH Stilson, aged 81 yrs.
In Durham, 18th inst, Mrs. Matilda X. Libby
AGED IS years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

Military Matters,

Fott Lincoln, September 81. The column
which left the Yellowstone, September 10Th, un.
der Major Kent, reached Wolf Point, on the Mis-
souIi river, the afternoon of the l0,h.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
EASTPORT.


Eastpoyt, September 81. Five and onehaf
inches Of rain have fallen here, the most ever
known at one time. The wind blew at the rate of
Al miles, YESTERDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
luraI anu State Nems.

DIR. Thompson ha, lost a valuable plain gold
ring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

ST JAMES HOTEL, Boston Mass, will be found
desirable home Tor visitors to the "IIub"
First class, newly finished aad with moderate
prices +lt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
Weather Probabilities for To. Day

For the New England and the Middle States
stationary, possitl y followed by falling harome
ter, northeast winds shifting to southeast, warmer
cloudy weather and slight rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
" ASfIINGTON.
$40 Bonds.

Washington, September 81. The secretary of
the treasury to-day called 10 for redemption Sl0-
600 900 of $40 bonds of 1867 May and November
upon which interest will cease on the 2lst of De-
cember next 1t is expected that another call will
be made before the first of October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

IA +. kOWEI.I. of Hallowel. Is our re gular'y
authorized Ascut IN that city, and " II receive tue
names OF he.. subscriber aud money coec.
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Fatal Accident.

Fatal Accident.
South birmingham. September 81. Nichola.
Coford, aged Is, employed as baggage master on
the b. &. F. & n. Is. X, r., at thi. station, fell
from freight train last evening. two miles below
here. and was instantly killed. lie was partially
intoxicated.
Financial.
Boston, September 81. The two million water
loan of Boston was awarded to-day to Blake Bros
K Co. at II OF currency, the rate of interest be-
ing per cent.
Death.
Joseph Mallory of Nantucket, Mass, a seaman
on the schooner Drury OF Boston, fell from mast
to-day and was killed.
A Ficnd.
Midway, September 81 Yesterday noon a
tramp called at the house Of John Neylor between
Midway aud Norfolk, and obtained food. lie de-
coved the daughter, years old into the wood.
and attempted an outrage. Eprsged at the child's
screams, he threw her into pond and took to
the woods. The child was rescued in an exhaust
ed condition by her father and a search for the
tramp was Instituted. The woods are surrounded
and he will probably soon be captured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
I4Ost!

| LARGE PLAIN GOLD RING-a birthday gift
n lie Under will be suitably rewarded by leav
ing it al DIR. THOMPSON $ residence, state st.
ep!2.t3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
St. James Hotel,


EE3 The only frsf-class hocl in the city
\ }8ks4 charging but $3.50 per day. Horse
. lsj1l 'ars pass the do every mnu' in the day
modern conveniences, nd finely 10.
'ated on FRANKLIN Square. Tn ST JAMES has iu-
been renovated painted, irescoed aud relurnished
rem basement 10 attic. Table d'Ho'e unrivalled
sep2l teodlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

Death Of James w. Bradbury, Jr., Esq.
After protracted illness. James w. Bradbury,
Jr., died OF consumption at the residence of his
father, in this city, at about 8 o'clock, yesterday
morning.
lie went south last winter and returned early in
March, reaching home with great difficulty, pros
trate with catarrhal fever. Since that time the
best medical skill and the most assduous care
have been employed to arrest and overcome the
disease but in vain. He retained his mental
powers to the last, and passed away without
struggle, his head supported in the arms of his
mother.
The deceased was the second son Of the Hon.
James w. Bradbury. born July "a, 1885, and
was consequently little over 81 years of age.
lie graduated with distinction at Bowdoin Col
lege in the class of 1861, and Immediately entered
on the study of the law in the office of his father
and on his admission to the bar became his part
ner. lie was appointed United States Commits
sioner and held the office till his decease discharg
ing the duty with great independence and integ-
rty.
Mr.. Bradbury was a gentleman of ireproach-
able character, was faithful and conscientious
in the discharge of every duty; and gave prom
Use of attaining high rank in his profession. To
a well cultivated mind he added a courtesy and
geniality of manner that won for him the warm re-
gard and esteem of all with whom he associated.
His early death is a peculiarly sad affection to his
bereaved parents and other relatives, and great
loss to the community in which he lived
Election Blanks How they were
ssCOOked."
Since the administration of the affairs ofthe office
of Secretary of State by Hon. S. ]. Chadbourne, a
great revolution has taken place in the important
matter of election blanks, and the returns that
have come in since Mondays election prove this
to be the fact. Hitherto election blanks have
been put into the hands of Town Clerks by sher-
ifs, at an expense of some twenty five cents per
town; they are now sent by mail at the cost Of a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
Tho Plucky Old Man.

Another correspondent gives US the following
additional facts concerning Mr.. Nathaniel Cofren
of North Vienna, to whom we have referred He
is 80 years months old. He went to the polls on
election day and voted the republican ticket. lie
was formerly whig, but when that party finish
ed its course and gave up the ghost he united
with the republican party. For the last dozen
years he has been an invalid, suffering with the
rheumatism. Monday the llth, was the first time
he has been out of his house for over three years
but when he saw the efforts being put forth by
Tilden, Pillsbury & Co, to defeat Names no.
blest son, James G. Blaine, he claimed the prvi-
lege OF once mole recording his ballot for the
Union cause. Mr.. Cofren was for more than for
ty years subscriber and constant reader of the
Kennebec Journal. If all republicans had his grit,
we should have polled much larger vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
County OF Kennebec.

TREAsURER's OFFICE,
AUGUSTA, sept 9, 1876.
CTATEMENT of Costs in criminal prosecutions
- allowed by the County Commissioners, Au-
gust Term, 1875.
Prosecutions. Amt Costs. Originated before
snd allowed by
State rs. George F. Pierce, $2 s0Trial Justice Nye.
do Charles simpson, ~ AZ do
do Ivory FL Hayes, 2 10 Nun. CT Angus
do Geo. II. Chadwick, sos do
do ii. NJ Thayer 4 Son 81 do
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22
DIRIGO
business College,
DIRIGO

.1UGUSI.d, .1Id I'VE.
Commencement of School Year, August 90, 1875.
Beet advantages for acquiring practical business
education. Full fitting course in Book Keeping,
Pennanship and English Branches.
For full Information, address
6w33 d. M. WATT, PRINCIPAL.
CIPJ0SITY ten dollar bill of l776 sent tree for
Vo"'"oiii stamp. Address HURST 4 CO.. II
Ma 'sau ST., NY june9a-tw
The Peoples Pump f HSis 90 la feet .s g.
c. W. KING, II Devonshire ST., Boston. Send for
Circular. iunt22lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22


Hon. William Caldwell and family left for tie
Centennial, Yesterday.
Mr. Asa Hutchinson of Hutchinson, Wis, was
married to Mrs j. A. Powers of Bangor, on We'd
nesdsy, by Rev. George w. Field.
The high school at East Sumner is now in ses-
sion, taught by c. F. Gibbs of Colby University
Edward II. Elwell of the Portland Transcript,
is lecturng this season on Conversation"
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe has been visiting in
Gardiner. Her daughter is the wife of Henry
Richards, Esq, younger brother of F. G. Rich
ards
Hon. Sylvanus Caldwell, we regret to learn, is
quite i'll at his residence State Street.
Rev. DIR. Smaller Of Portland is recovering from
his late severe indispostion.
Hon. Eugene Hale has been invited to take the
stump in Ohio and Indiana during this campaign,
and leaves this week for that purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-22

Henry Tabor of Vassalboro met with serious
accident on Monday last. In turning his horse
and carriage, the horse became unmanageabe and
threw him to the ground, breaking his collar bone.
DR.. Tbbetts was called and set the bone, and he
i now doing well.
Rev. George Cannon of North Nassalboro', was
thrown from a wagon, striking upon his head and
shoulders with full force. He narrowly escaped a
serious accident, but is now doing well.
The wooden mill here has not yet started NJ
The wheel that was broken three weeks since. has
not been replaced.
The shovel-handle business Of IL. n. Butter
field of Wsteryille is starting up. This is said to
be the last thing to start up. He says the election
in Maine has something to do with it.
The wheel of the wooden mill has arrived and
the mill will commence running on Monday next
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-07-13
Senatorial Opinions on Lotteries.

Mr.. Hamlin said in the United States
Senate that all lotteries, even if they
were legalized by State law, were moth
ing more than legalized gambling.
Mr.. West (Rep.), of Louisiana, said
they had lottery law in Louisiana.
He was opposed to it, and always had
been, but he did not thiuk Congress had
the power to deny mail facilities to lot
terias.
Mr.. Logan (Rep.) }, of Illinois, spoke
in favor of prohibiting lottery advertise
ments or circulars being transmitted
through the mails. The New York
lotteries were great frauds, and so were
those of the city of Baltimore.
Mr.. Whyte said they had had no lot
teries in Baltimore since 1859.
Mr.. Logan said he would as soon le-
galize faro bank as lottery office,
Mr.. Maxey Oem. }, of Texas, also op.
posed lotteries, and said he regarded
them as curse. He believed in bring.
ing the strong hand of the law down
upon them.
Mr. Whyte had always set his face
against lotteries, and was on the first
committee in the Legislature of his
State which made move to break them
up.
Mr.. Logan thought that all men who
made money in lottery schemes were nc
better than gamblers.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-07-13
The Story of John Gilpin.

Lady Austin one evening told Cow
per the story of "John Gilpin, which,
as told by her, tickled his fancy so much
that he was kept awake by fits of laugh
ing during a great part of the night af-
ter hearing it, and must needs turn it
into ballad when he got up. Mrs.
Unwin's son sent it to the Public AdUer-
tiser, where it appeared without an au-
thor's name. John Henderson, an actor
from Bath, who took the London play
goers by storm in 1777, as Shylock,
Hamlet and Falstaff, was then giving
readings at the Freemasons' tavern.
He had succeeded almost to Garrick' s
fame. His feeling was SO true, his
voice so flexible, that Mrs. Siddons and
John Kemble often went to hear him
rea Henderson, finding John Gill
pin " in print, but not yet famous, chose
it for recitation. Mrs. Siddons heard il
with delight, aud in the spring of 1785
its success was the event of the season.
1t was reprinted in many forms and
talked of in all circles; prints of 4" John
Gilpin were familiar in shop windows
and Cowper, who was finishing the
Task" felt that his more serious work
would be helped if it were published
with this " John Gilpin, as an avowed
piece by the same author.