Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-09-20

Herbert W. Leach made his debut
as a lecturer at Castine, Thursday evening
the 18th inst. A full report of this lecture
We learn will appear in the Bangor Wing
aud Courier. He repeated his lecture at
the NJ. T.. church. Northern Bay Penobscot.
the Saturday evening following The
church was crowded TO its utmost seating
capacity, and several we're obliged TO stand.
The occasions are rare that bring together
% large and intelligent an audience in this
town, A. was gathered to listen to the story
of the Jeanette Expedition from one who
had passed through the trying experiences
Of that historic voyage. Mr. Leach was in
troduced in few remarks By J. VI. Hutch
lns. and commenced BY saving that he was
not public speaker or orator, but had come
% tell a simple tale of the Jeanette ex-
petition. He said that officers and scien-
tlfic men had given their views Of this ex-
petition from their standpoint, but ..bis
was voice from the forecastle" He de-
scribed the circumstances of his enlistment,
his examination, and preparation for the
voyage, gave brief history and graphic de
scription OF the Jeanette and the personnel
of the crew, Capt. belong, man of fine
physique and commanding presence, Mel
vile. busy, bustling, out-spoken fellow.
Lieut.. Chip, the favorite officer, a most
genial gentleman, and so on in few SEN
fences graphically revealing the prominent
characteristics of the more distinguished
members of the crew. He gave an affect
lng description Of the parting scenes which
attended the departure Of the Jeanette
Then followed an intelligent and interesting
narrative Of her voyage to the polar seas,
intcrspersed with interesting incidents. a
description Of their fare. discipline, amuse-
ments. with detailed account of their re
treat on The ice. He told his owl terrible
experience III a most thrilling manner. In
language, some Of his descriptions were es-
pccial!y fine. a. the sinking Of the Jeanette,
the appearance Of the desolate regions of
the North. the brilliant appearance Of the
Aurora Boreali>, description of the feelings
and expressions of the crew under different
circumstances, from an exciting bear hunt
through their most critical periods of sut-
fering. He held the closest attention of the
audience TO the close of his lecture conclud-
ing with few crumbs from his travels in ST.
IBERIA. begetting a hungering for more. OF
course Mr.. Leach did not feel as mach at
home on the platform as on the ships deck,
but he acquitted himself with much credit,
and won the praise of all. He is a Young
man Of fine personal appearance. dressed
with much taste. has an excellent voice with
clear. distinct pronunciation, and above all
has pleasant. intelligent face, and generous
disposition, and makes an excellent impress
sion wherever he goes.
Last sabbath Rev. Y. +. Wardwell, Of
Castine. preached a poweriuI discourse in
the N. T.. Church at the Bay from the
words. ''But she Of her want did cast in all
that She had cren all her living" MARX MI
IT'D
The granger, have their hall up-a
building 2NNjj. arranged for hall above
and store o. first floor.
Horace Perkins j, building another
store y accommodate hiS large trade.
Eenj. l.. Condor ha~ just returned from
Bangor with lumber for new store which
be intend, 10 put up in the spring, 80 il
appears that the commercial. prospects Of
this town are increasingly brilliant.
Some repairs have recent, been made
on the VI. T.. Church, North Pcnob,cot and
the >eaou. house there has been grained and
paptvsi. which adds much to It's internal
appearance.
lin fire ~ this vicinity has given Us
much ,rounle during the pas, week, and a
crew has been nearly every day work
Ing and watching. \ three weeks expert
euce amid smoke and blaze gives one a
touch Of what !, is 10 bc tried a, by fire"
but while fire a, a master j, feartul.y de-
>'tuc'.,c n property. \ fen reveal, the
hcau,ltu. traits Of human character. The
turnin. oGt II i.c.shhor> ,o assist those Ill
rrr-a !, not without H. moral benefits