But such developments of character as were shown in his rude and vulgar toast, before a party of gentlemen and ladies, excited astonishment.

His notoriety preceded him, wherever he went; and all were alike curious to see so strange a specimen of a man.
The next morning, several gentlemen called upon him, and took him in a carriage to see the various objects of interest in the city.

The gentlemen made him a present of a rich seal, representing two horses at full speed, with the words, "Go Ahead." The young men also made him a present of a truly magnificent rifle.

From Philadelphia he went to New York.

The shipping astonished him.