The multitude were addressed on the public square, by some of the best speakers in the country.

I laid in a large quantity of provisions of every available kind, built a bower, hired waiters, and prepared seats for five hundred to dine; but when the oration was over, and the multitude came to the table, I found that as many more seats were wanted.

We, however, accommodated as many as we could, at one dollar each, and all passed off well, to the great satisfaction of all concerned.
When all was over, and the friends learned that I had on hand a large amount of cooked provision, they continued their kindness by purchasing it, thus preventing any loss on my part.
My store on the corner of Main and North Streets, was at the head of the market, and I was enabled to supply both of my stores with country produce on the best possible terms.

I kept two clerks at each store, and all seemed prosperous for a time, when from some cause, which I could never understand, my business began to fail.

My family had ever lived prudently, and I knew that was not the cause.