In the midst of their trouble, says Mr.Jefferson, "a young lawyer called on the Managers.

He had heard of the injustice, and offered, if they would place the matter in his hands, to have the license taken off,--declaring that he only wanted to see fair play, and he would accept no fee whether he failed or succeeded.

The case was brought up before the council.

The young lawyer began his harangue.

He handled the subject with tact, skill, and humor, tracing the history of the drama from the time when Thespis acted in a cart, to the stage of to-day.