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life to take Mr. Crabtree for a model.The joint discussion took place last Monday evening between Allen Chapel andUntou literaries at 8 o’clock. Thehouse was well filled, but owing to the delinquency of a few of the disputants thediscussion did not begin until about 9 o’clock. The judges having been chosenthey allowed twenty minutes to eachspeaker. Allen chapel was first defendedby Miss Julia S Thomas, who made a very strong and elaborate speech, surprising allin the house and we might say surpassingmost of the speeches that were made. Mr. John L. Evans followed in support of the negative. His speech, though somewhatdesultory, was a success. Then followedMr. A. W. Sweeney, the most polished orator of the evening. His effusions were condensed and resplendent; making a continuity of sparkling thoughts. Captain W. H. Woodsthen thought the fortunes of the “ Union,” and, as was remarked, marie a fair effort. Our rising lawyer, Mr- J. T. V. Hill, succeeded Mr. Woods. fliB production, like his colleagues, was superb and manly. Mr. Chas. Lewis then represented the Negative, and we can say without injustice that his lore and languageconvinced the audience clearly that hewas Alien Chapel’s strongest antagonist.His speech was penetrating, and to thepoint, with an occasional rt wer of eloquence. Mr. Alfred Harrison then ascended the rostrum. His speech, thoughnot as polished as some and as flowery asothers, yet the whole audience was movedby h is persuaaiveand didactic appropriateness, both of diction and thought. Mr.Chas. C. Stepp, the last speaker ofNegative, followed Mr. Harrison, and should Bethel have sent four such men,likely she would have carried away thespoils. The judges rendered their decision in favor of the Affirmative.CzRAMIRRQl'R.
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Indianapolis Leader
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Sat, May 01, 1880
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