ause he had tripled the exports to France, but because a sure
instinct had revealed an accent in his eloquence that spoke of feeling for
the common people.(56)

_Oct. 7, 1862._--Reflected further on what I should say about
Lancashire and America, for both these subjects are critical....
At two we went to Newcastle and saw the principal objects,
including especially the fine church and lantern, the gem of an
old castle, and Grey Street--I think our best modern street. The
photographer also laid hands on me. At six we went to a crowded
and enthusiastic dinner of near 500. I was obliged to make a long
oration which was admirably borne. The hall is not very easy to
fill with the voice, but quite practicable. 8.--Reached Gateshead
at 12, and after an address and reply, embarked in the midst of a
most striking scene which was prolonged and heightened as we went
down the river at the head of a fleet of some 25 steamers, amidst
the roar of guns and the banks lined or dotted above and below
with multitudes of people. The expedition lasted six hours, and I
had as many speeches as hours. Such a pomp I shall probably never
again witness; circumstances have brought upon me what I do not in
any way deserve.... The spectacle was really one for Turner, no
one else. 9.--Off to Sunderland. Here we had a similar reception
and a progress through the town and over the docks and harbour
works. I had to address the naval men, and then came a large
meeting in the hall. Thence by rail to Middlesborough. At
Darlington we were met by Lord Zetland, the mayor, and others.
Middlesborough was as warm or even warmer. Another progress and
steamboat procession and incessant flood of information respecting
this curious place. The labour, however, is too much; giddiness
came over me for a moment while I spoke at Sunderland, and I had
to take hold of the table. At Middlesborough we had an address and
reply in the town hall, then a public dinner, and we ended a day
of over fifteen hours at Upleatham before midnight. C. again
holding out, and indeed she is a great part of the whole business
with the people everywhere. I ought to be thankful, still more
ought I to be ashamed. It was vain to think of reading, writing,
or much reflecting on such a day. I was most happy to lie down for
fifteen minutes at Mr. Vaughan's in Middl