SPEECH TO THE WIDE-AWAKES, AT PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, NOVEMBER 16,
1860.
Late in the evening, after lecturing[39] in Providence, Mr.
Sumner, who was the guest of Hon. A. C. Barstow, received a
serenade from the Wide-Awakes, commanded by Colonel Dexter,
with a band of music, and accompanied by the “Central Glee
Club” and the “National Vocalists.” The space in front of the
house, and the streets, for some distance, were thronged. After
music by the band, Mr. Sumner appeared on the front steps of
the house, and addressed the immense crowd.