"Mr.Lincoln is one of nature's orators," said the "Tribune," "using his rare powers solely to elucidate and convince, though their inevitable effect is to delight and electrify as well.

We present herewith a very full and accurate report of this speech; yet the tones, the gestures, the kindling eye, and the mirth-provoking look defy the reporter's skill.

The vast assemblage frequently rang with cheers and shouts of applause, which were prolonged and intensified at the close.

No man ever before made such an impression on his first appeal to a New York audience." [Illustration: CALEB CUSHING.] [Sidenote] Pamphlet edition with notes and preface by Charles C.Nott and Cephas Brainerd, September, 1860.
A pamphlet reprint was at once announced by the same paper; and later, in the Presidential campaign, a more careful edition was prepared and circulated, to which were added copious notes by two members of the committee under whose auspices the address was delivered.

Their comment, printed in the preface, is worth quoting as showing its literary value under critical analysis.