But the moment O'Connell began to speak they were all attention, bending forward and closely watching every movement.

One could almost tell what he said from the play of his expressive features, his wonderful gestures, and the pose of his whole body.

When he finished, the natives joined in the general applause.

He had all Wendell Phillips' power of sarcasm and denunciation, and added to that the most tender pathos.

He could make his audience laugh or cry at pleasure.