I have to Speak in this paper Upon the genius and character of Ebenezer Elliott, whose stormy life 1s now ended, and whose great musical heart lies still and silent m the grave. And although, if I consulted my own feelings, the love which I bore the departed poet would prompt me to Write a threnody over his ashes, rather than a. Cool analysis of iiis mind and writings, yet I will endeavour to merge all private sympathies in this discourse, and treat my subject in a Catholic spirit, from the historical point of View alone.