The greatest calamity ever seen on earth

By William Withington. Poetry. Printed in three columns divided by single lines. Above title cuts of American flag, American eagle and mounted man with legend "News" issuing from trumpet. Printed area: 26.6 x 19.9 cm. At head of text between double rules: The author would take this method to thank his friends for their liberal patronage to the first edition of this poem, and hopes to have a small share for the second edition, which contains an additional poem. Place of publication suggested because of mention of need for reform in Portland. Imprint date suggested by internal evidence.