At this time, the whole nation, upon the political stage, was performing a tragic scene. In consequence of which, the Colonel ordered all the streets to be well guarded by the troops; of which, one of horse found the preacher singing a hymn, No. 306, adapted to Handel's March. The captain hearing this, and having no idea of a hymn, stopped him with a reprimand, thinking he was singing a ballad; and though he gave a very long explanation, the Captain would not understand his vindication, saying, he never heard of a hymn to the tune of a march.