Mr. Brown by his many estimable qualities had gained the confidence of all nationalities, but was especially dear to those of his own nationality and the members of this society; and while bearing himself with dignity in office, he was ever willing to counsel those who sought his advice and to relieve the distressed where necessity required.

While the society express their own feelings, they also take occasion to offer their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved members of the late Mr. Brown's family, and commend them to the care of Him who alone can give true comfort in their sore trial.

At a public meeting held at Whitby-Mr. James Holden in the chair— the following resolutions of sympathy and condolence were passed :

Moved by Mr. J. E. Farewell, seconded by Mr. D. Ormiston,

That this meeting has learned with deep regret of the death of Hon. Senator Brown from the effect of the wounds received by him on the 25th of March last. That by the dastardly outrage then committed, Canada has lost her foremost statesman and leading journalist-one who by his earnest and praiseworthy efforts to improve the agricultural and develop the commercial interests of the Dominion, has merited the esteem of its people, no less than by his earnest and powerful advocacy of all measures tending to improve the moral and social condition of the people of the Dominion.

Moved by Mr. W. H. Higgins, seconded by Mr. King,

That this meeting, in recording its sincere sorrow at the sad and untimely death of Mr. Brown, desires also to convey to his bereaved widow and family the profound expression of our deep sympathy at their irreparable loss, and that a copy of the proceedings of this meeting be forwarded to Mrs. Brown.

Moved by Mr. Higgins, seconded by Mr. Ferguson,

That all who from Whitby attend the funeral of the Hon. Geo. Brown, on Wednesday, be a delegation from the town, and that they join with those who attend from other parts of the county, so as to give the county of Ontario a representation in the funeral procession.

PUBLIC MEETING, BRANTFORD.

At a public meeting of the inhabitants of the city of Brantford, held in the City Hall on the fourteenth day of May, 1880-at which Dr. Henwood, Mayor, presided, and Allen Cleghorn, Esq., acted as secretary—the following resolutions were unanimously passed:

Moved by Alfred Watts, Esq., seconded by William Paterson, Esq., M.P., and

Resolved, That the people of the city of Brantford, in the county of Brant, in public meeting assembled, irrespective of party, nationality or creed, do hereby give expression to their profound grief and heartfelt sorrow at the recent death of the Honourable George Brown, senator of this

Dominion. In the death of the honourable senator they feel that Canada has lost one of her most gifted public men-one noted for his patriotism, and for his earnest, conscientious and energetic advocacy of all measures and enterprises which he deemed calculated to promote the social and material interests of Canada, the land of his adoption. While they deeply mourn his early demise, they have the assurance that his name will ever be held in affectionate remembrance by the Canadian people, as he was one whose well-stored mind and indomitable energy were constantly exercised, according to his views, in promoting the welfare of his country, and in ameliorating the condition of humanity. They feel that to the honoured and departed gentleman Canada owes a debt of gratitude for his able and fearless advocacy of the rights of the people, both as a journalist and statesman, for a period of nearly forty years, and as a leader of one of the great political parties of the country.

Moved by H. McK. Wilson, Esq., seconded by Hon. A. S. Hardy, and

Resolved,-That in view of the irreparable loss sustained by the bereaved widow and children and relatives of the deceased statesman, the citizens of Brantford, in the county of Brant, here assembled, respectfully tender to Mrs. Brown, her children, and their relatives, their heartfelt sympathy in their severe affliction, and offer their most fervent prayer that they may be enabled, through divine aid, to endure the painfully sad and unexpected calamity which has befallen them, and in which they have the earnest assurance of the most sincere regret and condolence of all present.

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Moved by Thomas McLean, Esq., seconded by William Watt, Jr., Esq.,

Resolved, That the foregoing resolutions be properly engrossed and transmitted to the widow of the deceased senator.

REGINALD HENWOOD, Mayor.
ALLEN CLEGHORN, Secretary.

PUBLIC MEETING AT STRATHROY.

In response to a requisition presented to the Mayor, a public meeting was held in the Firemen's Hall, on Tuesday evening, May 11, composed of people of all shades of political opinion, to take into consideration resolutions of condolence to the family of the late George Brown. His Worship the Mayor acted as chairman, and Mr. J. B. Winlow as secretary.

The following resolution was moved by Col. John English, seconded by Dr. Thompson, and carried unanimously:

Resolved,-"That this meeting deeply deplores the great loss inflicted upon Canada by the sad and tragic death of the Hon. George Brown, who, both as a journalist and a statesman, devoted himself for over thirty-five years to the welfare of his country, and who, under all circumstances, was loyal to what he believed to be her best interests, ever anxious to see her enjoy in the fullest degree that constitutional liberty and natural dignity which are the peculiar birthright of a free people."

Besides the mover and seconder, Messrs. Jas. English, Robert Brown (of Metcalfe), and G. W. Ross, M.P., spoke on the resolution.

The following, moved by Mr. E. Rowland, seconded by Mr. Stevenson, was also unanimously adopted:

Resolved, "That we express our deep sympathy with the family of the deceased, and trust that the memory of his usefulness will in some degree tend to soothe their sorrow, knowing that with them the whole country

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weeps over the grave where lies a patriot, a statesman, and a public benefactor."

Messrs. D. M. Cameron, T. L. Armstrong, A. Auld, J. H. English, D. W. Vary and G. W. Francis, also supported the resolution.

The meeting was unanimous in the expression of esteem for the late Mr. Brown as a journalist, a statesman, and a patriot, as well as of sympathy with his family and friends.

COBOURG REFORM ASSOCIATION.

COBOURG, May 12th.

At a special meeting of the Cobourg Young Men's Reform Club, held at their room yesterday, for the purpose of appointing a deputation to attend the funeral of the late Hon. George Brown, the following resolutions were adopted:

Resolved, "That we feel deeply the irreparable void caused by the demise of the Hon. George Brown, not only as a statesman, but as a journalist and leader of public opinion. We feel a useful life is closed. The lifelong and earnest advocate of the liberal party in the Dominion, the great promoter of liberal principles, the fearless upholder by voice and pen of social progress and reform, the champion of civil and religious liberty, one who had ever at heart the best interests of his country-the great patriot is now no more. The music of his speech will be heard no more in the halls of the living. He speaks now and henceforth only through the past. In his hand truly the pen was mightier than the sword. In this hour of our loss it behooves us to give expression to our feelings; therefore, be it

"Resolved, That we deeply lament the tragic death of the Hon. George Brown, the great representative of our liberal institutions, for whose development and advancement his whole life was given with a zeal and energy never surpassed in the history of any country. The duties in which he was engaged, the high position he occupied in the councils of the nation, his far-reaching judgment, his thorough knowledge of men and principles, all unite in his death in making an irreparable loss to this Dominion.

"Resolved, While recognizing the greatness and extent of the services rendered his country and party, and feeling the difficulty of adequately filling his position, the great principles he advocated will ever be cherished by all liberals, the fruits of his earnest and devoted life will live to perpetuate his memory, and the lessons of his noble character will ever remain for our guidance and emulation.

"Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the family of the honoured deceased, and assure them in this their hour of affliction that they have the sincere condolence of every member of this club; and that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to them."

REFORM ASSOCIATION, GODERICH.

At a special meeting of the Reform Association of the town of Goderich, held on the 12th of May, 1880, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Moved by M. C. Cameron, Esq., M.P., seconded by A. M. Ross, Esq., M.P.P.,

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Resolved,--That the members of the Reform Association of the county of Huron hereby desire to express their profound sorrow at the death of the Hon. George Brown, by whose demise Canada has lost one of her ablest, purest, and most patriotic statesmen; one whose powerful influence was always effectively used to further the moral, intellectual, and material interests of his adopted country, and to strengthen the bonds of union with the motherland; whose voice was ever raised in support of constitutional government and human freedom. His unswerving integrity of purpose commanding eloquence, and honest advocacy of everything he deemed for the welfare of his country and humanity, have won for him the love, respect and esteem of the whole people of the Dominion. In him the reform party has lost its most able and trusted guide and leader.

Moved by Mr. S. Sloan, seconded by Mr. Joseph Williams, and

Resolved, That we tender to the bereaved widow and family our sincerest sympathy with them in their sad affliction, and that a copy of these resolutions be signed by the chairman, and sent to Mrs. Brown.

GODERICH, May 12th, 1880.

ELIJAH MARTIN, President.

HAMILTON REFORM ASSOCIATION.

At a meeting of the Reform Association, held in their rooms, May 11th, 1880, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted :

Moved by the Hon. Adam Hope, and seconded by A. T. Wood, Esq., That in the death of the Hon. George Brown, not only his family, but his party and his country, mourn the untimely end and the premature grave of one of the noblest men of his day and generation. His patriotic labours are written in the history of his country. He was at all times the unflinching friend of civil and religious liberty, and in that may be summed up his political faith. He was throughout life the warm and consistent supporter of British connection, and no uncertain sound ever escaped his lips on that subject, yet he was ever true to the interests of his adopted country, and fearlessly advocated all the rights and privileges due to a great and self-governed people. He laid the foundations broad and deep of that great confederation of provinces which stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and proudly resting upon that great and essential cardinal principle of all Anglo-Saxon institutions, the local authority, and self-government of the various parts of the great confederacy. In life he was beloved by his friends, and in death he has not left an enemy behind him.

Moved by Mr. J. M. Gibson, M.P.P., and seconded by B. E. Charlton, Esq.,

That while deeply deploring the great public loss that has been sustained in the untimely removal of the distinguished statesman and journalist who has so long filled so prominent a position, and exerted so wide and useful an influence in this country, it is our desire to express, as an association, the feeling universally prevailing in the community of sincere sympathy for the widow and family of the deceased in the hour of their great affliction.

Moved by Charles Magill, Esq., and seconded by A. Copp, Esq.,

That the secretary is hereby instructed to forward a copy of the foregoing resolutions to the family of the deceased.

HAMILTON, Ont., May 12th, 1880.

WM. E. SANFORD, President.
J. C. MCKEAND, Secretary.

BOTHWELL TOWN COUNCIL.

Moved by Councillor Swalwell, seconded by Councillor Johnson, and

Resolved, That this Council, representing the residents of the town of Bothwell, beg to express their heartfelt sorrow at the lamentable death of the late Hon. George Brown, and our sincere regret that Canada has lost one of its most distinguished and able men. It adds to the grief of many when we recall the pleasant social intercourse and kindly aid rendered by him to us when he founded what is now this prosperous and important town.

PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH-TORONTO DISTRICT.
QUEEN STREET PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH,
TORONTO, May 12th, 1880.

We, the members of the Toronto District meeting of the Primitive Methodist Connection, being in annual meeting assembled, desire most respectfully to offer the widow and family of the late Hon. George Brown our heartfelt sympathy in this their season of sad bereavement.

While we do not wish to intrude on the privacy of their sorrow, we cannot refrain from expressing our high appreciation of the noble character of the deceased gentleman.

By the too early removal of Mr. Brown, we feel that Toronto has lost one of its most distinguished ornaments and most useful citizens; and the Dominion has lost a statesman whose unselfish patriotism and far-seeing sagacity have done not a little to shape its destiny.

We feel it is unnecessary to remind Mrs. Brown and her family that in seasons of trial God is a refuge and strength to His people; and we most sincerely pray that the God of all consolation will most graciously sustain them, so that they may be enabled to bow submissively to His wise though mysterious providence.

Signed on behalf of the District meeting,

WILLIAM BEE, President.

JAMES COOPER ANTLIFF, Secretary.

TO MRS. GEORGE BROWN AND FAMILY, 154 Beverley Street, Toronto.

PORT ELGIN REFORM ASSOCIATION.

PORT ELGIN, May 12.

At a meeting of the Reform Association of the North Riding of Bruce, held at Port Elgin on the 11th inst., it was

Moved by Dr. Sinclair, seconded by M. F. Eby,

"That the Reform Association of the North Riding of Bruce take this opportunity to put on record how exceedingly they deplore the loss sustained not only by the great liberal party of this province, but the entire Dominion, in the death of the Hon. George Brown, one of the most patriotic and distinguished statesmen and journalists of his adopted country, the great and unceasing advocate of civil and religious liberty, and also his untiring efforts for long years to secure responsible government; and that his death has left a void not easily filled in the hearts of all true patriots in this country.”