That we tender our earnest and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, and that we ever pray that the Divine blessing may comfort them in this their dire affliction. HENRY LEWIS, President. TORONTO, May 11, 1880. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. TORONTO, May 12th, 1880. MRS. GEORGE BROWN. DEAR MADAM,—The Central Association of Congregational ministersassembled this day in Zion Church, Toronto-passed the following resolution, and desired me to forward the same to you. Moved by the Rev. John Burton, B.A., seconded by the Rev. J. J. Hindley, M.A., and unanimously Resolved,-That this Association would record its deep sense of loss sustained by the country in the death of the late Hon. George Brown. They would recognize with gratitude the important part he has taken in the formation of our Canadian nationality and liberties, his energy as a journalist, and his worth as a private citizen. They would express their deep sympathy with his bereaved widow and family, commending them to the consolation of a sympathizing Saviour, and the hope of the reunion hereafter. May the God of all comfort comfort them in their deep affliction. COBDEN CLUB, ENGLAND. At a meeting of the committee, held on the 22nd May, 1880, it was resolved that an expression of the great regret felt by the committee on hearing of the death of the Hon. George Brown, of Toronto, an honorary member of the club, should be placed on the minutes of the proceedings of the committee. Extract from the Proceedings of the County Council of the County of Oxford. COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBER, WOODSTOCK, 18th June, 1880. Moved by Mr. Wm. Peers, seconded by Mr. B. Hopkins, and Resolved, That this Council embrace the first opportunity to express their profound regret at the loss the Dominion of Canada has sustained by the death of the late Hon. George Brown, a gentleman who formerly represented this county in parliament, and has, as a journalist, statesman, agriculturalist and a man, for many years laboured with distinguished ability and zeal to serve his adopted country according to his best judg ment. And we desire also to express our deep disgust and horror at the crime which led to his death; and our sincere sympathy with his widow and bereaved family and friends. And that a copy of this resolution, signed by the Warden and Clerk, with the corporate seal attached, be forwarded to Mrs. Brown. [Seal.] A. L. WILCOX, Warden. "CLUB NATIONALE," MONTREAL. At a largely attended meeting of reformers and members of the "Club Nationale," held on Friday evening in the club's rooms, the following resolutions were passed on the sad death of the deceased senator: It was moved by Messrs. R. Profontaine, M.P.P., Hon. J. R. Thibaudeau, Ald. Thomas Wilson, Joseph Duhamel, Q.C., Chs. Berger, J. N. Bieuvenu, Chs. Meunier and Raoul Dandurand, That this meeting has learned with regret of the death of the Hon. George Brown, who, as a journalist, legislator and statesman, figured in the front rank of the defenders of the reform and progressive party of Canada. That by his remarkable talents, his love of work and energy, Mr. Brown proved himself an honour to his adopted country, and his name will be perpetuated in its history during this century for elevating to its highest rank the Canadian press, procuring the secularization of the clergy reserves, and the abolition of certain privileges of caste. That the friends of the liberal party leave to history all the weight of impartial judgment which it will carry on certain acts of Mr. Brown, and it will become recognized that this distinguished man was imbued with patriotic sentiments and ideas really in harmony with the liberalism and professions that we, as a party, know them under the British constitution. It was moved by Messrs. Ernest Tremblay, N. W. Trenholme, Q.C., F. X. Archambault, Q.C., Euclide Roy, Chs. Ouide Perrault, H. Beaugrand, N. Lefebvre, A. P. Globensky, G. A. Morrison and P. R. Martineau, That the name of Hon. George Brown will remain engraved on the national monument, which is called responsible government of Canada. That Mr. Brown was one of those courageous men, one of those clearminded patriots, who contributed to obtain for Canadians the fulness of responsible government, to acclimate it to Canada, to fight against the encroachments of the Crown, and to inspire the population with love and respect for the institutions which we have fully enjoyed since 1847. It was moved by Messrs. A. E. Poirier, C. A. Geoffrion, Q.C., E. C. Monk, Ald. Robert, P. G. Martineau, P. H. Roy, A. P. Carriveau, That this meeting offers its condolence to the family of the Hon. George Brown, fallen under the bullet of the cowardly assassin at the moment when his contemporaries, rising above political passions, were rendering just homage to the philanthropy, to the patriotism which was so greatly personified in the regretted deceased. It was moved by Messrs. A. P. Morin, A. S. Mackay, Louis Perrault, F. O. Rinfret, L. Forget, P. Durandand, and J. D. Leduc, That a copy of the present resolutions be transmitted to the family of the deceased, to the liberal press of the Province of Quebec, to the Globe of Toronto and the Free Press of Ottawa. D. MESSIER, President. P. R. MARTINEAU, Secretary. BROCKVILLE TOWN COUNCIL. BROCKVILLE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 17th May, 1880. Moved by Mr. W. H. Cole, seconded by Mr. G. A. Dana, and Resolved, That we, the Town Council of Brockville, take the opportunity of this our first meeting to express our regret at the untimely death of the late Hon. George Brown, one of Canada's greatest statesmen, and whose name has been so long identified with the best interests of our country; and whose death will be an irreparable loss to the Dominion. And we would also express our horror at the dastardly act which caused his death, and we beg most respectfully to tender to his bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy with them in this their sad affliction; and that the Clerk do forward a copy of this resolution, with the seal of this Corporation attached thereto, to the widow of the deceased. WM. HENRY COMSTOCK, Mayor. [Seal.] PORT HOPE TOWN COUNCIL. COUNCIL CHAMBER, PORT HOPE, MRS. GEORDE BROWN, Toronto.、 MADAM.—I am desired by the Mayor and Council of the Corporation of the Town of Port Hope to forward you a copy of the following resolution which was passed at the meeting held on Monday, the 10th May, 1880: Moved by Councillor B. D. Deering, seconded by Councillor C A. Hagerman, and Resolved, That this Council having heard with regret of the death of the Hon. George Brown, and being deeply sensible of his great public services, desire to express its sincere sympathy with the widow and family of the deceased, and instructs the Clerk to forward to them this expression of condolence with them in their great affliction. H. V. SANDERS, Town Clerk. WOODSTOCK TOWN COUNCIL. COUNCIL CHAMBER, WOODSTOCK, Moved by Henry Parker, seconded by Warren Totten, and Resolved, That the members of the Council of the town of Woodstock avail themselves of this opportunity of expressing their profound sorrow at the demise on Sunday last of the Hon. George Brown, who has been at different times the representative in parliament of both ridings of this county. The occurrence which prostrated that hon. gentleman sent a thrill of horror throughout the length and breadth of the Dominion, and it was hoped, in the merciful dispensation of Providence, no disastrous effect would follow. It has been ordered otherwise, and one of Canada's greatest statesmen has fallen. We desire to extend to the bereaved widow and family of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy in their sore affliction, and we co-operate with our fellow-countrymen, of every political party and creed, in paying a tribute of respect to one whose energies were ever devoted to his country's good, and whose example will be ever remembered in the future of our country's progress; and that this Council, as a token of respect to the memory of the lamented deceased, do now adjourn; and that a copy of this resolution, with the corporate seal affixed thereto, be transmitted by his Worship the Mayor to his family. [Seal.] JAMES SUTHERLAND, Mayor. GAELIC SOCIETY, TORONTO. TALLA SHAFTESBURY, 10mh latha d'on 5mh Mios, 1880. Aig coinneamh mhiosail comunn Gailig Thoronto chaidh na ruinteau a leanas a leughadh a's a dhaingneachadh le lan aonta: Run I.-Gur h'ann le mulad annabarrach a chuala sinn mu bhas bronach an Urramaich Deorsa Brunn, duine uasal a bha re iomad bliadhna a saothrachadh gu misneachail, durachdach, agus gu bitheanta le mor shoirbheachadh ann an aobhar na duthcha so s'an robh a chomhnuidh, agus a bha daonnan a nochdadh cairdeas blath do'n ghineal do'm buin sinne. Run II.—Gum bheil sinn a co-mhothachadh gu trom domhain le teaghlach an fhir-stata nach maireann, agus gur e ar dochas durachdach gum faigh iad am measg am bron diomhair a's an creach, solus agus furtachd anns an Ti as airde, far an robh an caraid ainmeil cliuiteach riamh a sealltuinn airson cuideachadh agus treorachadh. Run III.-Gun teid ath-sgriobhadh do na ruin so a chur a dh' ionnsuidh teaghlach an fhir a chaochail, agus mar an ceudna do'n Phaipeir-naigheachd ris an robh e an comh-cheangal. DONULL MACEOGHAIN, (Translation). Run Chleireach. At their monthly meeting, held at Shaftesbury Hall, on Monday, May 10th, 1880, the Gaelic Society of Toronto unanimously passed the following resolutions: First, "That it is with extreme sorrow we have heard of the tragic death of the Hon. George Brown, a gentleman who for so many years exerted himself strenuously and often successfully in the cause of his adopted country, and always showed a warm friendship for the race to which we belong." Second,-"That we deeply sympathize with the bereaved family of the deceased statesman, and earnestly hope that they may find amid their profound grief consolation in that great Being to whom their distinguished relative ever looked for help and guidance." Third, "That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the departed." KINGSTON REFORM ASSOCIATION. Moved by Mr. John Carruthers, seconded by Mr. William Ford, and Resolved, That the Reform Association of Kingston deplore the national loss sustained by his adopted country in the death of the Hon. George Brown-a great journalist, who founded and conducted to eminent success the leading organ of public opinion in Canada; a distinguished statesman, whose public life was devoted to the fearless advocacy of civil liberty; whose determined efforts contributed largely to the establishment of responsible government in this province; to whose lofty patriotism, rising above mere party considerations, the confederation of the British North American Provinces was mainly due; and one who unselfishly dedicated his tireless energies and great talents to the furtherance of the public good and the dissemination of the principles of the great reform party. and Moved by B. M. Britton, Esq., seconded by C. F. Gildersleeve, Esq., Resolved, That this Association desire to express their deepest sympathy with the widow, family, and other relatives of the Hon. George Brown in the hour of their great grief, and to convey to them a heartfelt expression of profound sorrow that a life so blameless in all its domestic relations, and so eminent in its services to the state, should have had so sad and untimely an end. Moved by Alexander Gunn, Esq. M.P., seconded by William Robin. son, Esq., and Resolved,―That a copy of the resolutions just moved be forwarded by the secretary to the widow of the Hon. George Brown. ST. THOMAS REFORMERS. ST. THOMAS, May 18, 1880. DEAR MADAM,-I have been instructed to communicate to you the resolutions passed at a meeting of reformers held at this town on the 11th inst. A copy of the minutes of the meeting is accordingly subjoined. I have the honour to enclose herewith copies of the St. Thomas Journal of May 11th and May 14th, 1880, and to remain Yours respectfully, JAMES H. COYNE, Secretary. MRS. G. BROWN, Beverley Street, Toronto. A meeting of reformers, which was attended by a large number of representative gentlemen belonging to the town and county, was held in the Town Hall this afternoon for the purpose of expressing their sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr. Brown in their sad bereavement, and to record their admiration of his great qualities. Mr. Walter E. Murray, of Aylmer, was appointed chairman, and James H. Coyne, of St. Thomas, secretary. A letter was read by the secretary from Mr. T. M. Nairn, M.P.P., regretting his inability to be present, and expressing his high regard and esteem for the deceased statesman, and his sorrow for the loss the party and country had sustained in his death. had It was intimated by the chairman that Dr. Wilson, ex-M.P.P., been unexpectedly called away by telegram, and desired to express his sympathy with the objects of the meeting. |