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��sorrow and deep regret with which his loss has filled our breasts, although he has taken his departure for a better abode, where his many virtues will be rewarded by the great Dispenser of good, who has led us on the road to victory.

A large white belt.

"Brother, — We now address the successor of our departed friend to express the confidence we feel that his heart is warmed with similar sentiments of affection and regard towards us. We also assure him of our readiness to support him to the last, and therefore take the liberty to speak strong to all his people to co-operate with vigour, and trusting in the powerful arm of God, not to doubt of victory.

"Although our numbers are small, yet, counting Him on our side, who ever decides on the day of battle, we look for victory whenever we shall come in contact with our enemy. Five strings of white wampum.

(Signed) "W. CLAUS, D. S. G."

No. 6. IMPROMPTU

ON READING THE ACCOUNT OF THE DEATH OF THE GALLANT MAJOR-GENERAL SIR ISAAC BROCK.

Whence sprung that sigh of sorrow deep, Those plaints that pierce the troubled air ! Whose that fair form that seems to weep With tresses loose, and bosom bare ?

Ah ! now I know that form divine, Whose looks her heartfelt grief declare ; Queen of the seagirt isle ! 'tis thine, And thine those plaints that pierce the air.

Thou mourn' st thy brave defender's fate Far distant o'er yon western tide, — The victim of illiberal hate Fostered by French intrigue and pride !

Thou mourn'st the loss of valiant Brock, Chastiser of o'erweening pride, Who fell in battle's furious shock, By Niagara's thundering side ! I

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