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 he had, or could have, no enemies ; and those opposed to him, on learning his death, begged to join in the solemn ceremonies which ensued. No man was ever more, or more justly and universally regretted. — 'To the immortal memory of the late Sir Isaac Brock.'

"This toast was drunk in solemn silence.

" Sir John Doyle then rose and spoke as follows : —

"Gentlemen, — Having received permission from the chair, I rise to propose a toast which woidd be well received in any society where the enlightened individual is known. But here I anticipate it will be met by acclamation and enthusiasm. I do not propose his health, merely because he is my friend, although I feel truly honored by his friendship ; and the more so, as I know that it originated and was cemented by his conviction of my honest zeal for the public good, and the deep interest I took in the welfare of his native land. But I give him as a public man, who, to a sound, vigorous, and cultivated understanding, joins a liberal and enlight- ened mind, — an innate love of justice, and hatred of oppression, — an inflexible adherence to that which appears to him to be right, — a man too wise to be cunning. Armed with the ' mens conscia recti,' he marches straight forward to his object, nor turns into the devious path of crooked policy, and left-handed wisdom.

" To these qualities are added indefatigable industry, and a pa- tience not to be exhausted. This is the man, who, as a public magistrate in high station, I offer for your acceptance. Of his private worth, I dare not say all that I feel. He is present. You know him and can duly appreciate his value. You will have anti- cipated that I mean the Bailiff of Guernsey* I now propose

to you ' The health of the Bailiff, and unalloyed happiness to the island of Guernsey.'

" In rising to return thanks, the chairman observed, that it would be extraordinary indeed if his feelings were not overpowered, after the kind and nattering manner in which Colonel Evans, on his left, had treated the memory of a brother so dear to him, and after the praise bestowed upon himself, by the distinguished guest on his right. If he were deserving any part of that praise, he was more than rewarded by the manner in which his health had been proposed and received, — if he had discharged his duty, he could appeal to Sir John, who must so often have experienced it, whether there could be a pleasure, an inward satisfaction, equal to that which was produced by the consciousness of having performed a good action."


 * Daniel De Lisle Brock, Esq.

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