the Honorable Frederick Douglass, orator, statesman and diplomat, full of years and honor, and WHEREAS, His death is historic in importance, by reason of the prominent place his deeds occupy in the affairs of the American people; therefore be it Resolved, That we, in mass meeting assembled, do feel our loss irreparable. It not only takes from the race its grandest representative, but from the whole American people, one of their strongest, most virtuous and most patriotic citizens. Resolved, That we recognize that, in exalted character, comprehensive views, courageous advocacy of human rights and liberty against peculiar disadvantages, and despite almost insuperable opposition, he stands in civic stature uncircumscribed by race or class distinction, among the few great men of all time. His life has wrested honor from obloquy, added glory to private citizenship, and made simple manhood the highest title of nobility. His soul responded to all the harmonies, but silently rejected all the discords of humanity. The broad-minded, everywhere, will acquiesce in the decree of the world's court, which adjudges to every man who maintains a high course with power and persistence, honor and success. In the death of Mr. Douglass, the wife loses a loving husband, and the children a kind father. Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy, and that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to them. BEN. F. WALLACE G. S. PRYCE, H. T. WALKER, J. H. HINES, S. J. JENKINS, B. J. HENRY, Chairman. G. L. WYLIE, Secretary. W. L. DORSEY, Assistant Secretary. Citizens of South Charleston, Ohio, in a Town Meeting assembled, February 27, 1895, adopted the following: WHEREAS, The God of the universe has, in His blessed omniscience, permitted the exit of our own friend, Frederick Douglass, from this world of toil and care, of responsibilities and accountabilities, to the world of rest and peace, of happiness and joy; and WHEREAS, Though this be true, yet there are sad souls in the family, in States and nations, and in the world at large, by reason of the removal of our own Douglass from us; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the undersigned, with a countless number of other friends and sympathizers, do hereby extend to Mrs. Douglass and the bereaved family, to the race of which Mr. Douglass was a member, to the States and nations by which he has been so often honored and esteemed, both in and out of public life, and to other countries and nations who feel his true worth, as gentleman, orator, statesman, counselor and manly man, our most profound sympathy in their and our inestimable loss in the decease of Honorable Frederick Douglass. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mrs. Douglass and bereaved family; and that a copy be sent for publication to the Freeman, of Indianapolis, and to the Sentinel, of South Charleston, Ohio. Resolved, That while our hearts are filled with sorrow in view of our great and irreparable loss, and with sympathy for the family so suddenly and sorely afflicted, yet we would bow in submission, saying, “It is the Lord; let Him do what seemeth to Him best!" and "The will of the Lord be done!" S. MOTEN, M. D., Citizens of Helena, Arkansas, assembled in Mass Meeting, February 27, 1895, adopted the following: Resolved, That we stand pledged to contribute the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25), to be applied to the erection of a monument to the memory of the Honorable Frederick Douglass, which said amount we stand ready to forward to the proper authority, upon notice, after necessary arrangements shall have been made for the erection of said monument. HENRY AVANT, Member of Committee. THE ANTI-LYNCHING LEAGUE OF NORTHERN OHIO. CLEVELAND, O., February 27, 1895. Resolved, That we, the members of the Anti-lynching League of Northern Ohio, experiencing as we do, a deep sense of personal loss and bereavement, in the sudden and unexpected death of Frederick Douglass, extend to his stricken family our deepest sympathy. Resolved, That our country, which so long knew and so often honored this magnanimous man, has lost a citizen who was ever earnest and influential in the promotion and advancement of good government, and in the interest of the black people of the United States. Resolved, That a certified copy of these resolutions be mailed to the family of our deceased leader and champion, and that a copy be furnished the daily papers, with a request that the same be published. REV. R. C. RANSOM, President. S. P. BOYD, Secretary. CITIZENS OF CHRISTIANSBURG AND CAMBRIA, Va. CHRISTIANSBURG INSTITUTE, CAMBRIA, VA., February 27, 1895. MRS. FREDERICK DOUGLASS. Dear Madam: Enclosed resolutions in honor of your late husband were passed, last night, in a Mass Meeting held in memory of our beloved countryman. So faithful, so true was he to the interests of his race, that all mourn his loss. We have the honor of being Yours sincerely, FACULTY, Per H. H. THOVEATT, RESOLUTIONS. Resolved, That, in the death of the late Honorable Frederick Douglass, the negro has lost sight of the brightest star in the constellation of his great men. Not only have the negroes lost their greatest man, but one of the most distinguished personages who has ever graced the Western Continent, is sleeping in death. Resolved, That, as an indefatigable laborer for the upbuilding of his race, and in his efforts to place the negro in his worthy and proper light before the criticising world, Mr. Douglass stood alone. Resolved, That, although his inimitable career cannot, in its fullness, be exemplified, his life is worthy of recognition and should be a guide and inspiration to those of present and future generations. Resolved, That we heartily and sincerely join in sympathy with his bereaved family, in the loss of their husband and father; and assure his loved ones that Mr. Douglass "is not dead, but sleepeth," and shall forever live in the hearts of his countrymen. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the wife of the deceased as from the people of Christiansburg and Cambria, Va. Resolved, That we also send a copy of these resolutions to the Colored American, for publication. THE WOMAN'S POLITICAL EQUALITY CLUB, OF ROCHESTER, N. Y. ROCHESTER, N. Y., February 27, 1895. Resolved, That in the transition from this mundane to an immortal life, of our beloved friend and advocate, Honorable Frederick Douglass, the cause of woman's enfranchisement, and that of humanity, have lost a power of almost boundless good. He was a man whose love of right outweighed all other interests. His face was set, like burnished steel, against every wrong and injustice, and his plea for woman's equality before the law, was, like sweet incense, ever rising toward Heaven; and his whole life of noble self-sacrifice and generous deeds, was a bright example worthy of all imitation. Resolved, That, by his life of faithfulness and integrity and neverfailing love of justice and equality for all, he has left an undying memory, as Freedom's advocate, which memory we will cherish as a sacred trust, and as a divine benediction of priceless worth. Resolved, That the Woman's Political Equality Club of Rochester, tenders its heartfelt sympathy to his beloved and bereaved wife and family. HARRIET M. TURNER, Secretary. CITIZENS OF CALVERT, Texas. A Mass Meeting of colored citizens of Calvert, Tex., held February 28, 1895, adopted the following: WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God to take from our midst our friend and father, advocate, orator and champion of liberty, the renowned and beloved Frederick Douglass, therefore be it Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to the will of the Almighty Father, who has graciously spared to us the long and inestimable services of one of His most illustrious heirs of the Celestial Kingdom, and that we patiently bear the loss, that he may reap the glorious harvest of a long and well-spent life. Resolved, That we recognize in his demise the loss of one whose exemplary life, under the most trying ordeals, and whose sacrificing devotion to suffering humanity, and burning eloquence for human liberty, will kindle the flames of patriotic zeal in the hearts of our people through all generations. Resolved, That in his transition, the wife loses a noble and devoted husband, the children a kind and sympathetic father, and his race and country a most illustrious and patriotic citizen. Resolved, That we hereby extend to his bereaved family our most profound sympathy in this, the hour of their deepest sorrow. Well may we say in the language of Buel : Our Douglass is gone, and we are alone; As the sun went down 'neath the hills about, Nearly four-score years he walked as our guide, But the Angel of Death has taken our pride, O, grant us, Lord, through Thy heavenly worth That so long we've journeyed together on earth Farewell! The leaf-strewn earth enfolds Our stay, our pride, our hopes, our fears. And winter's setting sun beholds A nation bowed, a world in tears. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, and to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, the Texas Independent, and the Illuminator. E. A. DURHAM, M. D., J. W. TALLEY, W. B. PATTERSON, Committee. THE IDA B. WELLS WOMAN'S CLUB AND THE FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL MEETING. Held at Quinn Chapel, Chicago, Ill., February 28, 1895. WHEREAS, It has pleased the Almighty to remove from our midst our beloved leader, statesman and orator, Frederick Douglass, and WHEREAS, In his death we feel that the negro race has lost its ablest representative; therefore be it Resolved, That, while we know that he has been called from unceasing labors to well-earned rest, still we deeply mourn his loss. Resolved, That, in the death of Frederick Douglass, the negro race has lost an active and zealous worker, ever ready to assist the oppressed; prompt to advance the interests of the race, at home and abroad; devoted |