to its welfare and prosperity; wise in council and fearless in action in its behalf; a man good, great and kind, and whose virtues endeared him, not only to his race, but also to all of his fellow citizens.

Resolved, That we extend to the family of the deceased our profound sympathy, and that these resolutions be entered upon our minutes, and that a copy of them be sent to the family of the deceased.

A. L. HARVEY, Secretary.

MRS. R. E. HATTON,

MRS. H. E. HARRIS,
MRS. C. B. HENDERSON,

Committee.

THE CLEVELAND SOCIAL CIRCLE, OF CLEVELAND, OHIO. WHEREAS, Death has removed Frederick Douglass from the scenes of his earthly labors and triumphs; therefore

Resolved, That we, the members of the Cleveland Social Circle, desire to express, in such degree as we may by this method, our appreciation of his life and services by saying that we look upon his wonderful and brilliant career as an inspiration to all the poor and oppressed, and as an incentive in the ever upward struggle which has developed all the good in humanity; that we regard Mr. Douglass as one of the great men of American history, in courage, in eloquence and in mental equipment. He spoke his burning message when it required fearless courage to speak it. He fought the battles of an oppressed race, and, through them, the battles of all downtrodden humanity when the struggle seemed hopeless; and he lived to rejoice in the victory he had helped to win and to share in its fruits.

Resolved, That we cherish, in our hearts, the memory of Frederick Douglass, and that we will hand it on to our children, as an imperishable inheritance.

Resolved, That we extend to his bereaved family our sympathy in the loss which we share with them, and that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to them at Washington.

CHARLES W. CHESNUTT,
FREEMAN H. MORRIS,
GEORGE VOSBURGH,

Committee.

Adopted February 27, 1895.

The citizens of Springfield, Mo., in Mass Meeting assembled, February 28, 1895, adopted the following:

WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the Universe to remove from our midst the Honorable Frederick Douglass, and

WHEREAS, The relation which he sustained to the race renders it proper that we should place on record our appreciation of his service as a leader; therefore be it

Resolved, That while we bow with humble submission to the will of our Heavenly Father, we do not the less mourn the loss of earthly friends. Resolved, That in the death of Frederick Douglass we lose not only a profound thinker, wise counselor and fearless leader, but also a brilliant orator, statesman, diplomat, journalist, scholar and Christian gentleman -a man whose many virtues endeared him not only to his own people, but to all his fellow citizens.

Resolved, That the people of Springfield, Mo., tender their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives of the deceased, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to them, that they may know that we are not unmindful of the fact that a great man has been called from the stage of action to that blissful shore where all is peace, love and everlasting happiness, and be it further

Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to assist in erecting a monument to the memory of him in whose honor we are here assembled.

B. A. HARDRICK, Chairman.

MISS M. A. HERNDON, Secretary.
MRS. J. W. MILLER,

WILLIAM SMITH,

N. R. SMITH,

THOMAS CAMPBELL,

Committee.

Syracuse Lodge, No. 10, K. of P., of St. Joseph, Mo., adopted the following, February 28, 1895:

WHEREAS, An all-wise and beneficent Providence has removed from our midst the Honorable Frederick Douglass, after having allotted to him more than three-score years and ten, and

WHEREAS, He has removed from us a public servant of eminence and superior executive ability; therefore

Resolved, That in his death the nation has lost a statesman and a leader who always responded to duty's call and championed the cause of the lowly and oppressed.

Resolved, That he was an honor to the nation and to his race, and that we commend the example of his exemplary life to the present and future ambitious youths of America, and that we are, in his life, reminded of the grand and sturdy oak, towering majestically skyward while sending its roots deep and wide.

Resolved, That our most profound sympathy and condolence be extended to the bereaved widow and family, and that we most reverently

commend them to Him who careth for the widow and protecteth the orphans.

Resolved, In regular convention of Syracuse Lodge, No. 10, Knights of Pythias, that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the bereaved widow, and that the hall of this lodge be draped for thirty days in honor of the lamented Frederick Douglass.

R. H. YOUNG, C. C.

T. P. LANGDON, K. R. and S.

THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF WILBERFORCE

UNIVERSITY.

WILBERFORCE, O., March 1, 1895.

MRS. HELEN DOUGLASS AND FAMILY:

The Alumni Association of Wilberforce University, at Wilberforce, O., in regular mid-winter session assembled, appointed the undersigned committee to express

I. Its appreciation and cherished love for the late Honorable Frederick Douglass as a man of world-wide renown, superior intellect, powerful eloquence, worthy integrity, dignified bearing, moral refinement and Christian influence.

2. Its admiration for his forceful efforts to free the human slave, his ardent advocacy of the cause of the American negro, and the tribute of honor and credit he gave to his race by honorably representing our government at posts of trust and glory while at home and before courts abroad. 3. Its reverence for the edifying influence of his whole life, because he was a man and inspired all toward manliness.

To the family we assure our deepest sympathy, and ask to share the sorrow occasioned by the death of its head-the sage of Anacostia.

Very respectfully,

THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF

WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY.
HENRY Y. ARNETT, B. S., Chairman.
ELIZABETH L. JACKSON, A. B.,

WILLIAM A. ANDERSON, A. B.,
Committee on Resolutions.

DAVID HUNTER POST, No. 9, G. A. R., BEAUFORT, S. C. WHEREAS, We have received with profound sorrow the intelligence of the death of the Honorable Frederick Douglass; therefore

Resolved, That it is meet that we pause in our labors and testify our sense of the worth and our appreciation of the character of the departed leader of the race.

Resolved, That we extend to the afflicted family our heartfelt sympathy in this their hour of deep distress, and that we commend them to the all-wise God for support.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the minutes of this meeting, that a copy be sent to the bereaved family, and also a copy, for publication, to the papers of our town.

RICHARD WASHINGTON, Commander.
EDWARD WALLACE, Adjutant.

Adopted March 1, 1895.

CITIZENS OF WORCESTER, Mass.

WORCESTER, MASS., March 1, 1895.

MRS. FREDERICK DOUGLASS.

Dear Madam: On Sunday, February 24, 1895, the colored citizens of Worcester, Mass., in Mass Meeting assembled, at Zion A. M. E. Church, called to take action on the death of the late Honorable Frederick Douglass, adopted unanimously, the following resolutions:

WHEREAS, Honorable Frederick Douglass, a member and leader of our race, has been removed by death, from our midst, therefore be it

Resolved, That, by his death, we have lost a worthy leader whose wise counsel, extensive knowledge and courteous manner won universal admiration and esteem, therefore

Resolved, That the sympathy of the colored people of Worcester, in Mass Meeting assembled, be conveyed to the widow and family of our deceased friend and leader, committing them, in this hour of their bereavement, to the kindly consolation of Him who doeth all things well.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the widow and family, and published in the daily papers.

F. JONES, Corresponding Secretary.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, MASS., CLERK'S OFFICE, March 9, 1895.

MRS. FREDERICK DOUGLASS, Anacostia, D. C.

Dear Madam: I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of the resolutions unanimously adopted by the City

Council of this city, in expression of its respect and esteem for the memory of your husband, the late Honorable Frederick Douglass.

Sincerely yours,

Waltu. H. Pike

CITY CLERK.

IN COMMON COUNCIL.

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, March 5, 1895.

Resolved, That the City Council of the city of Cambridge has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Mr. Frederick Douglass who departed this life on the twentieth day of February last.

He was the distinguished friend and advocate of human freedom and a champion of the civil and political equality of American citizenship, and, since his escape from slavery, to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, fifty years ago, he has enlisted the admiration and appreciation of all true lovers of liberty.

Resolved, That the City Council extends its sincere sympathy to the family of this late illustrious citizen, and that a copy of these resolutions, properly attested, be forwarded by the City Clerk, to the family of the deceased.

HARPER'S FERRY, W. Va., March 2, 1895.

The committee appointed by the citizens of Harper's Ferry, to draft resolutions relative to the late Honorable Frederick Douglass, prepared the following:

WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst, the Honorable Frederick Douglass, and

WHEREAS, We, the people of Harper's Ferry, feel that the said Frederick Douglass was the greatest orator and statesman of our race, and one of