, 1873-03-30

tcs semtnarcs Of tho country was largely sustained
by his sd he assisted n tho formation and was
lbera1 paron OF several Of the noblest charities and
scentic societies OF neighborfnE great City OF
New York His namo is in all tha churches, and his
acts Of kindness and philanthropy were entended to
many places people all the Ured States. ao
is certainly worthiy folio ring the footsteps o1 liz
father, the Hor William E. Dodge, who Is known a.
the most prominent laynan IN the great Presbyterian
Church Of America second Peabody; President OF
the Chamber OF Con- Of New York, thu highest
position merchant here eau fill.
It source Ut sorrow for Cs to 1ose mr. Dodge,
and your community may vol be proud OF him as 3
representative Of your people In Parliament mnn
Of moro liberal, broad, Christian views canncs be
found. He the friend Of all denominations, ano
mono speak Ill Of him. An energetic, earnest h1o
for good OF othcrs and noble aud high aims ere ns
lfes record We hardly say enough IN his PRAISE
The great business Of the rm Its wonderful success,
and the patriotic devotion he feels or Canada, often
expressed to NO. all his friends here appreciate. You
could not find better candidate for bringing and press
ing fo1wal! avery good measure. hope no WILL 30
valued he should be by his now fcilow-counfSren.
Trusting that you will aid him he deserves, with
great respect, very truly yours,
8. l. CLARE, D. D.
To this letter WAS appended one from Canon
Ramsay, acknowledging its receipt from "my
friend, the Rev. 8. a. Clark, y. D." and advising
Dodge to publish it. This was signed "septimus
J. Ramsay, M- A."
1t is NOW shown that Arr. Dodge wrote tho
Clark letter himself, signing that gcatlemnn's
name to it, that Canon Ramsay never received
any such latter; never heard Of DR.. Clark and
his first knowledge Of the use OF his na:ne by
nol. ! &1,o ror1 MI "a.
terB, therefore, wero forgcrics, and Dodge has
been denounced with having published them,
Of course knowing the fact. Mr. Dodge
has, in Parliamcnt explained that he had writ
ten authority from Dr. Clark to write what
he pleased, and to attach Clark's name to
it, aad that the letter purporting to have
been written By Canon Ramsay, Was in fact
written by some other Ramsay. This e1plhna-
| ton has hardly elevated Mr. Dodge in the esti-
nation OF his new countrymen, and Dodge's
picture of Dodge, rs the "uniyersally- beloved
OF all classes; "a princely Civ to all good OBJ
jects"; "his generous Christian character; his
Presidency of '!ho Young Mems Association;
| his support Of tho Pathological Seminary" and
liberal patronage OF the "noblest charities;
that lis nauo is in au the churches; that lie
ia following in the footsteps of his father, tie
"most prominent laymnn in the great Presby-
tcrian Church of America; second Peabody" is
regarded as a cool piece Of impaderce.
7..4 r. n.,.a :, .o,o;,.,, ao,,e aa1;,atn
0' A 00NeN
home tArusts, Which to moro hcus'l'e HAL
would bo uncomfortable. A report OF recent
=; t1,,,a ro,or4od.
oo1ANo VA 4"4'1 oA>
Mr. Dodge then referred to 'ho speeea o1 !loes"
member VINO had preccaeo n1u'' ana ooetaieo 1n@ az
eoalo amos. hAse st,ta -, i;nns which
was worse than Ill else and not honorable and
noble body as tue HOUSE OF commons .. .'' ~
ln4i,4on ,Sa.,4,..a ot ~ 1ra1, .to r1rv hencnes