king for the public welfare; his relaxations being in
his fields and garden, or in the conversation of casual
visitors who, uninvited, occasionally resorted to his
unceremonious and hospitable roof. Ardent as he was in
political discussions, prone as he was to enter into
controversy, the feelings of animosity which he expressed died
in their utterance. The adversary of to-day was the welcome
guest of the morrow. The hand which had distilled the gall of
disputation at one moment, was readily extended in kind
fellowship the next. Mr. Brock was probably not exempt from
failings, but he had certainly nothing of littleness about
him. He respected an honorable and open adversary, more than a
flattering and servile friend. His hostility was strong, but
it was shortlived: his enmity was vigorous, but it had no
memory. In other respects, too, he evinced a generous and
benevolent heart. At all seasons and under all circumstances,
his time and attention were willingly devoted to those who
sought his assistance or advice. He was the friend and
counsellor of all. Many is the angry feeling he has
allayed--many the lawsuit he has prevented--many the family
division he has closed. His kind offices were at the command
of all. No labour was too great for him, when called on for
his assistance; but if at any time he found himself obliged to
reject a claim which was made on him, he so softened his
refusal with courtesy and kindness, that the disappointed
seldom left him without experiencing a sense of obligation.

"Possessing these characteristics, which are hastily sketched
by the pen of a political opponent, Mr. Brock, it must be
admitted, was a distinguished man. His sphere of action was
limited, but within that sphere he acted an honorable, a
useful, and a noble part. Had he been cast upon a wider stage,
there can be little doubt that his talents and his resolution
would have acquired for him a more extensive reputation; but,
even as it is, his fate is enviable. He sought the welfare of
his country, and desired its respect and gratitude as his
reward. Both objects have been attained; and he now sleeps, at
the close of a long and honorable life, regarded by all his
country men as the most able, the most useful, the most
disinterested, and the most patriotic of the rulers to which