r, all vied with each other in subscribing to
the homage of this valorous, humane man.

And, sir, I think a moral may be drawn from this,--that no person,
however humble he may be in his circumstances, but has it in his
power to bless the world. One man can do so by deeds of valour,
another by hard and plodding industry, and a third by thought and
mental efforts. It has been well said, 'they build up a loftier
population making man more manly.' It is evidently our duty to lend
a helping hand in the hour of need, either by our wisdom, power, or
benevolence. This thought should act as an incentive, more or less
powerful, on each person, and make him restless until he becomes
satisfied that he is doing something to ameliorate the condition of
his fellow men. Men should thus fulfil their mission until called
to receive their reward, namely, 'Rest for their souls under the
tree of Life.'

I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully,
Mr. H. Woodcock. JOHN SYMONS.

[Sidenote: A WORKING MAN'S LETTER.]

The following letter, addressed to Mr. Symons, is given as a specimen of
the feeling with which the working men of Hull regarded this movement:--

Hull, _Aug. 9th, 1861_.

Mr. Chairman,--I cannot let the present opportunity pass without
thanking the committee for the movement they have taken in this
affair. It shows that such acts of humanity may appear to slumber
for a time in the breasts of Englishmen until they can bear it no
longer, then out it must come; and permit me to add that the moment
I heard of the movement to present some token of respect to Mr.
Ellerthorpe, it put me in mind of the time when I was a boy about
eight years of age: I was sailing a small boat aside of the steps
of what is commonly called, Sand South End, in the old harbour,
when I over-reached myself and fell in. A boy was with me at the
time who ran up the steps and shouted out, 'A boy overboard.' A
gentleman, who then lived in Humber Street, was sitting in his
front room, he immediately ran out, leaped into the water, took
hold of me just as I was going down for the third time, and saved
my life from a watery grave. I have always reverenced that
gentleman ever since. His name is Mr. Bean, and he was for several
year