especially myself--endorsing the memorial pamphlet. My name
was received with cheers, whenever mentioned in the resolutions. In
the evening, a public meeting was held, and it was a perfect
ovation to myself. Some of those present thought that that was the
object of the meeting. Rev. W. Jeffers, the new editor, made an
excellent speech. Rev. Lachlan Taylor read extracts in a most
amusing and effective manner from the Hamilton _Spectator_,
_Colonist_, _Echo_, and _Church Press_. The Hon. Mr. Ferrier spoke
most happily on the effect of the discussion, and also of the
effect of my speech on the members of both branches of the
Legislature. I was cheered throughout, and sat down with four long
rounds of cheers. There was much laughter, and occasional deep
feeling during my criticisms on the variations, and some of the
topics of the speeches of my opponents at Quebec, especially the
after-dinner speeches at the Toronto University gathering.

FOOTNOTES:

[148] Since established and supported, as is the one in Montreal, by
contributions from the Methodist people.

CHAPTER LIX.

1861-1866.

Personal Incidents.--Dr. Ryerson's Visits to Norfolk Co.

During the years of 1861-1866, Dr. Ryerson was chiefly engaged in his
official duties, and part of the time with the University question.
There is, therefore, little to record during these years except personal
matters. The following letters from two of his brothers indicate how
strong was their attachment to him:--

_Brantford, 4th October, 1861._--Rev. John Ryerson writes: I have
derived more benefit from reading Milner's History this time than I
ever did before; especially the experience, writings, &c., of St.
Augustine, Cyprian, Bernard, Luther and Zwingle. St. Augustine's
conversion and "confessions" have been much blessed to me. I have
been led to examine with more care and prayerful attention than
ever before, the power, influence, and fruits of vital godliness,
as experienced and manifested in the hearts and lives of both the
Greek and Latin Fathers; and also the principal instruments of the
Reformation in the sixteenth century. O! the power, wisdom, and
goodness of God; displayed in all these scenes, matters and lives!

_Kingston, May 8th, 1862._--The Rev. Geo. Ryerson writes: We
arrived here safely this morning. I write this by