It speaks his hate of wrong once more.

"Men of the North! your weak regret
Is wasted here; arise and pay
To freedom and to him your debt,
By following where he led the way!"
1853.



WILLIAM FORSTER.

William Forster, of Norwich, England, died in East Tennessee, in
the 1st month, 1854, while engaged in presenting to the governors
of the States of this Union the address of his religious society on
the evils of slavery. He was the relative and coadjutor of the
Buxtons, Gurneys, and Frys; and his whole life, extending al-most
to threescore and ten years, was a pore and beautiful example of
Christian benevolence. He had travelled over Europe, and visited
most of its sovereigns, to plead against the slave-trade and
slavery; and had twice before made visits to this country, under
impressions of religious duty. He was the father of the Right Hon.
William Edward Forster. He visited my father's house in Haverhill
during his first tour in the United States.

The years are many since his hand
Was laid upon my head,
Too weak and young to understand
The serious words he said.