received from the managers of that institution the following testimonial:
"Whittington Club and Metropolitan Athenæum,
"My Dear Sir: I have much pleasure in conveying to you the best thanks of the Managing Committee of this institution for the excellent lecture you gave here last evening, and also in presenting you in their names with an honorary membership of the club. It is hoped that you will often avail yourself of its privileges by coming amongst us. You will then see, by the cordial welcome of the members, that they protest against the odious distinctions made between man and man, and the abominable traffic of which you have been the victim.
"For my own part, I shall be happy to be serviceable to you in any way, and at all times be glad to place the advantages of the institution at your disposal.
"I am, my dear sir, yours, truly,
"Mr. W. Wells Brown."
The following lines were read at a soirée given to Mr. Brown at Bristol, in 1850:
TO WILLIAM WELLS BROWN,
THE AMERICAN FUGITIVE SLAVE.
BY E. S. MATHEWS.
Brother, farewell to thee!
His blessing on thee rest
Who hates all slavery
And helps the poor oppressed.
Go forth with power to break
The bitter, galling yoke;
