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K. Grasett requested to act as Secretary. Colonel Elliott having adverted in brief terms to the object of the meeting, which was to take into consideration J proposal to croci a monument to the Indian Chief and warrior, Tecimseh, who gloriously fell at t*" / battle of Moravi- antown, in IS13, — the follosving rrsolutions wer>) proposed, with appropriate remaiks, and unanimously adopted: 1st — Moved by thn Rev. Frederick Mack, seconded by Dr. George R. Ciraaett, Resohtd — That in accordance with the usages of the world, ancient and modern, moniimeDts have been erected to perpetuate the memory of individuals who iiave been benefactors to their country : — that we view in that light the Indian warrior Tei UMfiEH. 2nd — Moved by tlie Rev. George Chpyne, seconded by Mr. George Bullock, Rtaolvr.d — That although this may bo the first instance of a civilized people erecting a monument to an untutoied Indian, yet the sterling worth and noble conduct of that brave warrior, who sacrificed his life in defence of our country, entitles Ilia memory to our lasting gratitude. ■iiti — Moved by Robi^ri Reynolds, Ksq., J.P., seconded by Dr. R. Ironside, Rmolved — Therefore, tliat a monument be erected in this place to the memory of Tecumseh, and Ihnt subscriptioUD he opened in all towns and cities in British North America; and that British subjects in all parts of the United States be respectfully invited to join in this noble undertaking. 4th — Moved by Thomas I'axton, Esq., ser ended by Mr. G. Arwison, and Kesolred — That the following genilciuen form a Committee for this place, vi?, : — Thn Hon. .lames Gi;rdon, Francis Caldwell, Esq., Robert Reynolds, Esq., .1. P., William I)u(T. Esq., J. P., Col. .Matthew Elliott, J. P.. Charios Fortier, Esq., J. P., Col. Wmi. Ambridge, J. P., James Doiigall, Esq., J. P., William Andeiton, Esq., J. P., Lewis G. Gor- ..oii, Esu., Rev. FredV iMai k, Kov. tieo. Cbeync, Weoi^n iionside, Esq., ■'*. 1. A.; Major Huilyerd, 'i'homas Paxlon, Esq., J. n. Brown, Esq., Messrs. Andrew Kemp, (ieo. Bullock, W. L. Schulti, and Leonard Thompson. 7V«a»«rcr, — Janies Duugall, Esq. Steretarteg, — James Kevill, Esq. and Dr. (ieorge R. tirasoit. .Ith — Moved by francis Caldwell, Esq., seconded hv A, Lockhart, Esq., Hfolvrn — That ihe Secre lary take the proper measures to promulgate ihi'sc Resolutions, and to hold himselt i'l corres- punilenci. with all committees wliicli may be formed to carrv out the object of this meeting. tub — .Moved by Mr. Robert Peden, seconded bv Mr. Andrew Kemp, Rttolvid — That ediiois of papera tiiiouelioul the provinces of British North America, and t)ie United States, be rcs- perir>illy requested to aid this t;rcat public undertaking b) inserting the procendinu's of this uiit'ting in ilioir respective lournals. Coliine' Elliott then left the chair, nn 7th instant, for th memory of Tkcumseh. Amhkrstiuk.;, Nth June, 1841. #* annex a copy of the proceedings of a pubhc meeting held'in An- purpose of devising measures to c rect a monument to the t^ientlemen, Your very obedient Servants, JAMES KEVrLL JAMES KEVrLL, >