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The Witnesses for God's Truth; A Good Man's Death; The Victor's Crown; Worldly Wisdom; Worldly Conformity; The Lord our Righteousness; The Christian's Harvest; Fasting and Almsgiving; The Mystery of the Christian Life; Active Religion; A Word in Season.]

X. Sermon preached at the General Ordination held by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Oxford, in the Cathedral Church of Christ, Oxford, 23rd Dec., 1866. Oxford, 1867.

FULFORD, FRANCIS DRUMMOND. Son of the preceding.

I. The Mis-application of Labour; a lecture. Montreal, 1859, pp. 15. FULLER, Rev. T. BROCK, D. D., D. C. L. A min. of the Ch. of Eng. (Tor.) Formerly Rector of Thorold, U. C.

I. The Roman Catholic Church not the Mother Church of England; or the Church of England the Church origi nally planted in England. Cobourg, 1844, pp. 19.

II. Religious excitements tried by Scripture, and their fruits tested by experience; a sermon preached in 1842. 2nd Ed., Toronto, 1856, pp, 20. III. Forms of Prayer. Do., 1365, pp. 15.

FURLONG, Rev. WILLIAM. Presb. min. (Cornwallis, N. S.)

J. On the Transfiguration; a sermon. Halifax, 1864, pp. 16, 8vo.

FUTVOYE, GEORGE, Ph D., Q. C. Permanent Clk. of the Crown Law Dept., C., since May, 1851. Was Clk. to the Corporation of the City of Quebec for some years, and has held various other offices of trust and importance in the Province.

1. A. Corn. Celsi Medicinæ, Libri viii., ad omnium veterum et recentium exemplarum fidem diligentissime emendati, quibus accedunt Index Librorum et Capitum, Tabula characterum ponderumque, cura et studio. Georgii Futvoye, Ling. Profess. London, 18mo.

II. A Literal Interlineal Translation of the First Four Books of Celsus (from the above Text); with order of Latin words and original text; being the parts fixed on for the examination of

Medical Students at the British Navy Board, the Apothecaries' Hall, &c., &c. Do., 12mo.

III. The Eight Books of Celsus on Medicine, originally translated by James Greive, M. D. A new edition carefully revised, with copious explanatory Notes. Do., 12mo.

IV. A Literal Translation of the Pharmacopoeia Londinensis (MDCCCXXXVI.) Do., 1837, Royal 32mo.

"Eminently adapted to the purpose for which it is intended, as it is strictly close to the original, and at the same time free from the stiffness which renders literal translations in general so disagreeable."-PROFESSOR DRUITT, M. D.

V. A Collection of one thousand Latin prescriptions, containing every variety of form, according to the Nomenclature of the Pharmacopoeia Londinensis 1836. Do., 1837.

"A careful perusal of this book, will not only familiarise students with the forms of prescriptions used by the most eminent medical men, but will also exercise a spirit of inquiry as regards the nice judgment, of which the prescriptions, without a specification of the complaints to which they apply, afford intrinsic evidence."-Parthenon.

VI. Genera-nominum; or, a new and brief mode of learning the genders of Latin nouns. Montreal, 7th Ed., 1849; Ottawa, 8th Ed., 1866.

"Mr. Futvoye's Tract, though a trifle, is a desideratum in its way. Its conciseness is its great merit. We have here the substance of the 'Propria quoe Maribus' in the smallest compass possible. So BRIEF that a person of common capacity may commit it to memory in a few hours, and so INTELLIGIBLE, that the dullest may apply it."-Academic Chronicle.

"Not only novel, but exceedingly useful.” Scientific Gazette.

VII. Lower Canada Law Almanac. Quebec, 1859. (Continued for several years.)

"C'est un tableau parfaitement compilé de tout ce qui peut être utile aux avocats et aux hommes d'affaires."-Journ. de l'Inst. Pub. L. C.

FYFE, Rev. R. A., D. D. Baptist Clergym. Is Principal and Prof. of Theology in the Can. Literary Institute, Woodstock, U. C. Has contributed to the periodical press of the U. S. (See Canadian Affairs in Christian Rev., 1850; Yeasta Problem, in the New Eng. Rev., 1852.)

He has also written considerably for the newspaper press during the last 20 years, and for 3 years had the ed. control of the Can. Baptist. (Tor.)

I. An Address on Temperance. Providence, R. I., 1851, pp. 24.

II. Spiritualism; a lecture. waukee, Wis., 1854, pp. 34.

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III. The Secret Things of God and man's rule of duty; a sermon. Toronto, 1856, pp. 19.

IV. Baptist Sentiments confirmed by the testimony of the most learned. Pedo-Baptists. Do., 4th Ed., 1859, pp. 24.

V. The Teaching of the New Testament in regard to the Soul and the Nature of Christ's Kingdom. New York and Toronto, 2nd Ed., 1859, pp. 120.

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GAGNON, ERNEST. A French Can. musical author. B. at Rivière du Lonp (en haut), L. C., 7 Nov., 1834. He early studied music, first at home, afterwards at the Coll. of Joliette, and subsequently in Mont. and Que. In 1853, was appointed Organist of the Parish Ch., St. John's Suburbs, in the last mentioned city, where he continued until he became organist to the R. C. Cathedral in the Upper Town, in 1864, which position he still holds. In 1857 was appointed Prof. of Music at the Laval Normal Sch. (Que.), and in the fall of that year proceeded to France where he studied his art for nearly a year, travelling subsequently through Italy, Sweden and Eng. Mr. G. has contributed occasionally to the Journal des Maitrises (Paris), and has written articles at different times on subjects connected with music, for Le Courrier (Que.); of these articles we may particularize 3 which deservedly drew forth the praise of competent critics:"La Musique chez les Sauvages du Canada," "Etude sur Verdi," and Causerie Artistique." In addition to these he is the author of several pieces of light music, which have been published. MUSIC.

I. Ave Maria (Sola and Chorus for 4 voices.)

II. Stadaconé (Indian dance for piano. III. L'incarnation de la Jongleuse, (Piano and violin.)

IV. Souvenir de Venise (Piano.)

V. Chant des Voltigeurs (Solo and chorus.)

VI. Chansons Populaires du Canada. Recueillies et publiées avec annotations, etc. Québec, 1865, pp. 376, 8vo.

"This compilation of popular Canadian songs with music, and the excellent annotations by Mr. Gagnon, supplies a valuable addition to Canadian literature."-Leader, (Tor.)

"Par cette compilation M. Gagnon a rendu à notre pays un immense service, car nos chansons forment peut-être encore à l'heure qu'il est le plus clair de notre gloire, aux yeux de l'étranger."-HECTOR FABRE: Can. Lit.

GALBRAITH, THOMAS.

I. New Monetary theory. The absolute depreciation of Gold demonstrated to the extent of 50 per cent; the prevalent monetary theory overturned; the true nature of Money defined. Montreal, 1863, pp. 28.

GALE, SAMUEL. An Eng. officer. Was Asst. Paymaster to the Forces in Am. in 1770. After the revolution removed to Can. Subsequently became secy. to the Gov. Gen. of Can. D. at Farnham, L. C., 27 June, 1826.

I. An Essay on the nature and principles of public credit. London, 1784, 8vo.; 2nd Essay, Do., 1785; 3:d Essay, Do.; 1786; 4th Essay, Do., do.

GALE, Hon. SAMUEL. Son of the above. For many years a Judge of the Court of Queen's Bench, L. C. B. at St. Augustine, Florida, U. S., 1783. D. June, 1865.

I. Nerva, or a Collection of Papers published in the Montreal Herald. Montreal, 1814, pp. 45, 8vo.

"He wrote a series of letters to the Montreal Herald (in those days the organ of the stoutest conservatism) over the signature of "Nerva, which produced a strong impres sion on the public mind at the time."-Ga zette (Mont.)

GALLATIN, Hon. ALBERT, LL. D. An Am. statesman. B. 1761. D. 1849.

I. Synopsis of the Indian Tribes. within the United States, East of the Rocky Mountains, and in the British. and Russian Possessions in North America. Trans. Am. Ant. Soc. Vol. II.

II. The Right of the United States of America to the North-Eastern Boundary, claimed by them. Principally extracted from the Statements laid before the King of the Netherlands, and revised by Albert Gallatin; with an Appendix and 8 maps. New York, 1840, pp. 178, 8vo.

III. A Memoir on the North Eastern Boundary, in connexion with Mr. Jay's Map. Together with a Speech on the same subject by the Hon. Daniel Webster. (With Map.) Do., 1843, pp.

74, 8vo.

GALT, Hon. ALEXANDER TILLOCH, D. C. L. A Can. statesman. Son of the late John Galt, the well known author of Lawrie Todd; The Annals of our Parish, and many other popular works of fiction. B. at Chelsea, Eng., 6 Sept., 1817. Sat in the Leg. Assem. Can., with but one short interruption, from Apl., 1849 to the Union of 1867. Was Min. of Finance from 1858 to 1862 and again from 1864 to 1866, when he resigned office. Appointed to the same position in the Confederate Govt. of the Dominion of Can., 1867. Contributed to Fraser's Mag. in his younger days. Was long an earnest and eloquent advocate for a Federal Union of the B. N. A. Provinces.

I. Letter to the Chairman &c. of the North American Colonial Association on the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad, with appendix and a map of the British possessions in North America. London, 1847, pp. 40.

II. Report upon the Memorial of the

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V. Speech on introducing the Budget. together with statistical and financial statements. Quebec, 1862, pp. 48, 8vo.

VI. Speech on the proposed Union. of the British North American Provinces, delivered at Sherbrooke. Montreal, 1864, pp. 24, 8vo.

VII. Speech on bringing down the Financial Statement. Quebec, 1865, pp. 12, 12mo.

VIII. Speech on introducing the Budget. Ottawa, 1866, pp. 43, 12mo. GALT, JOHN. A distinguished Eng. nove

list. B. 1779. D. 1839. Was Commissioner of the Canada Land Co., and resided in Can. from 1826 to 1829. Founded the town of Guelph, U. C.

I. The Canadas-Topographical Information for emigrants. London, 1836, 12mo.

GANNETT, Rev. EZRA S., Min. (Bos.)

I. The faith of the Unitarian Christian explained, justified and distinguished; a discourse at the dedication of the Unitarian Church, Montreal. Boston, 1845, pp. 40.

GARDINER, RICHARD. "Captain of Marines on board H. M. S. Ripon."

I. Memoirs of the Siege of Quebec, and of the Retreat of Monsieur De Boulamarque from Carillon to the Isle aux Noix, in Lake Champlain; from the Journal of a French Officer, on board the Chezine frigate, taken by His Majesty's ship the Ripon,-Compared with the accounts transmitted home by Major General Wolfe and Admiral Saunders; with occasional remarks. London, 1762, 4to.

The above is taken from Faribault. Watts gives a different title and date: "Memoirs of the Seige of Quebec, Capital of all Canada. From the Journal of a French Officer &c. London, 1761, 4to." GARLAND, RICHARD. (N. S.)

I. Some thoughts on the nature, objects and management of Joint Stock Libraries. N. D., pp. 7, 8vo.

GARNEAU, ALFRED. Son of the historian. Assisted his father in preparing the 3rd ed. of his Histoire du Canada. Has written some admirable pieces in verse which have appeared in the Que. and Mont. papers. His principal contributions have been to the Foyer Can. (Que.)

I. Les Seigneurs de Frontenac. Rev. Can., 1866.

"M. Alfred Garneau, versificateur brillant, ciseleur habile."-HECTOR FABRE. GARNEAU, FRANÇOIS XAVIER. A Can. historian. B. at Quebec, 15 June, 1809. D. there, 3 Feb. 1866. He was ed. at the Quebec Seminary, and on leaving sch. studied for the notarial profession. In 1828, made a tour through a por tion of the New Eng. States, and in 1831, visited Eng. and France. On this latter journey he expected that he should have to return to Can. in the same year, and having visited Paris, was in London preparing to embark for home, when he accidentally met with Mr. D. V. Viger, the delegate from the Assem. of L. C. to the Imperial Govt. who retained him in Eng., as his Secy. During his stay in London, Mr. G. made the acquaintance of several prominent literary men, amongst others, Dr. Schirma, prof. of moral philoso phy at the Univ. of Varsovia, Thomas Campbell, the poet, and McGregor the historian and statist; also of Mrs. Gore the authoress, and of the Polish exiles Prince Czartoriski, Gen. Pac, and Ursin Niemcewicz, the poet. He was admitted as a mem. of the Literary Association of the Friends of Poland, of which Campbell was president. In the following year he accompanied Mr.Viger from London to Paris, visited the Academy of Sciences and met many of the Savants of that institution. In 1833, he returned to Can. Some very interesting fragments respecting his voyage to Europe were written for Le Journal de Québec by Mr. G. so late as 1855. We have been particular in noticing the main incidents of this visit to the old world, because from various causes, principally the literary society into which he was thrown, it exercised a strong influence toward the formation of his literary character. Several stray poems which he had written and never published were now produced in the

Quebec journals. Some of them have been preserved by Mr. Huston in his Recueil de Littérature Canadienne, (Mont. 1848.); we quote the opinion of L'Abbé Casgrain, in his sketch of Mr. G., respecting their literary merits:

"Ces poésies respirent, en plusieurs endroits, les sentiments qui l'animaient au sujet de la nation dont il devait bientôt entreprendre d'écrire l'histoire.

"Ou peut citer parmi les plus remar quables: Les Oiseaux Blancs, L'Hiver, et Le dernier Huron.

"Mais ces essais qui auraient pu suffire à la réputation d'un autre, et qui lui assuraient une place distinguée parmi nos littérateurs, n'étaient qu'un acheminement à l'œuvre capitale de sa vie."

It was in 1840 that he commenced writing the history of his native country, a work which will perpetuate his name in the literature of Can. for all time. The 1st volume appeared at Quebec in 1845; the 2nd in 1846; and the 3rd, bringing our history down to the establishment of constitutional government in 1792, in 1848. It was at once favorably received by a large portion of the Can. population and by the French press of both Can. and France. The Nouvelle Revue Encyclopédique, of Firmin Didot, of Paris, (1847) reviewed it very approvingly. The State of N. Y. having obtained in the interim from the Eng. and French governments a copy of their official correspondence with the Colonies in N. A, Mr. G. proceeded to Albany to consult the documents, rightly judging that they would throw considerable additional light upon the history of Can. With the aid of Dr. O'Callaghan, who has since published the correspondence, &c., under the title of The Documentary History of New York, Mr. G. was entirely successful in his mission and the result of it was a second ed. of the History of Canada, revised and corrected from the correspondence in question, bringing the history down to the Union of the Canadas in 1840, published by Mr. Lovell in 1852. The new ed. was received with great favour and approbation by the public and the press. M. Th. Pavie devoted an article to it of 26 pages, in the Revue des deux Mondes; Dr. Brownson, one of 20 pages in his Quarterly Review, and M. Moreau, one of nearly 30 pages in the Correspondant of Paris. A third ed. of the work appeared at Quebec in 1859, and a translation from this into Eng., by Mr. Bell, which Mr. G. considered very faulty, was published at Montreal in 1860. The History of Canada of Mr. G. will ever be considered, a standard work. It has been quoted and given as an authority by such writers in the old and new worlds as Henri Martin, E. Rameau, G. Bancroft, Francis Parkman, Winthrop Sargent, L. Dussieux,

&c., and by most of our own literati. The first named in his Histoire de France thus speaks of Mr. G's work:

"Nous ne pouvons quitter sans émotion cette Histoire du Canada, qui nous est arrivée d'un autre hémisphère comme un témoignage vivant des sentiments et des traditions conservés parmi les Français du Nouveau-Monde après un siècle de domination étrangère. Puisse le génie de notre race persister parmi nos frères du Canada dans leurs destinées futures, quels que doivent être leurs rapports avec la grande fédération anglo-américaine, et conserver une place en Amérique à l'élément français."

In 1864, Mr. G. contributed the conclusion of his history to the Revue Canadienne which drew from Count Montalembert, the distinguished French orator and author the following: J'ai été surtout frappé d'un travail intitulé: Une conclusion d'histoire, par M. Garneau. Je dirais volontiers, avec ce patriotique écrivain 'Que les Canadiens soient fidèles à euxmêmes, et j'ajouterai qu'ils se consolent d'avoir été séparés par la fortune de la guerre de leur mère patrie, en songeant que cette séparation leur a donné les libertés et des droits que la France n'à su ni pratiquer, ni conserver, ni regretter!"

In conclusion we give the opinion of L'Abbe Casgrain on Mr. G. as a writer:

"Le style est à la hauteur de la pensée, et révèle un écrivain d'élite. Il a de l'ampleur, de la précision et de l'éclat: mais il est surtout remarquable par la verve et l'énergie. C'est une riche draperie qui fait bien ressortir les contours, dessine les formes avec grâce, et retombe ensuite avec noblesse et dignité. Il s'y mêle par fois, disent certains critiques français, une sorte d'archaisme, qui loin d'être sans charme, donne, au contraire, au récit je ne sais quel caractère d'originalité à la fois et d'autorité.

"Mais le style de l'histoire du Canada se distingue surtout par une qualité qui fait son véritable mérite et qu'explique l'inspiration sous laquelle l'auteur a écrit. C'est dans un élan d'enthousiasme patriotique, de fierté nationale blessée, qu'il a conçu la pensée de son livre, que sa vocation d'historien lui est apparue. Ce sentiment, qui s'exaltait à mesure qu'il écrivait, a empreint son style d'une beauté mâle, d'une ardeur de conviction, d'une chaleur et d'une vivacité d'expression, qui entrainent et passionnent, surtout le lecteur Canadien. On sent partout que le frison du patriotisme a passé sur ces pages."

Mr. G. for many years up to within a short time of his death held the office of City Clk. to the Corporation of Quebec. Previous to this he had been an official in the employment of the Can. Legislature. He was an honorary mem. of several foreign as well as Car.

literary bodies. It is proposed to raise a national monument over his remains.

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Un contemporain: F. X. Garneau. l'Abbé H. R. Casgrain. (With portrait and autograph.) Quebec, 1866, pp. 135, sm., 8vo. GARVIE, WILLIAM. A N. S. journ. Ed. at Edinburgh, Scot., and at Halifax. His earliest contributions to the press consisted of several lyric poems in connection with the leading episodes of the Crimean War. Has been connected as ed. with several N. S. newspapers, and is now one of the ed's. and prop's. of the Citizen (Hal.) Was for some years Secy. to the N. S. Literary and Scientific Soc.

I. The Light and the Shadows: or Christianity the ideal of our race; a lecture. Halifax, 1860, pp. 28, 12mo.

II. Barney Rooney's letters on Confederation, Botheration and Political Transmogrification. Do., 1865, pp. 56,

12mo.

GASS, PATRICK.

I. A Journal of the Voyages and Travels of a corps of discovery under the command of Capt. Lewis and Capt. Clarke, of the army of the U. S., from the mouth of the Missouri through the interior parts of North America to the Pacific Ocean during the years 1804, 1805, and 1806. Containing an authentic relation of the most interesting transactions during the Expedition, a description of the country, and an account of its inhabitants, soil, climate, curiosities, and vegetable and animal. productions, with geographical and explanatory notes by the publisher. Pittsburgh, 12mo, 1807.

Reprinted: London, 1808; 4th Edition. Philadelphia, 1812, 12mo. GAVIN, Rev. D.

I. Le pouvoir temporel et spirituel du Pape. Montréal, 1852.

GEDDES, Rev. J. GAMBLE, M. A. Rector of Hamilton, U. C.

I. The Ministerial Character; a sermon. Toronto, 1857, pp. 18. GEDDIE, Rev. JOHN. A Presb. missionary. P. at Banff, Scot., but was taken when an infant to N. S. by his parents. He was ed. under Dr. McCulloch, licensed to preach in 1837, and ordained at Cavendish, P. E. I., in the following

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