miinications than those which have preceded 

 it. While we see on every hand, and hear 

 from every quarter, illustrations of ihe pro. 

 gress of science, and the triumphs of art, we 

 can scarcely fail to be touched with a portion 

 of that enthusiasm in intellectual pursuits, 

 which passing occurrences are calculated to 

 produce and to cherish.' Let us so labour, 

 collectively and individually, that our efforts 

 may bear some proportion to the enlightened 

 spirit of the age« 



