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the uncomplaining and unnumbered sacrifices made of 

 them upon the shrine of science. Yes! let us all love 

 the frogs ; we will be better physiologists for it, and I 

 doubt not, more devoutly minded. For, as Coleridge says, 



He prayeth best, who loveth best, 

 All things, both great and small. 

 For the dear God, who loveth us, 

 He made, and loveth all. 



Authorities referred to in the foregoing paper : 

 Griffith's Animal Kingdom, vol. ix. 

 Natural History Report, State of New York. 

 Cyclopedia Anatomy and Physiology, Todd & Bowman. 

 Charlesworth Magazine, Natural History, vol. in.. 

 Aristophanes' Comedies. — The Frogs. 

 Albany Academy Semi-Centennial Historical Discourse. 



