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he urged onward for Italy. He tarried a short 

 time at Florence, but became still more ill. In 

 passing the Apennines, the chilly and penetrat- 

 ing "mistral" which prevailed, and the bleak- 

 ness of the lodging-houses, were too much for 

 him, in his sensitive condition; and the conse- 

 quence was a violent attack of pleurisy. Con- 

 vinced that it would be certain death to remain 

 under such exposure, he made a desperate effort 

 to reach Rome ; and, though every jolt of the 

 carriage caused a groan, he arrived there on the 

 third day. The most energetic treatment was 

 here employed, and at first with marked relief; 

 but a relapse took place, and he suffered in- 

 tensely. Again the disease seemed to have been 

 subdued, and he was encouraged that he would 

 recover ; suddenly and unexpectedly, however, 

 he sunk, and died, February 18, 1847. His 

 earthly remains, in accordance with his wishes, 

 Avere brought home, and committed to their des- 

 tined resting place at Mount Auburn. 



In person. Dr. Binney was above the middle 

 stature, erect, robust, and well-formed. His com- 

 plexion was dark, with very dark hair and eyes. 

 His features were full and well-formed. His dress 

 was elegant and scrupulously neat ; his manners 



