REPORT ON THE HENRY STATUE. XXXVII 



them and to other generations the sturdy self-confidence, the keen in- 

 sight, the benignant spirit, the soaring yet docile genius, the self-rely- 

 ing yet devout temper which made Joseph Henry a leader and com 

 mander in their conquering hosts. And as here by day and by night, 

 in sunshine and in storm, our honored friend shall ever as in his life- 

 time keep watch and guard over the scene of his cares and labors, of 

 his conflicts and triumphs, so may his memory be kept in fresh and 

 grateful recollection by the coming generations. And as this Institu 

 tion, so eminently the creation of his mind, shall become more and more 

 busy in its activities and more and more conspicuous in its usefulness 

 and its fame, may the spirit of its eminent originator continue to inspire 

 its aims and direct its counsels — to the strength and glory of this nation 

 and the well-being of man. 



To the icell-being of man. For let us never forget that science knows 

 no nationality, least of all in this place and in this Institution, which 

 was the gift from the mother to the daughter land, whose sacred trust 

 and solemn duty has ever been, as it ever should be, to promote " the 

 increase and diffusion of knoicledge among men." 



