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fercnce to the literary position of Germany. The debt of gratitude due 

 to her is neither trifling nor unimportant. It is to hei we are indebted 

 for the art and foundation of all arts — the art of printing. Every de- 

 partment of literature and science has been adorned by her genius and 

 talent. In mathematics, philosophy, astronomy, and theology, she boasts 

 of powerful names, whilst in medicine, as already stated, no field of in- 

 quiry has yielded more splendid results than '•^das Vaterland?'' 



The moral and religious tone of the conclusion of this address is 

 excellent. The more hortatory part is embraced under the three follow- 

 ing heads, which speak for themselves : "1st. In your jirofessional and 

 other studies, fori if ij yourselves against every device of sccjjiicism. 2d. 

 In your studies, and in your professional inlercoursr, regard man as a 

 moral being. 3d. T/iat he should recognize religiox as an all con- 

 IroUing j)rinciple and duly.'''' Under the last division, we find the fol- 

 lowing just and beautiful sentiments — deserving of an enduring place in 

 the heart of every young man : 



"There is, in the religion of the Bible, a most perfect adaptation to 

 the nature and capacities, and immortal longings of the human soul. It 

 is the fountain from which streams issue to purify the moral world ; 

 bearing upon their surface those unalterable principles of right, wiiich 

 give life and vigor to every useful institution of man. Let your life, 

 then, gentlemen, be devoted to its interests, and consecrated by its pre- 

 cepts. You will enjoy the greatest possible amount of happiness, be- 

 come co-work*rs with those who exert a most salutary influence on the 

 moral, social and civil interests of the world; an influence which, un- 

 seen and silent, is now preserving the peace of nations. Each one of 

 you may be the centre of a thousand, for good or for evil, the whole 

 amount of whicli cannot be developed this side of l^.ternity. Be assu- 

 red that "•Chrisiian is the iiighest style of man." This will qualify you 

 for the active benevolence which siiould characterize the good physi- 

 cian, make plain your duties and responsibilities, fit you for every work 

 in society which promises to ameliorate the condition of man; and in 

 your profession, when experience fails and judgment is at stand, you 

 can lift up the mind to its source, and there obtain the needed aid. 

 When trials are to be endured, 



"His liand the good man fastens on the skies, 

 And bids earth roll, nor fears her idle whirl." 



Our limits admonish us to close, and we do so with the renewed 

 expression of our very decided approbation of the valedictory of the 

 I'rolessor of Surgery, both as to its form and matter, and with the sin- 

 cere desire tiiut the College uiav flourish much and Ion?, and tliat its 



