230 lifp: and labors of henry gustavus magnus. 



devoted to order and duty, was confided the command of the university 

 regiment. 



His lectures, continued without interruption until near the close of 

 the long and painful illness which ended his life, always attracted a large 

 and attentive audience, which he captivated by the eloquence of his dic- 

 tion and the solidity of his instruction. A large number of young 

 jphysicists frequented his laboratory-, and learned of him judgment and 

 jmethod in the application of scientific principles. He also delighted to 

 assemble them weekly at his house, and in familiar intercourse call iTpou 

 each for some scientific contribution, however small, to be submitted to 

 the criticism of his colleagues ; thus training them in exposition and dis- 

 cussion. Several of his pupils have since become distinguished savants, 

 and all remember, with lively gratitude, his Ivind, welcome, and generous 

 hospitality in the laboratory of the Kupfergrahen. 



Magnus preserved to the cud his activity and indefatigable zeal for 

 science. At the close of the summer of 18G9 he was first attacked by 

 the malady of which he died a few montlis later. He endured Avith for- 

 titude great suffering, continued his work and his lectures, and aban- 

 doned his post only when strength absolutely fiiiled him. His death 

 occurred on the 4th of April, 1S70. His decease excited universal regret, 

 and his name will ever retain a high and honorable place in the history 

 of science. 



