MEMOIR OF SIR J. G. DALYELL. \[ 



tioned, he invented various sorts of tools for lathe turning, and by means 

 of his mathematical acquirements, was enabled to execute the most deli- 

 cate and minute figures, more resembhng lace-work than any thino- else 

 they could be compared to. In this recreation he took much delight in 

 his latter days. 



He had an innate appreciation of integrity, and love of truth. In 

 general he spoke Uttle, and appeared at all times engaged in thought, 

 as if resolving, as he sat by the fire with pencil in hand, some philoso- 

 phical experiment. He was himself very quick of apprehension — seeing 

 a thing in a moment, and nothing disturbed his equanimity so much 

 as stupid people. He had a grave, benign, handsome countenance. His 

 black expressive eyes spoke the strong emotions of an animated mind, 

 and his dark hair and beautifully arched eyebrows indicated the minute 

 observer. His manner was unpretending, yet dignified — the very wave 

 of his hand betraying in it something gentlemanly. His last words of 

 adieu to all were — " God love you." 



We might have extended this memoir of the author of " The Powers 

 of the Creator" to much greater length, but our object was, withoiU 

 swelling it beyond its due proportion of the volume, to give the reader 

 a concise yet pretty full and accurate conception of his life and writings. 

 If we have succeeded in this, without prolixity, our aim has been attained. 



