MEMOIR. 
XV 
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-bouses, 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 be 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, 
were 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 
