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der to the world as a writer on scientific subjects. The following 

 is the paragraph in which the introduction was given: 



PROFESSOR WARDER. 



''We are happy to be able to announce to our readers, that Pro- 

 fessor Warder, of Cincinnati College, has kindly consented to be- 

 come a contributor to the scientific department of the Elevator. 

 Several communications from the Doctor will be found on the first 

 page of the present number. The well known abilities and acquire- 

 ments of Professor Warder amply qualify him for the office of an 

 instructor. Though a professional gentleman, he feels deeply con- 

 cerned in the elevation of the masses. 'The Ice Period of the 

 World ' is an intensely interesting article. The Doctor's aid will 

 greatly enhance the value of this journal." 



In a note to the Secretary, inclosing several copies of the Eleva- 

 tor of 1842, Col, Robertson says: 



" Dr. Warder was the Professor in the Medical College of Cincin- 

 nati, and became afterwards proficient in horticulture. We traveled 

 over nearly the same track in various studies. A coincidence: That 

 we should, after so many years, gain like honors from the Minne- 

 sota Horticultural Society." 



The readers of our report will be glad to observe that the Colonel 

 has lost none of his old time interest in topics of popular education 

 — his mission still being that of an elevator of his race — and that 

 his pen retains its facility, vigor and grace of expression. 



We are promised for our next annual meeting a paper or lecture 

 from him, giving the gathered treasures of his scientific studies in 

 horticulture, winnowed by the best judgment of his riper years. 

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