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attainments I can vouch. A mcnth afterwards Mr Daru^ 

 iy was appointed my assistant. 



Our warmest thanks are due to His Excellency and 

 we hope that this time the public will extend to the Mu- 

 seum the same sympathy as is shewn to it by the Grovernor. 



A Museum of Natural History says Mr Bouton, 

 may be compared to a Public Library, a Botanical Garden, 

 a picture gallery, and even to a public theatre, all and 

 every one of which has its specioJ utility, but if they are 

 closed with open doors, because no one will enter, would 

 they not be a charge rather than a benefit to the country ? 

 But a change will come over as soon as the enlightened 

 portion of the population take the lead, and show the 

 advantages and appreciates their usefulness. 



In closing this brief sketch, too long perhaps, and 

 for which Mr Bouton prays the indulgence of his readers, 

 he is anxious to make known that his efforts have always 

 been directed towards obtaining the esteem and the good 

 will of his fellow citizens, and if he has not succeeded 

 and if the Museum entrusted to his care, and the Society 

 of which he is the founder have not attained all the con- 

 ditions which constitute what it is agreed and termed 

 success and popularity, he cannot fairly be charged with 

 the whole blame and responsibility which should be 

 divided with others. 



