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my lectures naturally abated ; so much so, that 

 I closed my academy and joined with my coun- 

 trymen in the active measures which were at 

 once inaugurated for extending relief to the 

 needy. I attended the meetings held for that 

 purpose, and heartily co-operated in sending the 

 greatly needed aid to suffering humanity. I re- 

 mained in New York till the excitement had 

 somewhat abated, and then decided on visiting 

 some of the New England States ; but, before 

 leaving the Great Emporium, I received a di- 

 ploma attesting the high value placed on my 

 instructions by those who had received them. 



