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time, he may even add many new facts to the con- 

 stantly enlarging domain of science. In the case of 

 Dick, how little time was misspent, how much know- 

 ledge was gained and communicated, and all with so 

 much humbleness, modesty, and unselfishness ! It is 

 by men such as he that the character of a country is 

 elevated to the highest standard, and raised in the scale 

 of nations. 



" Whilst the institutions and customs of men," says 

 Professor Sedgwick, " set up a barrier, and draw a great 

 and harsh line between man and man, the hand of the 

 Almighty stamps His first impress upon the soul of 

 many a person who never rises above the ranks of com- 

 parative obscurity and poverty. Hence arises a lesson 

 of great importance, that we should learn in our walks 

 through life, in our mingling with the busy scenes of 

 the world, a lesson of practical wisdom, of kindness, of 

 humility, and of regard for our fellow beings." 



