MEMOIR OP CUVIER. 19 



the man of Sunday." From this time the paralysis of the 

 nerves of volition rapidly spread, and no resources of his 

 physicians could stay its progress. Fever commenced, 

 the lungs became too much affected rightly to perform their 

 functions, and he expired gradually, apparently with- 

 out pain and without a struggle. 



So closed the noble career of this great naturalist, 

 deeply regretted by his relatives and nearer friends 

 for his private virtues, and leaving Europe deprived of one 

 of her brightest ornaments. It will be difficult indeed to 

 find one fitted to hold, with equal candor and ability, the 

 various offices to which he had been appointed. 



Thus we have seen Baron Cuvier possessed of all the 

 qualifications requisite for a great naturalist, many of 

 those which are required by a statesman, while he was 

 also rich in the virtues which adorn the life of a good man. 

 The union of the whole have left sufficient to constitute a 

 lasting memorial of his gre-at name." 



