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yet in the midst of research and with new truths constantly de- 
veloping before his scrutinizing eye. During his connection 
with this Journal, he exhibited a deep interest in the progress of 
which enabled him to select the truth from error and pronounce 
judgment on the observations of the best investigators. . 
Burnett was among the few in the land who not only knew well 
the latest results of the studies abroad in his department, but also 
labored successfully in testing those results, and more than this, 
contributed directly to the further progress of science. 
The just tribute to the memory of our friend and colaborer by 
Dr. Wyman, renders it unnecessary for us to indulge in further 
remarks. His death is a grief to his friends; but science has 
eveli more cause to mourn.—Ebs. | 

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