346 On the Educational Uses of Museums. 
in educating the observing powers,—a very distinct matter, be 
it noted, from scientific or industrial instruction. It is neces- 
experimental. Surely this is an error; partizanship of the one or 
other method or rather department of mental training, to the ex- 
clusion of the rest, is a narrow-minded and cramping view from 
in a great measure, this defect may be considered as removed ; 
the acquirement of scientific knowledge in the required direction 
by persons who purpose to become educato 
tional applications, the value of Museums must in a great measure 
depend on the perfection of their arrangement and the leading 
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