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kindly spirit. And now as it rejoices in the security of its position, and its ever 
increasing honors, it is most fitting that its assembled representatives should here 
gratefully acknowledge their obligations to their eminent benefactor and dis- 
tinguished leader, and cordially welcome this statue, which by its commanding 
presence gives new dignity to the grounds so long honored by his presence and 
associated with his name. Long may it stand to express to them and to other 
generations the sturdy self-confidence, the keen insight, the benignant spirit, the 
soaring yet docile genius, the self-relying yet devout temper which made him a 
leader and commander in their conquering hosts. And as here by day and by 
night, in sunshine and in storm, our honored friend shall ever, as in his lifetime, 
keep watch and guard over the scene of his cares and labors, of his conflicts and 
triumphs, so may his memory be kept in fresh and grateful recollection by the 
coming generations. And as this Institution, so eminently the creation of his 
mind, shall become more and more busy in its activities, and more and more con- 
spicuous in its usefulness and its fame, may the spirit of its eminent originator 
continue to inspire its aims, and direct its counsels to the strength and glory of 
the nation and the well-being of man. 
*' To the well-being of man." For let us never forget that science knows no 
nationality; least of all in this place, and in this institution, which was the gift 
from the mother to the daughter land, whose sacred trust and solemn duty has 
ever been, as it ever should be, to promote " the increase and diffusion of knowl- 
edge among men." 
President Porter was frequently interrupted by applause as he eloquently 
depicted the life and character of the distinguished scientist. At the conclusion 
of his address he was greeted and congratulated by Chief Justice Waite and a 
number of other eminent men, among whom were the General of the army, the 
Commissioner of agriculture, Secretaries Teller and Lincoln, Representatives 
Kasson and Pettibone, the Civil Service commissioners, and many others. 
During the congratulations the marine band executed " Schiller," a grand 
triumphal march by Meyerbeer, and the exercises were concluded. 
EDUCATION. 
NATURE STUDIES FOR THE YOUNG. 
PROF. S. H. TROWBRIDGE, GLASGOW, MO. 
One of the peculiarities of the Yankee character is its fondness for whittling. 
Having a sufficiency of Yankee blood in my veins, I yield to its natural tendency 
and attempt to whittle out a tooth-pick. I take two square pieces of pine 
board and a sharp jack-knife, and begin. I saw off five thin slips from the end 
