8 Anniversary Address. 



but in many other countries also, distant alike from the older 

 seats of knowledge, a spirit has of late arisen that each should 

 bear its share in promulgating science. We see, in the re- 

 motest lands, works of extensive volume appear, of equal 

 credit to their distinguished authors and to the governments 

 and institutions under whose fostering protection they origi- 

 nated. So, whilst we strive in friendly competition to bear 

 our share, let us endeavor to diffuse that knowledge which 

 ought to guide our industry, which refines the taste, leads to 

 exalted contemplation, reveals the law by which, in force 

 eternal and in harmony unalterable, the universe is held, and 

 which inspires with pious veneration for its Creator's divine 

 wisdom. If this, our aim, should be accomplished, if an un- 

 mingled feeling of concord, if a pure philosophy pervade 

 our labors, then our great design will be fulfilled. On this 

 palladium rests our existence, our success, our dignity. 



