De Verneuil. 2838 
- In 1854, de Verneuil was made member at large of the 
Academy of Sciences at Paris. The Royal Society of London 
and other foreign societies had enrolled him among their 
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A clear judgment, and a complete independence of all pre- 
conceived ideas, guided him in his deductions. Far from being 
absorbed in his own special studies, he interested himself in 
various other branches of human knowledge. He was perfect 
master of many modern languages; and this was one of the 
means which insured him success in the countries he explored. 
Moreover, the fine arts were not excluded from his pleasures ; 
he had cultivated his talent for music even to becoming a skill- 
ful composer. Few persons possessed more natural benevolence 
than he. His extreme kindness was not only apparent in the 
ordinary intercourse of society, but was manifested in many 
generous deeds. He discussed the opinions of his opponents 
with calmness and good temper. Exquisite loyalty and sincere 
1873, having almost completed his 68th year. 
M. de Verneuil had called to his aid all the resources of 
Paleontology, particularly those pertaining to the Paleozoic 
strata. In this respect he held perhaps the first rank among 
geologists on both continents. Moreover, he was at once the 
Settee and the master in the knowledge of North American 
ogy. 
had explored. Strangers from all countries, as well as French 
savants, have availed themselves of his valuable collections, 
