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without reference to station or condition in life, dis- 

 tinguished strangers in search of science, should not 

 consider our city a village plot to our overgrown neigh- 

 bor. This proposed garden, filled with indigenous as 

 well as exotic plants, would be d garden to which the 

 city of palaces would become tributary, and would be 

 sought as one of the most valuable of our city adorn- 

 ments. Let us then appreciate the advantages we pos- 

 sess. It is our bald eagle in sight of Niagara's sub- 

 limity — soaps bej'-ond the flight of her companions. — 

 It would be supposed, in the attainment of so desira- 

 ble an object, all would be ready to take a part. "With 

 many, the question would arise — how can it be accom- 

 plished? there is no difficulty in the v.-ay, if a proper 

 interest can be awakened ; and could three liundred 

 persons be induced to become life members of our So- 

 ciet)', by paying ^50 each, the work would soon be in 

 the way of sjieedy acconiplishmoiit. Undertakings of 

 this kind always require energy and perseverance. — 

 One of the most enduring public v\-orks of this State, 

 and which has added to its character, wealth, renown 

 and glory, had it not been for a few men of indomita- 

 ble force and energy, would at this day been wit]iout 

 an existence. Let us make a most strenuous effort, 

 and it will be crowned with success. 



Perhaps there cannot be a more interesting season 

 than the present, for the contemplation of the science, 

 which we are united to cherish. The season of fruit 

 and flowers have passed away, the fields are disrobed 



