CHARLES WILLSON PEALE. 
lively genius, was able to acquire an extraordinary excel- 
lence in many arts, between which his attention was too 
much divided. For had he confined his operations to one 
pursuit he probably would have attained the highest excel- 
lence in the Fine Arts.” 
However praiseworthy may have been his industry; 
remarkable or amusing his ingenuity; and productive his 
perseverance to the success of his Museum — he possessed 
a higher claim to the remembrance and esteem of his coun- 
trymen. He was a mild, benevolent, good man. 
