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subduing the earth according to their varied capacities. All 
these different races may be supposed to have been created at 
subsequent stages in the sixth geological epoch of the earth- 
crusty on the same zoological principle as shown in the accom- 
panying zoological table, beginning with the less-developed 
species.* It is generally maintained that Man is a single 
species ; in fact, a single order, family, genus, and species, 
subject only to varieties or races. M. Virey and some other 
naturalists considered Man as two species ; however, the 
more elevated estimate of mankind in relation to the animal 
scale is now beginning to be entertained, by raising him to a 
higher rank above the vertebralia, as the class of Spiritualia, 
“ a little lower than the angels of heaven.” Man, thus being 
separated from the lower animals, has an internal structure 
constructed on a similar principle. Like them, he is verte- 
brated, segmented, and generated in the same manner, being 
developed from an impregnated germ in an ovule included 
and fully developed within his maternal parent. 
The very important doctrine of “ unity of organization ” is 
beautifully supported by this view of man's construction, 
though separated by spiritual mentality above the “ beasts 
that perish,” supporting the view that one type of organiza- 
tion evidently demonstrates one primitive creative force. On 
this principle we can recognize the gradual perfecting from 
the different races of mankind through seven distinct classes, 
up to the period detailed in Genesis i. 26, 27. When the 
determination of the Divine' Triune Council decided “ to 
make man after their image and in their likeness,” mankind, 
male and female, were in consequence so created, “ to increase 
and multiply, replenish the earth and subdue it.” From what 
is known of the progress of mankind in regard to civilization 
and extended dominion, it will be readily admitted that the 
white race more completely represents that form of mankind 
best fitted for dominion, and to represent the Divine Vice- 
gerent. Man is, in fact, the only animal possessed of the 
power of estimating infinity ; and thus the only one that can 
apprehend the Deity. The instinct of other animals readily 
leads them to display their affections and submissions to man, 
but entirely restricted to friendly social relations. There is 
in them a marked progressive improvement in their develop- 
ment, habits and instincts, but no true approach to mentality. 
The most highly organized mammal may possess instincts, 
habits, and powers vastly superior in some points to several 
of the lowest human beings, especially when in an imbecile or 
fatuous condition, or in savage barbarism, approaching the 
# Vide p. 230. 
