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that "the bands of Orion" cannot be loosed. The Chaldæan system of instruction through the sheepfold has gone out of vogue, and the moon of our nights comes down to Endymion only through the lenses. The sum and substance of all science is fact; and the student, who does not know what research has already disclosed, cannot possibly know where the research of to-morrow should begin. His danger, if ill-directed or without direction, will always be, that he will soon forget the stake in the excitement or amusement of the game, and ultimately subordinate finding to seeking. It will be the familiar case of the collector, who begins with a taste or a love for pictures, or prints, or books, and ends with the uncontrollable and fruitless passion for mere collecting. To prevent the waste and abuse of intellect and effort, the abortive struggle, the disappointment and defeat which come from imperfect teaching and the self-sufficient helplessness of undisciplined thought, is the high and special function of such educational authority as only a great university can wield. Wherefore, over and above the tending of its own fold, I find especial reason for rejoicing in the standards and methods which this university will establish and maintain among us, and in all our institutions of learning, by the authority of its example and position, and by the sheer and downright force of its intellectual preponderance. And when I speak of preponderance, it is of a superiority, not vaunted but frankly and generously recognized-an authority not less efficient, because founded on good feeling and respect, and exhibited in co-operation rather than control.

[Addressing Judge Dobbin.]-To you and me, Mr. President of the Board of Trustees, and to some of your co-workers,

these things of even the near future, though visible enough and bright, have something of the light which comes to men, at evening, from beyond the sensible horizon where the earth-line fades. There is, perhaps, in this, some touch of sadness, but least of all, to one, like you, sir, who having filled to the brim the measure of official usefulness and honor, can still give to this great work and to the service of the people who cherish you, the wisdom of age, the tempered zeal of robust and high convictions, and the vigor of faculties unimpaired.

NOTES.

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When this address was printed for private circulation in 1867, it was prefaced by the following note:

The Essay which follows was written for the Mercantile Library Association of Baltimore, before which it was read in the Spring of 1859. Since the edition published by the Association was exhausted, I have been repeatedly called upon for copies. These requests, to my surprise, have been especially frequent of late, and have been most kindly urged, by gentlemen of intelligence, in various parts of the country. I have been led to believe, under the circumstances, that the reproduction of the Essay may possibly lead to good, and I have therefore printed it anew for private distribution.

The last few years have afforded many illustrations, by which sad and effective point could be added to the views which I have endeavored to enforce. They have likewise hastened, so precipitately, the ordinary march of events, that I have been tempted to remodel some things which now seem as if they had been written half a century ago. But, on the whole, I have thought it wiser to leave the text as it first appeared, with a few, simply verbal, alterations. S. T. WALLIS.

BALTIMORE, June, 1867.

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Professor Nathan R. Smith [8. T. w.].

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At a Meeting of the Trustees of the Peabody Institute of the City of Baltimore, held on the 6th of November, 1869, the following Preamble and Resolutions were adopted:

WHEREAS, The telegraph brought to us yesterday morning the sad tidings that our good friend and patron, George Peabody, died the night before-at eleven o'clock on Thursday, the 4th of November, in Londonwhere he had recently arrived from a visit to this country, the Trustees of the Institute have been convened to take a record of this event, and to direct such proceedings as shall properly express the profound sorrow which it inspires, and render suitable honor to the memory of the illustrious founder of the corporation that has been committed to their charge. Therefore

Resolved, That in the death of George Peabody the civilized world has lost one of its most generous benefactors, his country an illustrious citizen whose active benevolence will long be remembered in the wise and noble institutions which he has planned and founded for the good of the nations, and his numerous friends on both sides of the Atlantic a most cherished companion, whose life has been illustrated and adorned by the constant practice of the most conspicuous probity, charity and good will to mankind.

Resolved, That this Board have received the intelligence of his death with an emotion rendered more poignant by their experience of the benefits they have enjoyed, in their peculiar personal relations to him, as a friend in whose intercourse they were accustomed to find a kindly and effective co-operation in the performance of the duties assigned to them, and the most valuable aid, both in council and resources, for the advancement of the design of the Institute.

Resolved, That in token of respect for his memory the Institute be closed until Monday, and that it be suitably draped with badges of mourning, to be retained one month.

Resolved, That the Board make provision for a suitable eulogy on the life and character of the deceased, to be pronounced in the Hall of the Institute at a day hereafter to be determined, of which notice shall be given to the public.

Resolved, That S. Teackle Wallis, Esq., be invited to deliver the eulogy on the life and character of Mr. Peabody provided for in the foregoing resolution.

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the Chair to carry the above resolutions into effect, and that they be also authorized to co-operate with any public bodies, in the city or State, who may desire to unite with the Trustees of the Peabody Institute in paying a proper tribute of respect to the memory of the late George Peabody.

On the 15th of February, 1870, among the proceedings of the House of Delegates of Maryland, was the following:

Mr. Hammond submitted the following message:

Gentlemen of the Senate:

BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
February 16, 1870.

We propose, with the concurrence of your Honorable Body, the appointment of a Committee, consisting of three on the part of this House, and two on the part of the Senate, to invite the Hon. S. Teackle Wallis to repeat his Eulogy on the Life and Character of George Peabody, in the Hall of the House of Delegates, before the Governor, Court of Appeals, and General Assembly of Maryland, at such time as he shall be pleased to designate. We have appointed, on the part of the House, Messrs. Hammond, Kilbourn and Streett.

By order,

MILTON Y. Kidd,
Chief Clerk.

Which was read, assented to, and sent to the Senate.

In the Senate, on the same day, Mr. Earle submitted the following message, which was read, assented to, and sent to the House of Delegates:

Gentlemen of the House of Delegates:

BY THE SENATE,
February 16, 1870.

We have received your message proposing the appointment of a Committee, consisting of three on the part of the House, and two on the part of the Senate, to invite the Hon. S. Teackle Wallis to repeat his Eulogy on the Life and Character of George Peabody, in the Hall of the House of Delegates, before the Governor, Court of Appeals, and General Assembly of Maryland, at such time as he shall be pleased to designate, and heartily concur therein. We have appointed, on the part of the Senate, Messrs. Earle and Hyland.

By order,

AUGUSTUS GASSAWAY,
Secretary.

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