...or his faith, like mine, was based on those admirable works of Agassiz which are now nearly completed. . . . I have strongly advised M. Agassiz not to accept the offers made to him at Paris since M. Cuvier 's death, and his decision has anticipated my advice. How happy it would be for him, and for the completion of the excellent works on which he is engaged, could he this very year be established on t...