IMAGE EVALUATION
TEST TARGET (MT-3)

1.0

I.I

1.25

ff ^ 1 2.2
12.0

I4£

1.4

i.8

1.6

% %

/}.

(?:

Photographic

Sciences
Corporation

23 WEST MAIN STREET

WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580

(716) 872-4503

CIHM/ICMH

Microfiche

Series.

CmiVI/ICMH
Collection de
microfiches.

Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions / Institut Canadian de microreproductions historiques

1981

Technical and Bibliographic Notes/Notes techniques et bibliographiques

The Institute has attempted to obtain the best
original copy available for filming. Features of this
copy which may be bibliographically unique,
which may alter any of the images in the
reproduction, or which may significantly change
the usual method of filming, are checked below.

L'Institut a microfilm^ le meilleur oxemplaire
qu'il lui a 6t6 possible de se procurer. Les details
de cet exempiaire qui sont peut-dtre uniques du
point de vue bibliographique, qui peuvent modifier
une image reproduite, ou qui peuvent exiger une
modification dans la mdthode normale de fiimage
sont indiquds ci-dessous.

□ Coloured covers/
Couverture de couleur

Coloured pages/
Pages de couleur

/ I I Covers damaged/
I I Couverture endommagee

Pages damaged/
Pages endommaq6es

r — I Covers restored and/or laminated/
I i Couverture restaur6e et/ou pellicu'de

Cover title missing/

Le titre de couverture manque

Pages restored and/or laminated/
Pages restaur^es et/ou pellicul^es

r~V Pages discoloured, stained or foxed/
I 1 Pages d6color6es, tachetdes ou piqu^es

Coloured maps/

Cartes g6ographiques en couleur

Coloured ink (i.e. other than blue or black)/
Encre de couleur (i.e. autre que bleue ou noire)

□

Pages detached/
Pages d6tach6es

Showthrough/
Transparence

Coloured plates and/or illustrations/
Planches et/ou illustrations en couleur

Quality of print varies/
Qualit^ in6fjale de I'impression

□ Bound with other material/
Reli^ avac d'autres documents

r~ri/fight binding may cause shadows or distoition

I ZJ along interior margin/

La reliure serree peut causer de I'ombre ou de la
distortion le long de la marge intirieure

Blank leaves added during restoration may
appear within the text. Whenever possible, these
have been omitted from filming/
II se peut que certaines pages blanches ajoutdes
tors d'une restauration apparaissent dans le texte,
mais, lorsque cela dtait possible, ces pages n'ont
pas 6t6 filmdes.

D
D
G

Includes supplementary material/
Comprend du materiel supplementaire

Only edition available/
Seule Edition disponible

Pages wholly or partially obscured by errata
slips, tissues, etc., have been refilmed to
ensure the best possible image/
Les pages totalement ou partiellement
obscurcies par un feuillet d'errata, une pelure,
etc., ont 6t6 film6es d nouveau de fapon d
obtenir la meilleure image possible.

Additional comments:/
Commentaires suppl6mentaires:

This item is filmed at the reduction ratio checked below/

Ce document est i\\m6 au taux de reduction indiquA ci-dessous.

10X 14X 18X 22X

26X

30X

12X

16X

20X

24X

28X

32X

The copy filmed here has been reproduced thanks
to the generosity of:

National Library of Canada

L'exemplaire film6 fut reproduit grdce d la
g6n6rosit6 de:

Bibliothdque nationale du Canada

The images appearing here are the best quality
possible considering the condition and legibility
of the original copy and in keeping with the
filming contract specifications.

Les images suivantes ont 6t6 reproduites avec le
plus grand soin, compte tenu de la condition et
de la nettet6 de l'exemplaire film6, et en
conformity avec les conditions du contrat de
fiimage.

Original copies in printed paper covers are filmed
beginning with the front cover and ending on
the last page with a printed or illustrated impres-
sion, or the back cover when appropriate. All
other original copies are filmed beginning on the
first page with a pmted or illustrated impres-
rAon. and ending on the last page with a printed
or illustrated impression.

The last recorded frsme on each microfiche
shall contain the symbol —♦'(meaning "CON-
TINUED '), or the symbol V (meaning "END"),
whichever applies.

Maps, plates, charts, etc., may be filmed at
different reduction ratios. Those too large to be
entirely included in one exposure are filmed
beginning in thp upper left hand corner, left to
right and top to bottom, as many frames as
required. The following diagrams illustrate the
method:

Les exemplaires originaux dont la couverture en
papier est imprim6e sont filmds eri commen^ant
par le premier plat et en terminant soit par la
dernidre page qui comporte une empreinte
d'impression ou d'illustration, soit par le second
plat, selon le cas. Tous les autres exemplaires
originaux sont filmds en commenpant par la
premidre page qui comporte une empreinte
d'impression ou d'illustration et en terminant par
la dernidre page qui comporte une telle
empreinte.

Un des symboles suivants apparaitra sur la
dernidre image de cheque microfiche, selon le
cas: le symbols — ► signifie "A SUIVRE ", le
symbole V signifie "FIN".

Les cartes, planches, tableaux, etc., peuvent dtre
filmds A dos taux de reduction diffdrents.
Lorsque le document est trop grand pour §tre
reproduit en un seul clichd, il est film6 d partir
de Tangle sup6rieur gauche, de gauche d droite,
et de haut en bas, en prenant le nombre
d'images n6cessaire. Les diagrammes suivants
illustrent la mdthode.

1 2 3

4 5 6

Forme
OF 1

CHAIR OF NATURAL HISTORY.
UNIVERSITY COLLEQE, TORONTO.

TESTIMONIALS

IN FAVOR OF

GEORGE LAWSON, LL. D.

FOKMEILY DEMONSTKArOU OF BOTANV AND H18TOLOGY IN THE UNIVERSITY

OF EnivmiRcjii, ANU IsrKRiM LivcruiiiiR on Natural SciExcfc in the

Ni;\v CoLLfic.K, E:)iN'iiuRi;ii ; AFrKRWAROs Prokkssor ok Natural

lIisraRY \vi> C iKMisruY in Qukkn's Collegk, Kingston,

AND I'RE^J-^'TI-Y PltOKKSSOR <>F ChBMISTRV AND NATURAL
SciliNCE, IN nALHOUSIK COLLEGE AND UNIVERfcJTY,

Halifax, Nova Scotia.

HALIFAX :
NOVA SCOTIA PKINTING COMPANY,

1874.

CI3

^2;

Former;
OF Ed

Netv
Hi

«3f-

CHAIR OF NATURAL HISTORY,

University coLi.EaE, jtoroistto,

VTESTIMONIALS

111

IN FAVOR OP

GEORGE LAWSON, LL. D.

PoRMERLT Demonstrator of Botant and Histology in the Univebsitt

OF Edinburgh, and Interim Lecturer on Natural Science in thm

New College, Edinburgh ; afterwards Professor of Natural

HiflTORT AND Chemistry in Queen's College, Kingston;

AND presently PrOFESSOR OF ChEMISTRY AND NATURAL

Science, in Dalhousie College and Unitersity,
Halifax, Nota Scotia.

HALIFAX :

NOVA SCOTIA PRINTING COMPANY,

1874.

To the Hon. Christopher F, Fraser, Provincial Secre-
tary of the Province of Ontario^ Toronto.

DaLHOCSIB CoLLBGB and XTxiVBRSITf, • " V

Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 25th, 1874. )

Sm,- I beg leave respectfully to offer myself as a Candidate foif/
the Professorship of Natural History in University College, Toronto,
which, I am informed, has become vacant by the resignation of Pro-;.'
feasor Nicholson. In support of my application, I submit herewith-/
ft series of Testimonials, in which eminent scientific men and others "^
well qualified to judge, and to whom I have been personally well
known, have expressed I'heir opinions of my qualifications.

I may be permitted to add that in early life I devoted many
years to specially qualifying myself as a Teacher of Natural Science. ■
I acted as Demonstrator of Botany and Histology in the Edinburgh 4
University for several years, and as Interim I>Gcturer on Natural
Science in the New College of Edinburgh during Session 1857-8. *
In the autumn of 1858 I accepted the Professorship of Natural J.
History in the Arts, and of Chemistry in the Medical, Department of
Queen's College and University, Kingston, Ontario. During my resi- '
dence at Kingston I occasionally acted as Examiner in Zoology and
Botany at the University of Toronto. In 1863 I resigned the position*
at Kingston, and accepted my present Professorship in Dalhousie
College and University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. I am now 47 years of

Should the Government be pleased to select me for appointment to
the vacant office in University College, I shall address myself with <^
zeal and diligence to the faithful discharge of its duties. In the
future, as in the past, whatever knowledge and industry I may be
possessed of will be faithfully devoted to the advancement of my i?
Students and the promotion of the general interests of the College
with which I may be connected. ^ j .. '

I have the honor to be,. Sir, *..»., .^ - -i '
Your n: est obedient Servant,

GEORGE LAWSON, LL. D.

r--s«S5SP»F=.-»

LIST OF TESTIMOKIAI.S.

-^oo^

Paob,

From the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia 6

From the President of the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia 5

From the Board of Governors of Dalhousie College ami University 6

From the Professors of the Faculty of Arts of Dalhousie College 6

Frcra the Medical Faculty of Dalhousie College 7

From Principal Cook of Quebec, formerly Principal of Queen's College, Kingston 8

From the Senatus Academicus of the Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario &

From the Rev. W. Snodgrass, Principal of the Queen's University, Kingston, Ont. 9

From Members of Medical Faculty of Queen's College 9

From the Right Rev. the Lord TMshop of Nova Scotia and P. E. Island 10

From the Hon. R. A. McHeffey, M. E. C, President of the Centrafl Board of

Agriculture , 10

From J. W. Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S., Principal of the McGill College and Uni-
versity, Montreal 10

From the Botanical Society of Edinburgh 11

From Sir Robert Christison, Baronet, Professor of Materia Medica, and Presi-
dent of the Royal Society, Edinburgh 11

Frohi John Hutton Balfour, M.D., M.A., F.R.S., Professor of Medicine and

Botany i- the University of Edinborgh 11

From George J. AUman, M.D., F.R.S., formerly Professor of Natural History

in the University of Edinburgh 12

From the late George Wilson, M.D., F.R.S.E., Professor of Technology in the

University of Edinburgh 12

From Alex. Rose, F.R.S.S.A., Lecturer on Mineralogy and Geology, Edinburgh 13
From A. Douglas Maclagan, M.D.,F.R.S.E., Professor of MedicalJurisprudence

in the University of Edinburgh 13

From Stevenson Macadam, Ph. D., F.S.S.E., Lecturer on Chemistry, Royal Col-
lege of Surgeons, Edinburgh . 14

From John Alex. Smith, M.D., Secretary of the Royal Physical Society, Edin-
burgh 15

From the late Robert Kaye Greville, LL.D., Author of the Scottish Cryptogamic

Flora, &c 15

From "William Moffat, M.A., Teacher of Mathematics in the High School,

Edinburgh 16

From John Sibbald, M.D., formerly President of the Royal Medical Society of

of Edinburgh 16

From the late Hon. John Wynne, of Haslewood, M. P. for Sligo 17

From Thomas Barclay, Sheriff Clerk for the County of Fife 17

From D. Mooro, Ph. D. , Lecturer, on Botany at Glasnevin, and Curator of the

Royal Botanic Garden, Dublin 17

From J. T. Syme, LL.D., F.L.S., formerly Lecturer on Botany at Charing Cross

and Westminster Hospitals, London 18

From James Gilchrist; M.D., Medical Superintendent of the Crichton Royal

Institution and Southern Counties Asylum of Scotland 19

TESTIMONIALS.

-*»<>;•««

From the House op Apsumui-y of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Hamfax, Novi Scotia, f7th ApHl, 1874,

Dr. Gcorg« Lawson, having Leen for several years actively engaged
in scientific and literary pursuits in Halifax, has become well and
favorably known to the INfembcrs of the Legislature.

His high attainments in Natural Science are well known ; and iiii
exhaustive Lectures on Botany, Chemistry, and kindred subjects, hav«
been thoroughly appreciated in Nova Scotia.

As a Lecturer in the branches indicated he is clear, concise and
most instructive and, we believe, eminently adapted to fill the Chair
of Natural History in any University or other academical institution.
J. C. TROOP, Weaker, House of Assem- HENRY W. SMITH, Atty. General.

Uu, N. S.
WM. R. VAIL, Provincial Secretary.
A. S. HUNT, S'tpt. EduaUion.
J AS. EISENHAUR, m.p.p.
THOMAS F. MORRISON, m.p.p.
D. G. CAMPBELL, m.p.p.
WM. H. WYLDE, m.p.p.
M. McRAE, m.p.p.
CHARLES BOUDROT, m.p.p.
URBAIN DOUCETTE, m.p.p.
ROBERT ROBERTSON, m.p.p.
HENRY L. YEOMANS, m.p.p.
S. H. HOLMES, m.p.p.
D. C. LANDERS, m.p.p.
C. M. FRANCHEVILLE, m.p.p.
ALEX. McKAY, M.P.P.

ALONZO J. WHITE, Com. Cr. Landi.
D. MACDONALD, Com. of Mines.
THOMAS B. SMITH, m.p.p.
D. B. WOOD WORTH, M.p.p.

D. McCURDY, M.p.p.
H. BLANCH ARD, m.p.p.
SAMUEL RETTIE, m.p.p.
A. GAYTON, M.p.p.
JOHN FERGUSON m. K. a
JOHN ROSS, M.p.p.
DANIEL MOORE, M.r.P.

E. VICKERY, M.p.p.
HUGH J. CAMERON, m.p.p.

J. Mcdonald, m.p.p.

JOHN TAYLOR, m.p.p.
THOS. JOHNSON, m.p.p.
JOHN FLINN. M.p.p.

From the Hon. Stayley Brown, President of the Legislative Council
of Nova Scotia.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, 23rrf -4pr«, 1874.

Having been acquainted with Dr. Lawson for some years while
Professor of Chemistry in Dalhousio College, Secretar}' of the Pro-
vincial Board of Agriculture, and Editor of its Magazine, and known
3aim as an able and zealous instructor in his special departments of

knowledge, I have gx-eat pleasiifo in recommending him as a gentleman

eminently qualified for the I*rofe88orahip of Natural Science, for which

'I understand he is a candidate.

STAYLEY BROWN,
Preiidmt, Legislative CouncU.

From the Governous of Daliiousie Colleoe, Ilitli/ajn, Nova Scotia.
The Hon. Sir William Young, Kt.y Chief Justice of No^a Si'.otiay
Chairman. -• - "• • a ' > • «

Dr. George Lawson was appointed Professor of Chemistry and

Natural History in l>alhou3ie College ten yeai-s ago. The Governors

kave had good cause to congratnlake themselves ever since on having

then secured the services of so distinguished a scientific man, and so

•nccessful a teacher of youth. They now regret that he should eveiii

contemplate removing from Halifax^ as it would be difficult to fill the

Chair of one who occupies a first place in the esteem of every one

connected with Dalhousie College, not only for efficient discharge of

his regular duties, but for courtesy of manner, and for public service*

of various kinds.

W. YOUNG, Chairman.
Halifax, April 24«/t, 1874.

Jhrom the Professors of the Faculty of Arts of Dalhcmsie College
arid University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

We, the Professors in the Faculty of Arts of Dalhousie College

and University, having learned that our Colleague, Professor Lawson,.

intends to become a candidate for the Chair of Natural History in

University College, Toronto, desire to record our opinion that he is.

eminently fitted for that office. \. :v«<--?i.i v ■'(;>•»

Dr. Lawson's reputation as a Naturalist stands deservedly high ia

the scientific world. He is distinguished alike for his knowledge of

■ Ihe labours of others, and for his original researches. His Herbarium,

, probably by far the most extensive in ihe Dominion:, attests his dili-

gence in the collection, and his skill in the classification of specimens

while his contributions to various scientific journals furnish evidence

of habits of painstaking observation, and of his power of accurate

description. ■ •- iv .;i > > v ;

. It is of him, however, in his capacity of Professor that we feel
ourselves specially entitled to speak. For ten years he has successfully
conducted, in this University, Classes in Chemistry, Botany, Mineral-
ogy and Zoology. His evident command of his subject, his easy
address, his lucid style, and power of apt illajslmtioix, enforced by

rapidly cirawn skotehns and diagrams where these tend to clearness of

expoBition, arrest the attention and stimulate the exertion of the

Students ; while his conside'-ate treatment of overy Student winfl him

'their respect and esteem. Accordingly, during all thr^o years th«

beat relations have existed between Dr. Xawson and his Classes,

unmarred by the slightest unpleasantness or misunderstanding. With

bis Students he is enthusiastically popular.

In the Senate, and in the management of all matters connected

wi'-h the University, we have obtained from him invaluable aid. Hi*

wise suggestions, his courteous manners, his readiness at all times to

oblige, his clear comprehension of details, and his business tact, early

won OUT confidence and respect. Continual intercourse with him has

ripened these feelings into warm personal friendship.

JAMES ROSS, D.D.,
Principal and ProfeBsor of Eth. and Pol. Eeon.

CHaRLES MACDONALD, M.A.,
jf Professor of Mathematxia,

JOHN JOHNSON, M.A.,

Professor of Classics.

W. LYALL, LL.D,,

Professor of Logic and Metaphysict.

JAMES DeMILL, M.A., »

Professor of History and Rhetofie,

From the Faculty op MBaiiciNB of Dalhoxme College, Halifax, Nova

Scotia.

Dalhousik Colueoe and Univebsity, Faculty of MEDroiNi,,
;,^, Halifax, If. S., April 17, 1874.

To Professor George Lawbon :

Sir, — I am instructed by the Medical Faculty of this University

to transmit to you copy of a Kesolution unanimously agreed to at a

Meeting held April 16th, 1874 :— ,i^.

" Moved by Dr. Slayter, seconded by Dr. Farroll, and

Resolved: — The Medical Faculty have much pleasure in expressing

their appreciation of the very efficient manner in which Peofessor

(leorge Lawson has occupied the Chairs of Chemistry and Botany

during the seven years he has been associated with this Faculty, They

also cheerfuly testify to the uniform courtesy which has alwayai

marked his demeanour, and have no hesitation in expressing their

belief that '^e is one of the most efficient and popular teachers in the

various branches of Natural Science to be found on this Continent*

, I am, &c.,

; H. A. GORDON, M.D., M.R.C.S.E.,

' ' - Secretary of Medical Faculty,

From the Rev. John Cook, D.D., Principal of Morrin College, Quebec,
formerly Principal of Queen's College, Kingston. . •, ,,

" Having been Principal of Queen's College during a portion of the
time that Dr. Lawson was Professor of Chemistry and Natural History
in that University, I havo much pleasure in testifying that there wa?
only one opinion, and that in the highest degree favourable, of the
ability and efficiency with which his Classes were conducted. His
Bound judgment and conciliatory manners commanded the respect and
gained the affections of his students, and he excited an interest in the
Bubjects he taught, both by his own thorough knowledge, and the
aimplicity and clearness with which he was able to communicate it
His resignation of his chair in Queen's was, and was felt to bo, a seriou*
losa to that Institution.

JOHN COOK, D.D.,

Principal of Morrin College.
Quebec, 17th April, 1874. ^

Prom the SENATUd Aoademicus of the Queen's University, Kingston,
Ontario. '

Queen's University, Kingston,
2nd November, 1863.

}

Which day the Senatus met and was duly constituted.
Sederunt, The Very Reverend Principal Leitch, Professors William-
Bon, Mowat, Murray and Weir. " ' "

' Inter alia,

• The Senatus having been informed that Dr. Lawson has resigned
the office of Professor of Chemistry and Natural History in this
University, unanimously Resolved to record their high sense of his
uniform kindness and courtesy in his intercourse with his colleagues,
and of the zeal and ability with which he fulfilled the duties of his
Professorship, and otherwise eminently promoted the welfare of the
College.

■" Extracted from the Records of the Senatus by -■.--h-^?^-^^''-:::-;-^-^'^'-^

J. B. MOWAT, Secretary.

AprU 2ith, 1874.

From, the Very Rev. W. Snodgbass, rriticlpal of the Queen'*
University, Kingston.

<' Although never officially cassociated with Professor Lawson, I have
known him for the greater part of the time during which he has been
resident in Canada, and have pleasure in expressing a very high
opinion of him as a gentleman and a scholar. I am aware that while
he was connected with Queen's College he had the reputation of being
ft most use%l and successful teacher of Botany and Zoology, and both
from public notices which I have seen, and information given me
during repeated visits to Nova Scotia, I feel justified in believing that
his reputation has been not only fully sustained, but also greatly
extended by his professional connection with Dalhousie College.

Qoeen's College, Kingston, 2Uh April, 1874.

W. SNODGRAS3.

From Members of the Medical Faculty of Queen's College and Uni-
versity, Kingston, Ont

Kingston, Ontario, 11th April, 1874.

We, the undersigned, having been members of the Medical Faculty
of the University of Queen's College, Kingston, and members of the
Senate also, whib Dr. Lawson was Professor of Natural History in
the Arts Department of the College, and Professor of Chemistry in
the Medical Department, had excellent opportunity of judging his
merits as a teacher. It aitbrds us much pleasure to bear our testimony
to his thorough efficiency and success, and to the high opinion we
entertain of him as a gentleman and scholar.

Ws can strongly recommend Dr. Lawson as a Professor of the
above branches cf Science, and consider that any College wiU be
peculiarly fortunate in securing his services.

_ ^, ,^, - JOHN R. DICKSON, M.D., F.R.C.S,E.,

Formerly Dean of Fatuity and Professor of Surgery, Q. C.

\ HORATIO YATES, M. D., . ?-

• ' Formerly Prof. Med., Queen's University.

_ ^ M. LAVELL, M. D.,

. ' '"" Formerly Professor Obstetrics, itc, Q.C.

FIFE FOWLER, M.D., F.R.C.S.E.,

Formerly Prof. Mat. Med.

M. SULLIVAN, M.D.,

Formerly Dem. Anatomy, Queen's l/niveriity.

From the Right Rev. Hibbert Binnby, D.D., Lord Bishop of N&va
Scotia and Prince Edward Island. *^ ' '

Haufax, Nova Scoxia, April 2^nd, 1874.

.Having beon informed that Dr. George Lawson is a candidate for
■thb Professorship of Natural History in the University of Toronto, I
have much pleasure in bearing testimony to his reputation in this
city. Unfortunately I am not sufficiently acquainted with the subjecta
on which he has been lectiu-ing to be qualified to speak of his profici-
ency ; but 1 can certify that having been acquainted with him for
several years, I have a high opinion of his character, and that I have
reason to believe him to be conscientious and diligent, and devoted to
the performance of his duties. He is well spoken of aa a Professor by
those who have studied under his direction, and I feel sure that he
will spare no pains to perform faithfully and satisfactorily whatever

he may undertake.

H NOVA SCOTIA,

From the Hon. Richard A. McHefpey, M. E. C, President of the
Central Board of Agriculture of Nova Scotia.

HkhiFAX, S37-d April, 187,4.

Professor Lawson has acted as Secretary of the Central Board of
Agriculture of JNTova Scotia, for ten years, during which time important
political changes and modifications in the constitution of the Board
itself have taken place — yet he has throughout performed his duties in
a very efficient manner, and to the satisfaction of all parties.

Should the Ontario Government secure his aervices as Professor in
Toronto University, I feel confident they will never have cause to
regret their choice.

■-; ;■;.,; ^ ; ' R. A. McHEFFEY, vrrr-

' • President of Central Board of Agriculture,

From J. W. Dawson, LL.D., |'.R.§.jf Principal of McGill College
and University, Montreal.

McGiLL COLLEOB, MONTREAL, April 16, 1874.

My Dear Sir, — Althoagh, before the receipt of your letter of the
11th, I had given a note of recommendation to another Candidate for
the Toronto Chair, this does not prevent me from stating to you my
high api)reciation of your work in this country, and my conviction
that in any chair of Natural Science to which you may be called, your

/ Nova

1874.

date for
(ranto, I
. in this
subjects
3 profici-
him for
it I have
svoted to
feasor by
that he
whatever

3TIA.
nt of the

:. 1874.

Board of
important
the Board
1 duties in

'ofessor in
1 cause to

cvituff,
ill College

.6, 1874.

itter of the
ididate for
bo you my
conviction
lalled, your

energy and knowledge cannot fnil to give a great impulse to the study

of Natural History, and especially to the important subject of Botany,

Yours truly,

' J. W. DAWSON.

Prof. Lawson.

[T/te Testimonials following were chiefly obtained when
Professor Lawson became a Candidate for the Chair of Natural
History and Chemistry in Queen's College, Kingston, as ivill
be observed from the dates. '\

From the Botanical Society op Edinburgh. , .

Dr. George Lawson has for the period of nearly five years discharged
most fiithfully and efficiently the duties of Secretary and Curator to
the Botanical Society. He has goo 1 literary and scientific acquiie-
mentfe, and is an interesting and instructive writer. He is persevering
and pains-taking ; conscientious and regular in all his doings ; of gen-
tlemanly manners, and of a very obliging and modest disposition.
Signed in name and by authority of the Society,

J. H. BALFOUR, M.D., Presideni.

ROBERT KAYE GREVILLE, LL.D., Hon. Secy.

From Annual Presidential Address to the Royal Society, Edinburgh^
on the Opening of Session 1867-8, by Sir Eobeht Chkistison,
Baronet, M.D., Professor of Materia Medica. *

" The Council, in noticing the completion of this important labour,
[the publication of the Catalogue of the Society's Library] cannot
express too highly the sense they entertain of the services of Dr. Law-
gon, who has applied himself to the task put before him with a zeal,
diligence, method, and ability, which led the Council to congratulate
themselves and the Society on the choice which was made in appoint-
ing him."

From John Hutton Balfour, M.D., M.A., F.RSS.L. & E., Professor

of Medicine and Botany in the University of Edinburgh, Dean of

the Factdty of Medicine, and Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic

Garden.

BoTAL Botanic Garden, Edinburgh,
lS6th January, 1858.

I have had the pleasure of being intimately ucqnairJed with Dr.
George Lawson for many years, and I have been led to form a high
opinion of his abilities and acnuirements. He is an excellent

Naturalist, and has devoted mucli attention to Botany and Zoology.

He acted as Assistant in the Botanicsd Class, and has conducted the

courses of Histological Botany in the University. He has lectured

successfully on Botany, and has shown that he has the power of

communicating information in a clear and interesting manner. He

has also given much attention to Chemistry, and has been engaged in

Analysis. He has contributed many valuable articles to periodicals,

and has read ^wpers on I^atural History subjects to the Botanical and

Royal Physical Societies. In his deportment he is modest and

exemplary, and he has secured the friendship of all with whom he haa

been brought into contact. ■'

I consider him to be in every respect highly qualified for the Chair

of Chemistry and Natural History in Queen's College, Kingston,

Canada.

^ " # ; /. H. BALFOUR. '

From George J. Allman, M.D., F.RSS. L. & 'Y,., formerly Professor
of Natural History (Zoology aud Mineralogy) in the University of

Edinburgh. . vi. ^ -,■ ;:.. '.^r>,--

10 Hope Street, EDiNBunaH,
Jan, 26, 1S5S.

•< ^-

My Dear Sir, — Understanding that you arc a candidate for the
Professorship of Natural History, &c., now vacant in Queen's College,
Kingston, Canada, I have grsat pleasure in stating how well qualified
I believe you to be for the appointment you seek. Your knowledge
of the various branches of Natural Science required for that post, in
some of which you have distinguished yourself by original and
successful research, your experience as a lecturer, your unv/earying
industry and thorough business habits, point you out as one who would
assuredly fill such a chair with credit to yourself, aud with advantage
to the College which may be fortunate enough to secure your services.

Wishing you every success, believe me, &c.,

GEO. J. ALLMAN.
Dr. Lawsoh.

From the late George Wilson, M.D., F.RS.K, Professor of Tech-
nology in the University of Edinburgh, and Director of the Industrial

Museum of Scotland.

Edinburoh, October 4, 1S54.

My Dear Dr. Lawson, — I have no claim, as you know, to offer
any but a very general opinion concerning the merits of a botanist ;
but I feel no difficulty in stating, that from the perusal of your

I)otanical writings, and from many conversations with you regatJingr
questions of Vegetable Physiology, I believe you to be highly accom-
plished in tho science you specially profess. I have always under-
stood, also, that your studies extended over a large domp'n of Natural
History ; and from your skill and grace as a writer, and your accept-
ability as a teacher, I feel assured that, if promoted to the vacant
chair in Cork, you would very conscientiously, and, I doubt not,
successfully, fidfil its duties. Believe me yours, &c. ,,, ;,

GEORGE WILSON.

From Alexander Rosb, Esq., F.^.S.S-A., F.Il.P,S,, Lecturer on
Mineralogy and Geology, Edinburgh.

1 DfiuMMONC Street, Edinburgh,

• " ' '" ' ■ ■ ■ ■ " ' ' '" . S6th January, 1853.

1 have for several years had the pleasure, and, I may add, the
advantage, of tho acquaintance of Dr. George I^awson, and I know him
to be well acquainted with several branches of Natural History. He
is 3, careful and successful cultivator of Chennstry, and he has attended
to Geology and Mineralogy, and other allied branches. I have attended
some of his public lectures delivered in Edinbiu'gh, and can bear
testimony to the accuracy of his descriptions, the clearness and simple
elegance of his language, and his plain and effective delivery, by which
he interests and carries his hearers along with him ; and I am quite
jjatisfied that Dr. Lawson is qualified to fill a high place as a public
instructor. He is modest in his manners, of unassuming demeanour,
and irreproachable in his moral character. He is well versed in
Botany, on which subject he gives a summer course here.

ALEX. ROSE

From A Douglas Maclagan, M, D., F. R S. E., Professor oj
Medical Jxirisprudence in the Uidversity of Edinlurgh, and
Honorary Curator of the Royal Society's Library.

28 HEBioT Row, Edinburgh,
95th January 1858.

My Dear Sir, — I hav»i just learned that you intend to apply for a
Lectureship on Natural and Chemical Science, and that you think that
an expression of opinion from me regarding your qualifications may
be of use to you. I gladly comply with your wish. In common
with all the other Follows and Office-Bearers of the Botanical Society,
I can bear testimony to the zeal, assiduity, and success with which

ilM

yott have cultivated Botany; and as you have had some experience itt^

giving instructions in that science, both in the form of prelections

and demonstrations, I shall consider any Institution to bo fortunate

which secures your services. > ; ^ ;,j,, .^ , . ... ;,.,,. . ^, i^ttr

Regarding your powers of working, and your methodical and

assiduous application to anything which you take in hand, no one can

speak better than myself, from the personal experience which I have

had of your efficiency since you were appointed Assistant-Curator of

the Library of the Royal Society. I am glad to have this opportunity

of tendering my thanks to you for the intelligence, as well as industry,

which you displayed in the preparation of the Library Catalogue)

which has just been finished. — Believe me, &c., "'■'■" "'"

' ' DOUGLAS MACLAGAN. ''^

Dr. Geo. Lawson. .

From Stevenson Macadam, Ph.D., F.R.S.K, &c., Lecturer on
Ohemistry Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and Editor of
Transactions qftke Royal Scottish Society of Arts, ^c. ' ■'—^

' " 'v'^ ' .' . ■'-■; Subobonb' Hall, Edinbdroh,

., . ., January 26, 1858.

I have great pleasure in bearing testimony to the- literary and
Bcientific acquirements of Dr. George Lawson. For ten years I have ,
known him personally, and have derived very great benefit from my
Intercourse with him. Besides attending two courses of lectures on
Botany delivered by him, and perusing the various scientific papers he,
has published, I have had frequent occjision to consult him on scientific .
subjects, and have always found him able and willing to assist me.
His powers of communicating knowledge to others are of a high order,
and his zeal and enthusiasm for the advancement of his pupils cannot,
be surpassed. He has diligently cultivated an acquaintance with all
the subjects comprehended under the term Natural Science, and has
lately devoted much time and attention to the acquisition or an intimat«
knowledge of Theoretical and Analytical Chemistry. During his
attendance in my lecture-room and laboratory he has exhibited great
success, and has proved himself an expert

perstverance and
manipulator. "

^■|'ts.'> ?*)",« ti'-.-t-fitiifi

ii& rtu Avji

' ^ 'y^' ^-''■^- f -^;'''i:--'l*\^

•i*:*^''

Considering the many scientific qualifications of Dr. Lawson, and
the readiness witK which he oommuaioates information to others, I
have been led to, the conviction . that he is competent to fill, and
deserving of, a' Ohair of Natural Science^

STSVBNSON MACADAM.

;nce iH ^

Qctions

'tunate

.f.nc
il and

ine can

I have

ator of
rtunity
dustry,
alogue>

AN.

j)a

trer on
litor of

ROH,

iry and
I have .
om my
lures on
ipors ha
cientitiq.
sist me.
h order,

cannot, ,
Yith all
ind has
ntimate
ring his
3d great

expert

on, and
there, J,,^
ill, and

>ASL

From John Alexander Smith, M.D., Edinburgh, Secretary of the
.» Royal PhyBical Society of Edmhurgh. ■

Edinborgh, 7 Webt Maitland Street,
J'anuory 26, 1858.

Dear Sir, — Understanding you intend applying for the Professor-
ship of Natural History and Chemistry in Queen's College, Kingston,
Upper Canada, allow me to say I wish you every success. As my
colleague in the Secretaryship of the Eoyal Physical Society, 1 have
had some opportunity of judging of your qualifications in various
branches of Katural History, and have no doubt, should you be elected
to fill the present vacancy, your steady industrious habits, and scientific
attainments, will make you a viduable official in that or any other
situation in wlxich you may be placed. — I remain, dear Sir, yours very
truly^ .. ' ; , ,. . " '•" ■ ''^ '•: J ■ ■

JOHN ALEX. SMITH.

From the late Hobert Kaye Grevillb, LL.D., Author of The
Scottish Cryptogamic Flora, and the Flora Edinenaia ; joint
Atlthor, with Sir William Hooker, of the Jconea Filicum, and

other works. ^- ■ "^

. . ^, .... .,:..,,.,; .--:■;/• '-^ ,■ i«vi--;«-'^,v- EniNBtJBQH, t6th January, 1858.

I have much pleasure in certifying that I have long known Dr.
George Lawson as a devoted and successful cultivator of Natural His-
toryi His more peculiar department has hitherto been that of Phy-
tology, on which he has for some years past delivered public lectures.
It is no small recommendation that he has been appointed one of thia
two scientific teachers who occupy during the present session the ■ "
Chair of Natural History in the New College of this city. Vacant by *
the death of the learned and lamented Dr. Fleming.

His scientific and intellectual attainments are therefore unques-
tionable.

Dr. Lawson's gentlemanly manner and address, and high character
in every relation of life, are assuredly additional recommendations of
no small value.

I should rejoice were he to receive the appointment of Professor
of Natural History in Queen's College, Kingston.

ROBERT KAYE QREVItij£ '^'

From William Moffat, Esq., M. A., Teacher of Mathematics in tJts

High School, Edinhurgh.
, High School, Edinbuiigh,

i .;..^ „..;;,- * ; : 1-r ft. - S5ih January, 1858.

I have mugh pleasure in stating that I am intimately acquainted
■with Dr. George Lawson, and that I entertain a very high opinion of
him as a scholar and as a man. Of his attainments and eminence in
his own peculiar department of study, I do not consider myself quali-
fied to speak ; hut this I may state, that in Edinburgh ho enjoys the
character of being a botanist of great eminence, and a successful teacher
of that department of study.

Dr. Lawson is a gentleman possessed of much general information,
of pleasing manners, and of high Christian worth ; and I know that
he is highly respected and beloved by all who have the pleasure of his
acquaintance. I feel assured, that in whatever situation he may be
placed, he will perform his duties faithfully, and to the entire satisfac-
tion of those under whom he may be placed.

WILLIAM MOFFAT. *

nil

From John Sibbald, ISI.D., F.B.S.E., Sec, formerly President of the
Jtoyal Medical Society of Edinhurgh.

MORNINOSIDE, January 18, 1858.

In giving my opinion of Dr. George Lawson's qualifications for
tilling a chair of Chemistry and Natural History, my first feeling is,
that no gentleman with whom I am acquainted is so well fitted for
occupying a responsible post requiring a knowledge of these sciences.

I have been intimately acquainted with him as a scientific man
during the last seven years, though he had been previously distin-
guished by his acquirements in physical science.

His many published memoirs render any personal testimony to his
botanical learning superfluous. He is a good practical zoologist ; he
has had more than usually good opportunities of studying Chemistry,
and having availed himself to the utmost of this advantage, he hao
what is unfortunately a rare merit, being both a good chemist and
good natural historian.

The appointments he has already held have given him ample
practice as a lecturer ; and having had an opportunity of listening to
him, I believe Dr. Lawson to be well fitted for such occupation.

His unostentatious manner and sterling rectitude have made him a
general favourite with hia acquaintances, who would much regret

loaiiig his srtciety were he not likt-ly to advance his prospects in
leaving.

ShouUl Dr. Lawson "be a]»pointed, T am sure the choice will never
be regretted.

JOHN SIKBAJJ).

From the late Ulght Hon. John Wynne of HasU'wnod, M.l'. for SHijo.

I feel great pleasure in hearing my testimony in favour of Dr.
George Lawson. Having had opportunities of forming an opinion of
his capahilities as a teacher of science, 1 lave "o hesitation in
expressing, that in my opinion he is well qualified to discharge the
duties of the office wliich he seeks.

JOHN WYNNE.

From Thomas Bauclay, Esq., Sheriff Olerlc for thn Covrdy of Fife.

Cni'AB, January Uh, 1854.
I had an opportunity last summer, in the course of hotanical excui^
sions with Professor ]ialfour and his class, to witness the esteem in
which Dr. Lawson was held by students and others present on these
occasions, and which he well deserved from the ready and unostenta-
tious and obliging way in which he often afforded assistance and ex-
pLination when required, of the subjects under investigation.

THOS. BARCLAY.

From D. Moore, Ph. D., Member of the Royal Irish Academy, and
Associate of the Linncean Society, London, Authoi- of •' Gybde
Hibemica.

Dublin, January 23, 1858.

My Dear Doctor, — Your letter of the 20th inst. informs me
that you are applying to be appointed Professor of Natural History
&c., in Canada West ; and farther, you express a desire tliat, in my
capacity of Lecturer on Botany to the agricultural pupils at Glasnevin,
under Her Majesty's Commissioners of J^ational Education in Ireland^
and Curator of the Koyal Botanical Garden, Dublin, I will state my
opinion of your suitableness for the situation.

It affords me pleasure to complv with your request, but in doing
80, I will confine myself to tbr^c branch of Natural History I have
made my special study, namely Botany. As a teacher of that science,
I do not think a better man than yourself could be got in Great
Britain. The sound and critical knowledge you possess of your

subject, the valued ;^'il't you hiive of addressing pupils, your being in
the very prime of life, your gontlemanliko and prepossessing manner,
coupled with that enthusiastic love for natural science, which lightens
labour, reud»ir you, in my opinion, not only a suitable person, but one
who will b(i a great acquisition to any body of gentlemen who may
be fortunnte enough to obtain your services in that cajjacity. , ; •

Dr. Lawson.

D. MOORE.

Fron. .1. T. Symk, LL.1)., K.L.S., KK.B.S., F.R.Ph.S., F.B.8.E.;
^\.KH., formerly Lecturer on Botamj at Charing Cross and West-
minster Hospitals, London, Ardhor of the scientitic descriptions of
the new edition of " English Bulrmy."

,., ..^ London, January J9, 1S58.

,' I have much pleasure in bearing my testimony to the talents and
scientific acquirements of my friend. Dr. George Lawson, of Avhich T
have had ample opportunity of forming my opinion during an
acquaintance of more than ten years.

I know no one better htted for a chair which embraces both
Chemistry and Natural History. In Chemistry Dr. Lawson has had
great experience in the analyses of Ores, Manures, and other economic
substances. To all branches of Natural History ho has paid much
attention, both in the study and in the field, and has embodied much
valuable information in papers contributed to different scientific jour-
nals, &c.

As a teacher, Dr. Lawson has had long e.\perien(;e and success,
both as extra-academical Lecturer, and as Demonstrator of Botany and
Histology at the University of Edinburgh ; and he is at present,
conjointly with Afr. Murray, conducting the Natural History course
at the New College there. In addition to his microscopic demonstra-
tions, he is in the habit of taking large classes into the field, and there
teaching them to make practical use of the knowledge acquired in the
lecture-room.

He is highly esteemed as a teacher on account of his aptitude for
imparting knowledge ; while his own genuine love of science cannot
fail to inspire those around him with some portion of the enthusiasm
with which he pursues his investigations ; and his amiable disposition
and gentlemanly de];)ortment are sure to give him a personal influence
over his students.

Dr. Luwsou hiis for many years ociupiod official positions in the
Edinburgh scientific societies, as secretary to the Royal Physical and
Botanic;'.! Societies, &c., wliere his services are highly appreciated, und
thdr Iciw would bo seriously felt.

I heartily wish him success in his present application, feeling that,

should he bo appointed, the College Avould be greatly benefited by

the assistance of one so well qualified for the duties that would

devolve upou him.

JOHN T. SYMK.

From Jamks Gilohrist, M.l). Edin., Medical Superintendent of the

Orichtoii Royal friMtitufum and Southern Counties Asylum,

Dumfries. ^^

DuHPRlRH, January il, 1858.

I have had more or less intAjrcourse with Dr. George Lawson for
some years past, and have formed a very high opinion of his character
and acquirements, more especially of his zeal and success as a student
and teacher of various branches of Natural History.

I am intimately acquainted with many persons, some of wliom
were his own teachers, others his pupils, and who thus know liira
well, and who are capable of forming a correct judgment both of him-
self and in regard to the subjects to which he is devoted, and all of
them confirm my opinion.

I have heard Dr. Lawson lecture, and can testify to his high
qualifications as a teacher. He is correct, lucid, and impressive. His
prelections are usually accompanied with pictorial, diagrammatic,
mechanical, and other illustrations, which he is equally fertile in
suggesting and skilful in executing.

I have accompanied him on a botanical lour, and have been a
witness of his untiring perseverance, shrewd observation, and practical
suggestions.

I know that, in his studies, he has not been satisfied with a know-
ledge of what others have done, but has employed himself in un-
occupied fields, involving much seveie chemical and microscopical
research.

I can, from personal intercourse, testify to his unobtrusive man-
ners, obliging disposition, and irreproachable character.

JAMES GILCHRIST.