CHAPTER XIV.
JANUARY 1, 1826--DECEMBER 5, 1829 Success of his lectures, the first of the kind in the United States .-- Difficulties of his position as leader .-- Still longing for a home .-- Very busy but in good health .-- Death of his father .-- Estimates of Dr.Morse .-- Letters to his mother .-- Wishes to go to Europe again .-- Delivers address at first anniversary of National Academy of Design .-- Professor Dana lectures on electricity .-- Morse's study of the subject .-- Moves to No.

13 Murray Street .-- Too busy to visit his family .-- Death of his mother .-- A remarkable woman .-- Goes to central New York .-- A serious accident .-- Moral reflections .-- Prepares to go to Europe .-- Letter of John A.Dix .-- Sails for Liverpool .-- Rough voyage .-- Liverpool.