An objection, in most cases fatal to such a course, arises from the impolicy of conferring a title, unless a considerable fortune exists to support it; a circumstance very rarely occurring to the philosopher.

It might in some measure be removed, by creating such titles only for life.

But here, again, until there existed some knowledge of science amongst the higher classes, and a sound state of public opinion relative to science, the execution of the plan could only be injurious.
SECTION 7.

OF THE UNION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES.
This idea has occurred to several persons, as likely to lead to considerable advantages to science.

If the various scientific societies could unite in the occupation of one large building, considerable economy would result from the union.