An introductory discourse [on the principles of chemical science], delivered in the amphitheatre of the London Institution. On Wednesday the 5th of May, 1819 / by William Thomas Brande.

  • Brande, William Thomas, 1788-1866.
Date:
1819
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Credit: An introductory discourse [on the principles of chemical science], delivered in the amphitheatre of the London Institution. On Wednesday the 5th of May, 1819 / by William Thomas Brande. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    strated, that high commercial rank and wealth are not incompatible with enlarged minds, liberal views, and cultivated under¬ standings. We are told that, considering the mercantile eminence of their country, and persuaded that whatever increases the -splendour, increases equally the strength and activity of commerce, they thought it due to the dignity and glory of the Empire, that her commercial Metropolis should be graced by a literary and scientific Institu¬ tion, on a liberal and extensive plan. They judged, and wisely did they judge, that such an establishment would make com¬ merce acquainted with science; and that, by their approximation, each would draw forth and invigorate whatever there might be of latent energy and power in the other. We accordingly find that, under this liberal and creditable feeling, they submitted their views to the consideration of their fellow- citizens, and solicited their co-operation; that their design was universally approved, and that a subscription of considerable amount was almost immediately raised with¬ in the walls of our city.