THE MOTHER or BARON cuvrER.
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 In Mrs. Lees memoirs of this eminent naturalist is the subjoined testimony to the influence and care of his mother. The cares of this excellent mother, du- ring the extreme delicacy of his health, left an impression on M. Cuvier which was never eflaced, even in his latest years, and amid the absorbing occupations of his ac- tive life. He cherished every circumstance connected with her memory he loved to recall her kindness, and to dwell upon ob- jects, however tri6ing, which reminded him of her. Among other things, he de- lighted in being surrounded by the flowers she had preferred, and whoever placed . boquet of red stocks in his study or his room was sure to be rewarded by his mos; afiectienate thanks for bringing him what he called 'the favorite dower.' But this welt judging parent did not confns her cares to his health alone she devoted her- self equally to the information ofshi mind, and was another proof of the influence that a mother's early attentions frequently shed over the future career of her son.. She guided him is his religious duties, taught him to read Auently at the age of four years. took him every morning to an elementary school, and although herself ignorant of Latin, go scropulousiy made him repeat his lessons 10 her. that he was always better prepared with his task than any other boy in school. She mads him draw under her 0wn inspections and by constantly faEnisa- ing him with ihe best works on history and general liteEaauFs, nprtDred shat paesipn for ruadinr. that ardent desire thf knoWl- edge, which became ths principal springs 0f his intellectual s9islDaee.