look at the station in society occupied by the SAVANS of other
countries, in several of them we shall find it high, and their
situations profitable. Perhaps, at the present moment, Prussia
is, of all the countries in Europe, that which bestows the
greatest attention, and most unwearied encouragement on science.
Great as are the merits of many of its philosophers, much of this
support arises from the character of the reigning family, by
whose enlightened policy even the most abstract sciences are
fostered.

The maxim that "knowledge is power," can be perfectly
comprehended by those only who are themselves well versed in
science; and to the circumstance of the younger branches of the
royal family of Prussia having acquired considerable knowledge in
such subjects, we may attribute the great force with which that
maxim is appreciated.

In France, the situation of its SAVANS is highly respectable, as
well as profitable. If we analyze the list of the Institute, we
shall find few who do not possess titles or decorations; but as
the value of such marks of royal favour must depend, in a great
measure, on their frequency, I shall mention several particulars
which are probably not familiar to the English reader. [This
analysis was made by comparing the list of the Institute, printed
for that body in 1827, with the ALMANACH ROYALE for 1823.]


Number of the Members of the Total Number of each Class
Institute of France who belong of the Legion of Honour.
to the Legion of Honour.