Note 56 — Chapter VII · VIEWS ON THE PURSUIT OF SCIENCE AND ON EDUCATION.
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Once again did Faraday intervene in Royal Society affairs at the crucial time when Lord Rosse was elected President in 1848. The following excerpts from the journals of Walter White show the cause:—
“November 25th.—There have been many secret conferences this week—much trimming and time-serving. Alas for human nature!”
“November 30th.—The eventful day, the ballot begun. Mr. Faraday made some remarks about the list.”