number of the members of St. John's congregation, willing to
give every aid within their power toward the establishment and support
of a Rational System of Education, have formed themselves into a
Society for that purpose."

The copy of Oration on Education, printed by Cutbush, which it was the
privilege of the writer to peruse, was the copy handed by Cutbush "To
Dr. Seybert with the compliments of the author." In spite of age,
these words are very clear and legible, and if the only relic by which
to judge of the character of Cutbush, would indicate him to be a man
of intelligence.

There were many other societies extant at this period and through
subsequent years which had for their object the promotion of
scientific education. Among these was the Linnean Society, of which
James Cutbush was Vice-President.

Cutbush had the honor of being one of the few of the original Society
of Philadelphia for the Promotion of National Industry, whose essays
excited the attention of the citizens of the United States. Samuel
Jackson, M.D., Professor in the College of Apothecaries, was one of
the most active members.

Amidst all the activities of Cutbush as a manufacturing chemist, as a
teacher of the science, as a promoter of educational reforms, as a
member of many organizations, he was very busy in a literary
direction. For example, in 1812 he published a brochure on
Hydrostatics, in which were described various hydrometers and their
application. Numerous tables appear in it as well as many interesting
and serviceable problems. It was designed for and was helpful to
artisans and to beginners in the science of physics and chemistry. It
is appropriately dedicated to the Columbian Chemical Society.

In the year 1813, Cutbush placed before the public his "Philosophy of
Experimental Chemistry" in two volumes. It was dedicated to the
"Professors and Students of the University of Pennsylvania and to the
Trustees of St. John's College." One cannot fail to wonder why Cutbush
should have so honoured the University when there is no record
anywhere that he ever pursued studies under the aegis of the
University. Indeed, it will probably remain a query as to where he
was educated. He is often spoken of as "Doctor Cutbush" and in at
least two instances the title "M.D." is placed after his name, yet it
is a fact that in no place where he personally was responsible for the
printing of his name is there any title affixed to it. Every source of