In each of these qualities it is admitted, by those who have inspected it closely, there seems to be little else to desire.

It is certain, moreover, that in priority of discovery he antedates all others." Encouraged by the universal praise which was showered upon him, the hopeful inventor redoubled his efforts to secure in some way, either through the Government or through private parties, the means to make a practical test of his invention.
Mr.F.O.J.

Smith had, in the mean time, returned to America, and Morse kept him informed by letter of the progress of affairs in Paris.
Avoiding, as far as possible, repetitions and irrelevant details, I shall let extracts from these letters tell the story:-- "_September 29, 1838._ On Monday I received a very flattering letter from our excellent Minister, Governor Cass, introducing me to the Count Montalivet, and I accordingly called the next day.

I did not see him, but had an interview with his secretary, who told me that the Administrator of the Telegraphs had not yet reported to the Minister, but that he would see him the next day, and that, if I would call on Friday, he would inform me of the result.

I called on Friday.