u FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, had married. In early life, in 1818, he married Frances, daughter of William Smith, Esq., formerly M.P. for Norwich, a zealous labourer in the cause of Slave Emancipation, and a benevolent, earnest man. By inheritance, Mr. Nightingale possessed large wealth, and the ample estates of Embley Park, Hampshire, and the Lea Hurst, Derbyshire. The earlyyouth of Florence Nightingale was passed under circumstances well calculated to foster an ele- gant mind and a tender heart. The child of affluent and intellectual parents, surrounded by all that is beautiful in nature, and rich in art, and beloved by all who came in contact with her, her heart and mind developed their rare qualities together. Under the guidance of her father, she attained considerable proficiency in the classics, and in mathe- matics-studies which are rarely pursued by ladies in these latter days. Nor were the more feminine accomplishments neglected by the ardent student. She became an excellent musician, and conversant with most of the modern languages, speaking French, Italian, and German with fluency and purity. During the course of her studies she travelled ex- tensively, visiting most of the cities of Europe, and penetrating even to the remotest cataract of the Nile. While in Egypt, it is said, she tended the sick Arabs with whom she came in contact, and frequently, by judicious counsel and advice, rendered them im- portant services. The favourite homeof MissNightingale's childhood
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