Article #192 - Science of Algebra

Can the utility of the science of Algebra be estimated by those who do not comprehend

the science.

[No, says the author; though those who know algebra are convinced of its utility, it takes much study.]

...And when they come to study it for themselves they would provably [sic] be ready to exclaim

with the Lawyer, Madam rumour has so often been convicted of a falsehood that she was not

entitled to be he[a]rd as evidence...

                                                H. B[urns?]