 In 1840 he was made full Professor of Latin, and this chair he retained until his death.In 1867 he received from the University with which he was connected the honorary degree of LL.D., and in 1888, on the completion of his semi-centenary, the further honor of L.H.D.He was a thorough and earnest scholar, and early in life he published editions of Cicero's Select Orations and of Cornelius Nepos.