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THE MILITIA BILL AND THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
552 myself mainly
that the
qualities
of this excellent
beverage depended
upon the care used in the selection of the best kinds of malt and hops, and upon the ingenuity exhibited in conducting the processes of mashing and fermenting. Our continental brewers have much to learn in these points to come up to the English brewers. I have no hesitation in saying that England possesses the greatest adepts in malting. I know positively that the chief brewers of Munich, who undoubtedly produce the best beer in Germany, have gone through an apprenticeship in Burton. This may account for the predilection entertained by the general public, as well as by medical men, for these varieties of beer; for the instinct of humanity and experience appear to be as good guides in the choice of things that contribute to health and enjoyment as the profoundest philosophy. Professors Graham and Hofmann, in the excellent Report already addressed to you upon the alleged Adulteration of the Pale Ale by Strychnine, have indicated a very simple process for detecting the most minute quantity of strychnine contained in beer. I have
satisfied
myself of the great convenience and accuracy of their method, and have farther assured myself, by an analysis of several specimens of pale ale obtained from London houses, supplied by
establishment, of the utter groundlessness of the imputation, that this beer was poisoned with strychnine. I am positive, and am supported in my views by the concordant analyses of all
I cannot conceive any, unless it be that the council have arrived at the conclusion that the provincial schools do not possess that intellectual talent which is necessary for the attainment of the fellowship of those they have to do with. I say if this be their opinion, allow me, with all due deference, to assert that they are labouring under a slight mistake; for I can tell them, and that with no small degree of pride, that the school to which I have the honour to belong, possesses as clever a staff of lecturers as most in the metropolis; at all events quite capable of training any student for the fellowship. On this ground alone, could no other be found, I maintain that such a regulation ought at once and for ever to be erased from the rules of the College; in fact, I am only amazed that it ever should have existed. Let the council, then, show their due appreciation of the provincial portion of the profession by cancelling the lawIt will not in this age of ensooner or later it must be done. lightenment be submitted to ; let them, therefore, yield while they can have the credit of a graceful concession, and let it not be supposed that they are obliged to grant whatever they
ultimately give.
your
I
remain, Sir,
yours,
obediently, A LEEDS STUDENT.
Leeds, May,
1852.
chemists who have occupied themselves with the examination of beer, that the poisoning of pale ale with strychnine has never THE COMING GENERAL ELECTION AND THE occurred. I believe I may safely add, that it never will take CLAIMS OF NAVAL ASSISTANT-SURGEONS place; for although an ignorant brewer might be induced, from 7o the Editor of THE LANCET. interested motives, to add mIX vomica to his beer, the word of most virulent so one the SIR,—In consequence of your able and consistent advocacy poisons, strychnine forcibly suggests that whoever has heard anything about strychnine at all, is sure of the cause of the assistant-surgeons in her Majesty’s navy, I to be aware of this. By adulterating his beer with strychnine, the resolved to avail myself of the opportunity afforded by the brewer would be knowingly committing a crime which, in the contest now going on forthe representation of this borough in present state of science, must be followed by immediate detection Parliament, to ascertain the opinion of the Hon. Captain and punishment. Denman, R.N., upon that subject. On Friday last, I attended at Mr. E. Merck, of Darmstadt, one of the most extensive a meeting of the electors of the St. Clement’s Ward, and asked strychnine manufacturers in Europe, informs me that this sub- the Honourable Captain, if returned to Parliament, would he, stance is peculiarly adapted to destroy vermin of all kinds. In by every means in his power, aid in giving to the assistantmany parts of Germany it is the popular poison for rats and mice. surgeons in the navy a private cabin and ward-room rank? This fact fully accounts for the large amount of the drug that has He replied that he should do all in his power to facilitate I, the carrying out of, and aid in procuring, any orders to that lately been introduced into commerce. The specimens of your pale ale sent to me have afforded me ’, effect. I trust that the medical men of every constituency in the another opportunity of confirming its valuable qualities. I am myself an admirer of this beverage, and my own experience en- kingdom will institute similar inquiries of every candidate; and ables me to recommend it, in accordance with the opinion of the such a demonstration of feeling cannot but have a beneficial most eminent English physicians, as a very agreeable and effect in the furtherance of the undeniable claims of the efficient tonic, and as a general beverage both for the invalid and assistant-surgeons in the navy, and at the same time aid in the rnhnstincreasing the efficiency of the service. I have the honour to be, Sir, JUSTUS LIEBIG. May 6th, 1852. , Yours very obediently. This letter was written BARON will be seen as LIEBIG, **’ by PETER ROYLE. Manchester, May 31, 1852. Lever-street, by the date, before the Report of the ANALYTICAL SANITARY We think it right to publish this letter, but must state, ** COMMISSION was published; but it is confirmatory in all respects of the views taken in that able and elaborate document.-ED. L. at the same time, that Mr. Milner Gibson and Mr. Bright, the present members for Manchester, are the friends of the cause of the assistant-surgeons of the Navy, and of every other liberal cause. Our own personal observation enables us to state that Manchester at this time is admirably represented in the House of Commons, and that a change in it would be "Audi alteram partem." discreditable, rather than otherwise, to the character of the THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE of that important city.—ED. L. OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND. To the Editor of THE LANCET. THE MILITIA BILL AND THE MEDICAL a little surprised, on perusing THE LANCET was not SIR,—I PROFESSION. of May 22nd, to find a letter signed by a Member of the To the L’ditor of THE LANCET. Royal College of Surgeons of England, relative to the fellowthat of and from it that no which a member of the medical profession I beg to ship College, person appears SiR,-As can be eligible to be a fellow, unless three years of his acquiremy thanks to Mr. Wakley for the energetic, although ment of professional knowledge be passed at one of the Metro- unsuccessful, opposition which he made against the nonpolitan hospitals or schools. exemption of medical men for the militia. Not being aware of the existence of so odious, and, to say The compelling medical men to serve or pay for the militia the least, unjust regulation of the College of Surgeons, I am appears to me- to be a most iniquitous proceeding on the part indeed glad to find that your correspondent has drawn the of the Derby administration, and as such I protest against it, attention of the profession to the subject, by inserting his and trust that every member of our profession having votes at letter in your valuable columns. the next general election will take care to refuse all aid to the Sir, I am a provincial student, and, like your correspondent, present high-church-and-state government, exercising their had entertained the hope that some time or other I might votes and interest for procuring more liberal and enlightened have reached that standard in my profession which would rulers. have enabled me to enrol myself as a fellow-which, however, ’ I should like to know why peers and parsons are to be exunder present circumstances I am disqualified from doing, as whilst the doctor, who is liable to be called upon by it is not my intention to listen to the superfine instruction and the sick at every hour of the night and day, is not exempted. lectures of the London professors. I beg to propose, as a resolution, that the present GovernWhat reason, may I ask, can there be for such a by-law? ment and Parliament, holding such a contemptuous opinion of
Giessen,
Correspondence.
constituency
tender
empted,
553 calling, its duties, and liabilities, should be opposed indi- engraved in ivory, has been placed on the front of the cabinet : vidually and collectively by every member of the medical pro- —" Presented to James Paget, F.R.S., in testimony of high fession. regard and esteem, by students who were resident in the The necessity of individual exertion cannot be more fitly College during the period of his wardenship, May, 1852." expressed than in the words of one of our most famous poetsMEDICAL BENEVOLENT COLLEGE.-At a meeting of Know ye not, the Council, held at the Hanover-square Rooms, on the 1st inst., Who would be free, themselves must strike the blow." the President, the Earl Manvers, in the chair, the Earl of Carlisle I am, Sir, yours faithfully, was unanimously elected a Vice-President of the College. A PROBE. May, 1852. vote of thanks was accorded to the Bishop of Ripon, for having, our
°°----
____________
on
the 23rd ult.,
in aid of the
preached
funds ;
also to the Rev.
George Evezard, for kindly granting the use of his pulpit on that Treasurer’s Report was highly satisfactory, occasion. of The To ttie Editor of THE LANCET. one thousand pounds having been subscribed since upwards SIR,—Weare directed by the committee of the Manchester last ordinary meeting of the Council. Medico-Ethical Association to request that you will give in- the ’ KING’S COLLEGE HOSPITAL.—The ceremony of sertion, in the pages of THE LANCET, to the enclosed copy of the foundation-stone of this hospital is to take place on laying a petition to the House of Commons on the Pharmacy Bill. June lith. The new hospital will accommodate 200 patients. We are, Sir, your obedient servant, There will be a large operating and post-mortem room, with a JOHN AIKENHEAD, Hon. Secs. chapel adjoining. The estimated cost of the new hospital is W. C. WILLIAMSON, .650,000, of which £36,000 has been already subscribed. To the Honourable the Coanaaaons of the United Kingdom of Great CONSUMPTION HOSPITAL, BROMPTON. At the Britccin and Ireland iaz Parliament assembled. annual meeting of governors, the Rev. Sir H. Forbes, Bart., in The petition of the undersigned members of the medical the chair, the report was read, from wbich it appeared, that profession on behalf of the Medico-Ethical Association of during the year, 447 patients were admitted, of whom 316 were Manchester, humbly showeth,-That the provisions of a bill discharged convalescent, 68 died, and 90 remained under treatfor regulating the qualifications of pharmaceutical chemists, ment. The out-patients numbered 3197, being an increase of 30 on the preceding year. The expenditure exceeded the income have been brought under the notice of your petitioners. That your petitioners, whilst approving of the spirit in by £700. The legacy of X2000 bequeathed by the late E. which the measure is framed, believe that there is some Briggs, Esq., of Cheltenham, was received; and the rpresentaof the late Mr. Jacobs, Q.C., paid in his legacy of .6200. danger, owing to the present unsettled and unsatisfactory tives relations between members of the medical profession and This hospital is indeed worthy of public benevolence and support. pharmaceutical chemists, of the latter interfering with their M. CHOMEL AND THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT.rights and privileges. a Corresponclent.)—Amidst the wholesale swearing of That your petitioners would therefore humbly pray your (From to the new constitution of France and the Prince fidelity Honourable House to insert a clause in the bill, that nothing President, now exacted by the present despotic government therein contained shall be understood to confer on chemists from every kind of functionary, it is exceedingly gratifying any right to practice medicine in any of its departments what- to find that many of the most eminent men throughout the ever. country have refused taking the oath to such incarnations of And your petitioners will ever pray, &c. tyranny. Besides Arago, Cavaignac, Barrot, Changarnier, W. J. WILSON, F.R.C.S.E., Vice-President. and a host of other most distinguished individuals who come J. AIKENHEAD, M.D., within that category, Chomel, the celebrated physician and Hon. Secs. W. C. WILLIAMSON, an able professor in the faculty of medicine at Paris, also Manchester, May, 1852. of the noble army of martyrs to principle and constitutes one rather than degrade themselves by acknowindependence, ledging a power they ignore. M. Chomel has resigned his chair, to preserve freedom of opinion and public integrity. Medical News. Such conduct is worthy of all praise; and, doubtless, many and former pupils, both in England and in France, THE EXAMINATIONS AT APOTHECARIES’ HALL.- friends will say he did right, and honour him the more for setting so A rumour has reached us that the Court of Examiners at good an example to his countrymen. Apothecaries’ Hall have some intention of relaxing the of examination in the case those who have of their COUP-DE-SOLEIL.—During the assault upon Rangoon, stringency passed the period of middle life, and who, although duly edu- Brigadier-Major Oakes and Brigadier-Major Griffiths were cated for the profession, have not received the legal protection struck dead by a coup-de-soleil. A large number of private THE
PHARMACY
BILL.
-
which the certificate of the Court affords. If the rumour should turn out to be correct, and if the Court should carry out this intention, we think that the plan will be received with favour by the profession; for it is obvious that persons who have been many years absent from their studies cannot be expected to pass successfully the same ordeal which might justly be imposed upon those who are fresh from the medical schools. The liberal measures contemplated by the College of Physicians have been received favourably in most quarters; and we think that the authorities at Blackfriars will not act unwisely if they imitate, in this respect at least, the example of their superiors in Pall Mall. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SOCIETY.-At the ordinary meeting to be held June 7th, 1852, at the house of the Royal Medical
Chirurgical Society, 53, Berners-street, a paper will be read On the History of the Introduction of Vaccination into India," by C. Finch, M.D.; also a paper "On Vaccination in the Bombay Presidency," by H. J. Stewart, Esq., Assistant-Surgeon, Bombay and "
Army.
TESTIMONIAL
TO
JAMES
PAGET, ESQ., F.R.S.-
On Monday, the 31st of May, a handsome cabinet of surgical instruments, the gift of more than seventy gentlemen, was presented to Mr. Paget, in the Collegiate Hall of St. Bartholomew’s, to testify, on the occasion of his retirementfrom the wardenship of the College, their gratitude for his services while they were residents in that establishment, and their admiration for the uniform ability and kindness with which he discharged the duties of his office. The following inscription,
soldiers suffered from the
same cause.
FARRINGDON GENERAL DISPENSARY.—This week the anniversary of this charity was celebrated, in the London Coffee House, Lord John Russell, M.P., in the chair. After the usual loyal toasts, the Report was read, which stated, that since the opening of the dispensary in 1828, 77,033 sick poor had been participators in its benefits; and during the year, 19,888 had advice and medicine. Of the latter number, 6337 were medical visited at their own homes ; and during the year only 43 died. The
receipts amounted to X490 5s. 3d., which sum was absorbed expenditure. At the close of the evening’s festival, the secretary announced subscriptions amounting to .6200. HAULBOWLINE HOSPITAL.—Government has given X500 towards the improvements of this hospital.
by
the
HOSPITAL
FOR
SICK
CHILDREN, ORMOND-STREET.—.
The annual meeting of this charity was held on Tuesday, when it was stated that her Majesty had consented to become its patroness. During the year, 38 patients were admitted, of whom 18 were discharged, one died, and 19 were under treatment. The out-patients numbered 125.
IRISH POOR-LAW MEDICAL RELIEF.-The
following
the several Cork DisJ. Lyons, P. R. Tivv, W. H. Sandham; Cork, Drs. R. T. Fowler, J. D. O’Flynn, P. J. Barry, T. Gregg, J. Murphy, J. F. Uniacke, D. T. Hare, C. Y. Haines, Drs. J. Lander, N. J. Hobart; C. Armstrong; Ballincollig, G. A. Rountree, and N. D. Parker.
gentlemen have been appointed pensaries :-Carrignavar, Drs. M.
Ballygarvan,
to
that the
qualities
of this excellent
beverage depended
upon the care used in the selection of the best kinds of malt and hops, and upon the ingenuity exhibited in conducting the processes of mashing and fermenting. Our continental brewers have much to learn in these points to come up to the English brewers. I have no hesitation in saying that England possesses the greatest adepts in malting. I know positively that the chief brewers of Munich, who undoubtedly produce the best beer in Germany, have gone through an apprenticeship in Burton. This may account for the predilection entertained by the general public, as well as by medical men, for these varieties of beer; for the instinct of humanity and experience appear to be as good guides in the choice of things that contribute to health and enjoyment as the profoundest philosophy. Professors Graham and Hofmann, in the excellent Report already addressed to you upon the alleged Adulteration of the Pale Ale by Strychnine, have indicated a very simple process for detecting the most minute quantity of strychnine contained in beer. I have
satisfied
myself of the great convenience and accuracy of their method, and have farther assured myself, by an analysis of several specimens of pale ale obtained from London houses, supplied by
establishment, of the utter groundlessness of the imputation, that this beer was poisoned with strychnine. I am positive, and am supported in my views by the concordant analyses of all
I cannot conceive any, unless it be that the council have arrived at the conclusion that the provincial schools do not possess that intellectual talent which is necessary for the attainment of the fellowship of those they have to do with. I say if this be their opinion, allow me, with all due deference, to assert that they are labouring under a slight mistake; for I can tell them, and that with no small degree of pride, that the school to which I have the honour to belong, possesses as clever a staff of lecturers as most in the metropolis; at all events quite capable of training any student for the fellowship. On this ground alone, could no other be found, I maintain that such a regulation ought at once and for ever to be erased from the rules of the College; in fact, I am only amazed that it ever should have existed. Let the council, then, show their due appreciation of the provincial portion of the profession by cancelling the lawIt will not in this age of ensooner or later it must be done. lightenment be submitted to ; let them, therefore, yield while they can have the credit of a graceful concession, and let it not be supposed that they are obliged to grant whatever they
ultimately give.
your
I
remain, Sir,
yours,
obediently, A LEEDS STUDENT.
Leeds, May,
1852.
chemists who have occupied themselves with the examination of beer, that the poisoning of pale ale with strychnine has never THE COMING GENERAL ELECTION AND THE occurred. I believe I may safely add, that it never will take CLAIMS OF NAVAL ASSISTANT-SURGEONS place; for although an ignorant brewer might be induced, from 7o the Editor of THE LANCET. interested motives, to add mIX vomica to his beer, the word of most virulent so one the SIR,—In consequence of your able and consistent advocacy poisons, strychnine forcibly suggests that whoever has heard anything about strychnine at all, is sure of the cause of the assistant-surgeons in her Majesty’s navy, I to be aware of this. By adulterating his beer with strychnine, the resolved to avail myself of the opportunity afforded by the brewer would be knowingly committing a crime which, in the contest now going on forthe representation of this borough in present state of science, must be followed by immediate detection Parliament, to ascertain the opinion of the Hon. Captain and punishment. Denman, R.N., upon that subject. On Friday last, I attended at Mr. E. Merck, of Darmstadt, one of the most extensive a meeting of the electors of the St. Clement’s Ward, and asked strychnine manufacturers in Europe, informs me that this sub- the Honourable Captain, if returned to Parliament, would he, stance is peculiarly adapted to destroy vermin of all kinds. In by every means in his power, aid in giving to the assistantmany parts of Germany it is the popular poison for rats and mice. surgeons in the navy a private cabin and ward-room rank? This fact fully accounts for the large amount of the drug that has He replied that he should do all in his power to facilitate I, the carrying out of, and aid in procuring, any orders to that lately been introduced into commerce. The specimens of your pale ale sent to me have afforded me ’, effect. I trust that the medical men of every constituency in the another opportunity of confirming its valuable qualities. I am myself an admirer of this beverage, and my own experience en- kingdom will institute similar inquiries of every candidate; and ables me to recommend it, in accordance with the opinion of the such a demonstration of feeling cannot but have a beneficial most eminent English physicians, as a very agreeable and effect in the furtherance of the undeniable claims of the efficient tonic, and as a general beverage both for the invalid and assistant-surgeons in the navy, and at the same time aid in the rnhnstincreasing the efficiency of the service. I have the honour to be, Sir, JUSTUS LIEBIG. May 6th, 1852. , Yours very obediently. This letter was written BARON will be seen as LIEBIG, **’ by PETER ROYLE. Manchester, May 31, 1852. Lever-street, by the date, before the Report of the ANALYTICAL SANITARY We think it right to publish this letter, but must state, ** COMMISSION was published; but it is confirmatory in all respects of the views taken in that able and elaborate document.-ED. L. at the same time, that Mr. Milner Gibson and Mr. Bright, the present members for Manchester, are the friends of the cause of the assistant-surgeons of the Navy, and of every other liberal cause. Our own personal observation enables us to state that Manchester at this time is admirably represented in the House of Commons, and that a change in it would be "Audi alteram partem." discreditable, rather than otherwise, to the character of the THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE of that important city.—ED. L. OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND. To the Editor of THE LANCET. THE MILITIA BILL AND THE MEDICAL a little surprised, on perusing THE LANCET was not SIR,—I PROFESSION. of May 22nd, to find a letter signed by a Member of the To the L’ditor of THE LANCET. Royal College of Surgeons of England, relative to the fellowthat of and from it that no which a member of the medical profession I beg to ship College, person appears SiR,-As can be eligible to be a fellow, unless three years of his acquiremy thanks to Mr. Wakley for the energetic, although ment of professional knowledge be passed at one of the Metro- unsuccessful, opposition which he made against the nonpolitan hospitals or schools. exemption of medical men for the militia. Not being aware of the existence of so odious, and, to say The compelling medical men to serve or pay for the militia the least, unjust regulation of the College of Surgeons, I am appears to me- to be a most iniquitous proceeding on the part indeed glad to find that your correspondent has drawn the of the Derby administration, and as such I protest against it, attention of the profession to the subject, by inserting his and trust that every member of our profession having votes at letter in your valuable columns. the next general election will take care to refuse all aid to the Sir, I am a provincial student, and, like your correspondent, present high-church-and-state government, exercising their had entertained the hope that some time or other I might votes and interest for procuring more liberal and enlightened have reached that standard in my profession which would rulers. have enabled me to enrol myself as a fellow-which, however, ’ I should like to know why peers and parsons are to be exunder present circumstances I am disqualified from doing, as whilst the doctor, who is liable to be called upon by it is not my intention to listen to the superfine instruction and the sick at every hour of the night and day, is not exempted. lectures of the London professors. I beg to propose, as a resolution, that the present GovernWhat reason, may I ask, can there be for such a by-law? ment and Parliament, holding such a contemptuous opinion of
Giessen,
Correspondence.
constituency
tender
empted,
553 calling, its duties, and liabilities, should be opposed indi- engraved in ivory, has been placed on the front of the cabinet : vidually and collectively by every member of the medical pro- —" Presented to James Paget, F.R.S., in testimony of high fession. regard and esteem, by students who were resident in the The necessity of individual exertion cannot be more fitly College during the period of his wardenship, May, 1852." expressed than in the words of one of our most famous poetsMEDICAL BENEVOLENT COLLEGE.-At a meeting of Know ye not, the Council, held at the Hanover-square Rooms, on the 1st inst., Who would be free, themselves must strike the blow." the President, the Earl Manvers, in the chair, the Earl of Carlisle I am, Sir, yours faithfully, was unanimously elected a Vice-President of the College. A PROBE. May, 1852. vote of thanks was accorded to the Bishop of Ripon, for having, our
°°----
____________
on
the 23rd ult.,
in aid of the
preached
funds ;
also to the Rev.
George Evezard, for kindly granting the use of his pulpit on that Treasurer’s Report was highly satisfactory, occasion. of The To ttie Editor of THE LANCET. one thousand pounds having been subscribed since upwards SIR,—Weare directed by the committee of the Manchester last ordinary meeting of the Council. Medico-Ethical Association to request that you will give in- the ’ KING’S COLLEGE HOSPITAL.—The ceremony of sertion, in the pages of THE LANCET, to the enclosed copy of the foundation-stone of this hospital is to take place on laying a petition to the House of Commons on the Pharmacy Bill. June lith. The new hospital will accommodate 200 patients. We are, Sir, your obedient servant, There will be a large operating and post-mortem room, with a JOHN AIKENHEAD, Hon. Secs. chapel adjoining. The estimated cost of the new hospital is W. C. WILLIAMSON, .650,000, of which £36,000 has been already subscribed. To the Honourable the Coanaaaons of the United Kingdom of Great CONSUMPTION HOSPITAL, BROMPTON. At the Britccin and Ireland iaz Parliament assembled. annual meeting of governors, the Rev. Sir H. Forbes, Bart., in The petition of the undersigned members of the medical the chair, the report was read, from wbich it appeared, that profession on behalf of the Medico-Ethical Association of during the year, 447 patients were admitted, of whom 316 were Manchester, humbly showeth,-That the provisions of a bill discharged convalescent, 68 died, and 90 remained under treatfor regulating the qualifications of pharmaceutical chemists, ment. The out-patients numbered 3197, being an increase of 30 on the preceding year. The expenditure exceeded the income have been brought under the notice of your petitioners. That your petitioners, whilst approving of the spirit in by £700. The legacy of X2000 bequeathed by the late E. which the measure is framed, believe that there is some Briggs, Esq., of Cheltenham, was received; and the rpresentaof the late Mr. Jacobs, Q.C., paid in his legacy of .6200. danger, owing to the present unsettled and unsatisfactory tives relations between members of the medical profession and This hospital is indeed worthy of public benevolence and support. pharmaceutical chemists, of the latter interfering with their M. CHOMEL AND THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT.rights and privileges. a Corresponclent.)—Amidst the wholesale swearing of That your petitioners would therefore humbly pray your (From to the new constitution of France and the Prince fidelity Honourable House to insert a clause in the bill, that nothing President, now exacted by the present despotic government therein contained shall be understood to confer on chemists from every kind of functionary, it is exceedingly gratifying any right to practice medicine in any of its departments what- to find that many of the most eminent men throughout the ever. country have refused taking the oath to such incarnations of And your petitioners will ever pray, &c. tyranny. Besides Arago, Cavaignac, Barrot, Changarnier, W. J. WILSON, F.R.C.S.E., Vice-President. and a host of other most distinguished individuals who come J. AIKENHEAD, M.D., within that category, Chomel, the celebrated physician and Hon. Secs. W. C. WILLIAMSON, an able professor in the faculty of medicine at Paris, also Manchester, May, 1852. of the noble army of martyrs to principle and constitutes one rather than degrade themselves by acknowindependence, ledging a power they ignore. M. Chomel has resigned his chair, to preserve freedom of opinion and public integrity. Medical News. Such conduct is worthy of all praise; and, doubtless, many and former pupils, both in England and in France, THE EXAMINATIONS AT APOTHECARIES’ HALL.- friends will say he did right, and honour him the more for setting so A rumour has reached us that the Court of Examiners at good an example to his countrymen. Apothecaries’ Hall have some intention of relaxing the of examination in the case those who have of their COUP-DE-SOLEIL.—During the assault upon Rangoon, stringency passed the period of middle life, and who, although duly edu- Brigadier-Major Oakes and Brigadier-Major Griffiths were cated for the profession, have not received the legal protection struck dead by a coup-de-soleil. A large number of private THE
PHARMACY
BILL.
-
which the certificate of the Court affords. If the rumour should turn out to be correct, and if the Court should carry out this intention, we think that the plan will be received with favour by the profession; for it is obvious that persons who have been many years absent from their studies cannot be expected to pass successfully the same ordeal which might justly be imposed upon those who are fresh from the medical schools. The liberal measures contemplated by the College of Physicians have been received favourably in most quarters; and we think that the authorities at Blackfriars will not act unwisely if they imitate, in this respect at least, the example of their superiors in Pall Mall. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SOCIETY.-At the ordinary meeting to be held June 7th, 1852, at the house of the Royal Medical
Chirurgical Society, 53, Berners-street, a paper will be read On the History of the Introduction of Vaccination into India," by C. Finch, M.D.; also a paper "On Vaccination in the Bombay Presidency," by H. J. Stewart, Esq., Assistant-Surgeon, Bombay and "
Army.
TESTIMONIAL
TO
JAMES
PAGET, ESQ., F.R.S.-
On Monday, the 31st of May, a handsome cabinet of surgical instruments, the gift of more than seventy gentlemen, was presented to Mr. Paget, in the Collegiate Hall of St. Bartholomew’s, to testify, on the occasion of his retirementfrom the wardenship of the College, their gratitude for his services while they were residents in that establishment, and their admiration for the uniform ability and kindness with which he discharged the duties of his office. The following inscription,
soldiers suffered from the
same cause.
FARRINGDON GENERAL DISPENSARY.—This week the anniversary of this charity was celebrated, in the London Coffee House, Lord John Russell, M.P., in the chair. After the usual loyal toasts, the Report was read, which stated, that since the opening of the dispensary in 1828, 77,033 sick poor had been participators in its benefits; and during the year, 19,888 had advice and medicine. Of the latter number, 6337 were medical visited at their own homes ; and during the year only 43 died. The
receipts amounted to X490 5s. 3d., which sum was absorbed expenditure. At the close of the evening’s festival, the secretary announced subscriptions amounting to .6200. HAULBOWLINE HOSPITAL.—Government has given X500 towards the improvements of this hospital.
by
the
HOSPITAL
FOR
SICK
CHILDREN, ORMOND-STREET.—.
The annual meeting of this charity was held on Tuesday, when it was stated that her Majesty had consented to become its patroness. During the year, 38 patients were admitted, of whom 18 were discharged, one died, and 19 were under treatment. The out-patients numbered 125.
IRISH POOR-LAW MEDICAL RELIEF.-The
following
the several Cork DisJ. Lyons, P. R. Tivv, W. H. Sandham; Cork, Drs. R. T. Fowler, J. D. O’Flynn, P. J. Barry, T. Gregg, J. Murphy, J. F. Uniacke, D. T. Hare, C. Y. Haines, Drs. J. Lander, N. J. Hobart; C. Armstrong; Ballincollig, G. A. Rountree, and N. D. Parker.
gentlemen have been appointed pensaries :-Carrignavar, Drs. M.
Ballygarvan,
to