The Sun.
London, England, 1863-10-09 00:00:00

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invaluable literary assistance; and of the ? :Manlp.ie\6,,'?A
liberal support I have, almost without an e#lfOirlt4lu~C.'s, 1fA174
from the public and medical press of this soAV 2 st,V,:f
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any person, I now desire, in the most unqalifick*lnst 4; &T--..
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express my regret. I have, during the whole period of
connection with this periodical, endeavoured to act kindlly
and conscientiously towards all parties—studiously, as tar as'
was consistent with just criticisms,avoiding all personalities.
Some of my readers may, however, conceive that criticisml
which these pages have set forth have occasionally been
harsh or even unjust. Ido not wish it to be inferred that
observations have not occurred in some of the articles which
it would have been better to have left unsaid. I have no
desire to refer to this journal as a standard of critical per-
fection, or to claim for myself, as an editor, an exemption
from the ordinary frailties that are, alas I so closely inter-
woven with poor human nature. rrors have no doubt been
committed that I regret, and remarks made which I would
willingly (if it were in my power) expunge ; but—
" ' To err is human, to forgive divine.'
It 'would be egotistical for me to speak of the increased in-
terest that has been awakened in all medico -psychological
se.huiepstoif ons(evidenced) by the establishment of a Professor-
the last Me
Psychological Medicine, and the publication within
in
relartf! of numerous works on tae subject of psy-
chologyenlightened lon to the science of medicine); or of the
amore progress made in the treatment of the insane,
arising out of
a siventific appreciation of the great
principles of mental u
cerebralpublication
p a tholo gy
between these
matters and the . Theforl6 ryearselati relation
this work must be left to
and the testimony of thed_l judgment of unbiassed minds
elusion, I wish to intimsinterested persons. In con-
and subscribers that itarae4attee to my numerous readers
steps will be taken to bind
up the first and second series of
th
sixteen closely-Printed volumes, Istjournal, now embracing
is also my intention to
prepare for speedy publication a
cseries, in one octavo volume. This will lls index of both
be found invaluable
to all who already possess copies of the
t w
he highly useful to those, unconnected with and will also
_ y-m .hterestwg
e medical
profession, engaged in the study of this de9pl
and important branch ofphilosophical inquiry.
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J: ('IEBEs WrzisLow."
The ability and energy with which the journal has
been conducted during so many years affords a high
testimony to the industry and literary talent E of Dr.
Winslow; and the tone in which he takes leave of his edi-
torship is in every way worthy of him. It is to be hoped,
in the interests of science, that his successor will carry on
the work in the same spirit, and contribute as largely to the
advancement of our knowledge of these important branches
of medicine. Since the commencement of this journal, a
Professorship of psychological medicine has been esta-
blished, and a striking advance has been made in the treat-
ment of the insane, arising, as Dr. 'Winslow observes, "out
of a more scientific appreciation of the great principles of
mental and cerebral pathology." To all these good ends
the journal under his management has helped largely to
contribute, and he consequently merits the thanks of the
public.

THE DANISH QUESTION.

The Cologne Gazette gives the following as an
analysis of the Note addressed by Lard Russell to
Sir Alexander Malet, the English representative at
Frankfort, and a presented by the letter to the
Diet:—

Had the report of the committee not proceeded :further
than to declare that the Royal patent (of March 30) did not
fulfil the resolution of the Federal Assembly so far as it
concerned the duchy of Holstein ; that the Duke of Holstein
does not possess the right to dispose of the finances of Hol-
stein without the approval of his Government; that ho has
not the right to issue laws for Holstein without the co-
operation of the estates of Holstein ; that the long delays
of the Danish Government to come to a satisfactory arrange-
ment had rendered necessary the Federal execution,—Her
Majesty's Government, although it would have deplored the
intervention of the Federal Assembly at this particular
time, might not have been able to deny that the principles
set forth might be the sound and, indeed, the fundamental
principles of constitutional government. But it cannot bo
pretended that the constitution of the entire Danish
monarchy can be subjected to the jurisdiction of the Ger-
man Federation. If the representation of the duchies of
Holstein and Lauenburg had a veto over the proceedings of
the Danish Parliament and the Danish Government, it is
clear that the most necessary measures for the defence of
Denmark against a foreign foe would be obstructed, that
the entire action of the Danish monarchy would be para-
lyzed, and that the integrity and independence of Denmark
would be seriously threatened. Her Majesty is bound by
the Treaty of London of May 8, 18b2, to respect the integrity
and independence of Denmark. The Emperor of Austria
and the Icing of Prussia have undertaken the same respon-
sibility. Her Majesty would not look with indifference on
a military occupation of Holstein, which could only cease
under conditions which in an essential degree touch the
constitution of the entire German monarchy. Her Majesty's
Government would not recognise the military occupation as
a legitimate exercise of the power of the German Federation,
nor admit that it could be imposed in the name of a proper
Federal execution. Her Majesty's Government would not
be indifferent to the execution of such a measure against
Denmark and the interest of Europe. Her Majesty's Go-
vernment, therefore, very earnestly entreats the German
Federal Assembly to pause, and to submit the question in
dispute between Germany and Denmark to the mediation of
the Powers who are not concerned in the dispute, but who,
however, are deeply interested in the maintenance of the
peace of Europe and the independence of Denmark.

MORE TIT-BITS FROM MANHATTAN,

M'CLELLAN BONNETTED

General 111‘Clellan lives in my immediate neigh-
bourhood. There is nothing dangerous about him
to friend or foe; or if there is, it will be to his
friends. There are many who court this fallen
military star because they think he will rise again,
and become a candidate for the presidency. His
case is hopeless. He will never receive any more
honours than he has already received, and they aro
far more than he deserves. Ido not know that I
have mentioned to you that he has accepted a,
major-general's commission from Governor Sey.
MOUT.

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