The Sun.
London, England, 1835-10-02 00:00:00

there and sti* thC prisoner, who, on being r►skcd what had
become of Henry, said hg did not know, as he had been
absent some days. Seeing nothing, then; for taking the
prisoner into custody, he went away. On.the 'previous day,
however, he received a letter from a person he should not
then name, informing him that the prisoner was implica-
ted, and took an active part in the robbery ; and he accor-
dingly repaired to his lodgings and apprehended him.
The prisoner declared his innocence, and called several
master tailors for whom he had worked, who gave him an
excellent character. _ . _

Mr. HOSKINS ordered the prisoner to be remanded.

CHARING-CROSS HOSPITAL.

SESSION OF 1835-6.
Yesterday Mr. Pettigrew delivered the general introduc-
tory address of lecture to a very numerous class of practi-
cal men and ptudents in the medical and surgical branches
of this establiSlittiditf, :The Profess Of C9mrnenced by stat-
ing that he undertook this onerdiii thrty in Outage to the
wishes of his colleagues, and then proceeded td show that,
to quality a youth fir the exercise of a profession so im-
portant to mankind, d titeAdviS liberal education is quite
necessary ; without it he wottid not be likely to avail him-
self of the advantages opened to him, of id tit able to exer-
cise his prokssion to the extent which medical and surgi-
cal scictice not* allots. A Competent knowledge of the
Latin, Greek, and Otter languages will make him readily
comprehend the scientific terms used in his profession, and
facilitate his progreSs ; but to be highly skilled in those
languages Is not requisite, though the effect of classical dis-
cipline in enlarging acid enriching the mind, will more
highly qualify the student for the exercise of a liberal pro-
fession, and open to him numerous sources of mental
pleasure ; but the senses, not the imagination, must be
actively exercised, the memory must be assiduously cul-
tivated, and clear ideas obtained of objects and names.
That great genius Hunter did not disdain the most pa-
tient labour, and collected an immense mass of facts
illustrative of every branch of his profession ; yet he did
not possess high classical attainments. In each profes-
sion there are particular principles essential to success ; and
the sooner the proper discipline is commenced, the sooner
will it. become easy and habitual. The exercise of the me-
mory in the medical profession; depending on the conneeti‘;'n
I
between cause and effect, is most desirable to promote the
cultivation of science and the acquirement of sound know-
ledge. Having stated the necessity of a liberal education,
the professor proceeded to take a view of the various
sciences connected with the profession, and the order of
their attainment. Anatomy he described as being " the
basis" of all medical education, whether of a physician,
surgeon, or general practitioner, and is justly entitled to a
pre-eminence, as it displays the most profound wisdom, and
exalts us to the contemplation of the Divine Author of our
nature. The diversity of structure in the human frame, and
the various means by which certain ends are effected—the
exalted position of man in the scale of creation--the variety
and proportion of diseases which his complex and highly en-
dowed organization expose him to, tender the study of the
human frame, in health, a matter of the very first importance ;
and for this purpose every facilitynow exists legally, and the
former clandestine practices are banished for ever. Physio-
logy next demonstrates the adaptation of the structure and
those properties to the functions which the several parts have
to perform, and traces the influence upon which they depend
for their just and proper action, &c. Again, a knowledge
of the human structure in a state of health qualifies for de-
tecting its deviations under disorder. This is the object of
pathology. To remedy those diseases, nature has bountifully
supplied us with various means, especially in the vegetable
and mineral kingdoms ; botany and chemistry are, there-
fore, the next steps in professional knowledge, either as to
articles of the Materia Medica, or as to the properties of
food. The labours of chemistry, in particular, have intro-
duced a number of the most powerful antidotes to disease.
The practice of medicine the Professor divided into two
parts, first, that which relates to the preservation of health ;
and, secondly, the cure of disease-; these are the objects of
the physician. To excel in these, we have the authority of
Dr. Gregory for saying, that a greater compass of learning
is necessary than in any other profession ; hence' its distin-
guished professors have been highly respected in all ages
and nations. Pope, Dr. Johnson, and Dr. Parr have borne
testimony to their talents and virtues. Morbid anatomy
and the practice of medicine, the Professor stated, may do
much, by pointing out the changes of structure and their
characteristic symptoms during life. Clinical lectures
will be delivered on every case now that is worthy
of attention, •to the pupils of the hospital, and the
attendance of the latter at the bedside of the patient
is considered the most important of all things to qua-
lify the pupil for practice. He also called their attention
to the regular system of consultation at this hospital on all
difficult cases, which are attended by every officer of the es-
tablishment, surgical-and medical, and from which the most
beneficial results have arisen. The Professor also alluded in
handsome but delicate terms to the great services rendered
to this institution in a personal and pecuniary sense by its
worthy Governor, Dr. Golding. On the importance of
forensic medicine, the Professor dilated with much truth
and propriety, and stated that everything would be done to
promote this recent but excellent aid to our Courts of Cri-
minal Law in the protection of innocence and the elucida-
tion of truth. He also mentioned that a library is now
forming within the walls for the advantage of the students.
The museum also has, it appears, received several fine ac-
quisitions, and a chemical laboratory is in progress of com-
pletion. We regret much that our space will not allow us
to go at greater length into the various topics upon which
the Professor dilated with much feeling and eloquence.
The lecture was given in the new theatre, which will hold
nearly 200 persons. It is very nicely fitted up ; and over
the Professor's chair, in a niche, is placed an excellent bust
of Dr. Golding, by C. Moore. It is an admirable likeness;
and a good work of art. It is placed there as a token of
esteem by the Professors, &c., for Dr. Golding.

MEETING OF MIDDLESEX MAGIS-

TRATES.

COUNTY DAY.
There was a very numerous attendance of Justices yes-
terday, at Hicks's Hall, principally occasioned by those in-
terested in the re-election of Benjamin Rotch, Esq., as
Chairman.

Colonel CLITHEROW was voted into the• Chair pro ten;.

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN.

The first 'notice on the paper was read as follows :—" To
elect a Chairman until the county day of next February Ses-
sion.—With reference to this matter, Robert M'William,
Esq., has given notice—' That if Benjamin Rotch, the
younger, Esq., should be proposed for re-election, he should
oppose the motion.' "
Sir C. FORBES, Bart., proposed that Benjamin Rotch,
Jun., Esq., be re-appointed to the office of Chairman of
that Session he had so long and honourably presided over.
—(Loud.eries of " Hear, hear.")
Mr. EYKIN and Mr. OR ME rose to second the motion ;
and the latter gentleman giving way, the former said, " I
most cordially second it."
Mr. 111' WILLIAM opposed the motion, pursuant to notice.
Colonel CLIT lIEROW then put the motion that Mr. Rotch
be elected Chairman ; which was carried unanimously, every
hand being at once raised but that of Mr. 111‘ William. _

Mr. ROzcn was then introduced, and took his scat as
Chairman, amidst the greeting of his friends.

ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT OFFICES.

Mr. Allen informed the Court he had received a letter
from Mr. Stewart, Under Secretary of the Treasury.
The Committee of Accounts and General Purposes re-
ported thereon that they " have taken into consideration the
two letters from Sir George Clerk and E. J. Stanley,
Esqrs., Secretaries of the Lords Commissioners of the
Treasury, to Sir Robert Baker, the County Treasurer, re-
lative to the several extra-parochial Government offices, in
Westminster, being assessable to the county rate, and your
Committee recommend that previous to making the return
of rental of St. Margaret's parish to the ensuing Michael-
mas Quarter Session, a notice be given to the church-
wardens add overseers that special inquiry will be mado by
the Session whether the several places undermentioned are
or are not assessed to the poor rate of that parish, and a
similar notice to the parish officers of St. Martin-in-the-
Fields, as to any part of the Horse Guards lying in that
parish."
The following are the buildings and premises :—The
Home Department Office, the Treasury Chambers, the
Board of Trade Office, the Council Office, Whitehall
Chapel, the Comptroller of Army Account's Office, the
Exchequer Seal Office, the Civil List Audit Office, the
Ezl Marshal's Office, the Horse Guards.
The !natter at issue was referred back, and the report
agreed to.
STATE OF THE PRISONS—THE SILENT SYSTEM.
The report of the Visiting Judges as to the House of
Correction was read.
In the prison there are 571 male convicts, 228 female,
and 11 children, of which number 157 males and 22 fe-
males are reputed thieves and vagrants. They were all
generally orderly and healthy.
Mr. LAURIE inquired if the silent system injured the
health or minds of the prisoners—the public mind bad been
much excited on the subject ?
Mr. Chesterton, the Governor, answered—" Not in
the slightest."
Mr. LAURIE—Does the surgeon agree in that opinion ?
Mr. Chesterton—Yes, Sir ; even those prisoners ad-
judged to 12 and 18 months' confinement are well.
A special report was next read, setting forth new prison
rules and regulations for the better or more strict enforce-
ment of the silent system. The principal rules were that
any prisoner speaking day or night, whistling, sinning, ma-
king any gesture or sign, looking any way than before him,
selling in; provision, bartering, &c., should, for the first