The Sun.
London, England, 1844-03-29 00:00:00

OLD CHURCH VACANCY.

Mr. DICK, in a few words, then proposed that the
Rev. John Clark, of the Canongale, be appointed minis-
ter of the Old C hurch in room of Dr. Clark, translated
to St. Andrew's Church—which motion was seconded by
Mr. A. WRIGHT.

Mr. MACK, while concurring in all that had been said
about the character of Mr. Clark, moved that that gen-
tleman be not appointed, which amendment was seconded
by Mr. WHYTE.
A short discussion then ensued, when, on a division,
Mr. Clark was elected by 13 to 10.
Mr. Mecx said, that as the city vacancies had now
been nearly all filled up, and as he had had a good deal
to do with them, he begged to thank the Council for the
kindness, courtesy, and indulgence he had received in
the various discussions ; and if he had said anything
which was calculated to give offence, he could only say
he never intended it, and he most cordially trusted they
would forgive him.—(Cheers.)
Mr. LOGAN said that, being physically opposed to Mr.
Mack, seated as he was at the opposite end of the table,
and having sometimes been opposed to him in another
sense, he begged, in the name of those who had acted
with him, to acknowledge the uniform urbanity, courtesy,
and fairness which had distinguished Mr. Mack in the
somewhat difficult part he had had to act.—(Hear.)

DIVINITY CHAIR.

Mr. MURRAY gave notice that he would, on the 16th
April next, move that Principal Lee be appointed Pro-
fessor of Divinity, on the same terms and conditions as
the office was held by the Rev. Dr. Chalmers.
Adjourned.

AMPUTATION PERFORMED DUR
ING MESMERIC SLEEP.
The Wolverhampton Chronicle contains the following
extraordinary statement, for the accuracy of which it
vouches :—John Marrion, aged 45, residing in Can-
lane, Sedgeley, received an extensive injury of the mid-
dle finger inJ anuary last, and became a patient of Messrs.
Thompson and Dunn. It has been since treated by those
gentlemen in the usual manner, but the nature of the in-
jury rendered amputation necessary. With a view to
test mesmeric sleep, Marrion consented to the
proposal to place himself under the treatment
of Dr. Owens, and on Sunday week, for the
first time, he was mesmerised. The patient
was afterwards daily mesmerised, and the case created in-
tense interest in the public mind, more particularly
among medical men, who attended in numbers
every day to mark Dr. Owens' progress. On
Saturday the operation was performed, and Mr.
Dunn's room was thronged with medical and other
gentlemen, to witness the event. The patient, on
being brought into the room, appeared rather flushed
but Dr. Owens addressed him in a lively and friendly
manner, and he took his seat evidently quite composed.
In two minutes and a half deep sleep was produced, but
the doctor kept his position some time longer. Dr.
Mannix then felt the patient's pulse, which beat 100 per
minute. Some questions were put to him while in this
state by Dr. Owens, and language being excited, he said
he felt very comfortable. " Proceed with the operation,"
said the doctor ; and in one minute Mr. Dunn had per-
formedit very neatly; the cutting the flaps and the divid-
ing of. the bone by the nippers was watched with breathless
scrutiny by all present, but not a muscle quivered, nor did
a sigh escape, nor any single thing occur to betray the
slightest sensation. During the dressing the arm,
the hand was suspended over the table in a
cataleptic state, without any further support.
Two minutes after the operation, Dr. Mannix
felt the mans pulse —it was still 100. Dr.
Owens then excited laughter, and the patient laughed
evidently quite unconscious of the relief he had
happily,
undergone. Some time elapsed, during which he
continued sleeping, and on being questioned
in that state he was not at all aware of
what had been done. Being awoke, (which was
done instantaneously by Dr. Owens touching the organ of
firmness, which seemed to act almost miraculously), and
ps he aid he
finding his arm in a sling, he ejaci!lated—"
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present signed the minutes,
which were noted by Mr. G atis, during the operation,
when a liberal subscription was raised for the man, and
he Dr. Owens was warmly congratulated.

Much curiosity has been excited during the last
week by the commencement of the laying down of the In
altdia-
rubber pavement over the court-yard at the Admiry,
Whitehall.