The Sun.
London, England, 1845-07-03 00:00:00

LITERATURE.

A PENTAGLOT DICTIONARY of the Terms
employed in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Practical
Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Medical Jurisprudence,
Materia Medica, Pharmacy, Medical Zoology, Botany,
and Chemistry. In Two Parts. By SHIRLEY
PALMER, M.D.

Verily, Tamworth is a place which produces hard-
workers. Sir Robert Peel, the hardest-worked and the
hardest-working Minister who has swayed the destinies
of these kingdoms for the last century, is " of Tarn-
worth ;" and he is, moreover, a lover of hard work ; but
hard-worked, and hard-working, and loving of 'hard
work as he is, even the Premier himself must yield the
palm of all those qualities to his townsman, Dr. Shirley
Palmer. To quote the words of a Medico-Chirurgical
Reviewer, in noticing the publication of the first part of
his dictionary—
" In this stupendous work, we scarcely know which to ad-
mire most—the extensive erudition, or the unwearied, we
might say, super-human, labour of its author. Dr. Palmer
may well well exclaim, with the Roman bard,
Monumentum exegi acre perennius.'
Johnson's great Dictionary, in four volumes, cost not one•
tenth the pains and research that Dr. Palmer's Pentaglot
must have done."

Had Dr. Palmer been a resident in a metropolis,
with ready access to the stores of learning collected in
the libraries of the British Museum, of the medical col-
leges, and of the other public institutions—had he de-
voted a life of leisure to the compilation of this work, it
would still have been a wonderful monument of un-
wearied industry and perseverance, guided by a most
discriminating judgment ; but when we consider the
circumstances under which this work has been compiled,
its production is little short of the miraculous.

" Many have been the disadvantages, and many-and for-
midable the obstacles, which I have had to struggle with and
overcome in its execution. It was not composed in the
genial atmosphere and repose of philosophic retirement, but
amidst the duties and distractions of an active and anxious
professional life; for the most part, during hours which might
otherwise have been given to recreation, or passed in sleep;
and, not unfrequently, under circumstances of depression and
discouragement known only to myself. I had no literary
friend to consult for the solution of doubts, or the removal
of difficulties, which were continually arising in my path ;
—no library to refer to, save ray own limited but valuable
collection of scientific works. I began my labour, and
I finished it, without availing myself of the counsel or co-
operation of any human being ;—with no assistance but that
of the members of my family in the occasional revision of the
proof-sheets, and the collection and arrangement of the ma-
terials which constitute the German Index."

He formally dedicates his work to the medical stu-
dents of his country, and never has a more worthy offer-
ing been made to them; to quote the words of Dr. Reid
Clanny, of Sunderland, it is "a national work." The
author says—
" That I may be induced to compile a Supplement, or
Appendix, to this Dictionary, accompanied by Latin, Italian,
l?eniainuegsua will
which Scarpa
and llin
and English indexes, is not improbable."
That Dr. Palmer will do this, we sincergerlyeahtloypea.ddThtoe
addition
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classical.
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written
Spanish synonytnes• There are many valuable medical
and surgical works in the Spanish language, written by
both European and American practitioners, which are
well worthy an attentive study to the surgical student,
more especially a dictionary of synonymes in the
language of Don Antonio Gimbernat, one of the most
accomplished surgeons of the commencement of the pre-
sent century, would be invaluable. Gimbernat's work
on hernia is the foundation of everything of value which
has since been written on the subject.

to him. Who can ever
GEORGE CRULKSHANK'S TABLE-BOOK.
Tit or his illustrations of
George Cruikshank has again laid the scientific world
phrenology?—that which he hath heretofore done for
psuunfrienthtley obligationdaepeppreecstiate.thenu
phrenology he is now about to do for social zoology.
The present number presents us with two illustrations of
the science—the first is, " a horrible be e in the com-
pany," and the second " the lion of the party." The
letter press description of the animals is admirable.
The following is the concluding passage of the zoology
of the bore:—" Literary bores, who are for the most
part females, aro usually called blue, and it is believed
that an intellectual ladies' society used formerly to as-
semble at the Blue Boar, in Holborn." This theory of the
Blue Boar, in Holborn, is capital—quite as probable as,
and infinitely more entertaining than, those of General
Valencay and Sir W. Beetham. The " Legend of the
Rhine," with its glorious illustrations, is continued, and
we have a capital tale of the Court Ball, entitled the
"Lover's Sacrifice," that sacrifice being his whiskers.
The tailpiece. " cut and come again," is a rich sketch.
" Dissolving Views" is an admirable article, admirably
illustrated, and is followed by the " Stage Prince," one
of those quiet pieces of burlesque which no man can
work up like A'Beckett. Edward Kenealy furnishes a
poetic garland of exquisite beauty. The, concluding
article is from the pen of George Cruikshank himself,
and is "On the Preservation of Life." The article,
which is pr3fusely illustrated by diagrams, is a pro-
posal of various plans for the preservation of human
life in cases of fire and of shipwreck. In the following
sentiment we fully agree:—" The Legislature, that com-
pels the formation of party-walls and sewers, ought to
make the erection of some simple and effective fire-
escape compulsory upon the landlord of every house in
the metropolis." This article, which is well worthy
attentive consideration, concludes in the following
manner:—

" We trust that none of our readers will consider the
smlll space which we have devoted to this subject as mis-
applied—imperfectly as we feel we have executed the task
thus voluntarily undertaken : but having the advantages of
illustration at command, we have preferred the risk of dis •
appointing a few of our good friends, who look to our pages
fur mirthful sentences alone, to incurring the self-reproach
of having maintained silence upon a subject which we feel to
be important, as affecting the good of many of our fellow-
creatures, and which could not have been so clearly put for-
ward without the elucidation of our pencil."
Not only has the space not been misapplied, but George
Cruikshank has laid all his fellow-creatures under great
obligations to him for the timely publication of this
paper, which we trust will have the effect of directing
the attention of the Legislature and of the Executive
Government to this very important subject.

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affoorfds
nthe i s richnesssa n e
e,,
sembellishmentuehsplendid of
examples, which the " Re_
M. Serrure, is fully equal. This edifice is now the worthy
municipal palace of the French capital, little, if at all, inferior
in grandeur of arrangement and decoration to that of the sove-
reign. The Prefect of the Department of the Seine, in carry-
ing out this fine conception, has felt and acted as the chief of not
merely a locality, but of a powerful, au enlightened, and an
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THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS'

SCIIOOL.

The dinner of the 30th anniversary of the establish
ment of that excellent institution the Licensed Vic-
tuallers's School, was given yesterday, at White Conduit
House, Harvey Coombe, Esq., in the chair. An assem
blage of several hundreds met to honour the occasion,
and a spirit of harmony and conviviality had evidently
thrown itself over the whole meeting. Good humour,
kindness, and interchange of feeling, was the order of the
day. The dinner was put on the tuble with that profuse
liberality which has distinguished the entertainments at
this House. Every attention was paid by the steward-
to their numerous guests, and a very judicious foresight
had evidently been made for the orderly proceedings of
the day. A numerous band, under the direction of Mr.
T. Adams, gave several popular airs during dinner. The
vocal arrangements were under the direction of Mr.
Ashton, who was assisted by a large number of able pro-
fessional gentlemen.
After the cloth was drawn and Grace had been said,
the vocalists sang Non .Nobis Dowine, with a delightful
effect, not the least feature of which was the contrast
which this splendid composition gave to the entertain-
ments which usually engage the ample space where the
dinner was given ; and it was an admirable proof
of the spirit of those who have taken the charge,
and are engaged in the conduct of this charity,
that during the delivery of this noble canticle,
there was a continuance of silence and deference
to the great God, whose are all the blessings of
the earth, which, considering the variety of character
which was gathered in that meeting, spoke highly, and
with an irresistible force, to the heart, of that goodness
of heart which human nature kill always evince when
unrestrained by any other influence but that which has
prompted the liberal spirit by which the Licensed Vic-
tuall2rs of the metropolis, and we may add tg the
country also, for it is evident that the same feeling of
kindliness will, under the same circumstances, and with
the same impulses, always be shown for the benefit of
humanity.
The toasts were heralded by the sound of the trumpet,
and announced with admirable effect by Mr. Harker,
who seemed to have borrowed the lungs of Stentor for
the occasion.
On introducing the first toast of the day, the CuAIR-
MAN said, that he had now to propose a toast for the
meeting, which ho trusted would be drank with the en-
thusiasm which it merited. He had to propose the
health of the first Lady of the land, who by the admit,
ableness of her conduct, and the force of her character,
had done honour to the race from which she sprang.
Under her administration there had been a gradual re-
sumption of prosperity in the country, which was en-
titled to, and would assure, the attachment and prover-
bial loyalty of this country to the throne. With a deep
sense of the high merit of the illustrious personage of
whom he had spoken, ho proposed the health of the
" Queen."
The toast was drank with a corresponding enthusiasm,
after which the National Anthem of " God save the
Queen" was given in most admirable voice, and in ex-
cellent harmony, by the vocalists, Mr. Ashton taking
the solo, with that clearness of enunciation and ad-
mirable truth of tune for which lie is remarkable, his
voice filling the ample space till every semitone pervaded
its remotest corners. The chorus of the last verse rose
above the assemblage, and came out in one burst of
generous enthusiasm.
The CHAIRMAN next proposed the " Health of the
Queen Dowager," and said that, in proposing this toast,
he was anxious to do justice to the virtues of a lady who,
by the extent of her charities and the general benevo-
lence of her character, had won the hearts of all. He
was sure that the company would drink the toast with all
the respect that was due to it. He then gave the " Queen
Dowager," which was drank with three times three, and
the utmost cordiality.
Mr. Gouge then sung the "Four-leaved Shamrock"
with excellent taste.
The next toast, the CHAIRMAN *aid, was "His Royal
Highness Prince Albert," as the beloved consort of the
Queen, and one who had exhibited all the qualities of a
high-minded gentleman, and of a genuine Briton.
The toast was drank with all the honours, and in a
way which, if he had heard it, would have gratified his
Royal Highness, coming from so important* a body as
the Licensed Victuallers.
After the toast, the vocalists gave a new glee, written
by Mr. Ashton, and composed by Mr. R. Butler, of
Hand-court, High Holborn. It was admirably given,
and as this was the first time which it had been sung
in public, we transcribe the words
We hail thee, Prince Albert 1 Prince Albert, all hail!
And joyfully sing to thy glory,
For virtues resplendent like thine, cannot fail
To honour Old England's proud story.
Oh, happy Prince, whose gentle mien,
Hath won the smile of Britain's Queen,
Be ever constant as the dove,
Still honour'd by Victoria's lave.
"All hail thee, Prince Albert! Prince Consort, all hail I
Exalted and blessed in thy station ;
May each Prince and Princess through life as they
sails
Rejoice in the smiles of their nation.
Oh, happy Prince, whose gentle mien,
Hath won the smile of Britain's Queen,
Be ever constant as the dove,
Still honour'd by Victoria's love.
" We hail thee, Prince Albert, as patron and Friend,
To this truly good Institution,
Who cheerfully giveth, and heaven doth send
A blessing with each contribution."
When married to the notes, the effect of cordial
greeting was most admirable, and the spirit of friendship
which beamed through the words, and was embodied in
the air, gave all those indications of hearty respect and
good fellowship for which Britain—and in the term we
include Ireland as an integral portion—are remarkable.
The glee was followed by a toast to " the Duchess of
Kent and the rest of the Royal Family in England."
In proposing this toast, the CHAIRMAN said that he
needed no other recommendation to an assembly of
Englishmen than the fact that it regarded those who
lived in Britain, and partook of the generous impulses
by which Britain was distinguished.
The toast was drank with that right cordiality which
betokened how truly the meeting entered into the spirit
of the toast, and after it Mr. Bruton sang the song
which bore the title of " Hints to Emigrants," and which,
after alluding to the inconvenience to which emigrants
are subjected, goes on with the wording, with which, in
its usual sense, our readers are familiar ; but in this in-
stance there was an introduction of all the peculiar fea-
tures of the case, embracing a very .happy allusion to the
Association having the Comb at his head.
The CHAIRMAN proposed "Prosperity to the Licensed
Victuallers' School." In doing this he felt that he should
but feebly discharge his duty, if he did not advert to the
circumstances which peculiarly entitled this institution
to the support of the numerous and liberal
community to whose support it had been so long in-
debted. This school had been started by a few gentle-
men connected with the Licensed Victualler's Institu-
tion, in 1806. Their exertions had, in the first place,
been most successful ; but it was well known that exer-
tion was not only necessary that an institution should be
founded, bet that it should be carried on. During the
firs: years of its existence, not less than 30 children had
found a home its the asylum ; but it was found after-
wards necessary to reduce this number, and for a while
the institution had languished, but its friends were not
asleep, and 160 girls and boys had afterwards been en-
joying the advantages of the institution. Latterly it
had declined, and the number had been considerably
reduced, but he should not be satisfied until not only the
whole of the number was restored, but that the asylum
was filled with as many as its precincts would allow.
The number had been 160, who were clothed and
educated, and found a home with which every heart
must be satisfied. This, however, was not the only
portion of the institution which he wished to bring before
the meeting.—The toast was drank with the utmost
enthusiasm.
After the toast the children were brought before the
meeting. Their appearance indicated the care which
had been bestowed upon the recipients of the charity,
the :success of which was of the utmost importance to
the general interests of the charity.
A pupil of the name of Braysiner, whose enunciation
of the following address we could not but admire, thee
delivered the following verses:—
Again the cheerful summer comes; again
The flowers and blossoms dress the fragrant plain;
Joyful the tribes of earth their voices raise,
And hymn their annual truthful songs of praise.
So comes again to us the pleasant day,
Beaming around its bright and gladdening ray;
That day, more welcome than all time beside,
That circles onward in revolving tide;
For now we meet these FRIENDS, whose generous care
Po us hath given a home of bounteous fare ;
Whose Christian and parental kindness thus
The opening paths of life hath smoothed for us :
We greet this day with joy, but words may not reveal
The warm emotion youthful bosoms feel.
Dear FRIENDS and PATRONS ! grateful we would bless
The hand that guides our age of helplessness.
Safe 'neath the circle of your fostering shield,
You brought us from the drear and dangt rous field,
Where pale-eyed want spoiled e'en the fertile ground,
And IGNORANCE breathed a pestilence around,
To where sweet PLENTY spread her generous board,
And rest and comfort tended on her word :
But, costlier far than these, was that fair boon,
That gentle freewill gift conferred thus soon,
Which gave to culture and the care of truth,
The precious moments of the morn of youth.
Patrons, revered ! grateful our bosoms glow,
We feel the nature of the debt we owe ;
Yet how shall we return, or make essay
Such true, paternal goodness to repay ?
But onward, onward glides the rapi I time,
Sounding abroad its ever warning chime ;
And soon the numhered moment will appear
That calls us forth, to active life severe :
'Twill then be ours in real guise to show
That we remembei what to you we owe.
Our minds shall vigour take from this one thought,
And, aided by the precepts we were taught,
With modest steps we'll enter on our way,
Our hands shall labour, and our hearts obey
The sacred laws of truth, of industry,

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Good faith, good will, and strictest probity ;
And we will reach that goal of good renown

‘Nrhere honour waits deserving men to crown :
Thus, would we please oar God who reigns above,
Anil, patrons dear, thus meet your care and love.
A woll-educated pupil repeated the lines at the other
end of the hall, afterwards, with a consciousness
that no great blessing could possibly result that had not
the foundation of a good education to begin with. The
address was delivered by the senior scholar, Brayshire,
who was followed by Howe, both connected with indi-
viduals who had been subscribers to the Asylum ;:and
though we have seen many school exhibitions of the
same sort, we never wore present at anything which so

truly conveyed the feelings of the parties concerned as
did the addresses delivered by the scions of the charity.
At the conclusion of the boys' address, which was re-
ceived with the utmost warmth of feeling, the Chairman
intimated, through the toast-rnaster, that the girls were
to be heard. No precedent was alley-n.. 4 for thus break-
ing through the retiring delicacy of" the female charac-
ter ; nor was any ne-2essary, fur the appearance of the
children sufficiently evinced the care with which their
bringing up had been attended to. At Yength a pause in
the general conversation was obtained, and with a pathos
and feeling which we shall never forget, the following
hymn was sung
HYMN SUNG BY THE CHILDREN.
Great God ! to Thee, in songs of praise,
We now our infant voice:, raise ;
Peculiar blessings from thy hand,
Our warmest gratitude demand.
In lore to us thou didst impart
To these kind friends the feeling heart,
They called us to the means of grace,
And bade us learn to seek thy face.
Thus clothed, and with knowledge fed,
Thus to thy sacred temple led,
O may thy spirit, gracious Lord,
Teach us to know and love thy word.
Let all our patrons also share,
On earth thy providential care ;
With choicest blessings from above,
Receive and crown their work of low.
Hallelujah ! Amen.
As its noes swelled upon the tumultuous assemblage
-very voice died into silence, but at the close the clear
shrill voices of the children swelled upott the meeting
until the full purport of hymn was felt, and all hearts re-
sponded to the sentiment it contained.
The children were brought across. the tables, and no
man who had any feeling could fail to admire their ad-
mirable deportment. Never have we seen the young
spring of maidenly modesty truly evinced, or the boyish
diffidence of a lad's first introduction more faithfully ex-
hibited. Both showed the admirable care which had
been taken of the objects of this admirable charity.
The SECRETARY then read the report of the last
year's proceedings, when it appeared that the Chairman
had repeated his donation of 100 guineas, that Mr. Dela-
tield had contributed 50 guineas in addition to his usual
donation, and beyond this several gentlemen connected
with the establishment of Combe, Delafield, and Co.,
had contributed ten guineas each, making a multiple of
320 guineas from that house alone, and the whole sub-
seription, he was happy to say, amounted to the sum of
1,624/. 16s. 6d.—(Loud cheers accompanied this an-
nouncement.) -

After this Mr. DELAFIELD, in a neat speech, proposed
" Success to the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum, and, in
connexion with it, the health of Dr. Sheridan, the editor
~f the Morning Advertiser."
Dr. SHERIDAN, who rose amidst much excitement in
the meeting, responded to the toast. From the great
noise at the moment pervading the meeting, it was next
to impossible to give the Learned Doctor's speech cor-
rectly. But we may say that he spoke with all the elo-
quence by which his country is distinguished, and with
that peculiar aptitude of phraseology which has marked
all his writings in the Morning Advertiser, of which he
is the editor. He said that he was happy in replying to
the toast which had been proposed by the Chairman.
In no other instance had it happened that any trade had
been able to establish an independent organ for its opi-
nions, but theirs hal been most influential on the whole
community. Throughout the whole of its career it had
been the uncompromising advocate of popular rights and
of public liberty. Its object had been the general bene-
fit; and, though he was connected with that journal, he
trusted he was not transgressing the bounds of his office
in stating that to none did it succumb in the
comprehensive view for the public interests which it
took, or the energy of its endeavours to
promote the welfare of the body with which
it was more immediately connected. The Learned
Doctor regretted that at that late hour his voice might
not be heard in distant parts of the meeting, but his
heart was right, with the honest, and honourable, and
energetic men with whom he was connected, and it
would be his happiness for the future, as it had been his
honour during past times, to promote, by every possible
means in his power, the interests of that great body
who had shown by their presence there that day that
they were as earnest now in upholding the cause of
charity as they had been former times in supporting
the public good.
The Learned Doctor sat down amidst the enthusiastic
cheers of the whole meeting, and though he regretted
that from the hour and the place, he could not be suffi-
ciently heard, yet sufficient was gathered from the ap-
plause of those assembled to assure him that all united
in testifying their respect for the man who was the lead-
ing organ of their opinions and feelings.
The "Health of the Stewards "for the day was pro-
posed by the Chairman, and most cordially received,
being followed by the well-known glee of " Life's a
bumper," in giving which, Mr. Ashton displayed the
full powers of his voice. It was received, as it deserved,
with the utmost good will ; and, after other toasts were
given, according to the programme of the proceedings,
the meeting dispersed.
It would be impossible to close our notice of this meet-
ing without stating our impression of the high feeling
and the enlarged philanthropy of its promoters. Both
were admirable ; nor were the arrangements less so.
Everything was in perfect harmony with the object of
the Society, and it gives us sincere pleasure to promote
that object in thus noticing the able way in which it was
brought before the public.

SIR WILLIAM FOLLETT.

" Gloria Romance, Quintiliane, togm."

Brilliant and brief, thy mortal course is run ;
And all that earth could yield thee,.nobly won!
Maturest honours deck'd thy vernal day,
And human sceptres could no more repay ;
Grace still be thine, at Heaven's behest, to share
Diviner glories which await thee there!
Beam still thy bright example, from the skies,
On young ambition, that would nobly rise,—
That, hearts which now are bursting o'er thy tomb,
And vainly question thine untimely doom,
May pay thee worthier honour than the tear,
And strive to emulate thy life's career.
In vain invoke we the forensic gown,
To walk with spirits mightier in renown ;
Whether undaunted Somers we retrace;
Whether recal accomplished Murray's grace;
Whether on Scott, the erudite, we gaze,
Or radiant Copley, of our peaceful days.
Wide of ell limit was thy proud report,
The antique hall, the senate, or the court;
Nor to thy native land alone confined
Was the rich yielding of thy fruitful mind,
But, like a bird, which on its wings sustains
Th' Arabian perfume to the Arctic plains.
Though not in sight, success will yet await
The minds that labour—hearts that emulate;
Nature instructs us ; for the new-born day
Is faint and feeble in his orient way ;
But constant to his path, his course fulfils,
And sheds his glory o'er exulting hills.
As, one by one, the lesser bodies pour
Their crescent light, when once the eay is o'er ;
So, Follett, now shall rise thine humbler train,
Start into being, and divide thy reign.
What though unseen, to thine example still,
The young shall sacrifice at:d shape the will,
As to the breeze bow down the waving fields,
Or to the viewless wind the cedar yields.
So man be cautioned, 'tis the part of lore
To make us better—happier than before ;
Not stored alone, but wise as we discern ;
Not wise alone, but holier as we learn.
Then, let not youth be careless of to-day,
As soulless insects in the sunbeams play ;
Let him be wary how he would misuse
Time, as allotted only to amuse ;
Wary its loss—the treachery, the pow'r,
The thankless dalliance of one single hour.
GEORGE RAYMOND.