The Sun.
London, England, 1845-01-02 00:00:00

TO THE PUBLIC.

During the last year four most important matters
connected with the Medical liberty of the subject
have occurred. In the first place, Sir James Gra-
ham's Medical Reform Bill has been introduced, and
by it free trade in medicine is acknowledged. The
consequence is, that the worthy Baronet has brought
about his ears the whole of the Doctors interested in
keeping up a delusion as regards the treatment of
diseases. That Sir James is deserving of the appro
bation of all lovers of civil and religious liberty can-
not be doubted.

The next point is, that the Doctors have suf-
fered a complete defeat at the Chester Assizes, in
the ca3e of a Mr. Port, who, not being a regu-
lar or licensed practitioner, was indicted for
having caused the death of a woman by plasters
made of arsenic (a poison often used as a cure ! !
by the Doctors themselves), for the cure of can-
cer. It appeared that he had a good practice at
Birkenhead, and no doubt took a good many fees
which would, perhaps, have gone into the Doctors'
pockets. A case was, therefore, got up against him
—the jury, in spite of the evidence of Doctors, which
was as strong as they could make it, triumphantly ac-
quitted him, upon which a simultaneous burst of ap-
plause rang from all parts of a crowded Court. This
case is most important, as being another instance
where a jury has been independent enough to think
for themselves. It also establishes the Medical Li-
berty of the Subject. We have, therefore, copied in
the 42d number of The Hygeist (which may be had
at 368, Strand, price ld.) the whole trial of Mr. Port,
as it appeared in The Times newspaper of the 11th of
December, 1844, in order that you may judge for
yourselves of the extraordinary admissions made by
the Doctors on cross-examination on that trial, and
to what lengths they will go, in order to prop up
their false and interested Organic Theory, by which
medicine is made a trade of, at the expense of the
diseases of mankind. Though we wholly disagree
with Mr. Port's treatment in using arsenic, still the
principle of the Medical Liberty of the Subject is the
same.

The third point in our favour is what Lord Stanley
stated in respect of the benefits arising from drainage
of the land, at the Liverpotal Agricultural Meting.
It is Just the Ilygeian System, as propounded {ay the
late James Morison, and the article writreir by him in
1825 may be found in the " Abridged Alorisoniana,"
page 26. Such a truth, propounded by such a man
as Lord Stanley, cannot fail to be of vast importance
to all persons engaged in the Hygeian cause, for
drainage is to the land what proper purging is to the
human body. It should stimulate them to renewed
exertions. It at once accounts for the universal sue
cess of the Vegetable Medicine, in spite of all the
interested opposition which we have had to contend
against. From henceforth Lord Stanley's name
should be associated with Hygeism. This great
principle of drainage, as applied to the human body,
is made manifest in a lithographic Print, which may
be had of the Hygeian Agents (price 6d.), who agree
that it is a complete illustration of the truth of the
Hygeian System, and the fallacy of the Organic
Theory of the Faculty.
Another great blow to the Doctors and their
Organic Theory has been the cause of " Temperance."
Thousands will now be saved from disease, poverty,
and death, by that cause. A few years back we used
constantly to hear, " Oh! I am taking Brandy or
Port Wine medicinally, by the advice of my Doctor."
Now the people have found that all spirituous liquors
undoubtedly are most injurious to health, whether
taken medicinally or not. Father Mathew stands as
the great Apostle of Temperance, and as such deserves
universal support ; but you should not forget that the
first great blow aimed at the faculty for advising and
recommending spirituous liquors in certain diseases,
is contained in the work of James Morison, the
Hygeist (" The Morisoniana"), published as far back
as 1825, and at page 60 of that work you will find
the article, wherein he not only strongly recommends
total abstinence as essential to the cure of all diseases,
but contends that the desire for drink proceeds from
a morbid state of the blood. Two hundred thousand
copies of the original Edition of that work have been
disposed of; and we are now circulating 40,000 of
the abridged Edition, price 6d. ; which you will ad-
mit must have tended, in some measure, to establish
the cause of Temperance. Every Hygeist subscribes
to that great work of Father Mathew.
No doubt the charge of self-interest will be brought
forward against us. We would, however, appeal to
an impartial public, whether it was possible to com-
bat (as we have done) the combined interests of the
faculty, comprising a great portion of the press, for
the last twenty years, without having funds necessary
to answer the attacks which have from time to time
been brought forward by interested Doctors against
us ? Were you to see our printers' bills, and the
charges for advertisements, and other expenses, in all
parts of the world, you would not think that it has
been such an interested affair as our enemies would
make it appear. Would any man, out of his private
fortune, have stood the enormous expenses which we
have been put to by the Doctors ? Again, if the
Hygeian System had been merely propounded without
a medicine to carry out its principles, would it not
have been said that it was utopian, visionary, &c. ?
We should have been told—" Yes ! it's all very well,
hut how will you carry it out ?" and so forth: there-
fore we repeat, that the Vegetable Purgative, known
as " Morison's Pills," or " Vegetable Universal Me-
dicine," is the best medicine known to us. It has
been tried by hundreds of thousands throughout the

world during the last twenty years, with the happiest
ereeits. le' the ['nesters: e.r.i I.7.ring out a better pur-
gltive, and prove it to be so by practical experience,
ours must of course give way, but at present we
ins'st, that the purgatives used by Doctors are not
intended to cure diSeases ; they are merely an apology
f.)r purgatives. Good and proper purgatives have
been studiously kept from the public; or else, why
have Doctors allowed the important facts, propounded
y the late Dr. James Hamilton, of the Edinburgh
Infirmary, in his book, " Hamilton on Purgatives,
to die in the shade ? The cases of cure therein re-
ported by the Learned Doctor are quite as extraordi•
nary (if extraordinary they can Lsrmed) as any
that ever issued from the British Cele.,;ee ef Health.
However, wo peesume it would leve answered
the purpose of the medical body to nave brought these
important truths to lig:it.
As regards the progress of the Hygeian System,
we have the satisfaction to state, that it is spreading
every day more and more throughout the world, and
that before many years are over, it will be univer-
sally acknowledged. Being founded in truth, it must
progress; whereas the Organic Theory of Doctors,
being founded in error, must retrograde. We are
unanimous. The Doctors are all at variance, and
must be, so long as they proceed upon a false and
interested theory.
One word on what are termed diplomas. They
prove nothing, unless there be unanimity in the body
granting them. They are to be bought by any per-
son for 301. or 401. Hygeists treat them with the
greatest contempt, because, in the first place, they tes-
tify to an untruth, in stating that the holder is initi-
ated into the art and mystery of medicine, and in the
next, because they are, or profess to be, only granted
to those who will conform to the opinions of an in-
terested body. Let us for one moment test the me-
dical degree of Doctor by the following :—An igno-
rant Doctor of Laws can easily be detected ;—an
ignorant Doctor in Divinity can easily be detected ;
—an ignorant Doctor in Music can easily be de-
tected ;—an ignorant Astronomer can easily be de-
tscted ;—the same may be said of a Navigator, a
Watchmaker, and, in fact, of any other artist ;—but as
to an ignorant Doctor in Medicine, him you can
never detect : he may send people to a premature
grave without the least suspicion ; provided he only
know how to read, write, and spell, he will pass
muster anywhere—and why not? Are not Doctors
most conveniently all of different opinions as to the
cause and cure cif diseases—don't they all prescribe
differently ? And is not the public in a state of pro-
found ignorance of medicines ? Hoe can he, there-
fore, be detected ? Ile must be very stupid indeed
who cannot keep up the role of a Doctor in Medi-
cine. This accounts at once for the poor Universities
on the Continent selling medical diplomas to any-
ho ly wl.o will have them for 301. or 401.; and
thougli it is, in truth, an imposition, we do not see
mush difference between a diploma thus obtained and
Isny other. It is only diplomas in medicine that will
sell, all others are useless, inasmuch that an ignorant
holder would be immediately detected.
In conclusion, we have only to say, that our cause
is yours. Every man should be his own doctor, and
for this purpose, " A Guide to Patients," containing
Cases of Cure of every disorder, with the names and
addresses of the parties, in all parts of the world, is
published at the low charge of 2d., in order to put it
within the reach of all. It is one of the prominent
features of the Hygeian System, that every one should
be his own doctor. It certainly is to our interest that
the Vegetable Universal Medicine should cure as
speedily as possible, whereas, with the Doctors, it is
their tl•:py • nor their attend-
e eyes) kPep 3,vn tL, iist as long as they
can. In short, it would mu pa:i them to simplify the
mode of cure. The British College of Health owes
its rise and progress entirel'.' t peor.,:le, and (unlike
the trade of Doctors) does net require protection by
arbitrary Acts of Perliament, the support of partial
i4r the s.lll,scriptioc s of the rich to support
" Hospitals," where a false decteine (the Organic
Theory) is fostered, by cutting making useless
experiments on the ignorant anti poor people who are
so unfortunate as to fall into these houses of torture
and death. We contend that the Organic Theory of
the faculty is completely wrong, and a curse to man-
kind, for it enslaves both body and mind; every day
proves it to be so.
MORISON, MOAT, and es.,
For and on behalf of the body of Hygeists.
British College of Health, London, Ist Jan. 184.5.
N.B.—Morison's Pills of the British College of
Health, London, are riot sold by Chemists and
Druggists.

FATAL ACCIDENT on the LIVER-
POOL AND LEEDS JUNCTION LINE.

On Monday last a fatal accident occurred on that
part of the North Junction Railway, which is carried
on pillars between the New Bailey prison and the
Bolton Railway, and near New Bailey-street, Salford,
by which the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Com-
pany have lost one of their oldest servants—a man
well known and respected—Mr. John Forsyth, who
has been in the service of that Company, and
generally stationed at Ordsal-lane, for a period
of seventeen years. The day was a very
foggy one ; and he was proceeding along the
junction line towards Ordsal-lane, where he re-
sided, when, a train coming on from Liverpool,
he stood close to the iron parapet on that side of the
line next the New Bailey prison. When the train
had passed, being deaf of the right ear (the side next
the rails), he did not hear or perceive an engine and.
tender coming just behind him ' • and he stepped across
the rails, when he was knocked down, his head lacer*
~ted, and the engine ,heel-: passed over the toes of
his right foot. The engine was instantly stopped; hut
the poor man was found to be quite dead. What ren-
ders the case the more painful and distressing is, that
Lis son was upon the engine, and saw the unfortu-
nate catastrophe, without having the least power to
prevent it. Both father and son were on their way
home, to attend the funeral of a daughter of the de-
ceased. The son was upon the engine, having lost a.
leg some time ago by being run over by an engine.
Another daughter was burned to death about twelve
months ago, so that this may with truth be called an
unfortunate family.
An inquest was held on the body on 'Tuesday, be-
fore Mr. Rutter, at the nearest public-house, one ad-
joining the railway, in Ordsal-lane, and the jury
returned a verdict of " Accidental death." The saine
grave will receive the remains of both the father and
daug hter.-11/anchester Guardian.

We are informed that, in commemoration of tho
honour conferred on the mercantile community of the
City of London by his Royal Highness Prince Albert, ja
laying tle• first stone, of the Nt- w Royal Exchange►
op-ned for business yesterday aftern. bon, and in testimonl
of their loyalty and devoted attachment to her Majesty sad
her illustrious Consort, who itoootir9d with their pre-
sence the ceremonial of its ittangt,ration, rho merchants.
bankers, shipowners, underwrit,rs, and others interested
in the commerce of the City of London, propose (if the
royal permission be obt.tined) to yreet, by subsiviptionr
a full-length statue in marble of his Royal Highness;
Prince Albert, to be placed in the vistibule at Lloyds,
or in such other situation in the Royal ;^, .change as may.
with the approbation of the Gresham Ccmmittee, be:
hereafter determined upon. A Committee of some of
the most influential merchants of the City is in coarse or
formation to carry out the object.—Shipping Gazette.

BIRTHS.
On the 27th ult., at Newick, Sussex, the lady of Jame.
Henry Hurdis, Esq., of a son, still-born.
On the 28th ult., in Upper Charlemont-street, Dublin, the
lady of Captain Money Kyrie, 32d Regiment, of a son.
On the 29th ult., the lady of Thomaa klarwood Dartot
Esq., of Preston, Herts, of a daughter.
On the 29th ult., at Lonsciale-square, the wife of J. Lord, of
the Inner Temple, Esq., barrister-at-law, of a daughter.
On the 31st ult., Mrs. Eldred, the wife of Edward Eldreao
Esq., of the Middle Temple, of a son.
On the 31st ult., at Springfield, Herefordshire, the lady of
J. W. R. Hall, Esq., of a son.

On the 31st ult., at Islington, Mrs. Charles Furlonger, of 0,
daughter.
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On the Ist inst., at Bedford-Mr, the lady of. Edward C•
Holmes, of a daughter.

HARRIED.
On the 31st ult., at Trinity Church, Colden-common, tba
Rev. Edward Kilvert, 8.A., Curate of Binsted, to EliaabOt,
Emma, second daughter of the late Major J. E. Gabriel,
the Hon. East India Company's Service.
On the 31st ult., at Wedmore, Somerset, William, second
son of John Golding, Esq., Ditton-place, near Maidstone, t°
Sarah, third daughter of J. Barrow, Esq., Manor House'
Wedmore.
On the 31st ult., at Speldhurst, the Rev. George TYn—
Rector of Lapworth, late Fellow of Merton College, Oxford'
to Jane Powell, daughter of the late Joseph Kaye, Es+, -
Wandsworth-common.

DIED.
At Downham-road, Kingsland, Mr. William Locke, tallor9
of Walbrook, City.
On the 4th ult., at Jersey, Edward George Boningtol2°
Esq., late a Lieutenant in the sth Dragoon Guards.
On the 27th ult., at Denmark-hill, Camberwell, Sarah'
relict of the late Rev. John Madgwick Jones, M.A. Ann*
On the 28th ult., at Chatham-place East, Hackney,
Bailey, widow of J. Bailey, Esq., of Dalston.
On the 30th ult., at Chertsey, Surrey, Mrs. Sarah Baker. a
On the 30th ult., Mr. Aaron Carter, of the King's nes
Inn, High-street, Southwark.
Oa the 30th ult., at Saville-place, Mile-end, 113°11123
Daplyn, Esq., aged 85.
Oa the 30th ult., in the Close, Winchester, the Itev•,,,
Vaux, 8.D., Prebendary of Winchester Cathedral, aged ovi,
On the 30th ult., Mrs. Mary Bagnall, of l3arnabury.P3r
relict of the late T. Bagnall, Esq, aged 85. alas
On the 31st ult., at the Fishery, Boxmore, Herta, l'•-•h °-
Reynolds, Esq., aged 75.
On the 31st ult., Mr. Thomas Delarne Kipling, of St.
tin's-lane.
On the 10th alt., at Adrianople, John Kerr, Esq., her 13ri-
tannic Majesty's Consul at that city.
On the 24th ult., Mrs. Elizabeth Woodham, aged 86. On the 27th ult., Miss Charlotte Jones, of Upper Seri°tir.
street West, Connaught-square.
On the 28th ult., at Abbey Lodge, Merton, Surrey, f
°-
at
both, wife of Captain G. Mackay Sutherland, of (male, ;,,
Britain.

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bliddleaex, Thu :rider, January 2, 1845.