The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-04-08
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pamphlet published hss" Jahn B,d.ly. VI.
ID. Protestant Physician to the Convent of
New Hall, nenr Chelmsford" nf i mira. Il
which has already made soint nois.. As
4 Is better authenticated than mnsl mira
cies, we give II, and we rannnt help re-
marking how convenient tin power pos
sessed by the Prince iInhenlohe mnsf he.
"on The 18th af Drcemhrr, i8&n, Mas
barbara Oconner, nun, in the convent
ut New Hall, near Chelmsford, aged 30,
was suddenly attacked wi,lont any eyi-
dent cause, with a pain IN the ball of the
right thumb Which rapidly increased, and
was succeeded by swelling of the whole
hand aud arm, n far rs the elhnw. Itsaon
became red, aud painful To the touch
Mr. Barlow, the sklllul surgeon In the con.
vent, was sent for, aud applied lrrchrs,
lotions, bIisirrs, Concentrations, ponltiers
long dimensions IN warm wnter, aud every
thing that was judged proper, a long time,
without much benefit One cold applica-
tion diminished the swelling. but occasion
Ell acute PAIN IN the aNilla and mamma. -
l.ecehes were applied tn the axilla, aud
the same cold lotion; by which means thr
pam was removed from tin axila, aud
the hand aud arm became as bad M be.
fore.
"On the 9th January an ineison was
made IN the ball Of the thumb only blood
followed, no pus. Mr.. Carpue, an emf
nent surgeon, from Dean street was sent
ior on the 9TH, and enlarged the incision,
expecting pus but none appeared.
"On the 18th. another meision was
made on the back of the fore finger still
only blood followed, and with very little
renei As her constitution seemed much
affected, ! prescribed course of m.di-
clnes and, amongst others, mcreurials /;
they were attended with much benefit but
did not affect the saiivary glands. The
surgeons recommended mecurinl friction
on the arm, which was continued ill sail
Satlon waseycitcd. The arm, hv this was
much reduced, and remained so several
days. II battered us with some hope of
recovery, but II wsls transient. The symn-
toms soon returned, as bad ms ever, not
w'hstandlng the general Health was per
feetly re-established, aud notwilhstand-
IiageycrY thing was done which the London
aud country surgeons, in consultation,
could suggest, during ichote gear and a
haU
" Mrs. Gerard, the superior of the Con.
vent, having heard Of many extraordinary
cures, performed by Prince HohenIohc, of
Bambcrg, in Germany, employed friend
To request his assistance, which he readily
granted, aud scnt the following insiruc
tons, dated Bamhe,g, March Is, 1872:
translation OF the French
To he Reiigious .N'aH ~ Englnnd
On the 81 of May, at eight O'Clock,
Will oIler, IN compliance with your request,
my prayers for your recovery. Having
made your confession, aud communicated
ollcr np your own also, with that ieryency
of devotion and entire faith which we owe
our Redcemcr Jesus Christ. Stir up from
the bottom of your heart the divine viz
tues oi true repentance, of christian chart
~ 10 all nnen, of firm belief that yonr pray
ers will be iaVorably received, and n stead
fast resolution to lead an exemplary life,
To the end that you May continue in state
OF grace.
Accept The assurance Of my regard,
Prime .lier. HohtnioLc.
Bamberg, March IG, 1874
" Miss OCOnnor's general health being
ir-esttblFhed, and the surgical treatment
.oi TIE hand being out of my province, did
not see her for sone weeks but having
occasion to visit some of the ladies' on the
I'd Of May, was requested to look at Miss
0'Cpmcr's hand and arm, which | found
rs much sieoiien and bad rs 1 had epe, seen
hfm.--The fingers looked ready 10 burst
and the wrist was fifteen inches in circum-
terence. did not then know the reason
Of my being desired to see the hand and
ann, on that day, not having heard Of tie
application II the Prince.
"On the next day, the SO Of May, In
day of particular notice by the Cathohc8J
she went through the religious process
prescribed by the Prince. Mass being
nearly ended, MISS O'Connor not finding
the Immediate relief she expected, eX-
claimed, "Thy win be- done, . Lord
thou hast not tho't ne verify Of this clre !"
Almost Immediately after, she felt an *
traordinary sensation through the whole
arm, 10 the ends Of her fingers. The pain
| instantly left her, aud the swelling gradual
| " suhsided but ii WAS some weeks before
the hand resumed its natural size and
shape .S0W i can perceive no difference
| from the other. The general reports that
the arm was paralytlc, and thai both hand
aud arn were again as bad as ever, have
not the least foundation.
Among the anecdotes which Simond in
his Travels in Swiizcrand, gathered at
Frrncy, the fcrmer residence OF V oltairc, is
the following:
"A quaker from Philadelphia, called
Glaud Gay, travelling in Europe, stayed
some time at Geneva he was known as
the author of some theological works, aud
liked for his good sense, moderation, and
simplicity. yoltaire heard of him, his GU
riosily was excited, and he desired to see
him. The quaker felt great rclutancr, bat
suffered himself at last 10 be carried 10
Ferney, Noitaire having promised before