Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-06-09
GFrom the Providence Herald Of June 4th.
PALMAM OUT MERUIT FERAT.

PALMAM QUI MERUTT FERAT.
Writing as ! am at this moment beyond
the lines of the Bay State, am consequently
not under the immediate supervision Of the
Mass. Med. Society, or the Boston Medical
Association, both of which learned bodies
have however kindly relieved me of their
jurisdiction, and therefore may perhaps ven-
ture to state renewedly the TRUTHS for the
promulgation Of which in my editorial and
professional capacity was declared un-
worthy of their fellowship.
If speaking and demonstrating TRUTH by
visible evidence, be an offence in my own
place of ofresidence, hope that the Indignation
Ofthe Rhode-Island faculty will not be poured
out, when again state as physician, and,
from personal observation, that JOHN WILL
LnMs, the Oculist, has performed and is per-
forming more cures Of diseases of the eye
than ever witnessed at the Mass. Gen. Hos
pital, the Boston Eye InGrmary, or in the pr-
vate practice of any twenty members of the
medical profession.
Cases which | Sa,c, while a student, nine
years since, giren up as incurable, both at the
Hospital and Infrmary, by the most eminent
Surgeons in New England, are now to be
seen cured.
have written these few lines without MIR.
Williams knowledge, as an act of duty, and
for the public good lie is public benefac-
tor, and as such he should have not only his
substantial reward, but the public expression
of gratitude, which he so richly deserves
Having visited this city for day upon pro-
fessional business. have embraced this hasty
opportunity by personal examination, to re-
convince myself Of the truth Of the assertion
made in the Pilot, respecting this gentleman,
and having that conviction, felt it an i'm
perative moral obligation to state the facts to
the public, although in hurried and imper-
feet manner.
1t may be not irrelevant to subjon a few
remarks, which are germane to the occasion.
A report was assiduously circulated in
Boston and vicinity, that my public approba-
ton Of Mr.. Williams, was induced by the cir
cumstance of his being Roman Catholic; the
faith which profess. Now as this suppost-
ion is no very great compliment to Catholic,
by indirectly accusing him of such bigotry as
would exclude from favorable notice, all who
were not of his creed, take this opportunity
of repeating the fact (which have done in
Boston in letter to the editor of the Evening
Transcript that Mr. Williams is most un
compromising Protestant in his faith, and Il
member of Protestant Church, but withal
liberal enough TO meet and assist dU of every
faith or nation, and to associate upon the
same terms of friendship with a Catholic
Priest, us with Protestant Elder. One
word more-Mr. Williams popularity of
manner, may have prejudiced many; will
only say, that upon forming personal ac-
quaintancc with that gentleman, any one will
be convinced that this is only constitutional
pcculiarty, which is no more under his con-
troll thar is his stature or complexion.
JOHN S. BARTLETT, M. D.
Providence, June 3, 1896.
To The Editor Of the Herald
DEAR SIR-As am just about to return
to Boston, will thank you to give the above
which have written in great haste, an lnser-
tion tomorrow.
Mr.. Williams is ignorant Of its being writ
ten, and you will oblige me by concealingI
the fact from him. Most respectfully,
JOHN s. BARTLETT.
The Subscriber from personal experience
certifes his confident belief that great bene-
fit may be derived from Doctor Williams
skill, extensive experience and great humani-
ty, IF timely applied for; and therefore joins
in inviting poor patients to come but confid-
ing III God alone, for ,piihOut Him, man can do
nothing.
JAMES WILSON, Sen'r Pastor Of said
Church and Society, Providence, May 6, 1886.
TO Mr.. WILLIAMS, OcULIsT:-
.Sir-Being now in this city, embrace the |
opportunity of attending at the hour when
your poor patients were receiving your sorvl-
ces, and am constrained to say that was
much pleased to witness the expressions of
gratitude which were manifested towards you
T-o,,, CO ,popv who havp hpon honaEffod hv
YOUR remedies. All appeared grateful and
acknowledged they had received benefit and
some very great. was happy to learn that
several who had been entirely blind, can now
see, and some very desperate cases have been
greatly relieved, though uot yet cured
Many who had long "sat in darkness and had
mo light" can now discern objects and walk
without a guide.
When present with another clergyman,
your numerous patients unanimously express
sed their gratitude, and desired that we would
present Mr.. Williams letter in their behalf
expressive of their great obligations to you
for your services to them, and the benefit they
have received under your care.
I'm compliance with this request, make you,
sir. this communication; and may the Lord
reward you for your benofactions to the poor
and afflicted. l.
And. sir, as you are soon to visit PRovI-
pENcE to spend few weeks, hope that IT
anv of the rich can afford to remain blind, the
unfortunate poor will avail themselves OF the
opportunity presented to obtain "more light"
am Sir, Yours respectfully,
]. FILLMORE,
Minister to the Methodist Episcopal Church
Providence, II. /. T.
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