True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-09-18
MR.. WILLIAMS, OCUMST,
THE IEEEERsnS unIiSE IEEEERSnN STREEI

IR-lt appears by the observations of the Editors
- of the Nashville Presbyterian, Unien and Trans
crypt as well as the editors of the Memphis Enquirer
that the 1Old Gentleman is among the Doctors This
is proved by his kngly rage knowing that his time is
but short and that the independent American people
are able to judge for themselves what are pulls and
imposons. The worthy editors who are Doctors,
the proprirtors, editors sube'itors of the above
named Journals, call every letter from persons have
restored to sight in the above places puts.
j. The fact ia, that never had such great success
within so limited period ten twelve days One
who was aged about ten years, who had only the
light from his BIRTH begnn to follow his
to my hotel instead of being obliged be led by him.
Two young ladies, who had each lost the sight Of
eve, for ten and the other fer nearly two
years, having both OF them the other eye very weak
vet each of those Young ladies began to with both
eyes, which benefit pledge myself still continues.
ceptng they under the Influence or dominate IN of
the Medical Doctors. Another is the daughter of n
respectable merchant, whose name am bound never
to mention, las he paid my ees), who said she had
bat that SHE begins read large letters with the
other eye completely shut This the doctor editors
knew, as the gentleman told me himselfhe had con-
due ed his daughter to the office Of the medical editors
that they might be informed Of the fact The last
shall mention is an elderly gentleman by the Of
Yount, nearly seventy Of age, who declared pub
licly by letter, which he took all the different offices
in Nashville but one, snd himself told me he had paid
for The insertion whatever they demanded, who ecar-
ed i'll that letter that he ha Otally deprived Of
the sight ef one eye from & ks after his birth,
which his mother stated to h.ua oocasioned by the
measles or small pox; that now he could not only
the light of the sun, for the first time that s recollects
but the stars ALSO and was beginning to distinguish
many objects; and did, before LETT that city, give
with the other eye completely closed. He said he had
besn member OF the Methodist Episcopal Church for
nerry forty years. and that his word wa doubt
ed through the whole course ofhis life.
2. repeat thesL lad never greater than at
Nashville, and tte.. the medical and clerical doctors
had never before SC a1eh reason to be enraeed The
pous indignation a ae Rev clerical DIR Smith proves
when stated to that about six years past he
converted from being perfect infdel believe in the
doctrins Of the Bible that he have made trhing
errorthat he must have meant to say, til before the
his in6dey as tho spirit Of the true minister of the
peaceful and benign doctrines Of the Christian religion
docs not breathe cut destruction, rage calumny and
fasehoed to please his medical friends, against the
man whom he knew had done SO much good and no i'll
jury any All the inhabitants Of Nashville spoke
of The great had, except the medical doctors.
Most of them also had been informed by dTr Youat of
the cure performed on his totally blind eye.
s. The famous Goiah 8. fttis town, preends that
! have lost the aurels gained in the Forth, since nv
arrival in tbs Southwest. This proves however, L had
and that kept them until arrived in this section. If
gained in the NORTH ought to have gained anoth-
er in the south and southwest, and still hope to wear
them my very youthful brow on the day leave, in
spite Of the vauperation Of the great DR. S.if may
Judge from the many ] ave already benefited in this
city within three DAYS.
l. The object of the present i. to inform the med-
cal Goliahs and editors Of the Republican pn rrans
script well the clerical DR. Smith of the c. Pres
byterian and of the Union of Nashville well as the
Glitter and sub medical editor of the Memphis Enquirer
well es Mr. Prentice, the editor of the Louisville
Journal and tlse the medical Goliah editor of this
city, the great DR. =, that shall bring actions against
them all, fer vltnperati'n Islander Or calumy, mmrdi-
utely after my arrival in New York well as against
their amiable b'e hren the medical GoaIs the north
now bind by promise, nevcrto quit this happy
land of lbe,ty, until have brought tho of ali
my medical Golia,s of the north, we'll the south
and the west, to the grndstone The afflicted there
fore may calculate on finding me during the wcolo OF
next year in New York, where letters, post paid and
no others, will be to reach me.
5. 70 inform the public that the puff so cal ed
which the Rev. cericollv converted nfde pretend
written for him, was written tore than week prior
and intended for the Rev. d. Hswsll, who read it i'll
my presence without manilesting any disapprobaon
on the contrary took it bis study and condensed
the way he did, which he said he thought would an
my purpose better; he delivered them both t, ms
without pretending that wanted t" bbe him from his
duty, as never could presume to offer that gentleman
or any other, any money for Stating facts The Rev
Doctors own statement is before the public had he
examined all my diplomas &c. Ne wi h n gentleman
al intimate friend 'of his, well as the whole Of my
patieltS, in company with another Clergyman ant
found Them all be authentic, and all my atieuts t,
be more less benefited, he never could have beer
induced by total stranger to draw up such an article
wrote himself for publication, nnI addressed i, IL
Mr. Springfield, editor of the W Advocate.
6. No wonder the clear sighted medical Goahs o
Nashville took the ala. e; and therefore used their Of
forts TO join with them the all-poweru athletic pin, s.
co and intellectual force of the said to-beconverec
clerical nGdsl. We read in the Bible that "a tree is
known by its fruits dare say the converted infde
has preached from that passage.
7. He evidently wanted to establish his moral chr
ac;cr n man, by showing that he was above being
brihed Let us see whether the gum of Thirty pieces
silver will apply to him well it was well applic
to another converted nfdel, who, in the days Of the in
carnation Of his Divine Master absolutely sold him 70
taat number Of pieces of silver. My IS, TINT
inende,' as brbe, nor could il he consle,
ed so by any one, il equal 10 the Ienl
pnr ofn the regular printers fee, of 81 per square
Containing three columns of closely printe.
mutter which were to be repeated three four time
in tile Presbyterian, Union and Monitor Journals had
ever intended TO hribe him, should have offered him
least $780, his regular fee instead Of 70, which, in al
probability, he would have gladly received as his fee
and not as bride. On the contrary, if lad been
pabe of offering brbe, Should certainly have don,
it in way to have insured bis acceptance.
8. Had the Rev. Doctor been really converted Il
the the doctrines Of the Saviour lie would no
have promised to csme and examine my patients With
ont keeping his word as have always foand ever,
!, minister of the gospel jealous tn .lo.
9. Had he been really converted, he would not pub
licly have spoksn against the American institutions
Which, it is well known, are more numerous and which
are superior to many in some parts of Europe. Hi
conduct much disguised some young literary char
acters to he scarcely restrained from Furnishing hin
: on the spot, by laying violent hands on him.
. The Rev. genueman though Scotchman, is witheu
excuse, (unless he is calumnated), although he ma
think he has right abuse the American institutions
because he is converted infdel. say he has not-a
, all ought to speak we'll of the bridges lie gees safe
d over fancy the gallant Captain Grundy, and severa
other amabls young gentlemen of Nashville, recollec
It well the conduct of this pious expoundcr Of the Ho
9 Scriptures!
10. l never saw such demon in human shape a
the Rev. Doctor the day cal ed TO reason wit
e him, when he menaced my grey hairs with uplte
s. gigantic arm, if he would have fclIrd me to tn
: ground for daring 10 draw psus minister away fror
his duty, by bride Of 50 pieces of silver! rea
d trembled mora than if the uOld Gentleman had an
II peared in his own shape
e IL. soemnly declare before God and am not afrai
to call Him TO witness that never, in the whole cours
S, France, Belgium and America, in a single instance OF
fered bride any the editor of any jour
hut as compensation for the space occupied and III
N trouble which occasoned them; and that was aIway
more inclined TO reduce rather than add any money
s, the printer BILL which is sufficient proof that ha
I'd nointention to bribe
n H. Lasty.-Ths Memphis Enquirer for two or thre
I'd weeks contains tissue of fragrant fasehoods whc
the medical GUah editors learned from their brehre
OF the NJ. Goliahs of the North and shall treat the,
with silent contempt until the proper time arrives-
j Unless it is true what have been inlurmel-"Sue
n beggar, and you will catch L." Though mai
him for my advertisements for two three weeks h
only inserted them once.
You will please TO insert this letter in YOUR next m
ID per, and oblige yours, &c
- In haste,
: JOHN WILLIAMS,
the English Ocu!st.
n Louisville, Jnv 1887.
Copied from lac s. ". c. ADVOCATE Of the 9Th June 1ss
. 1T the request of nr. Williams we lser, the fellow
iugn1tc from the Rev. Mr. aowcl, of Nashville to til
u. editor of til South Western Christian Advocate win
RI tappeurs has examined the Diplomas and other lc,
menis cvncive othe Doctors claims to public puro,
If age In consequence of accident, DIR. " will r.
main i'll Nashville few days longer than lie ut FIR
II intsnaed-say the LIST July.