True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-24
MR.. WILLIAMS, oCuLlST,

NOW AT THE JEFFERSON HOUSE, JEFFERSON STREET,
LOUISVILLE.
To the Editor of the Louisville .4irertiser:
SIR-It appears by the observations of the Editors
~ of The Nashville Presbyterian, Unian and Trans !
cFpt as well as the editors of the Memphis Enquirer,
that the "Old Gentleman" is among the Doctors This
is proved by his kingly rage, knowing that his tins ~
but short, and that the udenenlent American people
able to judge for themselves what are puts and
impos'tions. The worthy editors who are Doctors
the proprietors editors sub-etlitors of the above
named Journals, call every letter from persons have
restored to sight in thu above places, puts.
]. The fact is, that never had such great success
within so limited period as ten or twelve days. One
who aged about ten years, who had only seen the
light from his birth, began to follow his
my hotel, instead of being obliged to be led by him
Two young ladies, who had cachlns the sight of
eve, Tor ten and the other for nearly two
years, having both ct them the other weak;
vet each of those Young Indies began to with both
eyes, which benefit pledge mvseif still continues, OK
ceptng they under the influence domination Of
the Medical Doctors. Another is the daughter of Il
| respectable merchant whose name am bound never
mention, las he paid me fees) who said she had
lest the sight of one eye from the age Of Is months
but that she begins to read large letters with the
other eye completed, shut. This the doctor editors
knew" as the gentleman told me himsefhe had con-
due ed his daughter the office Of the medical editors
that they might be Informed of the fact. The last
shall mention is elderly gentleman by the name of
iount nearly seventy wears OF age who declared pub
cly by letter. which he took to all the different offices
in Nashville but one, and himself told me he had paid
for he insertion whatever they demanded who drclar
| ed i'll that letter that he ha Otalv deprived of
the SIGHT eff one eve from e Ks after his birth,
which his mother stated to lin, occasoncd by the
measles small pox; that nov re could not only see
the light of the sun, for the first time that he recoecs
but the stars ALSO and was Beginning TO distinguish
many objects; aud did, before left that city give
ny proof that he could to walk about the streets
with the other eye completely closed He said he had
been member OF the Methodist Episcopal Church for
nerry forty yenra, and that his word doubt
ed through TIE ysboie course ofhis life.
o repest .hG"r lad never greater success than at
IL.
had never before rt lc reason To be enraSed. The
pious Indignation O. a, Rev. clerical Dir Smith proves
when estatea IL eo That about six years past he was
converted fro,n being perfect nfdel believe in the
dnctrin of the Bible that he must have mnde ring
errortat he must have meant to saw, tn before tho
end of SIX years to come, he should be converted from
his inf1olity the spirit of the minister of the
peaceful and benign doctrines of the Christian religion
does breathe ont destruction, rage, calumnv and
alsehood to please his medical friends against the
man whom he knew had done much good, and no in
Jury to any one. All the inhabitants Of Nasvil- spoke
of The great SIS had, s-cept the medical doctors.
Nest of them Also had been informed by Mr. Yount of
the performed on his totally blind eye.
s. The famous Goiah 5. this town, pretenls that
! have lost the larels gained in the Morrill, since my
rival in the Southwest This proves, however, had,
and that kept them until arrived in this section. If
gained in the north ought to have gained anoth-
er in the south ind southwest, and still hope to wear
them my very youthful brow on the day leave, in
spite of the vuperation of the great DIR s, if may
Judge from the man ] ave already benefited in this
CITY within three davs.
a. The objec, Of the present is to inform the med-
al Goliahs md editors of the Republican and Trans
script as wcl the clerical DR. Smith of the G. Pres
bvtcran and of the Union, of Nashville, well as the
editor and sub medical editor ofthe Memphis Enquirer,
/, as well es Mr. Prentice, the editor of the Louisville
Journal, and ase the medical (ioliah editor of this
city, the great Dir g, that shall bring actions against
! them all fer vtupcrnton SANDER N canmny, imnIedi-
atoly aitarmy arrival in New York, as we'll us against
their amiablc be hen the medical Goiahs ofthe north
now bad myself by promise, never to quit this happy
land of lbc ", unit, have brought the of ail
nv medical Go!iahs of the north, well MS the south
and the west to the grinlsone! The afflicted, there
fore, may calculate finding me during the wcoa Of
't year III New York, who're letters post paid, and
Y no others will be sure to reach me.
.. :. 70 inform the public that the puff, so called
2, which the Rev. clercay converted inde pretend
l. written lor him, written than week prior
und intended for the Rev. D. Hewell, who read it il
my presence without manfestng any dsapprobation
the contrary, took 10 his study and condensed ii
i, the way lie did, which he said he thought would an
., my purpose beueE he delivered them both to
ID without pretending that wanted 10 bride him from hi
duty, never could presume to offer that gentleman
v any other any money for stating facts. The Rev
g Doctors own statement is before the public: had he
s. examined all my diplomas &c. &c. with gentleman
s. al intimate friend of his MS well as the whole of m,
b. patients, i'll company with another clergyman, AM
e. found them all to hr authentic, and all my patients Il
s. he more less benefited, he could have bee
p induced tv total stranger draw up such artic
$ AZ 6 wretc himself for pubcgon anl addressed it tt
g Mr. Stringfed, editor Of HE 5 W c Advocate.
I'd &. No wonder the clear sighted medical Goliahs O
ii forts to Join with them the a!l-powcru, athletic, phys
ID ca and intellectual force of the said tobeconvcrte
81 clerical nidrl. We read in the Bible that "a tree
Tx known by its fruits | dare say the converted infdc
ID has preached, from that passage.
H. I. He evidently wanted To establish his moral chm
ne meter as u man, by shelving that he was above hem
ia hribcd Let us whether the sum of Thirty pieces
silver will apply Ia hln well rs it was well apple
IL 10 another converted niIel, vino, in the davs of tie in
y catnuton of his Divine Master, absolutely sofa hun 70
ttat number o pieces %; silver. My answer is, that
never m'Cndc rs h The, could il be consider
ed 81 by any one, rs rot equal to the tent
~ pnr fall the rcgTIur printers fee, of 81 per square
c. Containing Two three columns of closely priute
Ill natter which to he repeated three four time
p: in the Prrsbyternn Union End Monitor journals had
rs, ever intended TO brhc him. should have offered him
least $500 lis regular fee, instead of o. which, in al
ST. probability, he would have gladly received his fec
I'd and not bride. On the contrary, if lad been ca
81 pablo of olerin. brbc, should certainly have don
" it in way to have insused his acceptance.
8. Had the Rev. Doctor been really converted
the re"fof the doctrines of the Saviour, lie would ne
y, have promised to GENE and examine my patients witt
~ ont keeping his word, as have always found ever
OF, minister of the gospel jealous to do.
Is, 3. Had he been really converted he would not pul
IL IDLY have spoksn against tie American institutions
ed which, it is well known, more numerous and whc
10 are superior to many in some parts of Europe. Hi
sh conduct much disguised some young literary cha
accrs bo scarcely restrained from Furnishing hi,
IA on the spotbv laying violent hands on him.
:. The Rev. gentleman, though Scotchman is withol
To- excuse, (unless he is camnated), although be
es think he has right to abuse the American institution
ms because he converted lnldel. has uOt-a
or all ought speak well Of the bridges he goes sahI
nd fancy the gallant Captain Grundv, and sever,
other amable young gentlemen of Nashville, recoilcc
let well the conduct Of this pous eXpounder of the Hol
ne Scriptures!
10. | never such demon in human shape
ch the Rev. Doctor the da, cal ed to reason vii
him, when he menaced my grey hairs with an uplitc
cs- ggontic arm, if he would have olled me to I'll
.c ground for during draw pons minister away tro
nd his duty, by brbr of so pieces of silver! reall
md trenbled than il the odd Gentleman had ~
)ut penred in his own shape!
pic IL. so!emnly declare before God aud am not afia
oy call Him to witness that never in the whole cours
es, of AZ years practice ocnst in Great Brlai
cs, France Belgium and America, in single instance o
Ia feed brbe ANY the editor of any ourn-
lg but compensation for the space uccupied and II
IAN trouble which occasinned them; and that was alwa,
III inclined 10 reduce, rather than add any money
rs, the printer bill which sufficient proof that Ina
md noiutcnOn TO brihe.
II. iusty.The Memphis Enquirer for two or ,br,
md weeks contains tissue of fragrant tsehoods whic
ell the medical Goah editors learned from their hrethe
ION of the NJ GOliahs of the North, and shall treat the
ch with silent contempt until the proper time arrives
ri Unless it is true what have been intrmel-"Sue
an bcggar, and you will catch IL" Though | IA
him for my advertisements for or three weeks
only inserted them once.
lon will please insert this letter in your next n,
md per, and oblige yours, &e.
les In haste,
~ JOHN WILLIAMS,
the English Ocu!ist.
nd Louisville, July 1887.
Copifi from thG S. IT. C. .4dpOcnte the 9th June Is
inc At the request OF Dir. Williams, we insert the FOLEY
ing note from the Rev. Mr. Howell, of Nashville TO ii
III. 4iltor of the South Western Christian Advocate VIII
art appeRrs, has examined the diplomas and other doc
meats, evihcWe OF the Doctors claims public patro
-, / age In consequence of an accident DR., " will r
in Nash f4tp In, H.,