True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-21
MIR. WILIIAMs, oCuLIsT,

LOUISVILLE. f. 4
70 Tie Editor of the Louisville .fdnertiser: 81;
g tRIt appears by the observations OF the t.a'tofs G
- of the Nashville Presbyterian, lJnen and Trans oh
.rpt az we'll as the eors of the Memphis Enquirer an
hat the "Old Gentleman is among The Doctors ms
is proved bv his kindly rage, knowing that his tins Is e
but short, anil that the ndenendent American neoPe ~,
able to judge for themselves what are puts ana Pc
impositions The worthy editors who are Doctors, On
named journals, call every letter from persons have IS
restored to sight in the ubove places, pusts. "
l. The fact is, that tnhver had such great success u
within so limited period twelve days. One IN
who was aged about years. who had only seen the Of
light from his hirt began to follow his master
to my hotel, instead of being obliged to be led by him.
eve, one for and the other far nearly two c.
years, having both OF them the other eye weak ,t
vet eac of those young ladies' began to see with both
eyes, which benefit pledge myself still continues ex
ceptng thew under the influence dominate IN OF
the Medical Doctors. Another is the daughter OF
respectable merchant whose name am bound never !
to nention las he paid my ees), who said she had
lost the sight of eye from the age OF 10 months,
but that she begins to read large letters with the
other eye completed. shut; rms the doctor EDITORS
knew, as the gentleman told me himself he 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
Youn nearly seventy of age who declared pub
licv 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 drclnr-
ed iu that letter that he iia nfaliv deprived OF
| the sight ef one aye from Il rs AFTER ms hf,h
which his mother stated to ll,r. 0ccasIoncd by the
measles small pox; that now re could not only see
the light of the SUM- for the first time that he recollects
but the s,ats also, and beginning to distinguish
many Objects and did, beforcl left that city, give mo-
ny proof ttat he could see to walk about the s're's
with the other eye completely closed He said he had
been member OF the Methods, Episcopal Chnrch for
nerrly forty years. anil that his word doubt
ed through the whole course othis lile
g repeat thGss had never greater success than at
Nashville and thes Sle medical and cerica! doctors
had neverbefcre lch reason to be cnraged The
pious Indignation OF IA, Rev. clerical Dr smith proves,
when ne stated TO that about six wears past he was
converted from being perfect nidel to believe in the
loctrn of the Bble TINT he must have ma'le tiing
error-tha he must have meant to say, III before the
end of six wears to come, he should be converted from
his nidelity as the spirit of the true minister of the
peaceful and benign doctrines OF the Christian religion
does rot breathe destruction, rage, calumny and
fasehood to please his medical friends against the
man whom he knew had done much good, and no IN
jury to any All the Inhabitants of NasriIl, spoke
of ,le great uccuss had, s-cept the medical doctors
Most of them also had been informed by Mr. lount OF
: the cure performed on his totally blind eye
3. The famous Goiah s. otthis town, preten's that
have lost the laures gained in the NORTH. since
4 arrival in the Southwest. This proves, however had
. and that kept them until arrived in this section. IF
), gained in the north, ought t. have gained annt-
. or in the south and s-uhwest and still hope to wear
them on my very youthful brow on the day leave, in
spite of the Evaporation of the great Or Sit may
. Judge from the man, ] already benefited in this
!. city within three DAYS.
st j. Thc object of the present is to inform the medi-
= cal Goiahs and editors Of the Republican aud Trans
y script well as the clerical ir Sntl Oh te " Ifes-
III byterun and of the Union of Nashville as well the
editor and sub medical editor ofthe Memphis Enquirer
III as we'll cs Mr. Prentice, the editor OF the Louisville
s. Journal, and asc the medical Golal editor OF this
A. cIty the great DR. s., that shall bring actions ngans
u, them ALL fer vureration, samer or calumny immed
IL aely after M arrival in New York; well as asains
W their umae the medical Goliahs OF the north
MI now bind mysefhv promise, never to quit this happy
land of lhesv. until have brought the noses OF al
= my medical tolials of the north as we'll as the sontl
re and the west to the grindstoue The afflicted there
81 ulu tn nuG ntfIn
of next year in New York, where letters post paid, an
le, no others, will be sure to reach me.
tie. 5. 70 inform the rnblic that the puff, so called
de- which the Rev. clecay converted infdel pretend wa
In written for him, written more than week prio
Il and intended for the Rev D. Howell, who read it
presence without NE any
ar, the way he did, which he said he thought would al
my purpose better he delivered them both to M
rad without pretending that wanted to b'1be him from
ls DUTY as never could presume to offer thot gentlena
or any other any money for stating facts The Re
ing own statement is before the public: had he NJ
,es examined all my diplomas, sc. &c. with gentleman
ms ~, intimate friend Of his as well as the whole of IN
nb patients, in company with another clergyman, al
me- found Them all to be authentic, and all my patients
,es be more less benefited, he never could have bet
We induced by total stranserto draw up such an altc
les e wrete himself for publication, and addressed /,
ing Mr. Springfield, editor of he $ w Advocate.
and 6. No wonder tic clear sighed medical Goalis
mud Nashville took the ala. aud therefore used their
old forts to Join with them The powerful, athletic ply
ted zeal aud intellectual force of the sid o-be-c"nver
blk known by its traits dare say the converted iiiii
D1a 5 prse m from ~ 'S aw nns"is t he was above e
fine b,bcd Let whether tho sum of thirty pieces
silver will apply To him rs we'll as it was well oppIi
"a: 10 anoner c@ere1 n'iaol, Who in the days Of the
ting cariiann of his Divine Master, absolutely sold him
that number of places of silver. My answer is, TINT
was never intended b. be, nor could il be cosdt
" ed 50 by any one as even, equal the
den pur of all tile regular printers fee of 81 per squi
re Containing two or thVe colnmns of closely print
full matter, which to De repeated three four tim
viz: in the Preshyteran Union and Monitor Journals, ha'
SEES, intended 10 bbo him, should have offered him
least $500, his regular fee, instead of 0, which, in
visit, probability, he would have gladly received his f,
and and not as BRIDE I'm the contrary, nad been
ngst hle of offering br be, should certainly have do
'ery it in way to have insured his acceptance.
til 8. Had the Rev. Doctor been really converted
the heefol the doctrines Of the Saviour, he would II
ney have promised to GENE and examine my patients wit
dos keeping his word, as have always found
mot minister OF the gospel Jealous to do.
'os 9. Had he been really converted, he would
'lv have spoksn against the American institution
med which, it is well known numerous, and viii
ro- are superior to many in some parts of Europe +
'ush conduct much disguised young literary CHI
actcrs BIO scarcely restrained from Furnishing h
ona- on the spot by laying violent hands on him.
4 The Rev. gentleman, though scotchman, is withe
4rle excuse, unless he is caumnated), although he
ilcs, think he has right to abuse the American institution
aims because he is converted nGdel say he has not
oor, all ought to speak well of the bridges he goes sa
and over fancy the gallant Captain Grundy, and
other amiable young gentlemen of Nashville reco'
oet well the conduct of This pious expounder Of the Hi
ONE Scriptures!
10. | never saw such demon in human shape
inch the Rev. Doctor was the day cal ed to reason W
ONE him, when he menaced my grey hairs with an upln
lres- gigantic arm, if he would have f,lpd me to
Ac- ground for daring 10 draw piols minister away r,
and his duty, by bride of so pieces of silver | rea
and treubled than il the "uld Gentcmu.i' had ,
bout peared in his own SHAPED
ppc II. solcny declare before God and am not afr;
Toy to call limto witness that never in the whole cou
mes, of AZ years practice an oculis in Great Bria
les, France Belgium and America in single instance
scta ftrel bride amount to the editor of any oun
ting bat compensation for the space occupied and
trouble which occGaioned tlem and that was Iva
suu more inclined to reduce rather than add any money
WIS, the printers bill; which is sufficient proof that
and no Intention to brhe.
7.r l.. Iasty-The Memphis Enquirer for two or TN
and weeks contains tissue of fragrant talschoots wA
pen the medical Goah editors lenrnei from their bret
of the NJ. Golias of the North, and shall treat tn
,tcil with silent contempt until the proper time arrives
arti Unless it is true what have been inunned-aSu
'tan- beggar. and you will catch a IL" Though | ~
20. him for my advertisements for three weeks
81. only inserted them
- You will please 10 insert this letter in your next +
aud per- and obise yours, Me.
mes In haste
vay JOHN WILLIAMS,
the English Ocu!ist
Copied from The s. n. C. .sdroeatc Of The eth Jnne, Is
nine At the request Of Dr. Williams, insert The oIle
lug note from the Rev. Mir Howell of Nashville TO
the editor of the South Western Christian Advocate wi
pnr itappcors, has exapined the dsloas aud other doc
npnts, evincive o the Doctors claims to public patr
ref age In consequence of accident, Dir. W. will
~ main in Nashville few days langer than he at &
;red intenlel-say the LIST July.
Rev. MIR Siringtie,l:-l Having hecn requested by
Williams the oculist, nov in this city, TO examine
his claims to pnblie confdeul in his profession ha
49, in COMPANY with valued friend, done 50 will, nlca al