True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-07-09
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NOW AT THE JEFFERSON HOUSE, JEFFERsoN STREET
LOUISVILLE.

MIR. WILLIAMS, oCUL1ST,
NOW AT THE JEFFERSON HOUSE. JEFFERsuN STREET
LOUISVILLE. /
To the Editor Of the Louisville .4dnertiser:
&fR-It appears by the observation. Of the Editors
~ of the Nashville Presbyterian, Unien and Trans
cript, as well the editors of the Memphis Enquirer
that the "Od 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 puts and
mpos'tions The worthy editors who are Doctors, |
the Prorretors, editors subeditors OF the above
named journals, call letter from persons have
restored to sight in the above places, puts.
J. The fact it, that never had such great success
within SO limited period ten twelve days One
who aged about years, who had only the
light from his birth, began to to follow his master
to my hotel, instead of being obliged be led by him.
Two voting ladies, who had each lost the sight Of one
eye, for ten and the other for nearly two
years. having both OF them the other eve vefv weak
vet each Of those young ladies began with both
eyes, which benefit pledge myself still continues.
cepting they under the influence dominate of
| the Medical Doctors. Another is the daughter of a
| respectable merchant, whose name bound never
to mention las he paid me my ees) who said she had
lest the sight of one eve from the age Of ID months,
but that ahe begins to read large letters with the
other eye completely shut This the doctor editors
knew, as the gentleman told me himself he had con-
that they might be informed of the fact. The last
shai men'ion is AT, elderly gentleman by the of
Yount nearly seventy years Of age who declared pub
cly by Letter. which he eak to sl l ,hs different Offices
for he insertion whatever they dsr andcd who cclar-
| al iu that letter that lie ha totally deprived Of
the sight sf one eye from E ks efer his birth,
which his mother stated to l,u -. oocasoned by tho
measles small pox; that nov re could not only
the light of the sum- for the first time that he recollects,
but the stars also, and was beginning TO distinguish
many objects; and did, before left that city, give
ny proof that he could to walk about the
with the other eye completely closed He said he had
been member Of the Methodist Episcopal Church ior
ne rly forty vears and that his word never doubt
ed through the whole course ofhis life.
g. repeat thcsI .ad greater success than ut
Nashville, ard tbs, she medical and clerca doctors
pious indignation e Rev. clerical DIR Smith proves,
when suited to that abont six years past he
converted from teise perfect infdel, believe in the
doctrin of the Bible, that he must have Inada rng
errortha he must have meant to say, til before tho
end of six years come. he should be converted from
his nfeity the spirit of the true minister of the
peaceful and benign doctrines of the Christian religion
does not breathe ont destruction, rage, cn'u:nIv and
falsehood to please his medical friends, against the
man whom he knew had done much good and no in
jury to All the inhabitants Of Nashville spoke
Most of them also had been informed by Mr. Youat Of
the performed on his totally blind eye.
.. The famous Go'ish 8. oithis town, preends that
have los, tile laurels gained in the NORTH, since my
arrival in the Southwest. This proves however, had,
and that kept them until arrived in this section Ii
gained one in the north ought to have gained anoth-
them my very youthful brow on the day leave in
spite Of the vuuperation Of the great DR. ST.. may
judge from the ] already benefited in this
city within three days.
4. The object of the present is to inform the edi-
cal Goliahs and editors Of the Republican and Traus
script well tho clerical DR. Smith Of the C. Pres
bvteran and of the Union, Of Nashville well the
editor and sub medical editor of the Memphis Enquirer
well MIR Prentice, the editor of the Louisville
Journal and ase the medical Goliah editor of this
city, the great DR. s., that shall bring actiuns against
them ALL fer vltnperation, Islander calumny mued
ately after my arrival in New York. well against
their amable bre hren the medical Goliahs ofthe north
now bind mysefby promise, neverto quit this happy
my medical Goliahs of the north, well the south
and the west, to the grndstone! The afflicted, there
fore, may calculate on finding me during the wcols o
next year in New York, here letters post paid, and
no others, will be sure TO reach Inc.
;. s: TO inform the pablo that the puff, SO called
: written for him. written than week prior
nnd intonded for the Rev. D. ews, who read it il
, my presence wthout maniicstng any disapprobation
the contrary took it to his study and condensed
. the way he did, which lie said he thought would an
=, my purpose better; he delivered them both me
without preten ling that wanted to brihe him from hi
y duty, as never could presume to offer that gentleman
: or any other any money for stating acts The Rev
Doctors statement is before the public: had he no
s. examined all my diplomas, &c. Sc with gentleman
y intimate friend of his we'll az the whole of my
D patients, in company with another clergyman, AM
, found them all to be authentic and all my patents II
y be more or less benefited, he could have bee
induced by total stranger to draw up such article
as wrete hinselffor publication, and addressed i,
Z Mr. SPRINGFIELD, editor ofthe w Advocate.
6. No wonder the rleer sighted medical Golials o
Nashville took the ala. ;and therefore used their ct
forts TO Join with them the a-powerfnl, athletic, phys
ca and intellectual force of the said o-be-cons erte'
clerical n6del. We read in the Bible thai 81 tree il
known by its fruits" dare say the converted niide
j Inns preached from that passage.
Z. He evidently wanted to establish his moral chr
meter as a man, by shelving that he was above hem:
Q brbed. Let whether tho Of thirty pieces
silver will apply to him we'll as it we'll applied
to another converted idel, who, IN the days Of the in
cnrnation Of his Divine Master absolutely sold him 70
taat number of pieces Of silver My is, TINT
was never intended hi The, coll il be consider
ed so by any il was not equal TOY the lentl
pnrt of all the regular printers fee, of 81 per square
Containing two or three columns of closely printee
matter, which we've to be repeated three four me
in the Preshy terrain, Union md Monitor Journals had
ever intended 10 bride him, should have offered him
least $500 his regular fee, instead Of o. which, in al
probability he would have gladly received his fee
and not bride. On the conuary,if AT been ca
abe of offering br'be, should certainly have done
Y it in way to have insured his acceptance.
a 8. Had the Rev. Doctor been really converted IL
the helffo the doctrines Of the Saviour he would no
have promised to csne and examine my patients with
= out keeping his word, as have always found ever,
l. minister Of the gospel jealous to 10.
i 9. Had he been really converted, he would not pub
!. Hly have spoksn against the American institutions
which, it is well known, numerous, and which
: are superior to many in some parts of Europe. Hi,
!, conduct 40 much disguised some young literary char
acers to he scarcely restrained from Furnishing hin
: on tile spot, by laying violent hands on him.
excuse. unless he is calumniated, although he ma,
l. think he has right to abuse the American institutions
because he is converted infdel say he has not-a
all ought speak well of the bridges he goes safel,
over fancy the gallant Captain Grundy and severa
other amiable young gentlemen of Nashville, recollec
well the conduct Of this pous expounder of the Hol,
e Scriptures.
TO-. | never such demon in human shape a,
the Rev. Doctor the day cal ed to reason witt
him, when lie menaced my grey hairs with an upliftet
+ gigantic arm, if he would have fci.d me t. thu
ground for daring 10 draw peus minister away from
! his duty, by bribe of so pieces of silver yeall,
d rembed moro than if the "Uld Gentleman" had az
t peared in his own shape.
IL. solemnly declare before God, and am not arait
tocall Himto witness that never, in the whole course
y OF a. years practice 0culst, in Great Britain
france, ielgnn aud America, in single instance of
ered as bride any amount 10 the editor of any iourl
but MS compensation for the space occupied and the
trouble which occasiuned them; and that was away,
more inclined to reduce, rather than add ary money IL
the printers bill; which is sufficient proof thut hac
d nointenlion III bride.
+ H. Lasty.-Ths Memphis Enquirer for two or thre.
weeks contains tissue OF fragrant falsehoods which
: the medical Goah editors learned from their brethren
OF the Nj Golias Of the North, and shall treat then
with silent contempt until tho proper time arrives:-
Unless it is trne what have been inftrmel--"Sue
: beggar, and you will catch LII" Though / pait
him for my advertisements for or three weeks h,
Gully inserted Them once.
You will please insert this letter in your next ma
/ per, and oblige yours, &e.
) In haste,
JOHN WILLIAMS,
the English Ocust.
Copied from the S. " C. Advocate Of the eth June 1887
AT the request of Dr. Williams we insert the fpow
ing NOTE from the Rev. Mr. Howell Of Nashville TO III,
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