True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-27

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To Tie T7,tor IF the LoWsiRe s9arrftiser: /
SlS-It appears by the observations of the Editors
Sot The Nashville Presbyterian, Union and Trans
crpt, we'll the editors of the Memphis Enquirer
that the 'oid Icncman' is among the Doctors THIS
is proved by his kinglv rage knowing that his time is
but short, and that The inienencnt American people !
able to judge for themselves what puts and
mpos'tions. The worthy editors who are Doctors,
the propretors, editors sub-ettors of the above |
named journals, c@ii every letter from persons have
restored 10 sight in ths ab.vc places, pntf+.
]. The hct is, thnt n,ver had such great success
within so limited perod ten twelve days. One
who aged about ten years, who had only seen the
light from his birth, hegnn to sac to follow his master
hotel, instead of being obliged to be led by him.
Two Young ladies' who had eachlost the 81 ht of one
eve fer ten and the other for nearly two
years. havi ing both OF them the other eye very weak
each of those Young ladies began see with both
eyes, which benefit pledge myself still continues. ex
cepting they under the influence or dominant of
the Medical Doctors. Another is the daughter of
respectable merchant, whose name am bound never
mention, las he paid my fees) who said she had
lost the sight of one eye from the age OF 10 months
but that she begins to read large letters with the
other eye completely shut. This the doctor editors
knew, ms the gentleman told me himselfhe had con-
due ed his daush to the office of the medical editors
that they might be informed of the fact. The last
shall mcn'ion is an elderly gentleman by the Of
lclv by letter. which he took all the different offices
in Nashville but one, and himself 1pld me he had paid
for he insertion whatever they demanded, who declar
ell i'll that letter that he ha otally deprived OF
the sisht eff Que aye from fl KS At fer his birth,
which his mother stated to n,"t occasioned by the
measles or small pox: that re could not only
the light of the sun, for the first time that he ecolecs,
but the stars also, and was beginning to distinguish
objects; and did before left that city, give
nv proof hat he could to walk about tho streets
with the other eye completely closed He said lie had
been member OF the Methodist Episcopal Church for
ne rly forty an that his word doubt
ed through the Whole course ofhis life.
9. repeat t]csl Nad never greater success than at
Nashville and thss me medical and clerica doctors
had never before lch reason TO be cnrared The
pious Indignation Of "a Rev. clerical DIR Smith proves
when stated to that about SIX years past he
converted from being perfect ini,le to believe in the
doctrin of The Bible, that he must have made trling
errnr-tlat e must have mcant to say til before tho
end of six years to come he should be converted from
his indelity the spirit Of the true minister of the
does not breathe out destruction, rage, caunnv and
falsehood TO please his medical friends, against the
man whom he knew had done so much good, and no in
jury to any All the inhabitants of Naslve spoke
of The great had, s-cep, the medical doctors.
Mos, of them also had been informed by Mr. Youpt of
the performed on Ills totally blind eye.
3. The ia nous Goiah s. ofthis town, pretcnds that
have LOST the la.rcls gained in the Nortn since my
ar, val in the Southwest This proves, however, had
and that kept them nn | arrived in this section II
gained one in the north ought TO have gained anatl-
in the south aud southwest, and still hone wear
them my very youthful brow on the day leave in
spite of the evaporation of the great DR. S,if may
Judge from the mnny ave already benefited in this
city within three davs.
j. The oLjcc, of the present is to inform the mcd.
cal Goliahs and editors Of The Republican and Trans
script us we'll us the clerical DIR Smith Of the C. Pres.
hvtcrinn and of the Union of Nashville, we'll as the
editor aud sub medical editor of the Memphis Enquirer
rs well AIR Prentice, the editor of the Louisville
Journal, and alsc the medical Goall editor of thi,
cuv the great DR. s., that shall bring actions against
them ali, for yitupcraon, slnnler caumny im;led
ately after my arrival in New York, as well a.ans
their amahlc bre hrcn the medical Goiuhs othe north
now bind m, by PROMISE neycrto quit this happ,
land of liberty. until have brought the noses of al
my medical Goliahs of the north, well az the soutI
and the west, to the grindsone! The afflicted, there
FORE may calculate on finding me during the wcola o
next year III New York, where letters, post paid, ant
no others, will be sure to reach me.
5. 10 inform the publ" that the puff, so called
which the Rev. ccricalty converted ntdcl pretend wa
written for him, wns written ore thai. week prior
and intended for tic Rev. ~. Howell whs read it il
my presence without nani;sting any disapprobaiion
The contrary took it to his study and condensed il
the way he did, which lie said he thought would IN
wer purpose better; he delivered them both t. nc
without prcten ling that wanted to blihc him from hi
duty, as never could presume to offer that gentleman
or any other, any money for stating facts The Rev
Doctors statement is before the public: had he
examined all my diplomas, &c. &c. wi gentleman
a, intimate friend Of his, as we'll rs the whole of my
patients, in company with another clergyman, nnt
found them all to be authentic, and all my patjcnts II
be more less e"eltc,l, he never could have be-,
induced by total stranger draw up such article
ss wrote himclffnr pnhlirstion an addressed il IL
MIR Stfl,ghti, eliinf ii 'llr = w y AuVO'ulr.
6. Nc wonder the clear sighted medical GolinS al
Nashville took III" a'tt ;hrd therefore used their e
forts to join with tcm The apowerfuI, athletic, ply
zeal and intellectual force OF the said obc-conrcrtcd
clerical nlidel. We read in the Bible that 80 is
known by its fruits | dare say the converted uidc
has preached from that passage.
| Z HIS evidently wanted to establish his moral chr
acisr man, by showing that he above BEN:
bribcd. Let us whether the Of tn'y pieces o
silver will apply to him we'll a~ it was well applied
to another erte fdel, who, in the days Of the in
l,,tp1 fin
tnnt number of pieces Of silver My answer is, that il
intended rs b hc, nor could itbr consider.
ed so nv any one, not even equal to the tenth
pnr of all the regular printers fee, Of 81 per square
Containing three columns of closely printed
matter which to be repeated three four times
in the Presb, terrain, Union and Monitor journals, had
least $500, his regular fee, instead of o. which, in al
PROBABILITY, he would have gladly received his fee
mln n't ASH bride. On the conrnrylt ! AT been en-
pnhle "','ering brbc, should certainly have don't
1t III way'o have INSURED his acceptance.
d; t'ah NE Rev. Doctor been really converted tt
the hel''' of the doctrines of the Saviour, he would
nave promised TO come and examine my patients With
minister of the, gospel Jealous to 10.
= Had he been really converted he would net pub
inlv have sP"ksn agalns' tie American institutions
WHICH, 1t Is well known, aremore numerous and whic
are superior to many Ill some parts of Europe. Hi
! conduct much Disguised sons Young literary char
acters to be scarcely restrained from Furnishing hin
on tue spot, by laying viuent hands tn him
The Rev. gentleman, though Scotsman is withou
excuse, tunless he is calumnated) altr,ush he ma
think he has right to abuse the American ,s,itn,ion
5 because he is converted nidcl say he Ills not-a
, all ought speak well of the bridges he goes sa;,I
i over. fnncy the gallant Captain Gruly, aud seycrt
other amiablo young gentlemen of Nashville, recolls,
t well the conduct of this pious eXpoun:er Of the Io
Scriptures
10. | never such demon in human shape
Il the Rev. Doctor the day cal ed to reason W
him, when lie menaccd my grey hairs with an upliitc
t. gigantic arm, ai if he would have fllsd me to ii
;. ground, for daring 10 draw pous minister away fro
d his duty by IL bride Of 50 pieces of silver! | real
d trenbled more than if the add Gentleman had al
1t peared in his own shape!
II. soenlny declare bcnre God. and am no. afrl
to call Him to witness that never, in HE whole cour
:, OF A. years practice as oculist, in Great Brni
), France, Belgium and America, in single instance
l. icred MS bride any amount TO the editor of any nr
but as onpensuton for the spacs occupied and Il
IL trouble which orcasioned them; aud that was alwa,
more inclined to reduce, rather than add AIRY money
:, the printer bill which sufficient proof that IN
d no:utention to brihe
II -. Last y.-'rhc Memphis Enquirer for two or lr
d weeks contains tissue OF fragrant ilsehoods whit
l. the medical Goal editors learned from their betrt
n Of the NJ Golalls of The North, and shall treat the
with silent contempt until the proper time arrives.
l. beggar and yea will catch a l. I" Though pa
him tor my advertisements for two or three weeks
Gny inserted them once.
You will please TO insert this letter in your next ~
Il per- and oblige yours, &e
s In haste,
JOHN WILLIAMS,
the English Oculist.
4 Louisville, JAY 1887.
Copied fruh the s. ~. C. .7drocate Of tie 9Th June S
c AT the request Of DIR. Williams, we insert the foli,
ingnoe from the Rev. Mr. Howell, of Nashville, To ii
editor OF ihy South Western Christian Advocate, viii