The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-06

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TeI,L OF THE REV. Nh. VAN ZANpr-No mail
was received last night from Understanding
further, therefore, of the trial of the Rev. sinner
To-day we expect the close aud verdict oil the Jsy
Sudden breaking up OF the New York Uni
xersIty medical School-E1traordInaryA At
tempt to Control the Press--War against
the - Lancet precedented Scenes In
DR.. Motifs Glass DOM.
The Faculty Of our New Medical College and the
corps nedicale in general, have been thrown INTO
the greatest excitement during the past two days. IN
consequence of the extraordinary conduct OF DR..
Morr. who. acting under the guidance OF few mis-
erabe creatures whose evident aim is, 10 make
convenient tool of the amiable but too plant Protes
sor. has taken the most foolish measures to prevent
the publication of a Il evew OF his Lectures, which
has been commenced IN the columns of the Lancet
1t seems that the services OF the editor OF the
Lancet were solicited by DR.. Mott, at the com
mencement OF the present session IN the College,
for the purpose Of furnishing verbatim reports OF the
learned Professors lectures, with q view TO their
publication, under the distinguished espoinase OF DR..
r. s. Townsend, the quondam sub editor OF Judge
Noah's deunct paper, and the gentleman who Is
at present emascuating the Professors travels In
Europe The editor of the Lancet expressed his
willingness to make the reports required, Tor
which he demanded much more moderate COM
pensaton than is usually given for such labor, on
the ground that he could obtain counterbaanclDg
advantages from the possession OF his notes OF the
learned Professors discourses. document by the
terms of which the editor OF the Lancet would have
been bound to make no public use of his notes, was
presented to him, but this he did not sign, merely
pledging himself TO furnish Dr. Mott with re'6afrn
reports of his lectures, at So each. 1t may be added
that DR.. p s Townsena Informed the editor OF
the Lancet, whilst his arrangements with DR.. Mott
were ia progress, that :" person had been engaged
10 do the lectures at leach and that the services OF
the editor of the Lancet would not be required unless
he would furnish the lectures at that rate, which The
latter gentleman refused to do, and found alter
wards that this statement was totally tl!se-no
such arrangement having been made With any midi
viduals and that the statement had been made
merely TO induce him TO lower his terms. The
editor of the Lancet then commenced furnishing
his reports on the already stated. Previous TO
the publication of the first number of the Lancet the
editor waited on Dr. Mott, whom he met in COM
pany with DR.. Pattson, and asked him if he would
have any objections to the publication OF a synop-
neal review of his lectures, and DR.. Mott, with she
that such publication should be made in the Lam
Get desiring only to the proofs OF the articles.
Acting on this permission, which was solicited we
understand, merely out of compliment to the Pro-
fessor, the editor of the Lancet commenced his
view of the lectures in the first number OF his journal
Now however, it seems that contemplate clique,
who dread the influence of an independent medical
ournal, have excited iDr Mott to the extraordinary
and uniustliiable conduct which led to the following
scenes
At the usual hour yesterday afternoon DR. HoUsroN
the Editor of the Lancet made his appearance in Dr.
Motifs class ROOM and commenced taking notes OF the
Professors lecture After having spoken for about ten
minutes the learned Professor suddenly stopped. and
turning to Editor of the Lancet who occupied seat
Cd the first bench, said
Dr. Morbid you rsceive a note from me last night
Ed OF LASoEr-I did Sir.
Dr. Morbid you understand from it that you
not to take any more of my lectures
Ed OF LASoEr-l understood from il, Sir that you did
not wish me to take any lectures for yourself but
not il intended to prohibit from taking notes
DR. Morr-(turning to the CLASSY Gentlemen leave
it you if this gentleman is treating me right. He
agreed to report my lectures for me, and gave him for
very large price, but find that he is doprivDg
of my property, and is not abiding by his con.
tract. Is it right fair that my own should be taken
away from me find that this gentleman in the Ian
has given my lectures Now is it right VIII you
sustain me in this view of it Very feeble oppause)
really do not think fair honorable that this gentle
man should dc So ] gave him large price to do the
self Now don't think this is fair Do you think it is
fart am sure it is not fair or honorable.
ED. L,ScEr-Will Professor Mott permit me TO offer
nv view OF the case7
DR. Morr signifed his assent
DR. scHnlpr 1--WE believe, protege of DR.. Mott)
then started 10 his feet and sad-Gentlemen, don't
think that-that should allow this-ths person to
to-disputc with DR.. Mott. think-(the remainder of
the gentlemans speech completely drowned in the
cordial Kisses the whole class which continued for
seconds after the gentleman resumed his seat AT
ter this dignfied interference)-
En- or Observation-Disclosures, Wstand before
branded guilty OF dishonourable conduct. would be
wan,u in proper 10 self and of the best
feelings of humanity were | to leave this place in ST.
lence Allow to say, that no individual, however
respectable, (bowing to DR. Mott) nor however low
turning three persons the door, will be
suffered uniusly TO impugn my character for moral
titude and honor. am not guilty cf violating the terms
of any contract have made-I am not chargeable it'll
improper unfair conduct towards the learned PROBES
sor. The contract between Ms was simply this was
10 give him rerbdfm reports of his lectures and he was
pay me what he denominates large price :; suffice
to say that point, that was about the ono hlB of
usual remuneration for such labor Still, in the ey
SOM il may be a "large price," although it re-
dcd the arduous labor of week in the attainment OF
by to accomplish when ,ne e, ian ana ,e
Ty sweep OF the bistoury IN the hands oil some.
ehtlemen, fulfilled nay part OF the contract. |
I'd the reports as,required. But nertr pledged my
refr ain from making the same use OF DR.. Motifs
Yes asI am warranted in making in my present
on Of the labors Of any other public teacher. |
tnge contradiction on this point Moreover, have
that previous to the publication of the Lancet, !
led the learned Professor in company with one OF
colleagues ard requested has permission 10 publish
nalysss cf has lectures, and hst permission frankly
given.
Or. MorT.-Stop, sir
1 Foor L.Scvr.-Hlve the goolnessto permit me TO
finish my REMARKS.
DR.. Morr.-No, sir! I'm Captain of the deck here, If
you please.
The En- Of the LANCE bowed and smiled and the Pro-
fessor proceeded Gentlemen now mind that this gem
tieman did ask me, company with Professor Pattson
IL wouldn't allow hmto publish notices OF my lectures
but only TO be about subj scts and then,
aai remember thut Professor Psttispn ntanced the
ayfeyid But told this gentleman afterwards
hat won IL not allow him 10 do So
En-. OF rirE Ll~et1-wel Dr. Patison's version ofthe
tory coin cid,s with mine. True your permission
ihdrawu in DAY OF two wards but acted on IT,
cunsderei had perfect rightto dondependent any
kch consent made promise to the public wbieA |