The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-13

s Caldwell, an eminent surgeon and physician OF
this city. And the question has since been frequent
~ asked, "Who is this DR.. Caldwell, and where is
he FRONT"
Upon inquiry we find that DR.. Caldwell has not
been many years resident of New York. He Is
very remarkable man in many respects and man
of great talents He served officer In the Brit
ish army for many years, was long time In 'slat
service in India and subsequently ofhclated In his
medical capacity with Welington's army through
the Pennsuar war; until the close OF that long and
bloody war at the seige of Bayonne. He was also
al the stormng of St. Sebastian, one OF the most
destructive affairs probably OF the whole campaign,
and in which there were more lives sacrificed, and
men wounded, in proportion TO the numbers EN-
ployed, than In any other action during that war
As necessary consequence, DR.. Caldwell had most
excellent opportunities tor abundant practice and
experience in every department OF his profession,
and has undoubtedly seen more medical and sur
gcal service than any other person in the city.
DR.. Caldwell is also, we learn, man Of great &C.
centrciy and independence of character; like Aber'
uethy, Ashley Cooper John Hunter Lawrence, and
the great of the profession, he loves 20 see and
study the physical powers of the human frame as
they are developed under every variety of circum-
fight at Hastings but it is ridiculous to say that he
was there as the physician Of MCoy He was there
merely as a spectator, and knew nothing about the
parties He about - interfere to stop the fight,
but was prevented by the cursng, swearing, and
threats of the brutal wreches who acted as seconds
on that shocking occasion, and the shouts oil the
mob around. That man of outstanding IN society
and ability should be indicted, under the circum-
stances, is preposterous, for all who know the
humane and gentemany disposition of DIR. Cald-
well, know well that he would be the last man on
earth to encourage anything of the kind, and the
first to endeavor to prevent it.
This distinguished surgeon is just beginning TO be
appreciated in this city, and his services conse
quently in continual requisition. His surgical
talents and scientific attainments are very similar to
those of the late DR.. Bush. Some short time since
he was called in to perform difficult operation on
very lovely young married lady in this city She
had a tremendous iumor on her neck, which was
very deep seated. The operation was critical,
that many surgeons refused to undertake it. AT last
DIR. Caldwell sent for, and asked to cut out the
tumor. civil cut out, if the lady will sit per-
fecty still !" said he Sc will not stlr' she replied
" And save her life 7" asked the husband. She
shall be able to walk Broadway in a week, >" was the
answer. Without any more ceremony, the Doctor
commenced He dissected away the tumor, laid
bare the carotid artery, and the internal and exter-
naljugular vein, and in few minutes the tumor
was removed, and the wound closed with straps
and in six days the lady was walking Broadway in
good health. When it was over, the grateful nus
band exclaimed "God bless you, Doctor you have
saved my wife" Thank your wife, sir" said
he, "for her own frmness saved her life ; had she
moved, she might have died under my hands"
We have heard of dozens of similar cases of his
skill and science, which we would give if we had
room for that dffidence and modesty, inseparable
from genius, would prevent his ever making them
known. However, we should not be surprised if
this indictment were the means of bringing him be-
fore the world in his real character, of the
first surgeons of the days and as such will be
of gratuitous advertisement of his merits.
FAT AND LEAN The grand jury have indicted the
" Aurora" for calling a grand juror &C wab,' or
"snob." The "Courier and Enquirer calls the
Chief Magistrate OF the republic, "traitor," "a
wretch" a scoundrel," &c, just as often as they
please, with perfect IMMUNITY. What is grand ia.
ry' What is a libel! What is an indictment I
What is justice, What is any thing1
Rhode Island, held levee yesterday at Joncs's
Hotel, which far oushone any levee held at Holy
rood, Dalkeith Palace, Scone, or even st. James's
or Windsor Castle. She gave audience to large
number of the friends of free suffrage; none of them
were lords or mobiles, but all Of them were sove-
reigns in their own right Some of their robes were
not Of the first quality, but still all sovereigns
ArwIIL, the fashionable music publisher, has Just
got out Morris famous Croton-water Ode, set to
music, with vignette exhibiting the Park Foun-
tain, and the grand procession We don't know
which is best-the poetry the music, the engraving
or the Croton water. Try all.
ONCE, TwIcE-Governor Carlin of Illinois, has
offered a reward of $500 for Joe Smith. We hereby
offer a reward of $3.50 for the prophet. Well see
who will get him first
TwADpLE.-The quarrel among the Mayor, Aid.
Underwood, Tayler, Graham and others. Why
don't you fight on something worth six shings and
eight pence at least
MusrcAL-Antognini had a very good concert
His singing was much appauded. Rapetti and his
violin were brilliant. Apropos-there is a large
stock of musical talent in town, but they are be-
ginning to quarrel again.
A SIeN.-Wi;hin the last few weeks the locofocos
have carried Indiana, illinois, Louisiana, Missouri,
North Carolina, Georgia, Maryland and Pennsylva-
MA They will probably carry New Jersey and
OHIO
o. The Phenix Bank inanciers Of Boston have
been arrested, and will probably be indicted. When
will New York play trumps7
CHARIrAH.E-The proceeds of Saturday evening
at Nbo's Garden are TO be appropriated to the
French Benevolent Society. Good.
90 J. HoRsbkY PALMER was rode down the
Long Island Railroad the other day, hulf way to the
Greenportbut neither drives, rides, politeness