Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1843-09-20

ccSsary IN The production oil 1000 anu ia"
ma, eriaIs.-Hunt's Merchants Magc=ine
for July.
Progress Of Surgical Science in Neir
YOrk.-A case occurred the other day
which is remarkably illustrative Of the ra-
pid progress Of surgical science in this re-
gion, and The singular tact and dcxicrity
which some professors Of the scalped min
i(cst. as we'll in operating on the minds as
tue corporeal carcasses Of their fortunate
patients For the benefit Of the present
generation. and tho races which are to
come, aud actuated by the purest anxiety
TO give all due publicity 10 the triumphs
OF an important science, we will give this
case a place in our chronicle Of the
times.
A Irish Iaborcr who had been employed
on tho aqueducl, and lost his health,
whether from hard work aud the 1iasmala
Of the swanps on lbo upper part Of the
Island, or devotion 10 the botlle, we are
no, informed, applied for advice 10 tole-
rably we'll known surgeon and physician,
who hangs ou, shiugle in very respect
able stree, in this good city. What's
the matter with you, my good fellow !"
asked the Doctor, in a tone in which con-
descension and dignity seemed to struggle
for the supremacy. "Troth your Honor,
came to you 10 find ou, that" said the
invalid Hibernian, SHOW me your tongue.
said the Doctor. Hero it is." said the
Irishman, and he thrust the rebel organ
out Of his mouth ill he got black in the
face, while the surgeon stared al ii through
n pair Of gold barnacles with an air Of the
mos. profound mystery. Now lie, me
feel your pulse," continued The Doctor, and
pulling out his watch, lie very atten,iycly
counted the pulsations. "You have gol
a severe pain here" said Galcn, and he
poked his (ore6nger against the patients
stomach. "Yes, your Honor" said the
patient. "lt's q bad case" said the Doc.
Tor, shaking his head. Z" IT is," repeated
the llibernian, with his eyes considerably
well opened. DO you know what's the
matter - asked tho Doctor. "Anan,'
said the terrified patient. "Well .hen,"
said the Doctor, looking as grave as an
owl" my poor man, | must tell you,
that The palate Of your stomach is downl'
{" Good God !" exclaimed the poor Irish
man, you can't say so doc'or-Old musha
I'm n dead man. oh mol can cur,
you," Oh! The blessing Of the Virgin
aud broke in The lrishman. How
much money have you got!" asked the
doctor, cutting shor, the pious aspiration
Of his patient. The Irishmans countcu'
ancc fell somewhat. as he replied" I've
got dollar, sir, and three small childher.'
= Well" said The doctor, rising and look
ing very stern. 4" II you bring mo five dol
lars III! put the palate Of your stomach il
its plocc-but you'd better get j, done
soon If you wish TO live any time"
The Irishman staggered home as vel
as he could and related the doctors opin.
ion 10 his wife. well Pat" said she
with the ready devotion of her sex and hcl
country. Z" LII get the five dollars" She
started tha, day, and with a child 10 he,
arms begged for fortnight I'LL she collec.
ted the doctors fee. The poor Irishman
then returned TO the Doctors oflice-paid
down the money-and the doctor, with
an infinite deal Of ceremony, deliberately
proceeded TO make IN inoision on the chest
Of his victim, from the sternum 10 the ensi.
form carlilIuge-cuttiug. Of course, Only
The skin. A few straps Of adhesive plais.
ter were then placed on The wound, and
the pa'ient dismissed with the consolat,ry
assurance. delivered with a gracious smile,
that he was now quite well. and 1.-The
palate Of his stomach returned to its pro.
per place"
This is the vcritablc rcpor, Of recent
case. 1t is not to be found, however. il,
..lhe Journals" But it is too good 10 be
lost. There are more things in Heaven
and earth than are ireamt of in your phi
losophy, Horatio. ."-Nep York Herald.
Insanity in the Negro race-Siariiing
Facts. -An article in late magazine. on
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