Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1847-12-15

dition was considered only that which is
common TO the conjugal state, though eff
an aggravated character. The striking
enlargement Of the abdomen, and other
alarming symptoms. forcbIy struck Dr..
Thompson as directly indicating an ex-
traordinary enlargement Of the liver
Whatever difference Of opinion was found
to prevail among the doctors present on
this point, they all readily agreed that
the patient must die in a few hours, or at
most within few days, unless, by SUR
} glcal operation, a successful remedy could
be applied. The case was novel. The
utmost stretch Of medical genius and sci
ence had never been made to reach the
operation contemplated. It's performance
was terrible and dangerous-never to be
resorted to, unless in the most desperate
OF circumstances, Tho patient, and the
friends who gathered around her, were
consulted. They were told of the ex-
IRENE hazard Of the undertaking; but it
was the only chance of her life, and per-
haps not one in five hundped that she
would survive tho operation. A deep
anxiety prevailed that something should
speedily be done, and the lady and those
near her eagerly embraced the PROPOSE
ton. Preparations were accordingly
made by Dr.. Thompson and the assistant
surgeons in attendance, all gentlemen en-
inent and distinguished in their profess
sion, and its execution was successfully
effected, The ENTIRE LIVER, WEIGHING
TWENTY-NlNE AND A HALF POUNDS, WAS RE-
MOVED FROM HER BODY The surrounding
du'ds, and the other vital portions found
IN the cavity Of the body, would have
weighed, by simate, from ten to twelve
pounds more. Yet, extraordinary and
astounding as is the fact, she SURVIVED;
and, at the latest intelligence-nine days
from the eration-was still living, I'M
der apparently comfortable circumstance
ccs, though but faint hope could be in
dulged of her final restoration. And what
discovery iii modern science-A HUMAN
BEING WITHOUT LIVER! What prodigcs
cannot the onward march of scientific in
telligence accomplish? The books may
be ransacked in vain for a parallel case
of medical skill. 1t has opened up one
OF the brightest pages that ever recorded
the mastery efforts Of human genius; and
to the Faculty Of Surgery, everywhere,
1t presents one of the most valuable dis
coverles that our advancing country can
boast. Well may it be said that "Wes,-
ward the star of SCIENCE takes its way"
western doctor, by this evidences Of his
genius ond skill, has set an example wor-
thy the most eminent in the profession
throughout the world to follow. As such,
the public press should everywhere her
aid it as perfect desideratum in modern
science. B.
["B." informs US that he is we'll &C.
quainted with the parties, and has receiv-
ed a letter from Dr.. Thompson, which
states that the patient was alive on the
eleventh day, with some hopes Eds.
Union.
The following paragraph is from the
Arco Iris:
Gen. REA, who has acquired so grsat
celebrity for his attack upon the garrison
Of Pouebla, is Spaniard by birth. Du-
ring the war of independence he was an
officer of the Spanish army. Having
been taken prisoner by Gen. Bravo at
time when no quarters were given by
either army, the old general generouslY'
spared his life, and soon after gave him
his own sister in marriage. Rea was
one of the 800 Of the Spanish prisoners
who were SO nobIy liberated by Bravo on
the very day that he received the news
Of his own father having been sho. by
order Of the Viceroy. ....-..
The Matamoros "Flag" Of the 10th
ult., has the following: 4
ANOTHER RUMoR.-The rumor among
the Mexicans now is, that four of the
Mexican States, (San Luis de Potosi, Fac
4tacas, Durango, and another not namely
have declared in favor Of the monarchi-
cal scheme Of Paroles, aud united, have
profered him 1900 troops to carry out
his designs. A son Of lturbide is fixed
upon to be raised to the throne, and Eu-
ropean intervention is confidently calcu-
lated upon to place him there, and main
tain the authority Of the crown. The
Mexicans in this quarter are said to be
very hostile to this rumored movement,
and to express themselves as being ready
to join with the troops of the U. S. to pre-
vent such consumation.
PRosPEcTs OF RusINEss.-Two NOR
chants of Zacelacas, came passengers
veste rdav on the steamer Tom Kirkman.
bringing with them tsuo tons Of sizrer,
principally in bars, from the Mines Of
Zace;acas and Durango, received there,
in exchange for goods. Other merchants
from Saltillo, with one hundred and ftiv
thousand dollars, came passengers on the
same Embellishments (A1er.) Flag.
A HUMAN CURIos1rY.-A strange freak
OF nature was shown to us few DAYS
since by gentleman who has in charge
a negro child between 3 and years old
Of the male species. II is Of the blncLa.t