New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-15
Proof In MIR. Ames's Case.


From the candid and generous feelings OF those
who have appreciated my motives, and who have ex
pressed In the strongest language their conviction that
called upon by every consideration OF truth and
duty to brog this subject before much abused public
have been furnished with letters written by the hand
Of him whose health ruined, whose active useful
ness destroyed and whose valuable life was hnsly
sacrificed las he himself hrmly beleyed) wholly and
solely by the nal treatment OF his teeth make the
following extract from of his letters now In my
hands dated from Msurices Hotel. Paris October 10
IL have been very much troubled with my teeth. and
for few days the same cause has affected my whole
system About the rst of July placed myself in the
hands of dentist In London and had several teeth led
with new fashioned mineral paste that was highly re-
commended. Several days after found piece OF the
paste lOOss in my mouth and on examination tound IL
10 be nearly al quicksilver ielt no Immediate bad e
fscts but as the and cold weather on. which
commenced in August was much affected by the cold
and my arrival here being quito out OF health. was
told by the physician that thoroughly saivsted
and without any doubt from the cement in my teeth
He said he would not pronounce upon the cause so
quick II the fret thst had come to his knowledge
from the cause. but that | was not Ny lower
teeth have nearly all become loose and there 10 much
probability that shall loose them before long have
suffered severely nigh and day although able, most OF
the time. TO travel am now 10 good imericdR hands
10 whom am referred, and no msn ia hi. or any other
country holds higher more envabe rank in medical
and surgical science. and recovering rapidly. What
lesds me more y 70 the belief that the OF my sit
uaron is mercury and proceeding from my teeth, H.
that One.fourth of what put into tooth, and
which took loose from my mouth was sufficient 10
qsck (~hiten) penny completely. had then proba
bly, swallowed the remainder from that tooth and all
from several others have compliment prepared for
En-. r..s-l ..heu so.uso ., LouSoa and could almost
willingly ses him visited with some such ceremonies
(sludns b the then perperaed BY the Turk.
sh Pashs as have OF late proved efsctusl Damsscus
detailed accoun, of the paralysis and prostratlon of
health and physical energy which almost imme diatey
supervened and protrscted suffering would make this
tcls long and the public does require Ii at my
hsnds-having in the above established my ground and
fulfilled my pedge-snd have yet TO be convinced that
my language has been too strong In sny way objec
uonsble 10 condemning so vile practice
Mr.. Baker has given the credit Of sgitatng sub
Jet that he says II Is impossible 10 discuss will not
a, this time prosecute II any farther than by asking
few questions which from the position be- has taken
deem him bound 10 answer Having appeared ~ the
champion of Amagsm and the uphoder Of Its dfely ae
CURED virtues ths public have right 10 know from Mr..
b. his reasons for recommending Il moo in the practice
OF Dental Surgery and common justice requires that It's
merits and virtues should DO fully and explicitly defined
by himself therefore, Ia behalf OF the profession and
the public. respectfully submit the following queries
demanding from Mr.. Baker respectful and explicit
limo IL or Is not Quicksilver a constituent, part of all
paste compounds for nlling teeth
2do Does or does not such Amsgan IN all cases when
put into the cavity OF tooth become oxydised the
surfseel
3uo i. not such oxidation inevitably followed BY
blackness and brteDess Of the tooth indicating oss OF
vitality therein and not disease OF the investing
branes and socket frequent accompaniment OF such
loss Of lite
ilo. Should Mercura Amsgam be used under any
circumstances for stopping front teeth where gold
be used should Il ever be employed either Ia front
back teeth, In very young personsi II so to what
extsntt
5to II Amagam il best for the mere SHE'LL of tooth
why available for sll teeth front and back that
will receive and retain IL as stopping or what can
give this Anslgsm superiority gold In any one case
which will NOT equally extend 10 all cases.
6Io. Does not Amslgam ERitorpaly produce diseased
state OF the mouth when used Tor the shells OF front
back teeth Ia chlidreni
7mO. should Amalgam ever be used when gold can be
perfectly and permanently secured In e toothi
$40. Can any man, knowing tho difference between
the t~o materials stoppings for teeth be either
ally proie ssonally homes, who declares Amagam 10
be superior 81 gold and as such, makes indscruin
sts or even partial use OF II for bis pstientsi
II has been minated TO among other objections 70
my that shall incurr the disyleesure Of Mr.
Brewster for publishing remarks from his private let
ters. | not afraid VI that gentlemsns dsapproba.
ton be Is too high minded 10 be d,plessed any eff
fort that may be made 10 establish truth and improve the
state Of dental practice Ia this bis native country What
he sald about Amagsm be believed TO DO true then and
knoD Il 70 be true and what be said about French
Dalt.sts taking them body, slsO know 10 be
a, least Il was when resided ia Paris part Of them
then sat ia the open marsetpsces and others with ira
yelling bOulques stopped at the Of streets
extracting teeth and dlling them with fusbe metal
twin brother 10 modern hHpT0red pdsts-snd both the
offspring 0f the fsther Of all Amalgams Mercury the
mos, destructive agent, far teeth concerned
which the ingenuity OF has yet tortured 10 bic pur.
poses In France, however there nigh minded and
honorable exceptions 20 the above described in such
men a. Delabsrre. MauTy. Lemsine, GrsndhOmme; and
no one more ready 10 acknowledge their talents and
great professional merit than Mr. Brewster nor can
any one more highly appreciate their worth than DO
3. have frequently before this expressed both publicly
ard privately
nave been surprised and some what panied to learn
through one who Aped pay" and from other sources,
mat writer Of talent and scquirenen,s and VINO be-
lleVe must understand the real merits o this matter,
should have been engaged In this controversy but re-
loice 70 know that neither talent learning. when
aus enaalsaadied prevail minds dsuDg uished
Tor love OF and strict adherence 20 truth and justice.
And such my opponents have dared to approach La
order u carry out their wicked designs.
For the Kind aid and for the msny commendstory
leterl which have received beg leave 70 express 70
each and slL my grateful thanks. T. PARNLY.
No Bond st yune il. l-H.