The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-09

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agent wherewith to neutralize the sense of pain;
and never stop to ask whetherit leaves any after
effects, or if there is any risk in its Yet
the trsglcal results which are daily occurring
from reckless application of it, ought to create
forcible impression on the mind of any reflect
ing person, that its indiscrminate use is hazard
Gus, and often attended with evil consequences,
especially In impairing the faculties of the mind.
Chloroform appears to be an improved, or rather
more powerful substitute for ether, whose ano-
dyne quality, in its full extent, was first disco
vered by the late DR.. Wells, who was awarded
premium of $4,000 francs for the invention by the
French Institute. From the investigation which
was made at the time Of this genteman's suicide,
it appeared that he was constantly in the habit of
resortng to the use of ether at first, and sub
sequently chloroform, as remedy for low
spirits. It is easy to imagine that such a
habit would lead to mental stupefaction,
or arrangement, just as much as the immoderate
use of ardent spirits opium; and as it is law
of nature, that after great excitement there is al
ways proportionate reaction, this unfortunate
custom disorganized his nervous system, and
finally his mental powers. We have heard the
sensation felt, while under the influence of ether,
while extracting tooth, described by a person
VINO experienced it, as being most horrible, be-
ing perfectly conscious of every thing that was
going on, but unable to speak or move; and he
compared the feeling which pervaded his system
to that we feel when the foot is asleep, and that
he experienced sensation of exhaustion tor &C.
veral weeks afterwards. This shows that it re-
quires sound constitution to bear up against
the effects of these powerful agents, which is
al hv tho in fhic itv
and in Cincinnati, upon cases of death by the
administration of chloroform. There is no
reason to doubt that this is an important
discovery towards alleviating human misery
in desperate surgical cases; but it should be
used with extreme caution and judgment.
The indiscriminate sale of This article in every
drug store, like any other simple drug or medi-
cine, is highly improper. We know of instances
where it is largely used by persons engaged In
sedentary occupations, merely for the purposes
of exhillratIon, without weighing the evil con-
sequences of such habit. Apopular mania for
its use may be attended with the most dangerous
results, and lead to the commission of number
less suicides, like the mania which existed In
Paris at one time for suicides, throwing them
selves into the Seine, and the modes OF suicide
which, at another time, were fashionable in Lon
don, by throwing themselves from the top of the
monument, and drowning in the Serpentine. 1t
is time that proper restrictions should be put
upon the sale OF this article, and that its admit
nistration should be confined solely to medical
practitioners.
Movements of Mr.. Clay.-Interestlng Visits
and Receptions In the City.
In accordance with the industrious habits Of Mr. Clay,
he from his couch at hapast six O'Clock yesterday
morning. after q night Of welcome rest and at seven
o'clock barber attended him; after which he adjusted
his toilette and prepared for breakfast which was in
readiness at half past eight o'clock Having taken his
breakfast he retired to his private parlor where he re-
manned until waited at ten O'clock by His Honor the
Mayor, and dsputation from the Common Council
Committee.
At ten O'Clock, carriage was brought up before the
private entrance to tho New York HOTEL and Mr. Clay
accompanied by the gentlemen aforementioned started
of for the purpose Of making some calls.
They frat stopped at Juliens Hotel, in Washington
Plsco where ex President Van Buren, was waiting to
receive them and after friendly sautaton and little
chat they repaired to the residence Of Albert Gastn
Esq, No 81 Blocker street. where were number Of
ladies waiting salute the venerable statesman. His
time CT COURSE being limited, his stay was short, and
after the usual ceremony and the warm congratulations
ofthe ladies' he took his leave.
ABolu taxing uS seat In chIEisBe, WHS
ed to the house his old friend John Jacob Astor in
Broadway near Prince street. Mr. Clay aud Mr.. Astor
have long bssn intimate friends aud tho nesting was
most cordial: Here also were number Of ladies' who
pressing hshand bestowed upon him their most hearty
wishes for long life aud happiness.
He next paid visit to Rutgers Institute, Ia Madison
street, where he addressed BY the Rev Dr. Ferris
President Of the Institute and to about four
hundred young ladies', who gathered around the time
congratulations drew from their guest smile of peasu
-abe appreciation H. was addressed on behalf OF the
ladies' ny Mr. Wes1 rrincIs oi sns crsat
which his presence had afforded them. ME- Clay re-
piled in his usual happy style and his wontsd eoqTenSe
burst forth, while speaking Of the objects Of the nt
tute and the happy demonstrations Of its success He
was happy to bs thus surrounded by such number Of
the fair daughters Of this great city whose every coun
tenance besmed with Intellect and shone out the sue
cessful culture Of the mind. After which, he
ss Of IN. honor
Hs next went to the house Of Mr. Joseph Hoxie, in
Madison street and having been introduced the IA
mily and the large number Of who had Assem-
bled expressly to sec him. he again sought moments
At one O'Clock Mr.. Clay was sgsin waited on by his
Honor the Mayor, in company with MAJOR General
Gaines who announced to him that the time for the ar
rival of the remains the late Adams had
arrived MI Clay again took his seat In the carriage
an IN the general trbut. Of respect to tho departed
and continued with the procession until the
remain: reached the city h ~ was t1 sn 30 9Sont
waiting for the closing ceremonies no proceeded to MS
| hotel.
o'clock accompanied by the Mayor, and deputation
from the Common Council he accepted invitation to
dine with Willis Hail. Esq at his residence Nc. 2o1
remained until ten O'clock when he returned to his
| quarters
company in Of being worn out by the
| lAbors ofthe day.
| Common Council on visit to the Deaf and Dumb Asy
Ju, the Institute for the Blind, Harlem and the High
Hridge Returning, at six O'Clock, the company viii
die at Monnot's New York HOTEL after which no II ex
p.oteS attend the performance Of Handles orstoro
by the New York Music Society at the Ia
bsrnacle md the great Clay ball 81 the BROADWAY
atre
the citizs in tie Governors room In the CITY nal"
CITY Int lisensc.
TpE WrArHER.--Y es!erdsy was another most delight