The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-30

ration the embryo from its parent to the dsveops
msnt growth aud nutrition Of the adult individual
Such 10 mere sllusson to Of the mutitu ii lou
mysteries Of animal organization which the science Of
anatomy at the present day reveals to u.s. the further
investigation OF which Is replete with interest aud
portance, and which 1t will be your pleasing task to
pursue and Of which IL will be- your duty
for hours IN sudSs oply xas yUSs
equally curious and important results Of the recent
vestgations into textura and organic anatomy. The
influence OF simple transudation, of the abe
property first described by Dutrochst endosaose aud
srosmose efecting secretion and sbsorpton of the
singular phenomenon entitled ciary motion, in the
trans mission Of fluid particles to their proper
voirs. 80, are among the number.
But have said enough trust, to convince you not
only the deep and value Of the but to
show, as originally intended the mnueness OF nves
physiology at the present day and the tuds-im
perfect rs they yet are-of its results.
IL now, We turn our attention. for few moments to
the present state OF the science Of chemistry sha
nd that both s IL respects hysioogy pathology aud
therapeutics IL has the strongest claim upon
gard IL has already been remarked that by the ap
plicstion to it-fellowng the example OF
weight and measure, 1t has singuarly short period
reached high degree OF perfection Previous to this
confined to inorganic chemistry but little service
was rendered to physiology and pathology; but during
this PERIOD physiology has acquired new ways and
methods Of Investigation within her proyince
Useful as s the most exact anatomical knowledge Of
the structure OF the Tissues cannot teach their
uses; the minutest mcroscopical exxm alton the
functions of organs The beautiful aud
problem which the human intellect Gao propose To
itelf discovery Of the laws of vtaly-cannot be
solved without an accurate knowledge of chemical
forces and the qualitative method which physiology
has so long applied to the invest CATION and
morbid conditions brings us not a step nearer to q
knowledge OF the former to that of the aud
essence Of diseases Useful remedies of
ment, might indeed be accidentally Dat a ra-
toral ply sology cannot he founded
and the living body cannot be viewed chemical lab
atory only The great PROCESSES OF sanguid
ptrstion and nutrition euy be aimed with any
semolsnce OF probable truth by the Application 10 the
investgation OF the qudnftattm m-tobt OF research
employed by the chemists of the day B-fors
the time of LavCsier Schese aud Priestly" says the
pioneer and master spirit OF the age the ilustrious
Liebeg, chemistry not more closely related to
physics than she now is to physiology. Equally fused
at the present day chemistry aud PHI soloy sna
in another half century il will be possible sepa-
rate Them Ii cannot be doaote think that by
continuing the researches which have already been
commenced. n new physiology, and a rational pstho-
logy both OF which have already received very con-
siderable improvements will b. the result
IL is true that We have yet but very unsatSflc-
tory account OF the chemistry OF the healthy
bid structures of the human body, and hat ideas
extremely vague with regard TO the influence of
remedies on the chemical Of the animal ts
sues, fluids and seeretons' Nay more, we have but
imperfect knowledge OF the changes to which RENEE
dial agents subject duriog their passage through
the animal economy, and respecting the Means where
by therapeutic aud toxic agents expelled from the
human body But these, II sources Of regret are not
motives Of despair We must labor on aud are, it Is
TO be hoped the path tor the snitiou
OF great truths and much has already been doue
he chemical relations of the secretops found 20
be extremely constant; the blood Is found to vary
the normal proportions CON parts In many
diseases Ia TO assist dia gnosis aud suggest
both principles and means OF therapia, aud many Of
you know how much has been done by chemical ana
yss in assisting In the diagnosis aud treatment Of
that numerous class OF cases which depend upon dis
and arrangement OF the functions of the organs
by which tue great process Of systemic dspurstons
But all these interesting subjects and many others
connected with them, are In process OF Investigation,
aud wide field lies open which cannot too strongly
advfe you to assist in cultivatng with ell the ability
you may possess. 1t Il pscer' in which you may
dig both gold and golden opinions with far
safety and satisfaction TO yourselves, than upon the
borders of the Sacramento.
had intended. gentlemen TO pass briefly in review
the state OF the other Departments Of chemical science
but the steadily advancing Of ths silent moui
tor on the tabl. hes IN 10 con ans nv re marks
to that only OF which. for nov forty. i've years
have been ardent, and hope may without vanity,
say, not al unsucc-ssful cuitivator OF the pre-
BE- proud whether he looks to the consciousness
and humanity with which 1t is praetis-d-to the
science to which IL is reduced to tbs splendid tri-
umpbs In the relief Of suffering humanity which
IL acbieves-to the perfection Of It's suarum,
Ia which thanks 10 the combined ingenuity OF the
geon and the cutler the most Ingenious insruments
may be found to effect aud facilitate the performance
Of the most delicate and difficult operations in surgery
When be reflects upon the accurate knowledge nov
possessed of the relative anatomy OF the body aud tho
consequent dexterity trmuess, safety, and success
which impaired TO the operator the operation
upon the helps to the attainment of this
knowledge which now abound aud Of which At may not
be amiss 10 mention the great works OF the Co pes aud
Of Nelp.au the drawings Of Quain Of Morton, aud
lately, Of Maollse, which cannot recommend TO your
notice In terms too stterpg substitutes Tor tho not
who have themselves la ita cultivation,
and Of whom too many, elias even In our Own dsy,
have rested from their pbilanibropic labors and loft
but the name which reverence aud the glory which
balovs IT. the Coopers ListOD Key, Coles, Larichs
Bersid. DeneDbseh Blsudin. and In our
try, the immortal Physck Post Parish bud hort Of
other bright particular whom IL would be
enumerats the heart Of the swes with PRIDE
he coutsmplses the present position % HE science
But gentlemen there Ia higher glory than these
which may be boasted Of Ia connection with surgery At
the present day; and while rejoice. with "a riotic
pride that IL tn. produc II the inventive genius
Of my own country man. cannot but blush a. the ner
oenary fpirt in witch was first ptsd be
fined with the reductions OF patent for the bsnsat
q individual IL Ia the pory OF science TO open
it, of relief TO suffering humanity alland
seek only In the proud 81 having served
II, and merted its gratitude. for it, reward.
alude gentlemen Of course, to the introduction Of
anesthetic agents in the practice 81 surgery and
since the discovery Of the Immortal Jonner none more
useful universally beneficial has, venture 60 say,
rewarded the ceaseess efforts - the votsry II medical
science, towards alleviatirg human suffering They
have disarmed surgery Of it, greatest horror The
tient wrapped In gentle siOmber dreams perhaps the
while Of the bses 81 heaven; not fibre starts e. DE
compose enbsrrsss the operator divert his knife
In its caution. course between life and death. rhe
mot dicult dissection is Effected In perfect tranquil
lily; not cry escapes, 90 di.tress the tympathzing
spectator and the victim awakes at the close q the
tardy but ra pturous consciousness that his disease has
been removed, and bis agony spared Humanity has no
greater triumph than at The moment when the patient
discovers that ell be has dreaded for that
has made his days wretchsd and his nights sloepess
has bet schieved without his consci uspess and with
out pang; greater reward thsn his tsrfu smile Of
misery Tben-then indeed. H. the surgeon proud aud
the patient grateful We canuot, gentlemen, LOOK
uBmovtd upon this crowDiDg glory aud mercy 81 orr
srt-upon the attainment Of this, it, long CHERISHED
dpsiderstum have performed upon the persons u
the tender young operations q maxnitute. Shioh,
without the aid Of sscsthesis dared not TO have a.
tempted; and when ! reflect upon the blood which
have shed, aud upon the suffering I have i'm
liced. feel, In witnessing the pain-destroying in
nusnce q choroforin that have lived long enough,
aud could almost exc,sim with the propnet-' Lord,
.ttest thou thy servant depart in psacs for
eyes have seen Thy salvation"
4 could say mere gentlemen, but I could not have
faid less upon this subject which % ahssrbs my
thoughts and excites my grateful Arbitration Noe
have witnessed. In my many Applications Of aues-
th.sis the hrrt for dread % IT. consequences
And In the Consciousness OF its happy inhneuces nay
not at length exclaimi on surgery, where IL thy
ttingi oh pain, whore H. thy victory
1truit me to revert, gentlemen. only for . moment
60 two three features in preent plan Of medical
education ts which, Ia sketching It's adyantssss DUTY
psssinely alluded.
Not the least striking feature IN ~ IL the establish
ment Ia the various medical schools, ~ the Gale
Clinic commencing in this city few years sgs. " Is