Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-08-04

perty and % ~ an organized boz a. Medical Faculty
have the right Of nomination. IL those rights are dc.
MED withheld, injured both a Medical Faculty
and as individuals every mans common will tell
him.
We proceed to notice other charges of the memorial.
ical school that they guilty OF contumacy the
Medical Society Of Virginia, which the % say had
then taken this subject Of establishing Medical College
"under advisement md engaged meeting after
ing In framing and maturing plan of liberal organization,
conforming the wishes aud interests OF the profession
at large and the spirit Of the age and insttuons
This notable piece OF history proclaimed in the round
and handsome defamation which distinguishes the
rial has been either borrowed from tho land OF dreams
communicated by the Spiritual Rappers Only the spirits
from the land Of Hades, those which dwell "a.
mary in chairs tables could reveal the transac
tons Of dcfuuc society. II the Medical Society
then dead, Il was at least in state OF suspended ANNA
ton. That Society expired, seemed expire, In
before the 1892 Afer that yer no meeting Of
held until about the close of the year ls4l
siderable effort aud diligence needed get together
members enough to constitute quorum aud reorganize It.
The number (nine) Mt last procured,
members were elected new othcers appointed and the
new regime commenced its operations. IL follows from
this statement that in 1885, O. and 4 when the various
movements took place towards establishing 4 Medical
School in Richmond, the Medical Society IL of
existence and could have taken any part in them.
Our 2e friends indulge still further their ondncss for his
torea "reminiscences They have invoked the ghost Of
the old association Of 1885, that cose corporation which
first excited their jealousy aud anger II is that
did combine against aud kill it, passed the House OF
Delegates but they caught in the Senate when their OPP
position led to amendment But the House would
agree to the Senate scheme, and they both failed. The
next winter the opposition got up scheme tot school
IN Richmond under the coverof the charter of William
and Mary College, but the Senate amended that; the
House refused to concur, and that bill consequently
rejected.
Our amabe uialcontents are very consistent in one
thing, must allow. They have been the uniform OPP
ponents Of Medical College in Richmond unless they
could be in Il themselves They think monstrous incon
istency, something like crime for those who
he atinuh off In hn
come afterwards members of the Faculty of the Medical
Department of Hampicn Sydney; but all wrong
inconsistent for of their solemn league and
nant who are now denouncing monopoes and close
poratons been very of that closest Of
all close corporations, the Aforesaid scheme of 1885.
The reference the scheme of opponents in
this discussion reminds of the iable Of the wolf and
lamb. Being resolved devour our institution they pick
quarrel with 1t for things that happened before il
born. But in giving the history of il make serious
mistakes They say that two OF the present faculty
members Of committee OF meeting OF physicians ap
pointed to defeat the proposed charter and took active
part against It, They designate Dr. Bohan.
of them. That is surely a mistake DIR. b.
hannah took part against the scheme ap-
pointed member of any such committee certainly
with his own knowledge and consent DR.. Chamberlaync
admits that he opposed it. but in his opinion there were
enough for opposing it, besides the very peculiar
features OF its charter He did tnk school promised
success under Professors who began lecture had
stop for want Of students DIR. Thomas johnson had
small class but the rest it is believed few or none Dr.
Maupn was intend' to be a member in a char.
lures.
There also in the history given in the memorial
OF the origin Of this College The dinner party alluded To
had nothing TO do with it, The first suggestion OF came
from Dr. Bohannan who consulted Dr. Warner then Pro
lessor Of Anatomy and Surgery in the University Va
while the latter was on visit To- Richmond DR.. Warner
liked the proposal and entered into it warmly Those
then called Dr. Culen and Dr. Chamherlyne their aid
and those four organized the Medical School with the con
of the trustees Of Hampden Sidney The plan was
chiefly prepared bv Dr. Warner; and the negotiation with
the trustees chiefly carried through Dr. Draper
Professor Of HImpden Sidney, above stated Dr. Car
roll tue President OF H. s warmly seconded the plan
aided in obtaining the consent of his board. Soon after
the organization Dr. Thos. Johnson aud Dr. Maupn we're
elected by the Faculty Ia fill the vacancies Thus
the scheme completed. DR. Warner, who perhaps may
be regarded more than any else the founder had
not been mingled in any way with previous factions Dr.
BOhaunan also in position be impartial. And
the other four professors having been chosen equally from
among those who differed the principles OF organi
zlon the whole Faculty constituted fair compromise
as had been constituted with that view. That however
accident; the selections made with that
view hut with view only get good Facay of persons
| who could work together for the common end.
1t will be perceived that throughout the discussion
have spoken with no hlTshness of Dr. Wilson, We shall
say nothing disparage his merits man. or "a phy
stefan. We have not judged of his claims appoint
nent in question: because he has submitted them
jurisdiction Neither he his riends have sought
voices in his favor underworld render his APP
pontment paatabe to the contrary he is sought
be thrust upon Us, it by force. The thing
have iinst him hs consent lend - our
enemies break down aud faculty Who could
possibly under the circumstances receive him willingly
There Is abundant evidence that there was plan or
plot combination conspiracy, don't know what the
right L. but understand the thing and that
binaon one sudiousy kept from US.
and its object was IN Tie e s Go@g sY' and D on .b
change the in which always
heretofore been made in this college.
We intend 10 beranil with the public in this matter
aud lei them know the extraordinary character of that
combination as far as We have ai.y evidence OF it,
During the last of the members Of Fac
ulty extremely had health
That sickness suggested either - some OF
the medical gentlemen who have been recently active
in this mater. aRcvereni Clergyman of this city
who is member of the Board Of Trustees of Hampden
Sidney College and connection and friend of Dr.
Wilson, the idea Of probable vacancy in the Faculty
the Medical College, and OF DIR. Wilson fill
It, When the idea was inst conceived we know not I'M,
early November last that Reverend geneIna: called
physician OF this city lone of the % memorilsts
| and had conversation with him upon the propriety OF
breaking down the old system Of appointing the Profess
In December the Rev. gentleman entertained
he the intention ofspehkng Of the members
NJ the Faculty OF the Medical College the subject
the appointment of D.. Wilson fl che first vacancy
thut might in Faculty and nc did siy 20 tia,
member something which indicated purpose speak
him At other time upon subject named. No
convenient opportunity occurred however for such con-
vsrs until the Rev gentleman chnnged hs purposo t
communicating to the Faculty his desire procure suc
an Apo ntm Mt for DR. Wilson. That ci1nge brought
ABOUT no siys by the advice OF three physicians Of Rich
m ,ud whom he consulted The subject Of the conver.l
ton the appointment OF Dr. Wilson and the prospect
Of change IN the mode Of making the appointments
hereafter. la that conversation the clergyman eniiOned
the intention he had entertained of cOnversing with
member OF the Faculty 81 the Medical College upon III,
whole subject The three Doctors then persuaded him Ia
abandon that purpose ard the precxt for secrecy which
they urged vas that the Faculty Of their hos.
Utility the practice which had been pursued n making
appointments aud that il he undertook be their ndvo
with the Faculty would draw down the dislike oil
the Faculty CHIN. Hc them it seems reinqushel
the frank aud open purpose he had once entertained and
consented become party the intrigue There
wcrc have 20 believe frequent communication
upon the subject Of their scheme between the Rev
gentleman aud the clique of physicians. Their motive
was opposition 20 not say a Medical College, but u
the Medical College, uncs radical change could be eilec
ted in it. The object Of Dr. Wilson's personal friends and
cprciily the clergyman alluded to- was wcmay presume
chiefly Of personal advantage to him. The conse
quencc a combination of dangerous potency between
them.
The choice Of Dr. WILTON as the person through whom
to test the question Of power and effect II possible, rev