The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-09
LOG AL AFT AIR S .
The Case OF DIR. Beale-Another Meeting OF
the Dentists.

The dentists held second meeting last night, to
ceve statements from members Of the profession giving
their experience of the effects produced by ether and
chlOoform administers ed persons before being opera
ed upon The meeting called to by the Presi.
dent Dr. G. c. Alen-after which DR.. Amber pre- ented
the following preamble and resolution -
Whereas, this meeting is avowedly called for the fur
thsr discussion OF the effects of ether chloform re
ating to the case Of Dr. Beale and various
cting opinions exist among physicians surgeons and
dentists, as to the effects Of said agents and the
facts cannot fully understand or appreciate the
OF the case OF Dr. Beale in all its bearing therefore, be Il
Resolved, That II is inexpedent for the dentists Of
this city and vicinity composing this meeting, to ex
press an opinion either for or against the guilt or limo
cence of Dr. Reale.
DR. CUNNING objected to the resolution the ground
that they should confne themselves simply to discus
of the effects Of ether and chorolorm If the
bers profession had been doing wrong IA admins
teripg either these agents. it well for them to
know it at
Dr. CASTLE also opposed the resolution He thought it
was rather too late at this day to 60 into nvestiga-
this case and he did not believe the haucnation
referred to caused by ether though he believed that
Dr.. Beale innocent of crime of which he had
been accused II would be we'll TO approach the Cover
DOR OF Psnnsylyania the subject in the form Of
petition
Or. CoyIL OF the opinion that the meeting had
right TO express opinion to the innocence guilt
OF Or Beac il could not decide the question and there
FORE Il should touch upon it. It singular that
the dets Of Philadelphia had not yet taken any action
in the matter.
Dr. CLARK tina. the resolution be laid upon the
table
Dr. ArgLKR sal did desire stiae free discus.
SION in presenting resolution.
The motion TO lay the table was adopted after
which another made u the effect that those who
not present at the last meeting should be called
upon make their stat ments in the alphabetical order
OF their names Ihi. ne ton was also adopted
Ir ALIEN said he had but little experience in the
Of cnoratorm. He had administered il TO children
the presence OF Their parents, but at no time had he
observed thing Ike the case Of Or. Bcale.
DR.. BLAsDELL related his experience which
ainiy OF rather STANCE character He had practical
for several years in hosp al in New Orleans, and in
the where he lad amputated leg the patient would
no; believe but that his brother present This
under the influence Of chloroforn. he had also OBJ
served under the circumstances singular conduct
the Tart Of ladies.
Dr URDiLL pre- letter addressed by lay living
in Lexington avenue 10 Gov Bgler, OF Pennsylvania in
reference 10 the Of Dr. Bae in which she detailed
her own ex rience of the effects OF ether Another
letter was presented from Dr. j. H. Clark OF Ne yar
which he described case that had occurred under his
own observation.
Neither of these letters read, the meeting having
Or Gown said there was difference between the ac
ton OF ether and chlor,form-one celebrating more
than the other; and they never operated in the
twice. He had given ether to young lady but
improper conduct observed on her part.
Dr. CIARKg formerly in the habit of using it, but
he had recently given il up entirely lie had he aid,
exhibiting some 81 their amorous propensties.
Another dentist had seen ladies' throw their
a
after the effects OF the ether died out they protested
that they had been kissed &c
Or fosT.R read paper in defence Of DR.. Beale, who
he thought had been guilty u great indicretion and
mprulence in giving ether without having sis-
ance For himself he desired TO say that he had long
since abandoned the use OF altogether He spoke of
instance in which he had been obliged to put lady
upon the floor and uuloose her dress and it his
opinion that f any had entered at the hen
in this dilemma, his reputation would have suffered
seriously He INDUCED in severe denunciatons of the
jury whose verdict in the OF DR.. Beale he cons-
dered most unjust
Dr. GnIswolD said be had also given chlorororm more
less within the past eight years, but no had done
aiteriy only when compelled by sheer necessity and
even then with the greatest reluctance lie had been
witness OF the most lascivious demonstrations
the part of young ladies while under the effects OF
ether, he had seen hem throw their limbs about in
manner which under other circumstances would be
considered exceedingly improper. On occasion he
touched the check OF lady WHO had just inhaled ether,
and when she recovered she could with difficulty
WINGED that she had not resolved most violent blow
the face.
made amorous advances and another, in which n man
had made revelations yhieh otherwise he would
have d:vuiged.
II that OF who had lost her child but who,
after taking ether firmly impressed with the belief
that she lad il in her arms.
Ir Roor had observed in the whole OF
his experience exhib tons Of indecency the part
any OF his patients. Whatever Authorizations they
might have labored under, they we're removed by re
turning consciousness
several other cases were here related similar 10 the
above that it would be useless repetition to give them
I'B. !. W. SMITH believed il the duty of all the
dentists 10 give their opinion this matter He he
leyed hat the jury drunk for he could not
ccye otherwise how they could end him guilty of rape
aud accompany their verdict with recommendation to
mercy. Dr. Peae was no more guilty OF the crime than
he was, and he thought the best thing that could be
done would be 10 express their opinion freely without
reference action bat might be taken by the
fession in Philadelphia.
DR. sMYly spoke o. an instance of woman who had
throw her around him. expressing nj the same
time the greatest love for him.
DIR BuRprIL presented the following resolution
Resolved-That We, the physicians, surgeons, and
leutisfs here assembled would believe witness
testfyinr TO circumstances having occurred while
under the influence OF ether or chloroorm.
On. VAIL proposed TO add, as an amendment -
And that it is imprudent to do 50 without other
testimony"
tedious debate took place which end in the rejection
OF both resolution and amendment After some further
remarks by DR. Castle, DR.. Parmeiee and Others the
meeting adjourned.
The following petition wa lying on the desk of the
President TO receive signatures large number OF which
appended TO it,
10 HIS ExckLIEvcy GOVERNOR BGIER or PENNSYLVANIA
The undets residents OF the city and county of
New York respectfully petition your Excellency to ex
ercse TIE Executive cemency towards DIR. :. j. Bcale
four years and xix months Of whose guilt in the matter
charged upon him. having carefully read the testimony
We cannot be convinced.
We earnestly entreat Escellency TO grant par
to the said Or. Beae hat he may he restored to
hi 1erng wife and hidren, and your petitioners will
We are informed that DR.. Burdell yesterday morning
received Geographic despatch from Governor Biger, OF
yysnia requesting him TO forward all the reliable
information he lis in possession OF elected from
geon scians and dentists in reference to the hallu
cinations false impressions, &C. under which patients
labor while under the influence of ether choroform
seems the Governor is In the city Of Philadel
rha and req ures all the facts 20 be forwarded to him
10 opinion Of the guilt innocence OF DR..
Beale
Jersey city News.
Moar TIKI License QuIxnos-IAw TopDY.-The
subject OF liquor licenses Carson League espionage law
opinions &c, continue TO agitate the public mind The
coatestans just getting into the deep sluggish
waters OF the law, the question at issue be