The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-28

France and EnglandY
In this great game Of the Eastern war; each partner
to be doing his best to cheat the other-an the
partners are playing with loaded dice Loaded guns,
TOO, brought into play. Whose guns will be spiked
Who win wins Questions more easily asked than an
wered by FIGARO.
Fatal Surgical Operation In Albany.
From the Albany Express, Dec %
Miss 8. Weaver, of Gallopville, Schoharie county,
was brought to DR.. March q few days since, having
upon the left side OF her neck what appeared to be
glandular tumor, Of enormous size, extending
from behind the middle Of the ear to the collar
bone near the breast bone, and projecting lsteray
at about its middle five or six inches.
The tumor commenced in February last, and had
steadily progressed till within six or eight weeks,
when its growth was unusually rapid.
A consultation was held, and the case carefully
examined by TWO or three Of the best and most ex-
perienced anatomists and practical surgeons to be
found among the many scientific vi physicians and
fetal situation, circumscribed form, and movable
character, and from the fact that no other means
afforded the least prospect Of Kidding the young
lady Of hideous deformity, relieving her Of Q
great burden, and Of prolonging her life, il was
deemed prudent and advisable to recommend an
operation.
All Of the counsellors were unanimous in this
and her friends readily consented. And for the
better accommodation Of the patient and the sur
geons she was advised to enter the Hospital, where
on Thursday, the operation was performed.
half past IL NJ was put under the influence Of ether
and chloroform, and Immediately after the opera
ton was commenced, by making two semie liptical
incisons from the top 10 the bottom OF the tomor,
and the flaps of healthy skin on its front and rear
reflected cautiously, while the hands Of assistants
were employed to compress the superficial veins a.
they descended towards the chest.
In the dissection 1t was found that superficial
muscle was 80 attenuated and inbedded in enc NOR
bud growth that it, division was rendered inevitable.
After the external surface Of the tumor was fairly
exposed, much of its base was detached with the
fingers, by which important blood vessels and nerves
In prosecuting this parto the dissection, It was
found imposaible to remove It without duplicating
arteries and veins.
The common caroited was involved In the tumor,
and the trunk oil the internal uRular veins passed
through its substance, from one and half to two
inches
The artery was secured by ligature before
it was divided, and suitable pressure made ON the
veine.
In the course of q few minutes the effects Of the
aneshetc paused, when it Was discovered that the
patient began 70 manifest symptoms Of prossrssion
rom the l0 of blood in part and from the general
shock to the system, and probably from the intro
auction of air into the veneus circulation.
The operation was suspended for few moments,
once or twice for recruiting the patient, and COM
pleted by the removal of the tumor in about half IN
hour.
The wanirg powers oflife seemed to be vibrating
between hope and despair, for an hour and haH
or two hours, when she breathed her last, without
struggle or even distortion Of musse Of her face.
Every ono who Witnessed the operation sympa-
tbsed with the unfortunate sufferer, and felt in some
measure the responsible situation In which the sur
ge0ns were placed in one OF the most trying scenes
ever to be met with in the various and exciting ones
of professional hfe
It was agreed that the life of the patient could
not have been long prolonged without relief by an
have operated il it had been supposed that life
would be abridged thereby even for one day.
In numerous instances patients have died ~ sud-
denly, and even more SO BY the use Of chloroform,
but In this It not believed to have had any
influence in producing the fatal result.
Theatres and Exhibitions.
! BROADWAY THIATRE.-The opera Of the " En-.
chantTees" which has been produced ae this estab-
lsbment in great splendor, Is announced again for
this evening. Miss Pyne, whose charming vocaliza-
ton is the great attraction, appears as Arllne-Mle.
Zoe and Mons. Wisthof in the "Grand Bal Masque"
Bo VERY THRATRE.-The amusements announced
for ibis evening are the drama of the Kepht the
Evil Eye" and the romantic military drama Of the
Massacre of Michillimakinac." rue characters in
each peae are composed Of all the leading artists Of
Waldrons company.
NlBLo's GARDEN.-The entertainments Of this
ard the opera Of the /" Bohemian Girl" As 1t will
be the last appe but two of the sweet and &C.
complained vocalist, Nile. Nau, those who have not
heard her should embrace the present opportunity.
BURTONs THEATRE.-T1e benefit OF Mr. q. JOr-
dan comes of this evening, when bill OF attraction
will be offered TOR the amusement of his friends
Mortons comedy Of Secrets Worth Kno wing"
and the new comedy Of "A Nice Young Man" The
infant sisters Augusta and Marie will dance the
National Polka"
WALLACK's THEATRE.-The new drama Of the
'S,sters," which has been produced with new
cry, dresses, and appontme nts, will commence
the smusements. The farce Of the "Happy Man.
wll follow, and the farce Of "A Phenomenon" will
terminate all. Blake, Lester, Dy0tt, Brougnam and
Mus Rosa Bennett will appear.
METROPOLITAN THKATRR.-There are three pieces
announced for this evenisg. The first is the drama
Of the "Rse Picker Of Paris" With Mr.. E. Eddy "a
Jean, the Rag Picker. and Father Jean. The Bell
Ringer Of Bottom will follow and the drama Of the
"Idiot Witness" win conclude the whole.
AxFRrcAN MUsEuM.-Thc afternoon performances
consist Of music by the orchestra, and the drams Of
"Eusfache." In the evening, the operate play Of
"Ros Roy" Miss Mestayer and Messrs. Scott Clarke
and Halfway in the leading characters.
WoeD's MNsTRELs Tho same very amusing
programme of entertainment as that OF last even.
ing is announced for tonight
BUCKLRY's SERsNADERs.-The burlesque on the
opera OF 'Sonnambular is announced again for this
evening.
Obituary.
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