New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-04-06

In fact, DOT more tnsn Ifcm tnIsy-nvc 70 ipril
remedies are neceesary to satisfy al the demands OF
truly rational homeopathic treatment In Pursuance
Of THE idea Dr. Hempel undertakes, in this Volume
70 reduce the Homeopathic treatment 10 simpler,
accurate more popular principles-to free the Mi
terra Mejics from large quantity Of useless and clu
bersome rubbsh-and to aid toward the superior use
fuluess of medicine both science and "a art.
Such is general view of the spirit and purposes Of
this remarkable production. We cannot occupy our
space With its details, which, although not devoid OF
interest 70 the scientific inquirer, suited 20
the examination of professional students. The Twelve
Golden Rules" of health however which DR.. Ii. pro-
pounds. are plain enough for every oDe aud e0soiy
code OF hygiene which, though fs@iar in these days OF
instruction in the natara laws scarcely be repeat
ed too often
O'Clock: seven hours sleep should Suffice although less
may Do in some cases, and in others more may be re-
quirod.
Evie IT. Wash your whole body from head to foot, with
cold water, every morning. winter and summer, imne-
daiey after leaving the bed and rub youssh well with
Rule III. Never sleep in warm room, or in a room
that has not been properly ventilated in the day Tins
Rule ~. Never SIT sleep in drscgh' of air this
rule is almost universally violated but draught OF air s
generally hurIul in than in another ard
especially when persons are over heated or covered
with perspiraion.
Ryie T. Dress according to the season; but be careful
not to lsave oil your winter clothes before the warm
weather has fairly Sc, in This rue should be particularly
observed by persons who subject TO sore throat broa
ohitis, chronic cough and such Ike weaknesses.
Ruie ~ Avoid ell kinds Of heavy and indigetble food
such rich pasty, fat heavy, farnaceous Diet warn
bread, spices mustard, pepper. &c.
Rslc VII Avoid all stimulating drinks, brandy, beer,
wine, and yourself with cold water milS, light
ard unspced chocolate weak black tea and sruPs 'ie
currsnts raspberies traw5errifs other sinds cf
wholesome and unmedcinal fruit Never use tobacco IN
any shape, except foT medicinal purposes.
RUE lIII. Never keep wet or damp clothes stock
iugs, &c. and never sleep on damp sheets.
Rule ~ Do not expose yOurseltto been, sharp wnts,
and avoid The and damp evening air.
RUE y. Live as nearly as possible IN the same tom.
persure; keep Your mode aely warm, aud maze is
= point 10 sit near the IRE.
Rail VI Eat your meals regular hours eat slowly;
chew every mouhin well and do not swallow until it
is properly mixed up with saliva. Ii possible take about
bou for each AL and never eat 80 much as TO leave
the table with OF repetion and oppression do nos
forget clean teeth with SOFT tooth brush alter eat
ing and indulge in the abOnnabe habit Of picking
them.
Rule MI Avoid every kind of food or drink which
naturally disagees with you; take little exercise in the
oIen air every day, bat not in any kind of weather.
select particularly fine, bracng bamy weather toE
walk OF ride; exposure TO rainy windy raw or damp
weather lever does any body any good
These twelve rules golden rules, the Observance o.
Which never be impressed with too much care upon
the attention of those who ave anxious to preserve their
health and to remain free from the many unpleasant ieei
ncs which apt 10 trouble these Who neglect the proper
Ciete'ic and bygieDic precautions.
The followers OF HHhnenaDu should all distinguished
BY habits of CLEANLINESS nea,ness and regularity and by
moderation in lie al food and drink every gen1no
homeopathic will consider it his duty % cultivate re
fined taste in Manners language feelings and h,bit' q"
life ard he will all his influence 10 discourage the sad
end devastating pa tees OF che sing, smoking and drink
ing TO which SO many millions are addicted 10 the d9
ment Of their health and the ruin OF heir fortunes aad
inward peace.
The second work on our list is controversial trea-
ti.e in reply to Professor Simpsons " Homeopathy
misrepresebted reprinted from the Ednburgb edition.
IL presents a comparative view of Homeopathy and
AlloPahy ss adapted TO acute diseases, and aims 90
prove that the latter is fatal denson-an outline ct
the life and labors of Habnemann-a discussion OF
some Of the principal charges against Homeopathy
and defense of its leading principles The anthor of
the work is Professor of General Pathology in the Un-
versiiy OF Edinburgh. The treatise is written in
heavy numbering style nor is the argument conducted
with any considerable force. Abortive attempts at
pleas1ltry and trivial personalities too oen take the
place II calm reasoning.
" The Homeopathic Ms'eria Medca" is the proluc-
ton Of author who agrees with DR.. Hempel that
the present arrangements of onr dr1g-symptoms is
ceedI .y arbitrary and complicated and thar hence IL
is desirable TO simplify the bla'eria Medica, by ex
puneiDg lsymp,oms and drugs mat have proved use
less in practice aud ubstimtin, for the present iocO-
herent arrsp IemeLt of materials system OF symp
tomato relations bssed upon subjective aualogies.
Pursuing this mode Of investigation. Tes'e was gradd-
asy led to arrange the principal remedies of orr Mate
ria Medica into twenty classes Or groups Each group
il headed by leading remedy type. to which the
other men bers of the group related not only by
similarity Of poms but likewise by Internal alli-
tea THIS work coo,ans the results OF his researches,
sDd enbodies a variety of Interesting facts obserys-
ticDs aid reasorngs which Cannot Tail to De OF emoent
service both to ply sicians and patients.
The remaining work B,med above il by the same au-
thor and is trsrslated by the wife Of al comment prac
titioner in Western city, who has heretofore given
proofs OF her qualifications for the task she has under
taken. 1t is the only treatise on the Homeopathic
plan. expressly devoted 10 the diseases OF Chiliren.
With great completeness of detail, it describes the
principal diseases 10 which that age is subject to
eetLer with Their appropriate remedies. AS manual
Of domestic pratice, il must be welcome 10 the
ceiyers of Hahnemsnh's system.
EEc1sps 3y ?E hFE GgA6AcrEG AND AcqEys
u. Ple'eh
With the admirable biography of d.. Judson BY Pres
dent Wsy lard do perceive that there any de-
msnd for this work in the literary market The touching
and oftn rCnsttc story Of the nebls-ninded Burma
missionary is therein told with grace, ard dignity sni
simple pslhos which entile it to high place in the
pCus BIO, aphrsl literature Of this country There
few admirers Of Dr. Judsonan his character never fails
TO awaken admiration in al who follow his adventurous