Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-03-29
FromMe Neio York Aational Democrat.
FASCINATION TO DR. ALS0PHERT.

Quite an agreeable affair came Off last night
at the Cooper House. DR.. Alsophert. who has
been practising in this city for the past ten
years, has been eminently successful in treating
diseases Of the Ear and Eye, to such extent as
to entitle him to the name of public bcnelac-
tor, was presented, by some fifty Of his former
patients with pair of magnificent SlLNER
PITCHERS, as a slight mark Of esteem and
gratitude to the man who had rendered each
a most valuable service. The Pitchers bear
suitable Inscriptions, and are certainly highly
creditabc to the manufacturers, as well Us 10
the taste and generosity of the donors. f. NJ
Meyle NJ. D., who was deputed to make the
presentation, expressed the hope that Dr.. Also
phert would long be spared to follow in the
path he had chosen, and where he had met
with so much success, and to whom the medi-
cal profession was SO much indebted. not only
Tor ms valuable work on diseases Of the ear and
eye, but for the many rcf0rmations introduced
IN the treatment Of these delicate organs. II
Is notorious fact, said DR. NJ that the prac-
ticc of Aural Surgery is as a sealed book to
nine-tenths of the Physicians and the difficulty
Of those suffering from defects OF sight or hear
ing, in obtaining relief, may be imagined. DR..
Alsophert assurcdly deserves the highest praise
both from the professional and unprofessional
classes of society, for devotng his energies
and talents TO branch Of the healing art
where both fame and pecuniarY reward are
doled out most scantily DIR. Meyle's remarks
were eloquent and fattering in The extreme
the more appreciated by all who heard them
knowing they were wen deserved. DR.. Also
phert ieeingly and most appropriately replied
relating some Of his experience since he COM
menced practice in the United States, and de-
picted in graphic and glowing language. The
feelings experienced by those who had beer
deaf nom infancy, orwho had formerly groped
IN darkness, on their being restored to light
and to the world of sounds. The feelings Of
the successful Physician are best expressed in
DIR. Alsopherts own words.
The Merchant may feel proud and elated
when his schemes for amassing wealth have
been successful Kings may exut when Their
dominlons have been extended the Sculptor
may gaze with admiration on the life-like
statue his chisel has created the eve Of the
Studentmay brighten, as the treasures Of learn
ing are exposed to his view, or theereat truths
of science dawn upon him: or the Warrior
heart may bound with exultation, as his thnn-
dering squadrons shout the cry OF victory. OF
when the wreath of laurel encirclcs his brow
yet all these emotions cannot exceed the pleas
ure of that hour when the Physician sees his
efforts crowned with complete success, when he
knows he has been the humble agent in reno
wing the cup of bitterness from the lips Of his
fellow man.
In deaf and dumb cases, he said, generally
considered incurabe, he had met with the most
hattering success and while he confessed that
a majority of such cases were incurable, yet he
considered that the medical profession had
been shamefully remiss towards this class OF
unfortunates. lie asserted and was ready to
prove by overwhelming testimony, that every
case Of deafness 'can be cured except where
such arises from malfornation.
The Doctor has been the recipient Of many
similar tokens--one from Royalty itself-n the
shape Of a magnificent CLUSTER PIN, from
the late Queen Adelaide, censor, Of King vii
liam the Fourth---his success in this instance
only being partial otherwise Knghthood
might have been conferred. DR.. AS Diary
must be an interesting one, embracing many
years Of Hospital practice, and extending over
a period of thirty years. We trust he will find
time to publish it.
Medicines, Apparatus, &c, sent to any part,
Mt my expense and risk.
Address DR.. ALSOPHERT. 242 Broadway
New York.
fsD- Consultation fee, Five Dollars.
ZiS DR.. AS work ON diseases of the eve.
the nature and treatment ofdeafc,s. and treat
ment Of the deaf and dumb-illustrated with
steel plates-price $40.
Money letters must be registcredbv the Post
master; such only viii be at my risk.
%p- Correspondents must enclose postage
nov. Sem