The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-10-19

die In the brghtglare Of the OF tuth The mush-
room growth of pathes which have lived their brief hour
and yaniahedl No good old-fashioned pAysc, handed
down from age TO age, has done IL.
In addressing particularly the students Of medi-
cine he spoke Of the duties Of member Of the medical
profession II they hoped TO reap wealth. to have their
names blazoned through the land they had better
their backs upon their books and learn some trade OF
other profession If they hoped to attain political pre-
ferment it all deluson. But II physician life
of sacrifices and weary toll it also had its re
wards and its pleasures They might not hope for wealth.
but richer treasure would be therthe undying graft
tude of the relieved and tho restored They might not
look for rule in political arena but they would reign
supreme In the hearts of grateful hundreds The hus
band bending the pale form Of his suffering wife,
win bless him he the returning to her cheek
the young mother watching the tender rosebud nest
ling upon her BOSOM WILL disease is driven away by
the hand of Skill pour forth words OF thankfuness
sweeter to human than the shout Of triumph or
songs of victory But not to tho household alone is the
physician confined.
"No pon up Utica contracts our powers
The whole boundless con,inenti Is rs"
Wherever the pale feud Disease winds its Shiny form
there must the true physician be found There lies
city robed in beauty its waters dotted with whitewinged
messengers of busy crowds throng the streets
and the merry laugh OF childhood rings sweety upon the
air but already is gaunt Pestilcnce whetng his glitter
ing sword for the Threats of its victims. Onward it
comes, leaving dark train of behind a murky
horror pervadcs the atmosphere its dark dash
bleeding hearts and crushed hopes. The grave
sickens of its bloody feast yet still 1t comes and
death holds high carnival The ties of life dsre-
garded- brother forsakes brother-a flee the de.
parting trains filed with the STRICKEN fleeing
from the infected spot the returning trains bring few
alas fpw Who they nnhI
hearts who have left the comforts of home to brave the
fierce plague its battle ground Medicine has It's
martyrs well its heroes. When amidst the and
din of bursting artillery and the charge Of sered columns
on the heights of Balaava, rocking with the blood of
the slain the cry of victory rung out we had song
of praise, triumphant shoutbut for those sefdeny
ing heroes who fell at Norfolk covered with mpeshabe
glory, we heave sigh and tear. The address was
listened to with close attention. and greeted with the
unanimous applause of the audience,
Morn BURGLARIEs.We learn that the dwelling. house
of Mrs. Grimes, in the First ward, entered Sun
day night while the residents were at church. and robbed
of some S25 in money "..
The bookstore of George e. French in Alexandria
entered last Friday night and robbed Of gold pens
and pencils to the amount Of $4O and So in change
The entrance effected by picking the lock of the front
door, after which they priced open glass contain
ing gold pens, pencils lne cutlery NC They must have
been alarmed at something and hurried away with their
booty, leaving behind some 5000 worth of fine cutlery
in boxes their hands than the articles stolen
The cabin of the schooner Mary Francis lying at
Georgetown, entered Saturday night and robbed
of watch worth $50, and some $25 in money. House.
holders should be their guard asst is evident that
gang of skilful operators is in our midst
TIE THEATRE.--The great American comedy of sex
tremes which successful last night, will be again
presented this evening with powerful cast embracing
the entire strength of the company We learn that the
Presidents Mounted Guard, with their staff officers will
visit the theatre tonight in uniform. good house
may be expected - ...u.....
CIRCUIT CoURT.-The October term of this Court began
yesterday, Judges Morsell and Mcrck on the bench