The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-07-13
EXAMINATION OF A MEDICAL STU

Professor of Anatomy-TIow many bones are
there in the human body?
Studcnt.-That depends upon what one had for
dinner. In shad time there generally more or
less.
Professor-Where is the heart situated?
Student.-Commonly in the left side of the
thorax; but the majority Of the students lose theirs
altogether before they leave college.
Professor.-Where are the carotid arteries
Student-Thcy arise on each side of the neck
and pass up as high as the shirt collar, then down
the nscnsate canal, and terminate in both boots.
Professor OF Chemistry.-Of what is the atmos-
phere composed!
Studcnt-Oxygcn, nitrogen, and other foul
gases-depending somewhat upon the inhabitants
and the filth Of the streets.
Professor-Ciive example Of the nOn-electrics
Student-ROSin, feathers, hoops, old bachelors
and lightning rods.
Professor of -Matera Mcdica-Namc some of
the emetlc agents
Studcnt--Epcac, warm water, too much liquor
and sea sickness.
Professor-What is considered the maximum
dose of opium
Studcnt-One drop of the millionth dution Of
one half the smallest possible quantity, is power
ful dose for a homeopathic, but we have been adj
vised to give it as long the patient swallow,
and repeat the doses.
Professor of Surgcry-IlOw would you distin-
guish dislocation from sprain.
Student-The safest way is to twist the injured
limb until we arc sure it is dislocated, then set it.
Al! concerned are better satisfied
Profcssor-What is the treatment for enlarge
mcnt of the tonsiIs.
Studcnt--That must depend upon circum-
stances. If had tonsil instrument | should re-
move them, but otherwise treat them nationally.
Professor of Theory and Practcc-Give us the
best treatment for intermittent fever?
Student-Give quininc until the patient is
blind, and then send him to an eye surgeon.
Profcssor-Would not the warm bath be good
in connection with the quinine?
Studcnt-Certainly, and the warmer the better.
Profcssor-IIow long would you keep the pa
ticnt III it
Student-U ntil-until-unti the skin slips;
then sweat hm off with hot stuff.
Professor of Obstctrics-Havc you had any ex-
periencc in the lying in department?
Student--Certainly, Sir, was Noted for lying in
our town, and came being laid out for it, too.
The student was allowed a degree, as he had
treated majority of the faculty to brandy toddies.
REVoLUTIoNIZING PLANTATIoN.-One of
the editors Of the Evening Post, now travelling at
the South tells the following story, related by
Colonel Strothcr, of Berkeley Springs Va, who is
the "Porte Crayun' whose illustrated articles in
Harpers Monthly, have delighted the readers of
that Magazine. 1t was about an energetic young
naval officer, who determined TO introduce the
discipline of the service, and the modern improve
ments, upon his newly inherited estate on the
James river, which, under the Old management,
had gone far into dclapidaton.
On his arrival, he ordered the old crazy pluughs,
the spades, rakes, and the other antiquatcd nipple
mentS to be collected in heap and burned in
presence of the whole plantation. The next day
the miserable horses and cattle were collected to-
gethcr and shot. On the day following the old
barns and outhUIScs were fred and consumed. On
the next day he commanded the terror stricken
slaves to be led out and the ovcrseer to pronounce
which of them Inefficient and deserving of
death. About one hundred and fifty were thus
picked out and led to execution. An immense
howl and cutlery for mercy, mingled with promises
of good behavior, arose. The master at first ap-
pcared immovabe, but the prc-arrangcd ntcrcesson
of the overseer, finally induced him to relcmt and
allow them further probation of a year and half
At this exhibition of clemency, the gratitude of
the poor negroes knew no bounds new spirit
Of industry seized them, and in year or two with
the erection of new buildings and the introduction
of new methods of agriculture, the energetic young
master could boast Of one of the best ordered and
most productive plantations in the State
ARE THIN PEOPLE MOST LIABLE To Apo
PLEXY!-Persons below the middle height
robust, with large hands and short thick necks
says the Scientific American, are generally re-
cognized as appoplectic subjects; bat a foreign
medical authority asserts that it is confined to
no particular conformation of the body, all
persons being alike liable to be attacked by it.
The predispoSing causes are the habitual in
dul gence of the appetite in rich and gross food
or stimulating drinks, coupled with luxurious
and indolent habits; Sedentary employment
carried to undue length the habits of sleeping,
especially in reeumbent posture, after full
meal; and lying too long in bed. Persons, how
ever, who are predsPosed to this disease, should
not fail to profit by the warning of its approach,
such giddineSs, drowsiness loss of memory,
;witehng Of the muscles, taiterng OF the speech,
&c. Their diet should be light and nutritious,
all luxurious habits should be abandoned, and
moderate exeScise should be taken. Above all,
hey should avoid giving way to their passions,
% 1t is we'll known that many persons have been
muck with death IN tie midst of fit Of ANGER