New-York tribune., 1873-12-17
THE DEATH or PROF. 4GISSiZ.
A Posi- MoRrEM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR
FUNERAL.
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A Posi- MoRrFM OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Foa
THE FUNERAL
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BosToN, Dec. l6-PrOf. Agassizs short ill
from medical point Of view' involved IN
much obscurity. DIR. Brown-Sequard. who has made
diseases OF the and brain specially and who
observed phase OF Agasszs from the begin
Ming declared himself considerably puzzled. DE-. Wy
man. one Of the most skul physicians in the country.
was also untiring his presence and observation and
agreed with Dr. Brown-Sequard a. 10 the great difficulty
end obscurity OF the case. Under these circumstances
Prof. Agassizs friends readily consented to pos: NOR
tenn examination aud took measures to make 1t rs thor
ough as possible. of the most eminent physicians
OF Cambridge and Boston were summoned to the au-
topsy namely, Dr. John Jackson, DR.. Calvin Ellis Dr.
X. H. Fitz. DR.. Jas. Putnam, Dr. Jefries Wymsn OF
Harvard College DR.. Morrill, wyman who attended
ARassiz in his illness. and DR.. Weber DR.. Brown-
seauard was unfortunately obliged 70 leave Tor New
York.
The examination held to-day, and lasted upward
OF four hours. The brain and sll the vital organs.
especially tho heart. examined with great care.
The and liver. far yet appears, were freq
from disease but in the heart found evidences Oh
the trouble with which the Professor suffered few
years ago. Special attention was paid To the Drain
which found 10 be very large and heavy though s
exact weight has not yet been determined The quantity
of blood In the brain not unusually argeat ioasts
ton was made OF the base OF the brain, and the pny
scsns though yet unprepared to give definite opinion.
seem inclined regard this the principal scat OF tho
disease The council determined however, TO bring 70
bear every resource that modern science furnishes
This will require close microscopic study Oh 'ne
brain. and TO insure success Ia tns
will be necessary TO allow it ume W
harden. Formerly in diseases OF the brain
gross examination" as it is termed, was made. anu
simple inspection Of the organ revealed no disease the
examin was no further pursued The microscopes
methods. however, while they postpone the veruio'
make the determination OF much more value. After
concluding their examination to-day. tho several
physicians divided their sbors and made arrangements
TO continue their Investigation separately or conointv
ss the may require
The funeral Of Prof. Agassi. will be as simple as Dos
stole. The Professor opposed to pomp and core
mony himself and his friends wish the funeral TO DC IN
keeping with his tastes. No Invitations have pee"
issued. The services will take place on THURSDAY as
and portion of tSs chapel win be reserved for friends
and uourners. There will 10 sermon, aud 1Ae
services will be short
[GENERAL PRESS DIsrAToHl
Tho undergraduates Of Harvard College and tho hos-
ton Society Natural History have adopted resolutions
appropriately noticing the death OF Prof Assssz The
funeral has been appointed for p m on Thursday ID
Appleton Chapel and will be entirely without formahy
few seats will be reserved for the Immediate hehos
the deceased the rest OF the thapel Deng reo "
one wishing to attend. Many Of the scientific and other
bodies Of which Agassiz member have exprrsseu
part the funeral but II has been DEE aea
As more conformabe to what would have been DIS o""
wishes, TO decline all such offers.
HARVARD COLLEGE HONoRs TuE DEAD NAruRAiAsr'
BosTON, Dec. 16.-At meeting Oh .no
President and Fellows OF Harvard College TO-DAY ~
following entry was made upon the record:
The President and Fellows have heard Win deep m.
gret and strong Of personal bereavehen nmis
death at Cambridge the 18Th ihstans vh,.h M,
Agassiz They desire TO record the services sasr. ~
has rendered to tho University durins .ns ns I'M
his connection with It, He mas iliustrs.eI ~ ~. n,ssct
xars,,v nv his sclentidc researches. by nus aIocs
eacnin rs and by his example he has rseu up sn %
tion OF Younger teachers OF natural science nj
tiyate his spirit, emulate MS oesouoI1 Sss
spread abroad his methods OF instfuetUn, nI,s \.
exerted strong influence upon the wnSie "a in
broaden lie foundation quicken It's - rrsei
erae is discipline. BY the just inhoehee y,
flsh en- su and by the exttaorutnaIy s~.a.d
ira and speecn NC
and hur M the Museum of Conparstso - shS
Harvard College very important n IN sniriur
re,ourc.s OF the Uniyorsity Finally ps % nd nsfurs
force of his simplicity, sympatheto ~ thou
yuuan.a an he has awakened In tho minas a. en,sssss
sands q. his adopted coantrymen ssh,ch he vas d.
IN, .n resect for the pure scepee W u
~ % anu tap stren sthenng the faith Of the con"u" -
~. V, ai.u,ty aud worth Of all liberal cu"urc. ..
80, M.vor Cutler OF Boston has direc'ed 'nss VIZ
- ~, n.ll,c p,.ldings bs displayed o. na"s'ans sae>
-, o.. ,,roh beI,s bs toIled an Thursday during sns
-, . o.,is.. .f Prof, AgassE,