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On the 21st of January, 1856, the local rank which he hadheld in the Crimea of Staff-Surgeon lst Class was confirmed,and gazetted accordingly. During the great outbreak of cholerain Madeira in 1856, he was despatched to aid the local authoritiesin their endeavours to arrest it, and, after an absence of threemonths, he returned again to England.He was then put in charge of the Sanatorium at Malta,

where he remained for the last four years, and where he diedon June the 8th, terminating an honourable career a,t the ageof forty-five. Truly it may be said of him, "He was aman who tried to do his duty." He was decorated with theCrimean Medal and two clasps, and the Legion of Honour fromthe French. He leaves behind him a young widow and threeyoung children to lament his loss.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.Dr. T. BLADES has been elected Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator for

the Shap District of the West Ward Union, Westmoreland, vice J.Robinson, M.R.C.S.E., resigned.

G. Er.movT, M.D., has been appointed Medical Officer and Public Vaccinatorfor the Rathmullan Dispensary District of the Milford Union, Co.Donegal; also Surgeon to the Constabulary, Rathmullan; and Surgeonand Agent to the Coast-Guard Stations on the West side of LoughSwilly, vice G. G. Bothwell, M.R.C.S.E., appointed Medical Officer to theWorkhouse and District No. 1 of the Plympton St. Mary Union, Devon-shire.

’T. J. FAWCETT, M.R.C.S.E., has been elected Resident House-Surgeon to theHalifax Infirmary, vice C. Etheridge, M.RC.S.E., resigned.

T. W. HARRISON, M.D., has been elected Medical Officer and Public Vacci-nator for the Ballyclough Dispensary District of the Mallow Union, viceC. H. Groves, M.B., resigned.

B. J. KENNY, L.R.C.P.E., has been elected Medical Officer and Public Vac-cinator for the Tuosist Dispensary District of the Kenmare Union, viceJ. E. Macdonald, L.R.C.P.Ed., resigned.

S. S. LARCOMBE, M.R.C.S.E., has been elected Medical Officer and PublicVaccinator for District No. 3 of the Shepton-Mallett Union, Somerset-shire, vice W. E. Miller, M.R.C.S.E., deceased.

M. LAWLOR, L.A.H. Dub., has been elected Apothecary for the Tralee UnionWorkhouse, vice M. R. Reidy, L.A.H. Dub., resigned.

D. LLOYD, M.R.C.S.E., has been elected Medical Officer and Public Vacci-nator for District No. 1 and the Workhouse of the Carmarthen Union,vice J. L. Williams, M.R.C.S.E., resigned.

A. PBAXSE, M.D., has been elected Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator forthe Parish of Hinderclay, in the Stow Union, Suffolk, vice Luffingham,resigned.

R. B. SELBY, M.D., has been elected Medical Officer and Public Vaccinatorfor the Parish of Kirkeowan, Wigtonshire, vice G. L. Barr, L.F.P. & S.Glas., resigned.

S. W. SMITH, M.R.C.S.E., has been elected Medical Officer and Public Vacci-nator for the Workhouse and Pershore District of the Pershore Union,Worcestershire, vice J. Claridge, L.S.A., resigned.

H. TERRY, jun., M.RC.S.E., has been appointed Certifying Surgeon underthe Factory Act for Northampton and its neighbourhood.

MILITARY AND NAVAL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.

F. A. BRICE, L.K.Q.C.P.I., Surg. RN., has been appointed to the " Terror"for Bermuda Hospital (additional).

F. H. BmowrE, L.R.C.S.I., Assist.-Surg. R.N., has been appointed to the" Achilles."

H. Buss, M.D., has been appointed Surgeon to the lst Administrative Batt.of Tower Hamlets Rifle Volunteers. [This appointment is substitutedfor that which appeared in the London Gazette of April 28th, 1863.]

A. COLLINS, M.B., Surgeon R.N., has been appointed to the " Edgar" (addi-tional).

J. N. EARLE, M.R.C.S.E., of Brunswick-street, Dover-road, has been ap-pointed Surgeon to the " Blenheim" East Indiaman.

W. F. FOOTTIT, M.R.C.S.E., has been appointed Assist.-Surgeon to the RoyalSherwood Foresters or Nottinghamshire Militia, vice Dolton, resigned.

B. T. GIRAUD, M.B., Staff Assist.-Surg. Army, has been appointed Assist.-Surg. to the 19th Hussars, vice Woolhouse, appointed to the Staff.

J. HINTON, M.R.C.S.E., Staff Assist.-Surg. Army, has been appointed Assist.-Surg. to the 10th Hussars, vice Hooper, promoted on the Staff.

H. JACKSON, L.F.P. & S. Glas., has been appointed Surgeon to the 1st Ad-ministrative Brigade of Argyllshire Artillery Volunteers.

J. F. KYNSEY, L.K.Q.C.P.I., Assist.-Surg. R.N., has been appointed to the " Orontes."

A. R. MACDONALD, M.D., has been appointed Lieutenant of the 5th Corps of IRoss-shire Rifle Volunteers.E. MENziES, M.RC.S.E., Stafl’ Surg.-Major Army, has been appointed Surg.

to the 19th Hussars.C. H. NASON, Assist.-Surgeon R.N., has been appointed to the "Prince

Consort."A. NISBET, M.D., Inspector-General of Hospitals and Fleets, has received

the good service pension, vacant by the decease of Sir John Richardson,M.D., C.B.

C. E. PRIOR, M.D., Assist.-Surg. in the lst Huntingdonshire Light HorseVolunteer Cavalry, has been appointed Hon. Surgeon.

D. F. RENNIE, M.D., Staff Surgeon Army, has been appointed Surgeon tothe 20th Hussars.

H. N. M. SEDGWICK, M.R.C.S.E., Assist.-Surg. R.N., has been appointed tothe " Octavia."

H. B. SPURGIN, M.R.C.S.E., has been appointed Assist.-Surg. to the North-amptonshire and Rutland Militia, vice D. Seaton, resigned.

M. TzEVAN, L.R.C.P.L., Assist.-Surgeon R.N., has been appointed to the" Constance."

G. A. TuzNBULL, L.R.C.S.Ed., Staff Surgeon Army, has been appointed Surg.to the 21st Hussars.

S. WADE, M.B.C.8.JE., Surg. R.N., has been appointed to the "Asia" Guard-ship at Portsmouth. ’

F. L. W. WRIGHT, L.R.C.S.Ed., Assist.-Surg. R.N., has been appointed to the" Liverpool."

Births, Marriages, and Deaths.BIRTHS.

On the 19th ult., at Weymouth, the wife of H. Tizard, M.D., prematurely, ofa son.

On the 24th ult., at South-parade, Wakefield, the wife of J. N. Manton,Surgeon, of a daughter.

On the 26th ult., at Rosemount, Lower Norwood, the wife of A. Coleman,M.R.C.S.E., of a son.

On the 26th ult., the wife of T. Fulton, M.D., R.N., prematurely, of a daughter,still-born.

On the 27th ult., at Lansdowne-terrace, Brighton, the wife of Joseph Dixon,M.R.C.S.E., of a daughter.

On the 28th ult., at Great George-square, Liverpool, the wife of J. R. Bruce,M.D., of a daughter.

On the 29th ult., the wife of J. S. Loe, M.R.C.S., of Leeds, of a son.On the 29th ult., at Newton-Abbot, Devon, the wife of Dr. Chas. Elliot, of a

daughter.On the 1st inst., at Castle-street, Stranraer, N.B., the wife of David Easton,

M.D., of a daughter.On the 3rd inst., at Compton-terrace, Canonbury, the wife of H. Bateman,

F.R.C.S.E., of a son. ____

MARRIAGES.On the 27th ult., at Hereford, Fortescue John Morgan, M.R.C.S.E., of Stam-

ford, to Ada Vaughan, daughter of E. Blashfield, Esq.On the 27th ult., at Tillicoultry, J. D. Maclaren, M.D., of Glasgow, to Janette,

daughter of J. Paton, Esq.On the 29th ult., at the Parish Church, Leamington, Josiah Court, L.R.C.P.,

of Staveley, Derbyshire, second son of John Court, Esq., of Warwick, toSarah, youngest daughter of the late John Hyde, Esq., of Hampton-Lucy, Warwickshire.-No Cards.

On the 29th ult., at Plymouth, A. Lloyd, M.R.C.S.E., of Grange-road, Ber-mondsey, to Emily Hearder, daughter of J. A. Page, Esq.

DEATHS.On the 9th of Feb., at New Zealand, R. Storey, M.R.C.S.E., Assist.-Surgeon

Military Train.On the 26th of April, at Burhanpore, East Indies, James Burke, L.R.C.P.Ed.,

Staff Assist.-Surgeon Army.On the 22nd ult., at Hampstead, of phthisis, Eliza, the wife of W. D. Thane,

M.R.C.S.E., late of Park-place Villas, Maida-hill, aged 41.On the 26th ult., J. T. Barrett, L.R.C.P.Ed., of Lees, Manchester, aged 29.On the 26th ult., at Southampton, W. F. Daniell, F.R.C.S.E., Staff Surgeon

Army, aged 45.On the 28th ult., at Edinburgh, R. Fryer, M.R.C.S.E., Assist.-Surg. Bengal

Medical Service.On the 5th inst., at London-street, Fitzroy-square, Francis Richard Ducke,

only son of T. F. Easteott, Student of King’s College Hospital, aged10 months.

QUARTERLY NAVAL OBITUARY.W. Hillman, M.R.C.S.E., Surg. Dec. 26th, 1808.G. L. King, M.R.C.S.E., Surg. April 24th, 1858.J. Lawrence, Surg. Aug. 28th, 1822.F. C. Magrath, L.RC.S.I., Assist.-Surg. Nov. 6th, 1856.J. Munro, M.D., Deputy Inspector-General of Hospitals and Fleets

Feb. 26th, 1863.Sir John Richardson, M.D., C.B., Inspector General of Hospitals and

Fleets Aug. 22nd, 1840.J. M’E. Wallace, Surg. Jan. 6th, 1859.

Medical Diary of the Week.Monday, July 10.

ST. MARK’S HOSPITAL ’FOE FiSTULA AND OTHER DISEASES OF THE RECTUM.-Operations, 1½ P.M.

METROPOLITAN FREE HOSPITAL.-Operations, 2 P.M.

Tuesday, July 11.Guy’s HOSPITAL.-Operations, 1 P.M.WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL.-Operations, 2 r.M.

Wednesday, July 12.MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL.-Operations, 1 P.M.ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL.-Operations, 1* P.M.ST. BARTHOLOMEw’s HOSPITAL.-Operations, 1 P.M.GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL.-Operations, 2 P.M.UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL.-Operations, 2 P.M.LONDON HOSPITAL.-Operations, 2 p.M.

Thursday, July 13.CENTRAL LONDON OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL.-Operations, 1 P.M.ST. GEORGE’S HOSPITAL.-Operations, 1 P.M.LONDON SURGICAL HOME.-Operations, 2 P.M.WEST LONDON HOSPITAL.-Operations, 2 P.M.ROYAL ORTHOPÆDIC HOSPITAL.-Operations, 2 P.M.

Friday, July 14:.WESTMINSTER OpH:TnALMIO HOSPITAL.-Operations, 1½ P.M.

Saturday, July 15.Sr. TEOMAB’s HOSPITAL.-Operations, 1 p.M.ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S HOSPITAL.-Operations, 11 p.M.KING’S COLLEGE HOSPITAL.-Operations, 1½ p.M.ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL.-Operations, 1 r.M.CHARING-CROSS HOSPITAL.-Operations, 2 p.M.

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THE TRIAL OF DR. PRITCHARD.

PENDING the course of this trial we abstain from remarks

upon the evidence, although there is much in what has alreadytranspired to call for serious consideration and grave comment.

Co Correspondents.GRANULAR EFFERVESCING CITRATE OF BISMUTH.

BISMUTH is usually prescribed in the form of either the oxide or nitrate, bothof which are insoluble in water, though doubtless they are acted upon,especially the oxide, to some extent by the acids of the stomach. The greatmerit of the effervescing citrate of bismuth, which we believe is entirely anew preparation, and the merit of introducing which belongs to Messrs.Savory and Moore, consists in the bismuth being administered in a solubleas well as in an agreeable form. We are of opinion, however, that the dosemight be increased with advantage, as 1 grain of the oxide of bismuth (thequantity contained in a teaspoonful of the citrate) corresponds to only1’3 grains of the trisnitrate of bismuth, this lattersalt being frequentlyprescribed in 5 and even 10 grain doses.

A. A.R.-Under the circumstances of the case, we should strongly advisethat the afflicted lady be sent to Bethlehem Hospital. A form of instruc-tions may be obtained at the hospital.

THE letter of M.A. Lond. is of such a length that we cannot afford space forits insertion.

EFFECTS OF IODIDE OF POTASSIUM.

To the Editor of THE LANCET.SIR,-"C. F.," your correspondent of the 17th instant, asks if any of your

readers can inform him whether the iodide of potassium, given in smalldoses, produces any immediate effect on the pituitary membrane of a personsuffering from catarrh. The following case will show him that the iodidehas an immediate effect, not only in catarrh, but in other irritable conditionsof this membrane :-

E. M-, a delicate-looking young man, consulted me on the 31st March,1864. He complained of a sense of "stuffing" alternating with "running"at the nose; and on looking up both nostrils, the Schneiderian membranewas seen to be covered with scales like those of eczema. He had been in this

condition for upwards of a year. Ordered three grains of iodide of potassiumin infusion of calumba to be taken three times a day. He came to me on thefollowing day, and stated that he was obliged to give over my medicine, as itmade him feel so much worse. He had only taken two doses, and yet he ap-peared to be thoroughly under the influence of the drug. His eyes were redand watery, and he had to keep his pocket-handkerchief constantly to hisnose; but the scales had disappeared from the interior of the latter. Orderedhim to go on a day or two longer with the medicine, but only to take half adose at a time. He did so, and when he gave over taking the medicine thescales did not return, and all irritation of the pituitary membrane ceased. Itis not necessary to mention the means adopted afterwards to strengthen theconstitution so as to make the cure a permanent one.In this case it struck me that a tissue which was in a diseased state for

such a long time must be suffering from defective nutrition; that thereforethe indication of treatment was to rouse up this membrane to increasedaction; and the well-known effect of the iodide of potassium on the Schnei-derian membrane led me to look upon this agent as the most likely to fulfilthat indication. I was confirmed in this belief from noticing the effect ofother remedial agents. Strychnine, for instance, is a stimulant to the spinal ’,cord; but when the cord is in a state of irritation, strychnine in small doses Ialmost immediately increases that irritation, while it rouses up a sluggishcord to increased action. Cantharides produces irritation of the healthyurethra, causing strangury. No one but a homoeopath would think of ad-ministering this drug in the inflammatory stage of gonorrhoea; but it is avaluable agent in the cure of chronic gleet. In the case of E. M-, there-fore, I was prepared for the nature of the action of the iodide; but was verymuch surprised at the violence of that action, and the rapidity with whichthe symptoms were produced. I can only account for it on the suppositionthat, although some parts of the membrane might be suffering from defectivenutrition, other parts were already in a high state of irritation. If thistherefore was the case, it is not more astonishing that the iodide of potassiumshould produce an immediate effect on the Schneiderian membrane thanthat small doses of strychnine should produce an almost immediate andmarked effect in an inflammatory condition of the spinal cord. I have nothad an opportunity of giving the iodide of potassium in a case of ozaena; butI expect its administration in that intractable disease would be attendedwith the most beneficial results-that is, in a case where the disease is con-fined to the membrane, and where the bones have not become implicated.

I am, Sir, yours, &c.,Knottingley, June 21st, 1865. JAMES Ross, M.D.

C. F. L.-Quinine, arsenic, sulphate of zinc, salicine, berberine, and pepsineare or have been employed in the treatment of intermittent fever.

MD.-l. It has been decided that a licentiate of the King and Queen’sCollege of Physicians in Ireland is not entitled to the degree of M.D.-2. It is not likely, however, that he would be prosecuted for assuming thetitle.

FECUNDATION DURING GESTATION.To the Editor ofTHr LANCET.

SIR,-In the case cited by Mr. R. Richardson (THE LANCET, June 10th), asa proof that fecundation can take place during gestation, may not the uterushave been, as is not unfrequent I believe amongst animals, a double one. Ifso, impregnation could easily have been effected at two distinct times; but itwould be as well at any rate, I think, to learn whether the ewe had been putto ram more than once. Yours obediently,

F. P. ATKINSON, M.B., &c.St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, Rochester, June 21st, 1865.

GAS SurrLY.Civis Londinensis.-It has long bcen generally known that the supply of gasin the metropolis is in a very unsatisfactory state. The gas is impure,and, moreover, the charge for it is extortionate. We are glad to perceivethat the citizens of London are taking measures to obtain a purer andcheaper supply. As a sanitary measure we are desirous of giving themovement all the support in our power. The injury to health from thecombustion of impure gas, particularly in our theatres and other publicassemblies, can hardly be over-estimated. Cowper in his day speaks of theunpleasant effects of the "pent-up fumes of an unsavoury throng;" butthe evils then prevalent were small compared with those of the presenttime, when, in addition, the assembly is compelled to inhale the fumes ofsulphur and of other deleterious substances. With proper management,the gas companies could remove the more objectionable of these products,and we agree with the observations made by a gentleman at a late meetingheld in the City, that the gas companies are justly liable to the charge ofmismanagement respecting this matter.

J. T.-1. It is in Church-street, Westminster. 2. The gentleman mentionedis not surgeon to the institution.

THE letter of M.D., respecting Dr. Bird’s deodorants, is an advertisement.

SIR JOHN SHELLEY AND THE ELECTION FOR BRIDGWATER.To the Editor of THE LANCET.

SIR,-A correspondent signing himself "M.B. Lond.," and writing from theabove-named borough, asks of you what has Sir J. Shelley done in the in-terests of the chemists and druggists to the prejudice of the profession. Formy part I do not pretend to tell him; for I do not know anything about thesubject, and therefore I leave some one else to enlighten him. But from anintimate acquaintance with Sir John, extending over the whole period he hasrepresented Westminster, now thirteen years, I should aver that what he mayhave done has been at the instance of parties who may have urged mattersupon him from their stand-point, and which he has supported from anamiable desire to oblige them.

I have frequently conversed with Sir John upon the question of Poor-lawmedical reform, and he has often assured me that, from his position as aChairman of a Sussex Board of Guardians, he was prepared of his own know-ledge to assert that the Poor-law medical officers were the hardest workedand the worst remunerated body of officials in her Majesty’s dominions, andthat he would at all times do his utmost, in his seat in the House of Com-mons, to improve our status. This he has attempted to do. Once he movedfor a return bearing on our interests, at my request; and during this lastsession he has submitted for me three questions, which have been attendedwith this result, that subjects have been brought into the foregiound, andhave been acceded to, which otherwise would, for a time at least, have re-mained dormant.

It was my intention to have written to you, urging my medical brethren atBridgwater to support his candidature, if your correspondent had not pre-ceded me; and I do so now, from the conviction that our interests are so ill-supported in the House of Commons that we cannot afford to affront andestrange one who knows our grievances, and, knowing, has the heart and thecourage to do his best to remove them.

I am, Sir, yours obediently,Dean-street, Soho, July 1st, 1865. JOSEPH ROGERS, M.D.

To the Editor of THE LANCET.SIR,-In reply to " M.B. Lond.," without discussing the relative merits of

the two rival Chemists and Druggists Bills, I would refer him to the division-list on the Indian Medical Service Bill of last session, printed in your journalin July last. This Bill, introduced by the Secretary of State for India, pro-posed to deprive the profession of all control over the Indian medical appoint-ments, by substituting a system of pilrely Government patronage for the pre-sent competitive examinations. Happily that measure was defeated on thethird reading by a narrow majority; but Sir John Shelley and other metro-politan members voted in favour of it. Had it not been for the pertinacity ofMr. Pope Hennessy and Mr. Cox, who, with I believe four other members,were the only persons that divided against it at its first stage, it wouldassuredly have passed into law.Medical electors cannot do better than consult that list, if they desire to be

guided by professional interests in giving their votes at the ensuing election.I am, Sir, yours, &c.,

THE HONORARY SECRETARY TO THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEEOF THE BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.

July 5th, 1865.b. J. R.-1. Government Life Assurance will be shortly extended to Scot-land and also to Ireland.=2. In selecting medical referees, the Postmaster-General invites the co-operation of parochial men, but not exclusively.-3. In towns where a large amount of business is expected, more than onemedical examiner is appointed, for the convenience of proposers whoseplaces of abode are spread over all parts. In a small town only one exa-miner is appointed. We should recommend good men, whether parochialor not, to make applications, ready for the commencement of business inScotland.

THE CONVERSAZIONE AT THE COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.To the Editor of THE LANCET.

SIR,-Can you inform us on what principle the invitations to Wednesday’sconversaziorze at the College of Surgeons were issued P I am informed thatspecial invitations were sent to several fellows and members in this district,while of others no notice has been taken. If this was a private 80irée givenby members of the Council to their friends and acquaintances, not a wordcan be said about it, except that many of us must regret that we have nofriend in the Council; but if the entertainment was a public one, and in-tended, as the advertisement professed, to bring together in their alina materthe members of the profession, and to promote kindliness and good fellow-ship, then I and thousands of members have a right to feel ourselvesaggrieved at the neglect shown to us. From all accounts it was a verygrandaffair. Pray, Sir, who "pays the piper" ?

I am, Sir, yours faithfully,Iver, near Uxbridge, July 1st, 1865. WM. ATKINSON M.R.C.S., 1837.