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PROVINCES.—At the recommendation of the SuperintendingSurgeon, Cawnpoor Circle, Dec. 4th, Assistant-Surgeon J. A.Sewell, M.D., arrived at Allahabad from the Presidency, isdirected to proceed, without delay, and assume the medicalcharge of the civil and military duties at Etawah. Dr. Sewellreceived the medical charge of the auxiliary levy and of thecivil establishment at Etawah on the 14th of December last.

APPOINTMENT.—Surgeon Deas, of the 3rd Bombay LightCavalry, temporarily, to perform the civil medical duties ofJhansi, during the absence, on sick certificate, of Assistant-Surgeon Nayler, or until further orders.SCIND FLAX.—A correspondent of the Englishman. Calcutta

newspaper, states that when he passed through the ThurrParkur districts in N. W. India, he observed a plant peculiarlyabundant, called keep or khip, free from thorns, and havingfor its flower a minute greenish and yellow flower, with fivefleshy petals. The natives of the Thurr weave the plant intocoarse ropes. A very fine fibre could be obtained from thekhip plant, extremely white and fine, of good length, andstrong when twisted into thread. With a little patience, andplenty of water, he succeeded, in about half an hour, in gettinga ball of fine white tow, with a tibre equal to our best hemp.

Medical News.ROYAL SOCIETY.—The following gentlemen were elected

Fellows of this Society on Thursday, June 9th:-SAMUEL Husse-xas BECKLES, Esq., Barrister, St. Leonard’s-

on-Sea.FREDERICK CRACE CALVERT, Esq., F.C.S., Professional Che-

mist, Oxford-road, Manchester.HENRY J. CARTER, Esq., Surgeon E.I. Service, Bombay.DOUGLAS GALTON, Esq., Captain R.E., Chester-street, London.WM. BIRD HERAPATH, M.D., F.R.S.E., F.C.S., Bristol.GEO. MURRAY HUMPHREY, M.B., F.R.C.S.E., Cambridge.Tjaos. STERRY HITNT, Esq., A.M., Chemist, Montreal, Canada.JOHN DENNIS MACDONALD, Esq., Assist.-Surgeon R.N.WM. ODLING, M.B. Lond., Secretary C.S., Chemist, Ken-

nington-road, London.ROBT. PATTERSON, Esq., M.R.I.A., Belfast.JOHN PENN, Esq., C.E., Lewisham.SIR ROBERT SCHOMBURGH, her Britannic Majesty’s Consul,

Bangkirk.THos. WATSON, M.D., F.R.C.P., Henrietta-street, Cavendish-

square.RoBT. WOODCROFT, Esq., Superintendent Great Seal Patent-

office, Fulwood College, St. John’s-wood.WM. YOLLAND, Esq., Lieut.-Col. R.E., F.R.A.S., Inspector

of Railways under Board of Trade, Westbourne-park,Hyde-park.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.—The following gentle-men, having undergone the necessary examinations for thediploma, were admitted members of the College, at a meetingof the Court of Examiners on the 1st inst.:—

CATTLIN, WILLIAM, jun., Highbury-place, Islington.COLLINGS, FRANCIS HENRY, Clifton, Bristol.CROTTY, CORNELIUS, Dublin.HAYFS, HAWKESLEY ROCHE, Bandon, county Cork.MACLURE, WM. MALCOM GREY, Nassau, New Providence,Bahamas.

NOTT, WILLIAM FRANCIS, Lucas-road, Kennington-park.NuNN, ROGER, Ixworth, SuffolkRUMBOLD, THOMAS, Chiswell-street, Finsbury-square.

At the same meeting of the Court, Mr. JOHN DENIS MAC-DONALD passed his examination for Naval Surgeon. This gen-tleman had previously been admitted a member of the College,his diploma bearing date June 15th, 1849.

APOTHECARIES’ HALL.—The following gentlemen passedtheir examination in the science and practice of medicine, andreceived certificates to practise, on

Thursday, July 7th, 1859.MAYOR, THOMAS ORLANDO, Bristol.SMIRTHWAITE, GEORGE, Hargreaves-street, Burnley.WATERS, JOHN, Great Itussell-street.

The following gentleman also. on the same day, passed hisfirst examination:—

MERCER, JOHN THOMAS, Leicester.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, EDINBURGH. - Dr.Joseph Henry Jeans, of Southampton, was elected a Licentiateof the above College on the 14th June.

NEW PURCHASE BY THE COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.—Weunderstand that at the recent sale at the Auction Mart, byMessrs. Edwin, Fox, and Bousfield, of the estates of the lateJoseph Cantwell, Esq., the extensive premises, No. 43, Lin.coln’s-inn-fields, and No. 6, Portugal-street, in the rear, werepurchased by the Royal College of Surgeons. The tenure of

the property is peculiar, it being held for 875 years unexpired,at a peppercorn rent.

APPOINTMENTS.—At a meeting of the medical staff ofthe Great Western Railway, held on the 6th of July, the com.pliment of being elected Honorary Surgeon to that Companywas paid to Dr. W. Philpot Brookes, upon his resignation (onaccount of illness) of the surgeoncy of the Cheltenham district.- -At a meeting of the visiting magistrates of the county ofGloucester, Dr. Philson was elected Visiting Physician of thelunatic asylums of that county, in the place of Dr. Brookes,resigned; and the following resolution was passed-" Resolved,That the Visitors cannot separate without expressing theirsincere regret at the cause which has led to the retirement ofDr. Brookes as medical visitor to the Sandywell Lunatic Asy.lum ; and they desire to record their opinion of the able andefficient manner in which he has at all times performed theduties of his office." Dr. Philson has also been appointedSurgeon to the General Hospital and Dispensary, vice Dr.Brookes, resigned.TESTIMONIAL TO DR. FRANCIS HAWKINS.—A portrait

of the above-named gentleman has just been placed, by sub.scription amongst the former pupils of the Middlesex Hospital,in the board-room of that institution, to which he occupied thepost of physician for a period of thirty-five years, and fromwhich he has recently retired on account of his appointment tothe office of Registrar to the Medical Council. The artist, whohas very successfully portrayed the worthy Doctor’s features,is Mr. J. Edgar Williams.QUEEN’S HOSPITAL, BIRMINGHAM.— The foundation-

stone of Queen’s Hospital Chapel was laid last week, by thefounder of the charity. It bears the following inscription :-’’ This corner-stone was laid on the 8th day of Julv, 1859, byWilliam Sands Cox, F.R.S., the founder of Queen’s Collegeand Queen’s Hospital. Birmingham. Architect, J. J. Bateman;builder, Mr. William Matthews."THE TBBM " SURGEON-DENTIST."—A NEW PROSECUTION

BY THE LONDON MEDICAL REGISTRATION ASSOCIATION.--A case

against a druggist who styles himself " Surgeon-Dentist," pre-ferred by this Association, is, as we learn, to be heard shortlyat the Lambeth Police Court.

THE TRIAL OF SMETHURST at the Central CriminalCourt is postponed until the 15th of August.ACTION AGAINST A SURGEON.—In the case Yeatman

v. Dempsy, lately tried, to recover damages against a surgeonfor having broken an alleged contract to appear as a witnessin a cause in the Divorce Court, a jury gave the plaintiff £50damages.TREAT TO HOSPITAL NURSES.—The managers of Guy’s

Hospital have this year, for the first time, set on foot an expe-riment of considerateness for the toil of their servants whichwe hope to see followed by other hospitals. On the 8th inst.the entire staff of day-nurses, forty in number, were given aholiday, and treated to a pic.nic at Hampton Court. Twocommodious ciars-2-banc conveyed the nurses to their destina-tion, where they betook themselves to the usual amusementsof the palace, and seemed heartily to enjoy themselves. The

pic-nic is to be repeated for the staff of night-nurses at Guy’s;and the "sisters" of the hospital wards are next week, wehear, to have a day at the Crystal Palace.MEETING OF THE GLASGOW FACULTY OF MEDICINE.-

THE REGISTRATION OF DEATHS ACT.—At a meeting of the

Glasgow Faculty of Medicine, held in the Hall, St. Andrew-square, on Friday, the 8th inst.,-the President, Dr. Donald, inthe chair,-the subject of the Registration of Deaths Act wasagain brought up for consideration.Mr. D. Walker submitted a motion to the effect that the

Faculty address a circular to every medical man in Scotland,urging the necessity of an immediate and organized systemof petitioning Parliament for a repeal of that clause of theRegistration Act for Scotland which demands that the membersof the medical profession shall grant certificates and fill up

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schedules regarding the causes of the death of such persons as ROYAL MEDICAL BENEVOLENT COLLEGE.-" FOUNDER’Sthey may have attended during their last illness, without fee DAY."-The annual celebration of Founder’s Day came off ator reward. The speaker explained in detail his plan, asserting the Royal Medical Benevolent College, Epsom, on Thursday.that if it were carried out with anything like spirit, the table the 7th inst., and was attended by the leading supporters ofof the Commons would be covered with petitions from every the College, including several members of the Council, andtown, village, and hamlet in Scotland, and refusal of the many parents and friends of the students. The proceedingsprayer of the petitioners would be impossible. commenced with prayers in the chapel, by the Rev. R. Thorn-

Dr. M’Carron seconded the motion. He heartily concurred ton, B.D., head master of the College. The musical portionin all the previous speaker had said. He was satisfied it only of the service, including Scott’s anthem, " Praise the Lord,required an effort such as that just suggested to wipe away the 0 Jerusalem !" was ably rendered. After leaving the chapel,stain now affecting the character of the medical practitioners the boys proceeded to the dining hall, where a substantialof Scotland. Dr. M’Carron entered at some length into the dinner was prepared for them; and this having been discussedmanner in which the law is at present carried out. with all the energy and vigour which youth and health bring

Dr. Young said there could be but one opinion on the in- to a well-provisioned table, a bumper of wine was filled forjustice of the law complained of, and of the necessity of having each of them, and the Rev. Dr. Irons, of Brompton, madeit altered; but to enter on so extensive a scheme of agitation, some very interesting remarks on the occasion of their meeting,with the finances of the Faculty in so weak a condition as they and proposed " Long life and happiness to that honest manadmittedly were, somewhat alarmed him. He would suggest the Founder of the Royal Medical Benevolent College." " (Thethat this Faculty communicate with the incorporated Faculties toast was given with those hearty cheers which English boysthroughout the country, so as to obtain their co-operation in so well know how to give).the movement. Mr. l’ROPERT said: My Lord Bishop and my young friends,

Dr. Johnstone agreed with Dr. Young. He reprobated the I thank you very much for the very clear, distinct, and heartyRegistration Act in severe terms, and heartily wished the cheers which you have given to me, a poor Welshman. Be-profession was put in a satisfactory position with regard to it; lieve me my heart is in this cause, and, with the blessing ofbut the idea of entering into a crusade like the one contem- God, I hope this College will be to you and do for you all thatplated was so bold and startling that he would require to think my rev. friend says he hopes it will. (Hear, hear.) All I desireover the matter. He feared that the correspondence the of you is-all the return you can make to me, for I must notFaculty would be led into would be too much for its exchequer, deny I have worked for this institution-the most gratefuland thought some plan might be fallen on involving less ex- return, I say, you can make to me and those who have labouredpense. with me, is so to conduct yourselves that you may turn out anAfter some observations by Dr. Taylor and Dr. Greenlees, honour to the College and a credit to your families. That is

it was agreed, on the motion of Dr. M’Farlane, to appoint a what we labour for, that is what our rev. friend hopes, andcommittee to consider the matter, with the view of devising what your parents ardently desire. Keep your consciencessome plan to bring the weight of the whole profession in Scot- clear, and do your duty before God and man. You cannot beland to bear on the Legislature. too good. We want to make you gentlemen, and, if you areCANCER HOSPITAL.-On Friday, July 8th, the annual true gentlemen, you will never do a foul act. (Hear, hear.)

meeting of this institution was held at the offices in Piccadilly, Health and happiness to one and all-parents and sons, andMr. Oliver Farrer in the chair, supported by Mr. John Abel success to the College. (Cheers).Smith, Dr. Marsden, the Rev. J. B. Owen, Mr. Halswell, Dr. After a short period of drill and sword exercise by some ofO’Connor, Mr. A. Marsden, Mr. T. Marsh Nelson, and others. the students upon the lawn, the party assembled in the school-The report of the Committee, read by Mr. Cockerill, congratu- room for the

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lated the Governors on the increase of the funds of the institu- Distribution of Prizes.—Previous to this the speeches, &c.,tion, and also its extended usefulness. The receipts from all were delivered. The following is the programme :-" Oratiosources had been £3603 15s. 9d., and the balances, after de- Gratulatoria," F. J. Marshall; glee, " May-day;" " The

fraying all expenses, were X321 4s. 10d. with X1700 stock. Plaint of Prometheus" (Æchylus), W. Leigh; " The Death ofThe new hospital at Brompton was progressing satisfactorily, Samson" (Milton), W. Hoffmeister; " The Deeds of a Hero"and would be opened early next year. The number of patients (Plautus), the Character of Pyrgopolineces by H. 0. Chaldecott,who had received the benefits of the charity was 2803, being and Artotrogus by E. S. Blythman; "King Henry V. sen-

an increase of 538 over the number of the preceding year. The tences the Conspirators" (Shakspeare), A. H. Collett; partreport was adopted, and the numerous officers were thanked song, "All amongst the Barley." The prize essay and odefor their past services. The kindness and munificence of Miss were also read, the whole being rendered with great effect andBurdett Coutts were warmly appreciated, and a special vote spirit.of thanks was passed to Dr. Marsden, the founder. The following is the list of prizes, embracing the ChristmasTHE DUKE OF WELLINGTON AND THE ILLUMINATED and Whitsuntide examinations:-Sterry Divinity Prizes: Mar-

INDICATOR.-At the monthly meeting of the vestry of St. shall. English Essay: " The Effect on Rome of the PunicGeorge’s, Hanover-square, held on Monday last, the Rev. H. ’Vars, Hoffmeister. English Ode: Niagara, F. S. Manby.Howarth in the chair, a letter was read from the Duke of Classical Prizes.—Christmas: 6th form, Marshall; 5th, W.

Wellington, complaining of the advertising nuisance erected, Leigh ; 4th, C. F. Yate; 3rd, Taylor; upper 2nd, Cutfield;by permission of the vestry, in proximity to Apsley House. lower 2nd, Gurdon; 1st, Mather. Mathematics: Marshall.

His Grace severely rebuked the vestry for permitting the Arithmetic: 1st, Cutfield; 2nd, Hutchinson.—Whitsuntide:

erection of the indicator so near to his house and the pathway 6th form, Marshall ; 5th, Lake; 4th, Shaw; 3rd, H. F. Norris;of thousands, especially as the twelve feet space taken up from upper 2nd, H. O. Curling; lower 2nd, Mather and G. R. Nunn ;the width of the road rendered it, in his Grace’s humble opi- 1st, Lilly. Mathematics: Marshall. Arithmetic : 1st Harvey ;nion, very dangerous, as it left only thirty-two feet space next 2nd, Hubert. French: ist, Marshall; 2nd, Powell. Ger-

Apsley House. The missive also reminded the vestry that the man : .1st, Marshall; 2nd, F. E. Manby. Italian : Marshall.

principal entrance to Hyde-park was next to his Grace’s house, Drawing : 1st, Bowman and Short (equal); 2nd, W. Hyde.and that it was a rather dangerous corner at all seasons, but Drill: Blades.

rendered very dangerous now the road was so much circum- It will be seen that the name of Marshall occurs very often,scribed by the indicator lamp. The Duchess of Wellington had and each time as he was called up his fellow-students greetedserious reason to remonstrate, as great ’difficulty was expe- him with loud applause. The prizes were delivered by therienced by her Grace’s coachman in driving in and out of Bishop of Bath and Wells, who gave an eloquent address.

Apsley gate, through the obstruction. His Grace satirically The meeting was afterwards addressed by Sir J. Phillips, Majorwound up by remarking that there was no occasion to advert Moore, Mr. Northey, Earl Manvers, Sir John Forbes, Dr.to the architectural design of the column, or the quality of the Irons, Mr. Propert, and Mr. Thornton. The company, to theinformation the indicator afforded, but thought he had shown number of 150, afterwards dined together in the Hall of theenough of the folly of all concerned in the French crossing. College Mr. Propert presiding. The day’s proceedings wereThe reading of the Duke’s letter created some consternation, altogether of the most gratifying character, and were enjoyedand the vestry, after a few remarks, were glad to allow the by all present.subject to drop. WAR-OFFICE, PALL-MALL, JULY 8TH.—18th Foot: TheCOST OF THROWING LIME INTO THE RIVER THAMES.— Commission of Assistant-Surgeon J. H. H. Tothill, appointed

It is stated, in a parliamentary paper just issued, that in the in the Gazette of the 17th of June, 189, to bear date the 13thyear ended 31st March last, the expenses incurred for lime of June, 1859. 45th Foot: The Commission of Assistant-Sur-thrown into the river Thames as a disinfectant, and for hire of geon J. A. Hanbury, M. B., appointed in the Gazette of thelighters. &c.. amounted to ;S175 16s. Id. t, 24th of June- to bear date the 13th of June. 91st Foot: The

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Commission of Assistant-Surgeon J. M’L. Marshall, appointedin the Gazette of the 24th of June, 1859, to bear date the 13thof June,1859.

Hospital Staff: to be Assistant-Surgeons to the Forces.-JohnAdsetts, Gent.; Edward Harford Lloyd, M.B.; James YoungDqnaldson, M.D., vice Tonnere; Oliver Codrington, Gent.,vice Pennington, appointed to the 34th Foot; Edwin Drew,Gent., vice Masterton, appointed to the 34th Foot; John Ad-cock, M.D., vice Baker, appointed to the 10th Foot; HowisonYoung Howison, M.D., vice Gardiner, appointed to the 16thFoot; George Frederick Spry, Gent., vice Ramsbotham, ap-pointed to the 59th Foot; John Thomas Milburn, Gent., viceBr.en, promoted on the Staff; Alfred Illingworth, Gent., viceTothill, appointed to the 18th Foot; Robert Alexander PeterGrant, Gent., vice O’Connell, appointed to the 83rd Foot;Arthur Herbert Orpen, Gent., vice Hanbury, appointed to the45th Foot; Alexander Thomson, M.D., vice Marshall, ap-pointed to the 91st Foot; George Henry Dyer, Gent., vice

iGriffith, deceased. ,Veterinary Medical Departnient.-To be Acting Veterinary

Surgeons: John Mills, Gent., vice Hart, appointed to the 2ndDragoons; Henry Dunsford, Gent., vice Lambert, appointedto the Royal Artillery.THE NUISANCE AT HAVERSTOCK-HILL.—On Monday

evening, July llth, a public meeting was held at the PrinceAlbert Tavern, Haverstock-hill, for the purpose of taking intoconsideration the best measures to adopt for the most speedyabatement of the nuisance caused by the state of the opensewer running from Gospel-oak-fields. The resolution agreedto stated that the meeting viewed with alarm the existingstate of the sewer, and that, inasmuch as many applicationshad been made to the vestry of St. Pancras without success,those assembled pledged themselves to take steps to compelthe immediate removal of the nuisance.

SOCIETY FOR IMPROVING THE SOCIAL CONDITION OFTHE BLIND.--A blind class has been in operation at Camber-well for some months past, in order to test the practicability ofworking out some of the ideas suggested by the above title.The committee intend to train the blind, in classes or at theirown dwellings, to remunerative manual labour, mental study,or the discharge of household duties. The association does notintend to limit its operation to any particular locality.THE IMPOVERISHED MOTHER OF A MEDICAL HERO.-

An appeal is made to the British public by the widowedmother of the late Mr. Richard Blizard Power, Assistant-Surgeon R.N., her only child, and her entire support in life,whose death was occasioned by the arduous duties in which hewas engaged in the Crimean war. He was ten years in theservice, was at the battle of the Alma, was at the storming ofthe forts of Sebastopol in H. M.S. Sanspareil, the only assistant-surgeon on board. He received the personal thanks of LordLyons, a testimonial from the Medical Inspector of the Fleet,and from the great skill and humanity witnessed by his com-manding officer, Captain Dacres, his services were broughtbefore the Admiralty. The Admiralty have been memorialized,the Patriotic Fund applied to, and no relief obtained fromeither, as the claims of a widowed mother do not come withinthe rules of the charity. It therefore only remained for Mrs.Power, under her deep affliction in mind, body, and estate, toapply to a generous public. Certificates may be seen, andsubscriptions received at the London and Westminster Bank,Lothbury, or at 43, Torrington-square, W. C.GARDNER 2’. GODFREY.-In the Insolvent Debtors’

Court, the plaintiff in the late action against Dr. Godfreyapplied to be discharged. The verdict upon the action havingbeen given against the insolvent, he became liable to the costs,which amounted to £162, and thereupon took the benefit ofthe Insolvent Act. The schedule having been sworn to, andthere being no opposition, the insolvent was ordered to be dis-charged.

RELATIVE RANK OF MEDICAL OFFICERS IN THE FRENCHNAVY.—An Inspector-General presides over the Board ofHealth, having under him a first physician, or a surgeon- or.a.potheca.ry-in-chief, styled " Professor,’’ besides surgeons orapothecaries of the first, second, and third classes. Captains.of line-of-battle ships, first-class engineers, first-class commis-saries, and first-class physicians, are upon an equality; as arecaptains of frigates and physicians, being considered upon apar with lieutenant-colonels. The commissaire adjo-int, assistant-inspector, and professor of medicine or of surgery, correspondto the chefs de bataillon in the army. Lieutenants of a line-of.battle ship, and sub-inspectors of surgery, medicine, &c., areii-nnn t,hp. fnntinor ff rmHf3rBr cantains

HEALTH OF LONDON DURING THE WEEK ENNNNSATURDAY, JULY 9TH.-The London returns of -mortality forthe last three weeks exhibit a rapid increase. In the weekending July 2nd, the deaths were 1024; last week they roseto 1226, and exceeded the average (corrected for increase of

population) of corresponding weeks in ten previous years by128. Diarrhoea, which numbered 6 cases in the first week ofJune, rose to 132 in the first week of July; 9 of these occurredin the sub-district of St. John, Westminster. It should beobserved, however, that the complaint was, as fatal at the sameearly period of the year in 1857 and 1858. Besides the 132deaths of last week, there were 11 from summer cholera-all,except 2, amongst children. Small-pox was fatal in 24 cases,scarlatina in 38, diphtheria in 9. A widow died at the age of95 years; and a man, formerly a private in the Scots Greys,died in the Westminster Workhouse on the 2nd instant, whoseage is stated to have been 104 years. 2 children died from theheat of the sun.

Last week, the births of 833 boys and 785 girls, in all 1618children, were registered in London. In the ten correspondingweeks of the years 1849-58, the average number was 1433.

QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE MORTALITY IN THE METRO.POLIS.—In the thirteen weeks that ended Saturday, July 2nd,the mortality of London -was comparatively low; it was at therate of 20 per 1000 living, annually. In three out of the fourcorresponding quarters of the year IS55-58 the deaths rangedfrom 14,000 to 15,000; in the quarter just terminated they were13,724. The mean temperature of last quarter was 54’1°,which is nearly as high as that of the same quarter in 1858,and is higher than that of any corresponding period in thethree preceding years. Deaths arising from diseases of therespiratory organs (exclusive of phthisis) were decidedly lowlast quarter, for they numbered 1974, while they were not lessthan 2217 in any of the four corresponding quarters; and in1855, when the temperature was low, they rose to 2552.Phthisis carried off nearly 2000 persons in the quarter; thisnumber is high, and exceeds the aggregate mortality of otherpulmonary complaints, which apparently are mitigated bycauses that are not effectual in retarding the course of thatmost fatal disease in the list. The deaths produced by thezymotic class of diseases were 3135, whereas in the same quar-ter of 185S they were 3604; for though small-pox and scarla-tina have increased, measles, whooping-cough, and diarrhce3have shown a decrease. Small-pox was fatal chiefly in theeast districts, where the deaths from it rose to 96. The dis-trict of Bethnal-green, in that division, suffered most; therewere also many deaths from this disease in Hoxton and Hag-gerstone. Of 173 cases in which diphtheria had a fatal issue,159 occurred to young persons, 6 in the period of life 20-40years, 4 at 40-60 years, and 4 at a more advanced age. Thedeaths from rheumatism and rheumatic fever were 109, whichis considerably more than in corresponding quarters. Thosefrom syphilitic disease also exhibit an excess. In the twospring quarters of 1858-59, both seasons of high temperature,disease of the kidneys was registered as the cause of deathmore frequently than in three former springs.

Obituary.THOMAS M. WINTERBOTTOM, M.D.

DR. WINTTERBOTTOM expired at his residence at Weston, nearSouth Shields, on the 8th inst., after about a month’s confine-ment to bed from peritonitis and obstructed bowels. He wasseized on the 12th of June with acute symptoms, which threat-ened, if unrelieved, a speedily fatal issue. On the 14th, theseverity of the attack had somewhat abated under treatment,and by the next evening the imminent danger had passed over.He took nourishment more easily and more freely, but therestill existed the affection in a chronic form, which was certainto undermine the little strength remaining, and prolong thebed of sickness to the bed of death. His illness was charac-terized by the utmost patience, resignation, and cheerful-ness under suffering, even to the last. No murmur ever escapedhis lips, and while the countenance sometimes betrayed the in-ward pain, all his expressions overflowed with gratitude, meek-ness, and contentment. " I am as well," he said one day, "asone can be who is about to take his last leap." On. the 6th, of