which he spoke favourably of Mr. Long's new system of cure, (which, by the way, if established, would be fatal to the faculty), and expressed his conviction that Miss Cashen's death was not caused by the application of Mr. Long's remedies, some of the most illiberal of the medical men had thought proper to cut Dr. Ramadge, and to refuse to meet him in con sultation! Amongst this portion of the medical men, was a Dr. Tweedie, who, being called in to attend a patient with Dr. Ramadge, took the opportunity of applying some hard words to him; but that gentleman being an Irishman, and, of course, a man of spirit, and being, moreover, still convinced that his countryman, Mr. Long, was exactly what he had represented him in his letter-a man of genius and very great skill in his profession-did not scruple to defend himself, with considerable ability, against the attack of the liberal Dr. Tweedie, and indignantly left the house. It was in giving an account of this fracas, that the two publications we have mentioned, published a libel against Dr. Ramadge, in which the conduct of Dr. Tweedie was highly extolled, and declared to be worthy of the admiration of the profession. And it then went on to state, that Dr. Ramadge had acted unskilfully in his treatment of the patient, and that she recovered under the care of Dr. Tweedie, who pursued a course of treatment exactly opposite to that of Dr. Ramadge; the fact being, that the patient had died under the care of the former. The libel was first published in the Lancet, and afterwards copied, with the omission of some of the libellous matter, in Dr. Ryan's Journal; and the circumstance which has drawn the attention of the public to these trials, is, that the Jury found for one farthing damages against the Editor of the Lancet, and another jury gave Dr. Ramadge, the next day, a verdict for four hundred pounds. Now, it must be quite evident that one of these verdicts must be altered, before even justice is dealt out to all the parties; and we are quite puzzled with the two decisions; and perhaps we cannot do better than refer our readers to the opinion of a lawyer upon the subject, which was appended to a report of the trial, published in the Legal Examiner for the 30th of June. It is as follows: "This case is one of great interest in its details, and nothing like a report of it has appeared in any of the daily papers, which will probably account for the observations made in the leading article of the Times newspaper of this day (June 28). It was the meagreness of the Report which caused the Editor to be puzzled with the decisions of the two juries. In the first case, Wakley escaped by adroit impudence and effrontery, and the jury happened to be composed of men who could not distinguish proof from assertion, or falsehood from truth; and this would have been evident if a fair account had been given of both trials. We are enabled to avail ourselves of a very correct account of the last trial; and as the speeches of Mr. Sergeant Wilde caused a great sensation in a crowded court, and are equal to any which that distinguished advocate ever delivered, we propose, in future numbers of our Magazine, to give a report of the whole trial, which will include the opening speech, Mr. Serjeant Taddy's address for the defendants, and Mr. Serjeant Wilde's powerful reply. Nor is the eloquence displayed by the Counsel the only reason why this trial should be recorded;—the sub ject of the investigation is novel and remarkable; and after all which has been said and written about Mr. St. John Long, we feel a firm conviction that there is something still at the bottom of his practice, or the medical men of England, headed by Mr. Brodie and the College of Physicians, would not have shewn such an anxiety to destroy the practice of one individual, or have refused to meet Dr. Ramadge, in consultation, because he said, Mr. Long was not the author of Miss Cashen's death. Mr. Long's career since his trial, has, to a certain extent, shewn he was guiltless of the death of Miss Cashen; he has again a practice as large and respectable as ever;-he again uses the much-abused lotion, (which the medical men now admit will produce effects which they cannot produce,) and he is again said to have cured Mr. Brodie's incurables. If we mistake not, the public are duly appreciate ing the struggles of the medical men, and are beginning to entertain Mr. Long's pretensions with something like impartiality. We would remark, that Mr. Vance has not yet published any answer to the paper which involved the questions of medical jurisprudence, which we mentioned a week or two ago." We regret to add, that, since these trials, Mr. Long has burst a blood-vessel, and that he was in great danger for several days. We understand he is now at Mr. Oughton's beautiful seat at Roehampton, where he is slowly recovering from his severe illness, which his numerous and distinguished friends cannot but partly attribute to the unceasing persecution which has been most unjustly directed against him, by a combination of certain medical practitioners, which includes some, who have hitherto been considered as filling the highest rank in their profession. It is said, that the medical men of France strongly condemn the proceedings against Mr. Long, and that they express themselves decidedly in favour of his practice of the healing art, which they describe as being pursued on the most scientific principles;-namely, the expelling of mobific humours from the human frame. FETE AT HOLLY LODGE.-The annual fete given by the Duchess of St. Albans, which was attended by all that élite of the fashionable world, took place, at Holly Lodge, on the 3d of July, and was universally considered to be the most charming party of the season. We are happy to observe this description of entertainment (brought en vogue during the last few years, by her Grace) is becoming more general in this country-they are always sure to please; and, since custom induces every one to remain in town during the fine part of summer, a rural day is quite a relief, and a delightful variety among the sameness of erowded parties in heated rooms. VOL. 1.--No. 2. M The beautiful and extensive grounds at Holly Lodge, laid out in the best taste, afford every facility for accommodation and a diversity of amusement: while the well-known munificent arrangements of her Grace, joined to her urbanity and attention to her guests, must ever ensure the satisfaction of all present. The parties began to arrive at two o'clock; and, passing a parterre of orange trees, reached a tent in which were stationed some excellent musical performers, M. and Madame Stock ausen, Miss Romer, Sir G. Smart, the four Koellas, &c. At intervals the Coldstream band, stationed in the grounds, played, in excellent style, selections from all the best modern operas. At half-past five, most sumptuous repasts were arranged in four rooms, and the tent; after which une vache à la Suisse, decked with flowers, was led to the door by peasants in costume; and a sillabub prepared, while the Koellas sung the Swiss pastorals with the Jodeln. The rooms were then prepared for dancing. About nine o'clock the trees in the grounds, were illuminated with light green lamps; and the contrast between their soft lustre and the brillancy of the dancing-rooms, was really beautiful. Dancing continued until twelve, which hour terminated this most agreeable fete, that had the unusual advantage (in England) of a fine day, cloudless and cool. Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. July 16th, Lady Charlotte Lane Fox, of twin daughters.-July 15th, at Brighton, the Hon. Mrs. Anderson, of a son.-July 15th, in Harleystreet, the wife of John Forbes, Esq. M. P., of a son.-July 12th, at Cassillis House, N. B., the Countess of Cassillis, of a son.-July 20th, the Lady of M. T. Smith, Esq., M. P., of a daughter. -July 23rd, at Holkham, Lady Mary Stephenson, of a daughter.- July 3rd, the Lady of the Right Hon. Thomas Erskine, of a daughter, which died the same day.-July 2nd, in Yorkstreet, Portman-square, the Lady of J. O. Hanson, Esq., of a daughter.-July 2nd, at Wellesbourne Hall, Warwickshire, the Lady of Bernard Granville, Esq., of twin daughters.-July 2nd, at Tring Park, the Lady of the Rev. Henry Wilden, of a son and heir. MARRIAGES. On July 14th, Edmund Clark, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn, barrister-at-law, to Clara, youngest daughter of Joseph Pearson, Esq.-July 10th, at Edinburgh, David Duncan, Esq., of Rosemount, in the county of Forfar, to Miss Lauderdale Ramsay, youngest daughter of the late Sir A. Ramsay, Bart., of Balmain.-July 17th, at Ingestrie, the Hon. and Rev. Arthur Chetwynd Talbot, second son of Earl Talbot, to Harriet, only daughter of the late Henry Charles Aston, Esq., of Aston Hall.-July 23rd, at West Molesey, the seat of the Right Hon. J. W. Croker, George Barrow, eldest son of John Barrow, Esq., Secretary of the Admirality, to Miss Croker.July 21st, Sir John Mansel, Bart., to Maria Georgiana, only daughter of the late Hon. and Rev. the Champion Dymoke, and sister to the present Champion. - July 9th, at Paris, Sir Ferdinand Richard Acton, Bart., of Aldenham, Salop, to Mademoiselle De Dalberg, daughter of the Duke de Dalberg, Peer of France. DEATHS. July 3rd, at Anteiul, near Paris, the Right Hon. John, Lord Rendlesham, of Rendlesham, in the county of Suffolk, in his 47th year.-July 19th, in her 67th year, deeply lamented by her family and friends, Caroline, wife of Mr. Ridg. way, bookseller, Piccadilly.-June 29th, at his residence in Bath, Sir William Chambers Bagshawe, of the Oaks, in the county of Derby.— June 29th, the Right Hon. John Hely Hutchinson, Earl of Donoughmore, in his 76th year. July 2nd, in Orchard-street, Portman-square, the Dowager Frances, Lady Hales.-At his house in Home to thy mother, little one! And frail as thou, to bear. Home to the grave! a sacred home Upon thy cradled face; As pure to Heaven and her, A father's arms have held thee here- A mother's arms! ah! happy home! -- |