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New Zealander, Volume 10, Issue 887, 14 October 1854, Page 2

[ADVERTISEMENT-] To the Editor of the Nkw-Zealander. SI H, — May I appeal tn your sense of justice to be permitted to occupy a portion of your space to no- ; tice an adverlisrnent which appeared in the “ Southern Cross ’’ of the 6th instant, signed ; by Dr. Philanu, relating to a surgical case which I hftdlately been under my treatment. 1 would not have . made any reply to that advertisement had Dr. Philbou j not repeated it in the “New Zealander” with accompanying insinuations derogatory to myself and to the ■ science of Homoeopathy. _ I The medical profession, for moral dignity and usefulness, is second to none, save only that of the Christian ministry. To its cure and vigilance are confided the happiness and well-being of tbe community in the essential oh pa tment of life and health. Tho physician has committed to the healing art all his fame and worldly hope ; lie does well to be emulous in sue!) a service, and may reasonably bo jealous and watchful fot the honour of his profession. Wore this the object Dr. Philson had in view by bunging tbe advertisement referred to before the public, bis efforts would be honourable and paisewortby ; but it is easy to bo seen that motives of a very different character have influenced him. With regard to (he case of Mr. George Hill, which Dr. Philson has thought proper to bting forward, 1 have no hesitation in stntinglbat be has very much misrepresented the facts ot tbe case, and thereby has thought to raise up against mo a very unfair and unfounded impression in the mind of the community. The real facts of that case, so far as 1 am concerned, are simply these:—On the 25th ultimo, Mr. C- Hill consulted me when I found his shoulder much swollen anil inflamed, in which stale it would Lave been difficult indeed for an; out to have pronounced with cer-tni-if i t thf ertcut of tbe inj ry. I inform . bun that i did not :h. K it dislocated, but onl, sprained. My treatment was directed to tbe allaying of the swelling and influmution ; which on his second visit on tbe 27tli 1 found 1 bad been very successful with. 1 could then discover that there was partial dislocation, and used tbe means which I thought adequate for Us reduction, causing, no doubt, considerable pain. On tbe 29th tbe patient again called and pronounced himself much better; but I then saw and inf tinned hint that an operation would be necessary, for which I thought hejwas then -n a fit condition. He did not seem to relish this information, and it was agreed to delay the reduction till next visit ; he went away, and f did not see him again, and so my treatment ended. Dr. Philson has told the sequel. Mr. Hill was in fact four days under my treatment, during which I successfully reduced the swelling and inflamation, and before doing so, neither the extent ol injury could be ascertained, nor could the requisite surgical appliances have been used; all this was Known to Dr. Philson, vet he seek* to make the public believe that 1 had suffered ike Umh to continue out nj joint for nearly a fortnight, il ganting Dr. Philson’s insinuations as to my own qualifications, 1 leave this to the judgement af those whom 1 have treated. They wi 1 be the best judges whether I have done so as a mere pretender, or whether 1 have administered to them with skill and discrimination. f would add, that I shall bo most happy to have the attendance of Dr. Philson, (or any other gentleman interested in the booeopathic treatment of Ji - eases; at the bed-side of any of my patients. I shall be happy to explain my diagnosis ot the dis-ase ; the remedies which t apply; the precise action which I expect them to have, as well as the anticipated effect of them on the patient. I would further say' to Dr. Philson, and those who may sympathise with him, that 1 do not go forth in quest of patients they come and seek me ; many of them as a forlorn hope, after being given up by the other medical men, who have exhnus.ed upon tnem, in vain, all the resources of allopathy. I say nothing respecting the unkind, and ungenerous treatment which 1 have personally experienced from Ur. Philson and others of the profession. It is quite harmless so far as I am personally concerned, and I only refer to il here to point out that this animosity seems to b* carried to an extent seriously affecting the public interests. I refer to an understanding or compact entered into between some members of the profession not to attend obstetric cases where I l ave been at oilier times in attendance. If the design of this combination be carried out, the result may prove of seiious character to ail who may require such attendance. This may be a very clever way of compelling patients to adhere to their medical attendant, and to be satisfied with such allopathic treatment as he may administer ; hut such a combination D dangerous to the well being of society, and a disgrace •o ail those would lend themsel ’ea toll, I adopt Dr. Philson’s example in thus mentioning the circumstance for “general information and puclic warn : ng.” As regards Dr. Philsou’s atiack on homeopathy, I would just say that homoeopathy has been teal g ied by greater men than Dr. Philson. Still it advances, and will advance ; it has noth ng to fear from such an opponent. Men, very far surpassing Dr. Philson in the greatness of their talents, and in the extent of their medical knowledge, have yielded their convictions to the truih of its principles. As my time will not allow me to carry on a newspaper controversy. I shall decline any further correspondence. 1 om> Sir, most obediently your*, C. F. Fischer, M.D. Auckland, 9th Oct., 185 t. SHEEP SKINS. r JPUE Undersigned will give one shilling X and three pence ibr full Wool Skins. W. P. Wells. Newmarket. Oct. 11th, 1854. MUSICAL EVENINGS, MISS BUCKINGHAM'S CONCERTS wil 1 commence every Monday evening a 1 at half-past 7 o’clock at the Venetian Saloon, when a limited number of tickels only will be issued for reserved seals, which will be numbered, and obtained from Miss. Buckingham, at her residence, Waterloo Quadrant. Second Concert, Monday next, October IGih. Single Ticket, 55.; Double ditto, 7s. Gd.; Children, Is. W A N T E I), A NUMBER of Firewood Cullers, or a -C.a. person willing to lake a contract would be treated with, (or the Kawau mines. Apply to W. S. Graiiame. 15th October, 1854. W A N T E I), A RESPECTABLE WOMAN as IfouscCA keeper for the Manager of the Kawau mines. Apply to W. S. Graiiame. loth October, 1854. N 0 T I C E. A LL persons who have brought goods at I V Mp. Seaton’s Sale, in High-street, are requested to settle their accounts and clear the Goods away on Monday morning, Oct. 10, before twelve o’clock. C (LEAKING OUT everything on Monday. > Boxes, Tarpauling, anil what little Drapery is left. No reasonable oiler refused. Next Poor to Mr. Kelly’s, High-street. mo TAILORS. —For sale cheap, two ends X English stout Tweed. High-street, next door to Mr. Kelly’s. JEWEL LEH Y, JEWE LL E R Y JEWELLERY. rn 11E undersigned having just received a X choice assortment of Gold and Silve, Lever Watches, Chains, Brooches, Ilingsr Bracelets, Studs, &c., which will be sold at* very reduced prices. Jas. Aland, High-street.