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scriled fjrher; upon subsequent eximiiia.tion, however, it proved that the womanwas an out-patient of Dr. Philips, who in-quired of Mr. Horsley why lie had pre-scribed for her? Mr. Horsley explainedthe circumstances, and Dr. Philips ex-

pressed himself as not only satisfied, butapproved of the prescription.What then could induce Dr. Philips to

bring this charge against him, which hadbeen cleared to his satisfaction six monthsbefore? Observe, Sir, at that time no let-ter had appeared in ,the Journal of pro-fessional neglect, nothing had been said inTHE LANCET—all was quiet, and Mr. Hors-ley was tamely enduring whatever theseworthies ebose to inflict.

Last Wednesday week Mr. Horsley wassummoned before the special committee, toausver to this charge of Dr. Philips ; itwas then represented to Mr. Horsley, thathe had transgressed the rules of the hospitalin prescribing for a physician’s patient, andthat an apology was necessary. Mr. Hors-

ley said he was sorry that he had trans-

gressed the rules of the hospital, and forthat he would offer an apology—but as toapologising to Dr. Philips, he conceived thathe was most entitled to an apology from theDoctor. This satisfled the committee.. On the ensuing week, a letter appearedin the Winchester paper, signed by thecommittee, stating that Mr. Horsley hadbeen summoned before a committee of

governors, and forced- to apologise to Dr.Philips.As this was a most unfounded falsehood,

Mr. Horsley wrote a reply, stating that hehad not apologised to Dr. Philips, and thathe never would, and applied to have it in-serted in the same paper; but the proprie-tors, probably afraid of the committee, re-fused to insert it, although Mr. Horsleyoffered to pay for it as an advertisement.Mr. Horsley afterwards sent it to the Ports-mouth Herald, where it was immediatelypublished.The committee having seen this letter,

hare appointed another special committeeon Wednesday next, to consider the pro-priety of expelling Mr. Horsley altohetherfrom the hospital, which, I Lave no doubt,will be carried into effect. Now, Mr. Edi-tor, we see a falsehood, or, to sav the leastof it, a misstatement, published against- apupil, and when he corrects that falsehood,he is imrnediutely summoned before a com-mittee to be expelled the hospital. This isjustice!

But now, Sir, I am going to state whatI conceive to be as unjust and illiberala law, as was ever passed by a hospitalcommittee: the committee of this hospitalhave enacted, that each surgeon (there arethree) shall only have two pupils at the hos-

pital. Tius, Sir, here is a hospital, capaMoof accommodating upwards of 10U patients,and six or eiht pupils are only to enjoy thebenefits of such an institution. This, I doubtnot, will obtain its due from your hands.I 1 am sorry to add, that Dr. Philips is notthe only person who seems determined to

persecute Mr. Horsley by every means inhi power.

Mr. W. Wickham, the former supporter ofMr. B. Cooper, is now a supporter of Messrs.Lyford and Philips; this " little man," onMonday last, ordered Mr. Horsley out of £the operating theatre, adding, that he shouldnot commence operating whIlst Mr. Horsleywas in the room. Perhaps a few more ofyour castigations may bring this gentlemanto his senses.

Now, Mr. Editor, having laid these parti-culars before you, you have my full consentto publish them, and I hope it may be themeans of eliciting some remarks from youwith respect to this most shameful aff,âr.

I remain your constant reader,PHILO-LANCET.

Winchester, April 11,1330.

The special meeting of the Committeeabove referred to was held in due course,when, after considerable discussion, follow-ed by an explanation from Mr. Horsley, thsfollowing liberal and learned note was en-tered in the Committee book :-

" In consequence of the insertion of a.letter in the Portsmouth, Portsea, and Gos-port Herald, si-ned 11 James Blundell Hors-ley," subsequent to the resolution of March.10th, and the mischievous tendency of sucha publication to the hospital ; and the Com-mittee having heard Mr. Horsley in defence,of his conduct in this respect ; the Commit-tee have unanimously resolved, that Mr.

Horaley should be removed from the Insti-tution.

" Resolved, ’ That notice should be sentto Mr. Henry Lyford, oneof the surgeons ofthis Institution, to whom Mr. Horsley is apupil.’

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Want of space compels us to postpone oneor two reports for another week.. Oa the19th the subject of distortions of the spinewas introduced by a member, but the papergrowing very tedious soon after it was com-menced, it was abridged one half. The dis-cussion which followed did not yield anyopinions sufficiently mature for publication.