THE HOSPITAL REPORT.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 139, 17 June 1867, Page 2

THE HOSPITAL REPORT.

To the Editor of the 'Nelsox Evening Mail.' Sir — It appears by the Hospital Report, in Thursday's Examiner, that we are to be led by the nose, not by a Brodie or a Syme, bufc by men whose object shows a regard for gain rather than for the public benefit. Their desire to pass a Sir Andrew Agnew's Bill, which would prevent even ducks from quacking, is only a step-stone to their further inquisition. Their plausibility does not tell the public that medical men daily overstep the bounds of their diplomas ; yet they will throw stones and even pounce upon every one who enters Nelsou to disturb their quiet little lucrative nest, in order to force him out of the field. The Press year after year can bear out my assertion. . For a mau to say he would not send his patients or his family (though absolutely necessary) to the Baths, on the grounds he . has chosen to state, is extremely ridiculous and childish ; and if patients were deprived of the benefits of such treatment by him, is he not censurable for such conduct ? I presume he wishes to turn out the individual who has spent his money on au object which was uot even introduced by the practitioners, although admitted to be desirable, because "he chooses to be offended. I hope the Government and public will guard against such bitter weeds, aud make themselves better acquainted with the duties of professionals in public institutions, as well as iv private circles. I am, &c, Anti-caustic.

In the absence of any direct return of gold from the extensive rush now set iv to Waite's Pakihi, says the Charleston Argus of the 12th instant, we are informed that the miners are still using every exertion to bottom, beiug strongly impressed that the district will eventually be productive of good results ; and as the sinking is so deep and the miners have to contend with great drawbacks iv the shape of water and dear provisions, ifc is to be hoped that their sanguine expectations may be verified. The miners who have located themselves in this quarter are fully determined to give the place a thorough trial, and will remain until their labors have been attended with some definite result. The supposed lead is nearly two miles aud a half long, and upwards of one huudred aud fifty windlasses have been erected, evidence of the work going forward.