A proposal for the settlement of the homoeopathic controversy / by J.F. Paisley.

Date:
1852
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    All therefore whose judgments are satisfied as to the truth of Homoeopathic medicine, and its peculiar adminis- tration, are imperatively called upon to furnish the oppon- ents of their system with a large collection of facts, which can be seen as well as heard ; but as this city contains only seven Homoeopathic Physicians, and two Chemists, it is not reasonable to suppose that the Invalids, or their immediate families, embraced in the practice of the one, or custom of the other, could undertake to organize and maintain an Institution in all its necessary branches, sufficient to furnish the required evidence. We therefore invite the co-opera- tion of all who are willing to make a little sacrifice for the propagation of truth. To make, however, the projected Institution thoroughly effective, all that is truth in medicine should be embraced ; for whilst contending for the Homoeopathic principles and practice, I am not of opinion that it constitutes a perfect system of medicine, calculated to cure or relieve every cur- able or relievable disease ; neither do I believe its most ardent disciples, or experienced practitioners, would affirm this! I believe it has its proper sphere, in which it will accomplish as a means, what no other system of medicine can do ; but it has its limits, and beyond this it were folly to press this or any other human means. We are therefore under the necessity of combining an- other most effective, and almost equally persecuted system, I mean Hydropathy, so-called—the external and internal application of pure water, with particular adaptations of time and temperature. I believe this has an equal, if not superior claim as a therapeutic agent. It, however, has its proper sphere, and will accomplish as a means, what nothing else (humanly speaking) can do ; and, moreover, if I were obliged to retain the exclusive administration of any one remedial agent, I would have no hesitation in deciding for