A new physical system of astronomy : an attempt to explain the operations of the powers which impel the planets and comets to perform eliptical revolutions round the sun, and revolve on their own axis : in which, the physical system of Sir Isaac Newton, is examined, and presumed to be refuted ; to which is annexed, a physiological treatise ; in which the first stage of animation is considered, and the means shewn, by which circulation is performed in the first rudiments of the incipient animal, before the vessels are completely organized, &c. ; together with an explanation of the general laws, by which the animal economy is governed ; and particularly, the mode whereby the operations of the vis medicatrix naturae, or the unassisted powers of nature, are exerted to obviate and cure disease ; also, successful methods of curing cancerous ulcers, the quartan ague, putrid fevers, stopping mortifications, and extracting frost, so as to leave the frozen member perfectly well / by Joseph Young, M.D. of New-York.

  • Young, Joseph, 1733-1814.
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[1800?]
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Credit: A new physical system of astronomy : an attempt to explain the operations of the powers which impel the planets and comets to perform eliptical revolutions round the sun, and revolve on their own axis : in which, the physical system of Sir Isaac Newton, is examined, and presumed to be refuted ; to which is annexed, a physiological treatise ; in which the first stage of animation is considered, and the means shewn, by which circulation is performed in the first rudiments of the incipient animal, before the vessels are completely organized, &c. ; together with an explanation of the general laws, by which the animal economy is governed ; and particularly, the mode whereby the operations of the vis medicatrix naturae, or the unassisted powers of nature, are exerted to obviate and cure disease ; also, successful methods of curing cancerous ulcers, the quartan ague, putrid fevers, stopping mortifications, and extracting frost, so as to leave the frozen member perfectly well / by Joseph Young, M.D. of New-York. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    essential fluid, or active matter, in this material sys- tem ; whenever we observe any change in simple matter, or in compound bodies, such as are gener- ally denominated attraction, repulsion, combination, or decomposition, we are to ascribe it to the operation of this universal agent, or rather instrument, in the hand of the Deity, by means of which he produces every revolution or change in this material system. Whenever one particle or mass of matter actuates another that is distant from it, it is by means of an atmosphere, which is more or less active as it is more or less electrical. For instance, the atmos- phere of one planet may be purely electrical, and that of others clogged with various substances that are volatilized by heat, which will vary the power that will be necessary to actuate them. And it is very probable that the atmosphere of comets, and the planets which are most distant from the sun, are most electrical. There are two circumstances which convince me that this is the case : viz. 1st. Because Saturn, which is at such an immense distance, is nearly as bright as Venus. And 2dly, Because both Saturn and Jupiter are much larger than the other planets that are nearer to the sun, and consequently have more vis inertia, and, when in rapid motion, must require more active atmos- pheres to govern them. But as I will be better understood by explaining my first principles, I shall endeavor to render them as plain as I possiby can ; as I am persuaded that nothing has created so much confusion in astronomy, as