Geutebrück, architect to the university, and executed by Mr Purfürst (as master-mason), and Mr Bach (as mastercarpenter).

The foundation stone of the monument was laid in solemn silence on the 23d of May by the under-mentioned directors, and the monument was unveiled, and publicly delivered up by means of this deed to the worshipful magistracy of Leipsic on the 10th August, 1851.

Done on Sunday (the 8th after Trinity), the 10th of August, 1851.

(Signed)

DR F. X. MELICHER, DR C. HAUBOLD,
DR FR. RUMMEL, A. STULER.

The deed was accepted by the chief magistrate, who returned thanks, in the name of the town of Leipsic, for the beautiful ornament to the town, and, addressing the assembled citizens, he commended the statue to their

care.

Hereupon the aged Dr Stapf, the oldest and dearest friend of Hahnemann, and the oldest living representative of Homœopathy, stepped forward, and deposited at the foot of the statue a wreath of laurel. It was touching to see the feeble old man, who seemed to be deeply moved by the part he had to perform in the ceremony, as he tottered forward with uncertain steps to bestow the emblem of immortality on the effigy of the dear friend of his youth and manhood, with whom he had borne the scorn and persecution of an illiberal world, and whom he would ere long rejoin.

With the unveiling of this statue the object of our visit ended, although once more we re-assembled at a grand banquet, where toasts were proposed between the courses, so that it lasted for four hours, enlivened by brilliant music and songs, in the choruses of which the whole company, not less than one hundred and fifty, joined. We may give

one Latin song, which was very popular with the students

The next morning witnessed the dispersion of most of those who had come to Leipsic in order to be present on this interesting occasion.

Among the Homoeopathists present at Leipsic, and who assisted at the meeting of the society, and the ceremonial of the unveiling of Hahnemann's statue, we may mention the following:

Germany was represented by

Dr Stapf, Dr Bönninghausen, Dr Rummel, Dr Haubold, Dr Melicher, Dr Schmieder, Dr Würzler, Dr Schneider, Dr Weber, Dr Rückert, Dr V. Meyer, Dr. Cl. Müller, Dr Leder, Dr Rentsch, Dr Rath, Dr Gerster, Dr Hartlaub, Dr Davidson, Dr Kiesselbach, Dr Hirschel, Dr Trinks, Dr Wolf, Dr Tietzer, Dr Altmüller, Dr Fielitz, Dr Patzack, Dr Bamberg, Dr Schubert, Dr Bolle, Dr Reil, Dr Baumgarten, Dr Link, Dr Schwarze, Dr Gross, &c. &c.

England was represented by

Dr Drysdale, Dr Russell, Dr Dudgeon, and Mr Hering.

Spain by

Dr Nunez, physician to her most Catholic Majesty, and Knight of the Order of Charles III.

Austria sent

Dr Wurstl, Dr Caspar, Dr Schreter.

Bohemia

Dr Hofrichter of Prague.

Italy

Dr Wahle, of Rome.

Denmark

Dr Pabst of Copenhagen.

It was a matter of considerable astonishment that France, which is in such immediate connection with Germany by means of railways, had furnished no representative from among her hundreds of Homoeopathic practitioners.

And now let us say a few words on the monument which has just been consecrated to the memory of Hahnemann. The height of the figure as it sits is six feet; it is formed of pure copper made by the galvano-plastic process by Dr Braun of Rome, from the model by Steinhaüsser of the same city. The pedestal is of grey marble, highly polished, and standing on three granite steps; the whole is surrounded by an elegant railing, on the larger pillars of which Aconite and Arnica are represented. The monument stands in a large open space in front of the Hotel Blumenberg, and with the Stadt Theatre on its right; on its left is a beautiful shrubbery, and the space in front is clear to the distance of several hundred yards. Between it and the theatre, runs the road which leads from the town to the favourite resort of the worthy Leipsicers, the Rosenthal. The same road also leads to the large Allopathic Hospital, and to the Ophthalmic Hospital, so that students

frequenting these must pass the statue. the statue bears the following inscription:

ΤΟ

The pedestal of

THE FOUNDER OF HOMEOPATHY,

SAMUEL HAHNEMANN,

BORN APRIL 10, 1755,

DIED JULY 2, 1843,

BY

HIS GRATEFUL DISCIPLES AND ADMIRERS.

Judged as a likeness of Hahnemann, the statue is universally acknowledged to be excellent, but as a work of art we cannot bestow on it unqualified admiration.

So terminated this memorable festival-memorable on any hypothesis of Hahnemann's character. There has lived no man in this century who could attract from so great a distance such a band of mourners round his tomb

-men of every nation in Europe, of every variety of mental development. The spirit of Hahnemann is likely to prove more than a match for our medical bodies. "For thought is more powerful than parks of artillery; and were it yesterday, or were it a thousand years ago, writes and unwrites Acts of Parliament, moulds the world like soft clay." The thought of Hahnemann will outweigh the deeds of his opponents. It will run the same course here as in Germany-be neglected, patronised, opposed, reviled, partially accepted, and, after this generation has passed into silence and oblivion, universally adopted.

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

TOWN COUNCIL OF EDINBURGH

IN REFERENCE TO HOMOEOPATHY.

On Tuesday, the 6th of January, 1852, the following Petition and Letter were laid before the meeting of the Town Council::

Unto the Right Honourable the Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Council, Patrons of the University of Edinburgh, the

PETITION

of the undersigned, Graduates of the said University, and others, Humbly sheweth,

THAT your Petitioners, deeply impressed with the importance of providing adequate instruction for those who are to become practitioners of medicine, and of securing that University degrees in medicine, which are public attestations of the studies and acquirements of those who receive them, shall be granted simply on the ground of such studies and acquirements; and feeling a deep interest in the progress of medical science, and in the prosperity of the University of Edinburgh, as one of the principal medical schools in Great Britain, desire earnestly and respectfully to direct your immediate attention, as Honourable Patrons, to a matter connected with the granting of degrees in medicine in the University of Edinburgh, which has been forced upon the