REMONSTRANCE OF A HIGHLANDMAN IN BE HALF OF THE MACS. SIR, I'm an auld Highlandman, but I cannot help that: returning from a long residence abroad, I find that most of my countrymen have disguised their names, as if they were ashamed of them; maybe they have reason, but I cannot help that neither. My present purpose in applying to you, whose journal pleased me very much in Jamaica, is to ask you when and on what occasion it became unfashionable to use the noble prefix of Mac. I see nothing now but large Ms with little commas stuck up on their right shoulders, thus M', and very seldom a bit of a c, thus Me; and would indeed, sir, be glad to learn, why I should not, without being odd, subscribe myself, as ever, Your friend and servant, 1 to the military science, 2 to history and ALEXANDER MAC ALPINE ART. 14. REPORT OF DISEASES. Report of Diseases treated at the Public Dispensary, New-York, and in the Private Practice of the Reporter, during the month of September, 1818. ACUTE DISEASES. FEBRIS Intermittens, (Intermittent Fever,) 7; Febris Remittens, (Remittent Fever,) 9; Febris Continua, (Continued Fever,) 27; Febris Infantum Remittens, (Infantile Remit. tent Fever,) 8; Phlegmone, 4; Ophthalmia, (Inflammation of the Eyes,) 9; Cynanche Tonsillaris, (Inflammatory Sore Throat) 6; Cynanche Trachealis, (Hives or Croup,) 2; Catarrhus, (Catarrh,) 10; Bronchitis, (Inflammation of the Bronchia,) 3; Pneumonia, 18; Pneumonia Typhodes, (Typhoid Pneumony,) 4; Pertussis, (Hooping Cough,) 18; Mastitis, (Inflammation of the Female Mamma,) 2; Hepatitis, (Inflammation of the Liver,) 2; Icterus, (Jaundice,) 1; Enteritis, (Inflammation of the Intestines,) 2; Nephretis, (Inflammation of the Kidney,) 1; Rheumatismus, 4; Hydrothorax, (Dropsy of the Chest,) 1; Cholera, 12; Dysenteria, 23; Erysipelas, (St. Anthony's Fire,) 2; Urticaria, (Nettle Rash,) 2; Rubeola, (Measles,) 2; Dentitio, 3; Convulsio, 1. CHRONIC AND LOCAL DISEASES. Asthenia, (Debility,) 9; Vertigo, 3; Cephalalgia, 6; Dyspepsia et Hypochondriasis, 13; Hysteria, 3; Colica et Obstipatio, 8; Paralysis, 2; Palpitatio, 1; Asthma et Dyspnoea, 3; Bronchitis Chronica, 5; Phthisis Pulmonalis, 8; Rheumatismus Chronicus, 12; Pleurodyne, 2; Lumbago, 3; Nephralgia, 1; Epistaxis, 1; Hæmopty. sis, 2; Hæmorrhois, 3; Menorrhagia, 1; Dysmenorrhea, 2; Dysuria, 2; Dysente ria Chronica, 6; Diarrhea, 21; Lencorrhoa, 1; Amenorrhea, 5; Cessatio Mensium, 1; Plethora, 1; Hydrops,(Dropsy,) 2; Ascites, (Dropsy of the Abdomen,) 1; Vermes, 4; Calculus, 1; Syphilis, 6; Urethritis Virulenta, 7; Paraphymosis, 2; Hernia Humoralis, 2; Tumor, 1; Contusio, 7; Stremma, (Sprain,) 3; Luxatio, (Dislocation,) 1; Fractura, 1; Vulnus, 5; Abscessus, 4; Ulcus, 16; Ulcera Faucium, 1; Ustio, (Burn,) 3; Opacitas Corniæ, 1; Scabies et Prurigo, 8; Porrigo, 3; Herpes, 1; Eruptiones Variæ, 7. In September, the constitution of the atmosphere is generally very unequal; rapid fluctuations of temperature, fair intervals, and violent storms, or boisterous weather, reciprocally succeeding each other. The first six days of this month were warm, dry, and serene; from the 7th to the 13th, the heats intermitted, and there fell a small quantity of rain, which greatly refreshed the parched earth, and gave to the decaying verdure of the fields a temporary renova tion. On the 14th, warm weather returned again, with southerly and southwesterly winds; and the 15th and 16th, were the hottest and most sultry days in the month, the thermometer reaching to 81 and 829 in the shade. To this oppressive heat there succeeded a sudden depression of tempera-' ture, which continued, with little variation, to the end of the month, the winds blowing almost incessantly between the north and southwest; and the Equinox was ushered in with boisterous or tempestucas weather, and a severe northeasterly storm on the 19th; after which there were several frosts. and fires were agreeable, particularly in the mornings and evenings. Rain fell, in greater or less quantities, on the 7th, 8th, 9th, 17th, 19th, and 20th; the whole, amounting to rather more than three and an half inches in depth.-The Barometrical range is from 29.03 to 30.15 inches. The highest temperature of the mornings, at 7 o'clock, was 68°, lowest 43°, mean 59°; highest at 2 o'clock, P. M. 82, lowest 58°, mean 719; highest at sunset 78°, lowest 56°, mean 66". Greatest variation in 24 hours, 17°. Mean temperature of the whole month, 65°. There was an Aurora Borealis on the evening of the 20th. To children under two years of age, this month has been less fatal than the preceding; but as it respects adults, the general quantum of disease has rather increased. The sudden fluctuations of temperature, together with the inclement and boisterous state of the weather at the equinoctial period, has made a strong inflammatory im. pression, so that in addition to the usual endemic complaints of the season, such as Choleras, Dysenteries, Diarrhoeas, and Fevers of different kind, there has been an unusual number of diseases of the class Phlegmasiæ. In the latter part of the month, Peripneumonies, Rheumatisms, Ophthalmies, and Erysipelatous swellings were quite frequent; and many persons were affected with Coughs, Corizas, and inflammatory sore throats. Owing to this state of the weather, Hooping Cough has also assumed a more aggravated character, the pulmonic irritation being much increased; and in two instances, the Reporter has seen the disease terminating in Cynanche Trachealis or Croup. Typhus has somewhat increased during this month, and in many instances has been complicated with sub-inflammatory affection of the Bronchiæ and lungs, together with severe pain in the head, and much disturbance of the sensorium. These variations in the character and features of the disease have demanded corresponding changes in the mode of treatment, and have especially required a more strict adherence to the antiphlogistic plan, with the employment, sometimes, of the lancet. The administration of wine, and other cordial and stimulating remedies, in the early stages of typhus, though a common practice, is fraught with much mischief, even in the most simple forms of the disease. The phantom debility, still haunts and enslaves the minds of many medical practitioners. So long as there is universal excitement, cordial and stimulating medicines cannot fail to add to the febrile heat and irritation, and, instead of arresting, hasten on, the debility they were intended to counteract. The abstraction of every extraordinary stimulus, and the more free use of active evacuants on the onset of the disease, would, we are convinced, not only diminish the number of deaths, but the "sickening spectacle of a lingering convalescence, where the shattered powers of the system can scarcely rally themselves even with all the appliances of permanent and diffusible stimuli," would also be in a great measure avoided. The New-York Bills of Mortality for September, give the following account of deaths from different diseases: Abscess, 1; Apoplexy, 3; Asthma, 1; Burned or Scalded, 2; Cancer, 1; Casualty, 3; Chlorosis, 1; Cholera Morbus, 12; Consumption, 57; Convulsions, 10; Diarrhea, 9; Dropsy, 5; Dropsy in the Chest, 6; Dropsy in the Head, 11; Drowned, 6; Dysentery, 49; Dyspepsia, 1; Fever, 11; Fever, Bilious, 1; Fever Puerperal, 1; Fever, Typhous, 25; Flux, infantile, 23; Hæmorrhage, 2; Hæmoptysis, 1; Hives, 2; Hooping Cough, 28; Inflammation of the Brain, 2; Inflammation of the Chest, 8; Inflammation of the Stomach, 2; Inflammation of the Bowels, 4; Inflammation of the Liver, 1; Insanity, 3; Intemperance, 2; Jaundice, 1; Locked Jaw, 1; Lumber Abscess, 1; Marasmus, 2; Measles, 3; Old Age, 9; Palsy, 2; Scrophula or King's Evil, 3; Sprue, 10; Still-born, 12; Suicide, 1; Tabes Mesenterica, 10; Teething, 7; Unknown, 5; Worms, 3.-Total 358. Of this number there died 84 of and under the age of 1 year; 71 between 1 and 2 years; 28 between 2 and 5; 7 between 5 and 10; 17 between 10 and 20; 29 between 20 and 30; 40 between 30 and 40; 18 between 40 and 50; 22 between 50 and 60; 11 between 60 and 70; 8 between 70 and 80; and 7 between 80 and 90. JACOB DYCKMAN, M. D. OF Art. 1. Original Communications, viz.- Art. 2. Review of Forsyth's Remarks ib. Art. 11. Domestic Occurrences. Art. 13. Cabinet of Varieties, viz.-Ma- dame Deshoulieres, the French Po- etess. Anecdotes of the Court of Art. 5. Review of Cuvier's Theory of Art. 6. Original Communications, viz.— Letter of Dr. John Stranger on a Fossil Elephant, lately discovered in Virginia.-D. D. on the Causes of the Salivation of grazing Horses and Neat Cattle.-P. H. on a singular Nu- merical Coincidence.-K. on some Statements in the Review of Ellis's "Embassy to China."-M. Nash, on Art. 4. Review of Bristed's Resources of Art. 5. Review of Purity of Heart, or Art. 6. Review of Blake's Treatise on the Practice of the Court of Chancery Art. 7. Cabinet of Varieties, viz.-Let- |