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March 17, 1834
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Commentary on Dr. Beaumont's book on physiological experiments, noting fried tripe's digestibility and its potential to boost demand, alongside political debate on government powers and a congressional vote denying Beaumont's appropriation (129-56).
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A notice of Dr. Beaumont's book appeared in the Gazette, soon after its publication. It contains certainly some curious, and perhaps important, information; but with regard to its utility and tendency, or its value as a contribution to physiological science, the opinion of the faculty might be more conclusive than that of politicians and orators. It appears, from the experiments performed, that fried tripe is more digestible than any other article. The passage rewarding Beaumont by increasing the demand for tripe, would be, very good, in effect, a confirmation by the venders of that commodity. It is difficult to imagine how Mr. M'Duffie can reconcile the act for encouragement with his views of the power of the General Government, and of State Rights.—Balt. Gazette.
(Surgeon Beaumont was not allowed his appropriation. The House on Friday threw it out by a vote of 129 to 56.)
(Surgeon Beaumont was not allowed his appropriation. The House on Friday threw it out by a vote of 129 to 56.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Beaumont Book
Digestion Experiments
Fried Tripe
Congressional Vote
State Rights
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Beaumont
Mr. M'duffie
Surgeon Beaumont
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Key Persons
Dr. Beaumont
Mr. M'duffie
Surgeon Beaumont
Story Details
Notice of Dr. Beaumont's book on physiological experiments highlights fried tripe's superior digestibility, potentially increasing demand; questions utility's value to science versus political opinions; notes difficulty reconciling encouragement act with state rights views; appropriation denied by House vote of 129 to 56.