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Letter to Editor
May 11, 1824
The Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
A correspondent warns of the dangers of inhaling ether fumes, referencing reports from Philadelphia papers of three deaths and one case of insanity due to excessive use, and urges caution among locals who continue the practice despite advice.
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COMMUNICATED.
ETHER.
It is but a few weeks since several extracts from the Philadelphia papers were given in the Virginian, showing the danger incurred by those who use the fumes of Ether. They stated that in the city of Philadelphia three persons had died, and that another had become a confirmed lunatic from the excessive use of this pernicious drug. I am informed that many persons in this section of country continue to take it—some in excessive quantities. It is presumed that some are ignorant of its effects, it is but an act of humanity to repeat the warning. Those who show such a gallant contempt for the advice of their parents and friends as to repeat the madness they so richly deserve the punishment which will most assuredly sooner or later be the consequence of their ordinary and self conceit. They are such as will not be convinced, "though one should rise from the dead."
RUSH.
ETHER.
It is but a few weeks since several extracts from the Philadelphia papers were given in the Virginian, showing the danger incurred by those who use the fumes of Ether. They stated that in the city of Philadelphia three persons had died, and that another had become a confirmed lunatic from the excessive use of this pernicious drug. I am informed that many persons in this section of country continue to take it—some in excessive quantities. It is presumed that some are ignorant of its effects, it is but an act of humanity to repeat the warning. Those who show such a gallant contempt for the advice of their parents and friends as to repeat the madness they so richly deserve the punishment which will most assuredly sooner or later be the consequence of their ordinary and self conceit. They are such as will not be convinced, "though one should rise from the dead."
RUSH.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Persuasive
Ethical Moral
What themes does it cover?
Health Medicine
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Ether Dangers
Philadelphia Deaths
Drug Warning
Medical Peril
Parental Advice
What entities or persons were involved?
Rush.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Rush.
Main Argument
ether inhalation is highly dangerous, causing deaths and insanity as reported in philadelphia, and people should heed warnings to avoid severe consequences, especially those ignoring parental advice.
Notable Details
References Extracts From Philadelphia Papers In The Virginian
Cites Three Deaths And One Lunacy Case In Philadelphia
Biblical Allusion: 'Though One Should Rise From The Dead'