William H. Wharton
William H. Wharton
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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William Henry Wharton was a British-American physician, politician, and writer.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: October 20, 1785, in Birmingham, England
Died: April 24, 1856, in New York City, USA
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Wharton held dual nationality as a British subject and an American citizen. His professions included physician, politician, writer, and inventor.
Early Life and Background
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Born in Birmingham, England, Wharton was educated at the University of Glasgow. He later moved to the United States, where he pursued medicine, graduating from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. Wharton practiced medicine for several years before transitioning into politics and writing.
Major Accomplishments
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Wharton's notable achievements include:
Serving as a member of the New York State Senate from 1815 to 1821
Acting as the U.S. Consul in Havana, Cuba (1822-1836)
Authoring several books on medical and scientific topics
Inventing a machine for the treatment of cholera
Notable Works or Actions
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Wharton's written works include:
"A Memoir of the Life and Correspondence of James Madison" (1850) - a biography of the fourth U.S. President
"The History of the Medical Department of the Late War Between the United States and Great Britain" (1831)
* Various articles on medical science, published in journals such as _The American Journal of Science_
Impact and Legacy
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Wharton's contributions to medicine and politics are significant. His work as U.S. Consul in Cuba helped foster diplomatic relations between the two nations. Wharton's inventions aimed to improve public health during outbreaks like cholera.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Wharton is widely quoted for his expertise on medical and scientific topics, drawing from his extensive research and experience as a physician and writer. His work remains relevant today due to its historical significance and valuable insights into the fields of medicine, politics, and diplomacy.
The quotes featured on this website are a testament to Wharton's influence and enduring legacy.
Quotes by William H. Wharton
This cannot be said of Mexico. Not one dollar has she spent for Texas - not one Mexican soldier has ever fought by our side in expelling the savages.
When the people of the United States commenced their war for independence against Great Britain, the friends of Britain charged them with ingratitude.
Yes! the door of emigration to Texas was closed upon the only sister republic worthy of the name which Mexico could boast of in this new world.
Who among us is able to confer with his rulers; to represent his wants and grievances; to ask advice, or recommend salutary changes?
Who of us knows or can by possibility arrive at a knowledge of the laws that govern our property and lives?
The lands granted were in the occupancy of savages and situated in a wilderness, of which the government had never taken possession, and of which it could not with its own citizens ever have taken possession.
I now proceed to demonstrate that the Mexicans are wholly incapable of self-government, and that our liberties, our fortunes and our lives are insecure so long as we are connected with them.
It is equally demonstrable that so far as Texas is concerned, there have been equal confusion, insecurity and injustice in the administration of the State governments.
In my last I contended that none of those ties which are necessary to bind a people together and make them one, existed between the colonists and Mexicans.
In addition to the dread of Indians, Texas held out no inducements for Mexican emigrants.