. "n, Mass., 1837; visited Europe for purpose of studying improvements in lunatic asylums, 1845; while at Charlestown he brought into notice a form of disease since known as ???Bell???s disease???, and frequently gave expert testimony in courts; in 1853 was member of convention for revising the state constitution; nominated by Whigs for congress, 1852; in 1856 was nominated for governor; entered the" . . .