Fowler, Samuel

M.D., born near Newburg, N. Y., Oct. 30, 1799; studied medicine at Penn Medical College, Philadelphia; began practice at Hamburg, N. J; was a member of the 24th and succeeding Congre es, being an active politician. He ranked high as an expert in mineralogy and geology; and, among other services, made known to the naturalists of Europe the iron and zinc ore, franklinite. He was an honorary member of many learned societies, and his scientific writings were profuse and valuable. Died Feb. 20, 1844. Fowl'er, in Indiana , a post-town, cap. of Benton co., 28 m. N.W. of Lafayette, on C., C., C. & St. L. R.R.; has manufactures of farming implements, tiles and furniture. Pop . (1890) 1,285. Fow'ler's Solution. (Pharm.) An aqueous solution of pota ium arsenite, containing one per cent. of white arsenic; so called from an English physician, named Fowler, who first brought it into use. It is poisonous, but is a powerful tonic, and is used for neuralgia, malarial fever, . Dose, 1 to 5 drops, well diluted. It should be taken only just after eating.