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London, England, 1858-08-04 00:00:00

mEDICAL GRADUATION AT EDINBURGH.

EDINBURGH, AUGUST 2.
The annual public meeting of Senatus Academicus, for
formally conferring the degrees in medicine upon the suc-
cessful candidates, was held to-day in the University. About
500 persons, including many ladies, were present. We also
observed Dr. Conolly, Sir Charles Hastings, and several
other members of the British Medical Association, who had
remained in Edinburgh to be present at this ceremony. The
Principal had as usual ou his right hand the Lord Provost
and magistrates in their scarlet robes. This will, we believe,
he the last appearance of the municipal authorities upon
such an occasion, as by the Scottish Universities Act of this
session an end has been put to the vassalage of the Univer-
sity to the Town Council. After prayers in Latin, the oath
was administered. The Promoter then introduced each new
graduate by name to the Principal, who, addressing each
individual by name as he passed before him, placed on his
head the doctor's cap, and pronounced the words, " 7'e
doctorem in medicinci creo." The following is a copy of the
official list of graduates, with the titles of their respective
theses. To the three gentlemen before whose names three
asterisks ate placed, the gold medals for the best disserta-
tions were presented in due form by the Principal. These
deemed "worthy of competing for the dissertation prizes"
are indicated by two stars; and those " commended" for
their dissertations are indicated by one star.
Adamson, Eduardus, Anglus. "Ou some points con-
nected with the Physiology and Pathology of Fibrine."
** Allan, Alexander, M.A., Abredon, Scotus. " Notes of
Surgical Cases iii the Edinburgh Hospital."
Allan, Donaldus, M.A., Abredon, Scotus. "On Diarr-
hcea considered as a Symptom of Disease.
Aitken, Thomas, Scotus. "On the General Paralysis of
the Insane."
* Barraut, Adolphus Rodrigues, ab Insole Mautitii (Port
Louis). "Oa the Presumptions of Survivorships."
* Bell, Taornas Vernon, Scotus. "On the Construction
of -the Stethosceve--in as dordance- Irian the .principle' of
Acoustics." --
Blair Henricus Ritchie, Scotus. vcOn Typhus aid Typ-
hoid Fevers."
* Carruthers, Jacobus Bell, Scotus. "On Cannabis
Indica."
Cookson, Joannes Fowler, Anglus. "On Pneumonia."
Crosbie, Alexander, Scotus. "On Hereditary Influ-
ence."
Crumpe, Hammerton, Anglus. "On Rachitis."
Davie, Georgius Scott, Scotus. "On Scorbutus, its Pa-
thology and Treatment."
Davies, Bartholommus Watson, Jamaicensis. "On
Plural Births."
Dewar, Gulielmus, Scotus. "On Excision of Joints."
*Dubuc, Emilius Gulielmus, Scotus. "On Urrensic Con-
vulsions."
Edie, Carolus, Scotus. " Observations on Medical
Practice."
Farquharson, Robertus, Scotus. "On the Parasitic Dis-
eases of the Skin."
Fettes, Carolus Gulielmus, Scotus. "On Habitual Con-
stipation."
Graham, Adolphus Fredericus, Anglus. "On Tolerance
of Remedies in Disease."
Greene, Georgius, Scotus. "On Icterus and its Causes."
'
Hardie Thomas, Scotus. "On Typhoid Fever."
Hoile, Edmondus, Scotus. "On Retained Placenta."
Hunter, Jacobus Dickson, ab America Septentrionali.
"On Psoriasis and Lepra."
Jameson, Thomas, Scotus. "On the Liver and its Dis-
eases."
Langstaff, Carolus, Anglus. "Oa the Minor Agencies
now employed in the Diagnosis of Chest Disease.
Little, Jacobus, Scotus. "On Insanity."
Lockie, Stewart, Anglus. "On some of the Secondary
Consequences of Bright's Disease of the Kidneys."
Lorimer, Joannes, Scotus. "On Syphilization."
Macartney, Samuel Halliday, Scotus. "On the Patho-
logy of Phthisis, and its relation to Fatty Liver."
*M‘Nab, Joannes, Scotus. "Pathological Commentary
on a case of Clinical Medicine.
***Alaingay, Alexander Carroll, Anglus.
the British Parmeliaceve."
**Maxwell, Jacobus Laidlaw, M.A. Edin., Scotus. "On
the Chemistry and Philology of the M.A.,
Medd, Joannes, Anglus. "On Traumatic Tetanus."
**Messer, Adamus, Brunton, Scotus. " Description of
an Abnormal Foetus."
Metcalfe, Robertus Ives, Anglus. "On Puerperal Fever."
Miller, Andreas, Scotus. "Ou Diseases of Nutrition in
Relation to the periods of Life at which they appear."
Morgan, Gulielmus Taylor, Cambro-Brittanuus. "On
Syphilis."
Morkel, Gulielmus, a Promontorio Bourn Spei. "On the
Different Modes of Dying."
**Money, David Anderson, Scotus. "On the Mechanism
of Parturition."
Murray, Joannes Ross, Australensis. "On Wounds of
Arteries and their Treatment, Special and General."
*Myburgh, Franciscus Gerhard, a Promontorio Bonte
Spei. "Oa Placenta Preevia."
*Orphoot, Joannes, Scotus. "On Surgical Meteorology."
Pearson, David Ritchie, Scotus. "On the Maturation of
the Seed.
Quiroz, Rafael, Leandro, a Costa-Rica. "On Syphilis."
Rayner, Thomas, Anglus. "On the Skin as a Thera-
peutic Medium."
Rumney, Oswaldus Georgius, Anglus. "On Medical
Jtrisprudence in relation to Political Economy and Mor-
tality.
Schmitz, Carolus Theodorus, Anglus. "On the Altera-
tion of the External Configuration of the Thorax in Disease."
Scott, Stephanus, Scotus. "On Teratology."
Stephenson, Gulielmus Henricus, Anglus. "On Atonic
Uterine Haemorrhage."
Stewart, Thomas Grainger, Scotus. "On some Diseases
of the Reflex Functions."
Stirton, Jacobus, Scotus. "On the Disorders of Diges-
tion in Infancy."
*** Thomson, Murray, Scotus. "On Sulphureous
Mineral Waters."
Walker, Robertus, Scotus. "On the Ergot of Wheat."
** Whiteford, Jacobus, 8.A., Edin., Scotus. "On the
Chemistry and Physiology of the Pancreas."
*** Wilson, Henricus Season, Braailiensis. " Observa-
tions on the Nervous System of the Asterias."
Wilson, Robertus, Scotus. "On the Vascular System
viewed normally."
Wood, Thomas, Scotus. "On Pericarditis."
* Yule, Joannes Alexander, Scotus. "On Dystochia."
Principal LEE having called upon the Promoter to address
the gentlemen upon whom degrees had been conferred,
Professor BALFOUR congratulated the new graduates, in
name of the senates, on their having attained the summed
honores medicinae. The degree which had been obtained
implied, he said, not only a certain amount of preliminary
and scientific study, but also a good practical knowledge of
the professicn of medicine. It conferred, to use the words
of the diploma, " amplissimam potestatem medicinam,
übique gentium, logendi, docendi, and faciendi." (Cheers.)
For many years this power has been to a certain extent
limited in Britain by restrictive regulations. These re-
strictions are now at last abolished, and a free scope is given
to all duly qualified medical men to practise every
department of the profession, in all parts of her
Majesty's dominions, without let or hindrance. All that is
required under the new act is, that the education and
examinations shall be satisfactory to the Medical Council.
And here I may remark that this act has been supported in
its various stages by the British Medical Association—that
great in.titiltir,n, harintr comincree.! tr.;(.ter t' e
dUzli.ets ti ar, Clacks HastLgs (an Edinburgh graduate)
and men of a like stamp, has now risen to eminence
and renown, and which hes at this time honoured
our city by holding its meetings here—presided over
by oar deeply-respected and revered Alison, whose
logical reasonings and sound medical instructions have
long cast a halo round our saw), who is known wherever
medicine is cultivated, and whose name carries with it a
talismanic charm which rallies his affectionate pupils every-
where. We have welcomed that body within our walls. We
have rejoiced to meet iu friendly and social intercourse with
the members of our enlightened profession from all parts of
the empire, many of whom were educated at this university,
and retain towards it sentiments of affectionate regard.
Such meetings are peculiarly interesting and important.
They tend to the advancement of medicine, they unite those
who are labouring in one common cause, they cement
friendships, and they encourage profitable and lasting
intercourse. He (Professor Balfour) congratulated them
(the graduates) on entering the profession at a time
when it has been emancipated from the thraldom
of apprenticeships and apothecaries' acts. Scotland,
England, and Ireland are now alike open to all
qualified medical practitioners. We owe our most cor-
dial thanks to the Right Hon. Wrn. Cowper and to Lord
Etch° for their successful exertions in obtaining for its this
boon. We are also not a little indebted to the exertions of
some of our own graduates. Professor Balfour then glanced
at the present state of the medical department. He next
sp •
oof the joyful epoch which the graduates had attained
,poke
in their career, and remiuded them that there was no time
fur indolence if they hoped to succeed in the profession
which they had embraced. The warning given to the Clan-
thin is not less applicable to the man of science, " Never think
that you arc already perfect, but press onwards." Let not your
honours and requirements puff you up and make you think
of yourselves more highly than you ought to think; but
think soberly, and cultivate that humbleness of mind which
characterises true greatness. Let your aim be to advance
medicine and to hold it up on a solid basis—on rational
principles--and by an industrious method. Be not guided
by a blind esperieuce, which is nothing but empiricism.
Endeavour to raise the superstructure of medicine on sound
principles and rational experiments. Be prepared at all
times to give a reason for the system of practice which you
.adopt, and the medical treatment you pursue. Let
your mott be—Nulliu., addict usjarare in verba magistri.
The degree this day conferred and so well earned is
alil,e a ut.ivereity honour and a license to practice. By a
certain number the doctorate will be considered as the
threshold to a scientific career. Some of you (said the pro-
fessors) have already attained distincticn in science. The
thesis presented this season in the departments of natural
history, chemistry, and botany show that there are among
von those who promise to have their names enrolled in the
records of science. After adverting to the peculiar facilities
for the practical prosecivion of science in all its depart-
ments afforded by the University of Edinburgh, Professor
Bnlfour said—" I add, with confidence, the chemical
department is about to be superintended by a man of
European fame, who will shed a lustre on our university
—whose zeal in science has placed him high in the
ranks of - chemists, and whose remarkable powers of
teaching promise to attract students to Edinburgh from
all parts of the world. We welcome among us this day Dr.
LyonPlayfAir," (Lnd and repeated 4ftcr TYDI

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