The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-09-09
MEDICAL CIRCULAR.
~, d. MEDICAL Profession in Termont.

Il
Experience has abundantly established the
po,ition that any subject, which requires in
yestigarion for its promotion, IS much more
successfully advanced by associated action
than by individual exertion, unaided by kind
red associations. In fact, in every depart
ment Of life, mind exctes mind, and this nat
urally increases individual advancement. This
fact is demonstrated by the cultivation of ev-
erv species Of Science, Literature or Profess
sion.
Hence, we find that wherever science, lit
erature or any profession has been promoted
ia any considerable degree, there has almost
invariably been cotenporaneous action oil
individuals and organized associations. And,
it is, probably, an unquestionable fact that no
profession has received more aid or derived
more benefit from organized action than the
medical. This arises from the circumstance
that in the determination of many PIacIcai
questions, difficulties and obstacles are oien
presented which require for their solution
keen perception, sound judgement, md col
lateral and direct acquisitions, which may be
eouaIled, certainly not excelled, by any pro-
fession.
II is on this account, and to promote gener-
ons and kind feelings among the faculty that
in almost every important District or City. So
cieties have been formed for mutual aid and
Improvement Nearly all the States in our
Union have medical societies, which general
" are well sustained.
Ia Vermont it is to be regretted, these med
ical associations, although they have been
beneficial TO the profession and to the public,
have not been so useful as it is Desirable
This unfortunate delinquency we are con-
scious does not arise from any want OF liber-
atty, talents or practical acqirements OF the
faculty. 1t evidently in measure originates
from an inatienrion 10 the subJect-ihe incon-
venience arising from the scattered situation
of the practitioners attending the Stale and
County meetings. This condition Of the pro-
fession tends greatly to diminish its fespecta-
biIity, elevation and usefulness. BY atten-
dance on our regular medical meetings, facts
and principles are elected of an immense
practical utility-confdence in each other is
increased, acquaintance formed, and, gener-
ally, kind and affectionate spirit promoted.
An elevated position belongs to the profess
sion, and this, it must be admitted, 1t is in
cumbent on every member to sustain both in
his individual and associated capacity.
Being fully convinced of the truth of these
considerations, the subscribers, committee
of The Vermont Medical Society, would re-
specially request the County Societies TO
send full delegations TO attend the Annual
meeting of the State Society at Montpelier,
on Wednesday, the 18th day of October next,
at 10 o'clock A. M. They would, also, in
wife general attendance of regular Practi-
TONERS. On this approaching occasion an in
teresting meeting may be anticipated. Ar
engagements have been made to secure two or
three medical addresses from reliable sour
ces, and besides these other essays aud reports
may be expected.
In this connection, the Committee would
most respectfully urge upon their professional
brethren the importance of having the several
County Societies well sustained. IL will re-
quire some exertion and expense, hut the
advantages will abundantly compensate. AT
the anniversary we anxiously hope that every
Cuunty in the State will be represented
JONATHAN A. ALLEN
HORACE EATON, Comm.
ERASMUS d. WARNER,)
Middlebury, Sept 9, 1915.