Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-10-02
ME IcAL CIRCULAR.
The MedieaL Plotlssion in Vermont.

4
Experience has abundanty established the
position that any subject, which requires inves-
hgauon for It's promotion, is much more sue
cesstully advanced by associated action than by.
individual eXcrtion, unaided by kindred assoca-
tons. In Fact, in every department of life, mind
eXcltes mind, and this naturally increases indi-
vdual advancement. his fact is demonstrated
by the cultivation Of every species of Science,
Literature or Profession
Hence, we find that wherever science. Iitera-
ture or any profession has been promoted in any
considerable degree, there has almost invariable
been contemporaneous action Of individuals
and organized associations. And, it is, proba-
bly,, an unquestionable fact that no profession
has received more aid OF derived more benefit
from organized action than the medical. This
arises from the circumstance that in the deter
Imnation Of many practical questions, difficulties
and obstacles are often presented which require
for their solution keen perception, sound judg-
ment, and collateral and direct acquisitions,
which may be equaed, certainly not exceed
by any profession.
1t is on this account, and to promote gener-
Gus and kind feelings among the faculty that in
almost every important District or City, socie-
ties have been formed for mutual aid and I'M
proyement Nearly all the States in our Union
have medical societies, which generally are well
sustained.
In Vermont it is to be regretted these medical
associations, although they lave been beneficial
to the profession and to the public, have not
been so useful as is desirable. This unfortu-
nate delinquency we are conscious does not
arise from any want of Iiberality, talents or prac-
teal requirements Of the faculty 1t evidently
in measure originates from an inattenton to
the subject-the Inconvenience arising from the
? scattered situation of tn, practitioners attending
= the State and County meetings This condition
t of the profession tends greatly to diminish its
= responsibility, elevation and usefulness. By at
e tendance oil our regular medical meetings, facts
S and principles are elected of an immense prac-
Q teal utlty-confdehcc in each other is increa-
d sed, acquaintance formed, and, generally, kind
Vt and aileCtonate spirit promoted
st An elevated position belongs to the profession,
: and this it must be admitted, is incumbent on
/ every member to sustain both in his individual
! and associated capacity
u Being fully convinced Of the truth Of these
considerations the subscribers, committee Of
the Vermont Medical Society, would respectfully
request the County Societies to send full dele
/ cations to attend the Annual meeting of the
! State Society at Montpelier, on Wednesday, the
III / 5th day of October next, at 10 o clock A. M
IN They would also, invite general attendance Of
7s regular Practitioners, On this approaching oc-
I'd cason an interesting meeting may be anticipated
to Arrangements have been made to secure Two O
I'd three medical addresses from reliable sources
lc and besides these other essays and reports may
e be expected.
yt In this connection, the Committee would mos
respectfully urge upon their professional beth
= rem the importance of having the several County
Societies well sustained. 1t will require some
eXertlon and expense, but the ad, antages will
# abundanty compensate. At the anniversary
,g VIC anXiousIy hope that every County in thu
= State will be represented
If JONATHAN A. ALLEN, }
lo HORACE EATON, 5CoMMTrEE..
ii ERASTUSD. WARNER,
:. MIddebury, Sept 9, lS45.