The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-09-27
MEDICAL CIRCULAR

4 To THE MEDICAL PROFESSION IN VERMONT.
Experience has abundantly established lhe position
that any subject, WHICH requires investigation lor its
promotion, is much successfully advanced by
associated action than by individual exerton, unaided
by kindred associations. In fact, in every depart
men, oS Me, mind exces mind and this naturally
increases individual advancement This fac, is de-
looSaied by The cultivation of every species Of Sci
4 cce, Literature or Profession
Hence we fluid that wherever science, literature
uany profession has been promoted in any consider
able degree, there has almost invariably been CO.
nnpomneous action Of individuals and organ zed as
. nc,lions. And, it is, probably, unqnestionahe
\ hci that no profession has received more aid or de-
r,ed more benef, from organized action than the
medical This arises from the circumstances that in
the determination of many practical questions, diff
cgtles and obstacles often presented which
CURE FOR their solution keen perception sound judg-
nenl, and collateral and direct acquisitions, which
may be equaled, certainly not excelIed, by any pro-
fson
It's on this account, and to promote generous and
Hind feelings among the faculty that in almost every
important District City, societies have been form
ID for mutual aid aud improvement. Nearly all the
States in Union have medical societies, which
generally well sustained
In Vermont it is to be regretted, these medical
iocaions, although they have been beneficial to the
profession, and to the public have not been
'uI as it desirable This unfortunate delinquency
We are conscious does not arise from any of lib
erallly 'taents practical requirements Of the fac
o''y' levident'y in a measure originates from an
'naVentOn 10 the sub ject-the Inconvenience arising
IRON the scattered situation of the practitioners attend
ing The State and County meetings. This condition
u the Profession tends greatly TO diminish its respec
''O''ty, elevation and usefulness. BY attendance on
'u' regular medical meetings, facts and principles are
e"''ed oil an immense practical utility-confdence
:" each other is increased acquaintances formed, and
generally, kind and atfectionate spirit promoted
An elevated position belongs to the profession, and
WIS II must be admitted, i. is incumbent on every
member TO sustain both in his individual and assocat
edcnpacty.
Dehg luly convinced of the truth OF these corsid-
'''''OOs the subscribers committee of the YER
oO"' Medical Society, would respectfully request the
.Vun'y Societies TO send full delegations to attend the
'"nua' Meeting Of The State Society at Montpelier,
vi wednesday, the 18th day OF October next, at 10
OUcN "A. NJ They would, also, invite general at
"uance OF regular practitioners On this approach
= O'eas'on' an interesting meeting may be antcipai
:, arrangements have been made to two
''e ' medical addresses from reliable sources and
ted. ~ essays al" 'ePo''' "ay '' eNp'O
=" '"s connection, the Committee would most re-
ir''"u'y urge upon their professional brethren the
a hoty;n a.
49,. sustained. Il will require some exertion and
'"'o' but the advantages will abundanty cOmPen-
s," = AT the anniversary we anxiousIy hope that ev
OOun1y in the State will DO represented.
ySoNATHAN A. ALLEN, }
;, mORACE EATON, Comm.
L-KSASMUSD. WARNER,
Aa'eoury, Sept o, 1916.