Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-10-09
Medical Circular.
To the Medical Profession in Vermont:

TO the Medical Profession IN Vermont:
Experience has abundantly established the posi-
ton that any subject which requires investigation
for its promotion, is much more successfully adj
yanced by associated action, than by individual
ertion, unaided by kindred associations. In fact,
in every department of life, mind excites mind,
and this naturally increases individual advance
ment. This fact is demonstrated by the cultivation
Of every species of Science, Literature Profess
sion.
Hence, we find that wherever science, literature,
or any profession has been promoted in any consid-
cradle degree, there has almost invariably been a
contemporaneous action Of individuals and organ
lied associations. And it is probably, an unques-
tonable fact that no profession has received more
aid or derived more benefit from organized action
than the medical This arises from the circum-
stance that in the determination of many practical
questions, difficulties and obstacles are often pre-
sented which require for their solution keen per-
ception, sound judgment, and collateral and direct
acquisitions, which may be eqcalled certainly not
excelled, by any other profession
1t is on this account, and to promote generous
and kind feelings among the faculty, that in almost
every important District City, societies have been
formed for mutual aid and improvement. Nearly
all the States in our Union have medical societies,
which generally are well sustained.
In Vermont, it is to be regretted, these medical
the profession aud TO the public, have not been so
useful as is desirable, This unfortunate Delinquent
cy we are conscious does not arise from any want
Of iberaty, talents or practical requirements of
the faculty. II evidently in measure originates
fOm an inattenton to the subject--the inconveni-
ence arising from the scattered situation OF the
practitioners attending the State and County meet
ngs This condition of the profession tends great
y to diminish its responsibility, elevation and USE
iuIness. By attendance on our regular medical
meetings, facts and principles are ELECTED of an
immense practical utility--confdence in each 9TH
er is increased. acquaintance formed, and gener-
ally, kind and aiectionate spirit promoted.
An elevated position belongs 10 the profession,
and this, it must be admitted, it is incumbent on
every member to sustain both in his individual and
associated capacity
Being fully convinced OF the truth Of these con-
slderaions, the subscribers, committee OF the
Vermont Medical Society, would respectfully re-
quest the County Societies to send full delegations
to attend the Annual Meeting Of the State Society
at Montpelier on Wednesday, the 18th day of Oc-
tOber next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. They would also
invite general attendance of regular Practition-
ers. On this approaching occasion an interesting
meeting may be anticipated. Arrangements have
been made to secure two three medical addresses
from reliable sources and besides these, other es-
says and reports may be expected.
III ths connection, the COMMITTEE would most
respectfully urge upon their professional brethren
The Importance Of having the several County Soci-
cites well sustained 1t will require some exerton
and expense, but the advantages will abundantly
compensate. At the anniversary we anxiously hope
that every County in the State will be represented
JONATHAN A. ALLEN,
HORACE EATON, Com
ERASMUS ID. WARNER,
Mlddlebury, Sept. 9, ls45.