The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-06-27

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hut he was accustomed to supply himself
with the leading and ablest works of tn.
various schools of Medicine He had
adopted the maxim of learning even from
an enemy. Few physicians. in the Coun-
try, can boast oil better or Of a more thor>
oughly studied library. He supplied him.
self with the best Medical publications,
and his library increased in size and val
ue for the last few years as greatly as at
any period Of his life. 1t was with his
books that he sought and found his chief
recreation from the severe duties of his
profession. 1t has been truly said OF him
that she applied himself more closely to
the study of Medical works during the
LAT ten years of his life, than do most
medical students, before receiving their
diploma" He furnished several articles
for some of our best scientific and medical
Journals. To some of these we have al
ready alluded. These are all character
lied by his peculiar genius and critical
observation. He had also rendered him>
self familiar with the discussions and news
ofthe day, and had paid SOME considera-
| bic attention to history.
As an instructor he was most highly es-
reemed. Though not endowed with a
good Gelivery-his voice being weak and
his utterance indistinct- vet he readily Sc
cured the attention and respect Of his list
eners by the iruthfulness and justice of his
instructions. AS private tutor, few can
be more able and faithful. He endeav-
ored to inspire his pupils, both by precept
and example with love for the profession.
with activity and energy in the practice of
it, and an enthusiastic zeal in the promo
ton of It's interests. All who were in
structed by him, remember him with
warm personal regard. They could not
but be struck with his almost unlimited
knowledge Of his profession, and his hap
ply application of this in communicating
instruction TO them, either in the retire>
ment of the study or at the bed side of
his patients. TWAS his opinion, one upon
which he acted that the medical profession
could be elevated only by thorough
medical education Gifts members and by
introducing into its tanks thoroughly dis
ciplined practitioners. Nothing, there's
| fore. would sooner exhaust his patience
than the indifference of Medical Student
who wasted large portion ofthe time al
lowed for reading previous TO the receI-
wing of his degree. DIR. Allen, himself
ardently loved the studies and dnties OF
his profession, and regarded it somewhat
in the liuht of the ancierts, who thought
that physicians ranked next to the Gods
He delighted in its prosperity and was, at
| the time of his decease, one Of the most
| important members Of the State Medical
Society, and the most active member OF
the Addison Co. Medical Society. The
meetings of the latter Society were rend-
cred very instructive and profitable by the
several communications made by him.
DR.. Allen manifested through his whole
| life a remarkable love oforder and punct-
uality. The former trait could not but
have been noticed by every one who en-
tered his study as permanent student or
as a transient visitor. The latter was well
known to all who ever had an appoint
ment with him. His extensive library.
(now in the possession of his son-C. l..
Allen M. D. neatly arranged in cases, and
the large collection of engraved portraits
of the most distinguished physicians and
statesman, which ornamented the walls,
| impaired to his study an air OF neatness
and taste seldom found in Doctors Of
| fec.
DR.. Allen was also distinguished for his
benevoIence. The poor were visited by
him with the same concern as the rich.
MANY were the objects Of his charity. lie
was the common counsellor of the widow
and the fatherless and the prGvlder for
their wants. Knowing the value OF knowl-
edCe he was ever anxious that others
should obtain it. He was, therefore, ac-
customed to furnish books 10 those who
we're unable to obtain them tor Ihem>
selves, and if necessary would instruct
them. Many instances Of this character
are known to the writer of this memoir.
His benevolence not only commenced at
home but it offended abroad The doors
of his house we're alwas open to the poor
and to the afflicted-to those who were
SUFFERING from the want of property or
friends, They found under his roof moi
only the kind, able and symPaihlslng ply.
sician. but there they found also fifty
and fortunately associated with him. an
other kind friend, who surpassed almost
all others in the excellency, purity and
beuevolence other character. The mem
ory of Mrs. Allen, whose death occurred
but few months before that other hus-
band, is richly embalmed in the hearts Of
her friends and those who knew her knew
her only to love hers: DR.: Allen was for
several years member of the Vermont
Antislavery Society, and contributed read
ily ofhis means for the promotion OF thai
cause. He was an able advocate of the Prin-
cipIesoftemperance and exempllfied them
in his own person. His Essay on the
use of Narcotics IN Health andDlsease,
is an able article and worthy the atten-
ton of all those who have made themselves
slaves totheir use. IN Al