Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-05-18
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.

AFTERNOON SEssIoS-FRiDAr MAyT.
The Association was called order by the President al
Ak o'clock p M.-No morning session.
The minutes of Thursdays session were read amended
and approved
On motion Of Dr. Sc of Pa the paper read BY Dr. Drake
Of Ky the "lnHuence Of Cmaetec changes of Consump
ton was referred to the committee Of Publication.
Dr. Alice of Pu offered preamble and resolutions for the
appointment Of committee of FIVE 10 solicit subscribers in
Medical Association TO procure suitable stone TOT pre-
scntation the of the Association ~ the washington
Monument which unanimously adopted, and the fol-
lowing committee appointed: -
Drs JOS L. Alice, W. P Johnston, Ro ". Haxal, Alfred
Slile and Gouverneur Emerson.
Dr John Watson of New York proposed some amend
ents 10 the constitution which he Withdrew upon mo-
ton seng made by Or. f. g. Stewart to reconmlt the
smen sn,s 10 the Constitution to the committee which
had reported them that might amend as 10 admit rep
| sen:lion from the Army and Navy.
After some debate this motion prevailed
Dr. C. G.. Cox OF Maryland offered resolution proposing
the distribution of extra copies of the transactions OF the
Medical Association to the principal booksellers IN cities OF
| the Union TO! sale, which was not accepted.
Dr.. Corbu f Virginia, called up his resolution oHerea on
Wednesday in regard accreding one member from each
Slate represented in the Association to travel In Europe
and to repor, upon Medical aIrs 10 the Association II
| was adopted.
Dr. Phelps uf New York called up amendment to the
constitution offered by him last year. which was defeated
Or. Flint OF Kentucky, and Dr. Hooker OF Connecticut
offered resolutions in regard amendments Of The coEstitu
ton which they subsequently, Withdrew.
Dr. Joseph NJ Smith of New York, Chairman OF tho NO
minaIing Committee offered report, which, on motion Of
Dr.. Corbin of Virginia. was adopted.
The report recommended the continuance OF several OF the
special committees scientific subjects, AND the appoint
u,ent OF other comnecsin all amounting to q special
comm,cs-cach committee investigate and collect
facts in regard to special scientific Subjects and TO report 10
the next annual Association, which takes place in The city
of New York, The 9th day OF May, 1883.
The Secretary then road letter from Dr. . d. Gross OIL
Kentucky chairman 81 the committee "On the results hi sur
gcal operations for the relief OF malignant diseases regret
Ting his inability after cxertions to present sas-
acory to the present meeting and asking 10 DC con-
| :;nucd al the head ct TIC same committee.
Dr. Paul Laus Pennsyl offered the following eso-
luton which. after debate. was lost:
Resolved That prize of $3.50 be awarded hereafter to the
best prize essay and that HONORABLE mention be awarded 10
four next best essays provided they be worthy OF That
honor.
Dr. Robey, E. Rogers of Virginia then read the following
report
| The Committee whom referred two voluntary
coInulniea the "Inuruus effects Of the Da
guerreoyfe art and the Other the "Pron mode OF teach
ing chemistry in Schools beg leave reports That the first
has been withdrawn by its author he
wishing leave the city With respect to the second COM
they would report that they have read and
fully considered its contents aud while they recognize the
Importance and interest of The euhjec yet in their opinion,
OF kind that comes within the scope OF the views
The Association with reference 10 The matter TO be nclu
did in the published transactions Of tho body They there
fore recommend that the paper he returned TO lis author
On motion Of Dr. Dove Of Virginia. the report received
and adopted and The committee discharged from The fur
| Their consideration Of the subject.
The Reports of the Committees of Scientific Subjects he.
ing called for Dr. Horncr Of Pennsylvania moved that they
be read by their titles aud referred the Committee oil Pub
LEGATION, which motion was adopted
pdpefs reports from spcchl committees on
scientific SUBJECTS appointed last year. then presented
and ordered To be printed Among them reports the
epidemlcs OF many of States also subjects of
interest the scientific world.
Sunjry amendments 10 the Constitution were then
commended The next meeting Of the Association
Among which are, lst. provision for admitting delegates
from the u s. Army and Navy, under special appointment
from the Secretaries of the departments End For
curing schools which be admitted representation
have least six professors heightened &c. &C.
3d. Admitting the Medical Department OF The University
Of Virginia. on account of its peculiar organization.
Complimentary resolutions then adopted 10 the Pas
tor Trustees of the United Presbyterian Church in
which The meetings had bern held and which lad been
Literally rendered free of the Committee Of Arrange
ments
Also 10 the President and Secretaries their able and
The late President Dr. Moulrie Of South Carons was
/ also compliment led
ihe PRESIDENT empowered to make the appointments
TO Europe enquire into and report scien-
the affairs during the year
On motion of Dr. Pore ST. Louis the Association then
adjourned and Dr. T. y. Smons Of South Carolina Vice
President in The Chair few neat remarks declared the
| body adjourned sine die.
The next Association will meet In the CITY of New York
ON The first Tuesday 10 May, 1853.
The Association composed of 275 delepetes who
the representatives OF permanent medical und scientific
organizations from The following Suites: Maine 2 New
Hampshire /; Massachusetts, III Rhode Island g. Connecti
cut g. New York 2s New Jersey, s. Pennsyvuna 3d. De-
laware 3; Maryland, To- Virginia, 30; North Carolina 5;
South Carona l3 Geogin, 4; Alabama, A. Louss na ?;
Tennessee Kentucky s; Ohio 10; Michigan !; Illinois, g.
Missouri, 6; Iowa. l. District Columbia g. and Foreign
Delegation g
The city of Buffalo, the late primary elections gave
Fillmore majority OF gil General Scott The litter
in RyeY nd