New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-05
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apathy exhibited in matter Of such ~ npofslnre.
DR. sutton Of Tennessee presented an abstract report on
the epdemics of that State.
DR. johnson Of 81 Louis VIII present his report 90 ie
same subject. in Missouri to morrow.
DIR. Davis, Of Chicago. stated that the Committee on
Medical Literature VIII report to morrow.
Dr. Pitcher, Of Detroit Chairman OF the COMMITTEE On
Medical Education in the United STATES compared Win
Medical Education in ether countries, ~ ported
They deprecated the prevalence OF qnackcry IN ne
United Ststes although somewhat Diminished since the
formation Of this Association. and strongly urged the Is
Schools, which he thong night be readily accomplished
and M proof Of which and OF the general excellence OF
such system, nsanced The University Of Michigan which
i Of this character and has carried ont many suggestions
OF th Association The report received with applause
and the resolutions accompanying il were adopted
DR.. Smith Of New-YoIk Chairman Of the Committee on
Voluntary Essays reported Eileen received sud premiums
were awarded to the authors OF the two following;
"On the Cell its Pathology &c, by DR. Waldo G. Bur
lett. Of Boston. Applause
"Fibrous Diseases of the Uterus hitherto considered
incurable by Washington L. Aztec of Philadelphia. APP
plause
Dr. Marsh Of Albany then presented paper on Nor
bus Coxsrus" or Hip joint Disease.
On motion Of DR. Smith DR. March was requested 10
read his paper in the Crosbyst School and illustrate
by his specimens to-day at noOn on the adjournment Of
the meetu z
The following resolution proposed by Prof Palmer
Of Chicago:
Rslred st this Association earnestly recommend, the local
whose duties shall b record he prevalence epidemic oihe
s e. ss9Is po af % Commune & S On
denies through the STATE Societies, where they
Which resolution together with another ins.ructny the
Secretary circulate the above resolution Though every
State in the Union, were adopted.
On motion the Association took a recess till Il o'clock
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Association called to order by the President at
II o'clock
The Secretary read an invitation the members Of this
Association from the auth critics of the New York Hospital
TO visit that institution.
The Secretary then read the names of number of mem
bers who hadjust presented their credentials
A number Of gentlemen were admitted as members by
invitation, to seat in the meeting.
Dr. Chas Lee offered resolution ceusurng the Medicu
Schools which gave two of lectures annually
ehsrgr them with violating and FORGETTING their charter
Dr. Heating said he approved Of the spirit the res0lu
ton but he thought the resolution was rather premature
On motion, the resolution was laid on the table
DR. Williams Of Mass, offered resolution for a vote Of
thanks 10 DR. WiBslow Lewis, Mass, which passed
resolution offered that standing Committee be
appointed to procure memorials Of the eminent and worthy
dead among the distinguished physicians OF our country
and present them to this Association, at is next annual
meeting.
On motion, the resolution was laid on the table.
DR. Buck of New York, then read paper on morbid
growths In the arynx The natural specimen was exhib
ted and also a wax model Of the same This paper was
listen ed to with great interest by the Association Dr.
Buck detailed the various operations that he had per-
formed on the patient widow lady Of middle age which
were, unfortunately, unsuccessful.
Referred motion, to the Publishing Committee
DR. Mitchell OF Pennsylvania, spoke at some length on
assmated rank in the navy and offered resolutions the
effect that a committee Of three be appointed to procure
the passage of bill Oy Congress c0niering on members
Of the profession assmilated rank.
DR. Jackson Of Pennsylvania, seconded the resolution
and said he hoped that this resolution would be urged with
all dueenergy.
Many remarks made by various gentlemen on the
subject and finally
Dr Finckney entered into detailed history of former
movements of this nature Resolution carried
II moved that the President should serve as Chair
man of the above Committee which was adopted
DR. Hooker Of Connecticut proposed resolution TO ap
pcut agents in the various States to procure purchasers
Tor the Volume Of Transactions OF the Association he
was sorry that than 500 copies OF the work
sold last year
The President then nominated DR. Mitchell, of Phlade
rIa and DR. Stevens of NewYork, his colleagues
Committee for Assimilation in Naval Rank
Dr. Conde then and said he authorized to guar
ranee the funds necessary for premiums which the Aso
citation mig see fit to award.
motion made to approve the course taken by the
authorities Of the University Of Michigan 10 requiring due
preparatory education from their students and extending
Their course OF lectures recommended by this ASsoca
Hi. motion produced considerable discussion in which
Drs Cox OF Man land Davis aud Palmer of Chicago aud
Worthngfon Hooker Of Connecticut who seemed to think
that the University had tab such position to render
the approval Of this Association unnecessary Motion
withdrawn.
tent on whom he had successfully performed the operation
OF amIutstng The lower jaw.
motion amend by introducing the patient immediate
|, after adjournment Carried
Ire paper here read but We could not hear is i'm
pol owing TO the adaptaDy OF the building to the
trar through
6ay were inaudibe from the same cause.
fJr Thomas c. SymOns, Chairman of the Committee 10
memoaze Congress to have the Medical Statistics of the
United States printed separately for the use Of the Medical
Profession, reported
The same gentleman presented the following report
Thr undersigned, Chairman OF Committee appointed
by The American Medical Association to memorabilia Con
gress upon tie importance of enactng act of duty
and humanity a law making it obligatory upon all
sells conveying emgTans to have regular surgeon
board respectfully report;
That memorial signed by all the members of the Com.
tee the President and Secretaries OF the Association
was through the medium OF Hon. A. = Butler Senator
from South Carolina presented in May, 1852 to the Senate
Of the United States and referred 10 the Committee
Commerce.
It's with regret that the undersigned has report that
the Committee Of Commerce, having il IS 10 be presumed
other subjects Of much greater import in pscuniary point
of view but assuTedy net IN humane and phllanlhrOpc
one, made no report
II was rot contemplated that any action would have
been taken the subject at the late period Of the
sion Of ls52 but sanguine hopes were entertained
sbat some report would have been made in the ses.
sion of 1883 The undersigned, in common with every
good citizen has respectful consideration for the legisla
ture pubcunc0naries but must honestly confess that
the legislation growing out OF untOwrd pressure for Interior
PURPOSES Of individual political arandizemen rendersit
difficult to have such prompt and efficient action should
be reasonably expected upon questions involving scientific
advancement objects Of HYGIENE improvement The
undersigned however is fully impressed that nten-
fiona dsrespect was by the Committee on Com.
merce in allowing the memorial 10 remain in their archives
unnoced and that the Presidential election and col
lateral subjects incidental having bearing theron
bnt reasonable 10 that the Senate and
House of Representatives would consider any measure as
regards science medicine, Hygen, recommended by
the American Medical Association, and likewise possible,
in legislation adopt the There has been every
given 10 the undersigned that the me2sue will have
proper consideration at the next Session Of Congress
therefore he asks that the Committee be continued and
consde ed reporting progress AL Of which is respect