Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-06-23
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THURSDAY. JUNE 80, 1853.
worcester Medical Institution.

worcester Medical Institution.
Ga Wednesday, 22ud inst, the term of the Wor-
oesler Medical institution was closed by appropriate
exercises, and By the presentation Of diplomas to
the graduates who had finished the of studies
prescribed by the Trustees of the Institution, and
who had also passed with honor the examination of
the sesaatas aoademicss.
The exhibition took place in the theatre where the
lectures and anatomical dissectons take place. A
large and highly respectable audience was in attend
ance. Professor Calvin Newton, NJ. D Principal
Of the Institution, was in the chair.
DR. Newton stated that in consequence of prOvi.
dental circumstance, Mr. A. Crosby, Of Bath, N. Y
who to deliver the VaIedictory address, was I'M
able to be present, and that consequently that part
of the proceedings would be dispensed with.
The Worcester Cornell Band who were in attend
ance played, with much beauty and effect, beauti-
ful aria. Prayer was next offered by the Rev. MIR.
Lewis, Of Laurel Street Church, after which the
Band played "Auld Lang Syne."
Professor VIM. B. Morrow next delivered very
elaborate and very able address. He gave histor.
ical sketch Of the several modern recognized theo-
ries Of medicine, namely, the Allopathic, Homeo-
pathic, and Hydropathlc, with the new reform sys-
tom taught at the Institution. The AHopalhic was
founded on the sophism of Paracesus. that one d.
must be expelled by what will produce another
The Homeopathic, upon the sophism Of Haunem-
han, that like cures like; while the Hydropathc
was established upon correct hygenic principles;
although il was not competent to operate as uni
versal. iniable remedy. The New Reform system
based upon the idea that all diseases caused
by certainpecullar distractions Of the bodily func-
lions, and that those distractions require be
come by medicines competent to do SO without
injpring the vital frame. The large doses of AIo.
pathc poisons and ininitismal doses Of Homeopath.
ic posons rejected by the Worcester Medical
institution. They adopt the water treatment in many
cases; they use sanitary vegetable medicines where
they find them necessary; and they also practice the
most approved modes Of surgery.
Professor Morrow's address was listened to with
marked attention. 1t production repete with
learning, statistical analyses of disease and
mortality, and with noble advice TO the students to
whom il was partly addressed.
Professor Newton presented the diplomas to the
students Tho had graduated, prefaciug this ceremo-
ny with few words in the Latin language, stating
that in virtue of the authority vested in him by the
Trustees Of the Institutions he had much pleasure in
comforting The degree Of Doctor Of Medicine upon
those about TO receive it,
The honorary degree of NJ. D. was conferred upon
WIN, F. Still, Of jackson. Tenn, and upon John
Shelton, Leeds, Eng
Dr. Newton stated that during the term of the In-
stitution, the most difficult surgical operations, be-
sides, exam nations Of Chronic diseases, were per-
formed graluitously. Previous to the commencement
of the exercises We saw two individuals operated
en- FOR strabismus.
The Band played the tune Of mo place like home
when the company dispersed highly gratifed with
the days proceedings