Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-10-12
For The Eaton Democrat.
Clnsinnatl College Of Medicine and Surgery.

them have been long knowna as teachers, whilst
Others, have for near . quarter of a century
been identified with the cultivation and prac-
lice Of their profession in the west. We end
that the college is about commencing its sixth
session. b The catalogue before us indicates q
prosperity the most flattering, lis rise and pro-
gress having far surpassed the hopes Of its
most sanguine friends, and under its presen.
government, official and professional, its for
tunes cannot waue, but grow better and more
encouraging with the return Of each annual
commencement.
To this college is attached the Marine Hos.
pital, in which all sick boatmen are received
and treated. Extensive as is our commerce,
employing crafts of every kind, the labor upon
which requires a large number OF river men,
and subjected as they IRE 10 every exposure
and inciemency Of weather and liable to FREE
quent accidents, q large portion must of ne
eessity fall i'll, and require Medical and Sur
gical aid. The inmates OF this Hospital are
not only the most numerous, but are generally
affected with diseases of an acute nature, and
hence are much more interesting as well as
infinitely more useful to the student than the
chronic cases with which most charities are
filled.
Prof. Baker has charge Of the Surgical de-
partment of tho Hospital, and is thus enabled
to present a large and interesting surgical,
clinic and throughout the session the student
is enabled to witness a great number Of ope-
%rations and have presented 10 him an extern
siye variety Of surgical cases Of a recent char
acier, such as he is liable to meet with in
every day practice. Prof. Baker occupies q
high position in his profession = is a bold and
skillful operator and fluent lecturer.
The Medical wards are under the care OF the
professor of Theory and Practice, B. S. Law
son, M. d. The Medical clinic is large and,
composed as it is, of acute diseases, and those
which par ticularly belong TO the west and
south, the advantage to the student Of this bed
side teaching is incalculable. The principles
| which he receives in the lecture room are here
reduced to practice. and he thus becomes to a
great extent fami liar with the peculiar charac-
~tetistics of individual affections. The wisdom
of clinical instruction is now no longer a ques-
tion-itis essential TO a thorough and complete
Medical education. Every intelligent physi-
| clan is aware of this, and Medical students
will hereafter seek those colleges where its
Importance is recognized by a liberal provision
for its prosecution.
Prof. Lawson has long been engaged in the
practical application Of those principles Of
Practice" which he so successfully teaches,
his large clinic will enable him to illustrate
| his lectures by specific cases and with such
advantages the hearer must make rap id adj
vancement in the study, and his knowledge be
most accurate in Diagnosis and treatment.
The Prof. of Chemistry formerly occupied
the same chair in the Medical College Of Ohio,
and has for some time lectured upon "Applied
| Chemistry" in the Mechanics Institute, Ba-
cons Commercial College, Cincinnati Sum-
mer School of Medicine, Western Daguerrean
Association, aud Gundry's Commercial Col.
lege. With such experience in lecturing ant
teaching he will be enabled to give his course
| a practical and useful character.
The importance Of Physiology and Surgical
Anatomy has been recognized in establishing
a char devoled TO them and the appointment
to its occupancy of Prof. G. B. Chapman
These branches have generally been attached
to other chairs and but little attention given to
them. Prof. Chapman, by his previous expe-
rience as a lecturer on Surgery and Anatomy
in the Iowa University, and formeriyon Anal
omy and Physiology in this institution, aud
having the advantages Of European teachings,
viii no doubt give a course OF instructions oil
real benefit 10 his class. i,
The chair of Anatomy is well supplied with
the materials for teaching and illustrating this
branch. The Prof! w. W. Dawson, M. D.,
has for some years been engaged in tho cult
walton OF the natural sciences, bit more eS-
pecially of Anatomy. He was formerly Dem
o~nstrator in this institution, and being enthu-
| siaslicolly devoted to his department, he can
| l..l 1919 L.. ao,,p ,oaftl - HE ott,lopfa .L
That portion Of the profession which gives
the young practitioner most apprehension, and
| upon which he needs instruction of the most
thorough and practical nature, may be found
under The cognomen of Obstetrics. To this
chair the trustees have called o gentleman
who has for many years been engaged in oul
\ midst in on extensive practice. Prof. Crume
has devoted much time and care TO the study
of "obstetrics' and diseases of Women and
Children" and comes before his class with
large experience, and a mind stored with vel
digested facts. Having, as he has, devoted
much attention to these subjects, he cannoI
fail 10 be an instructive lecturer.
Prof. Harrison formerly occupied the ZANE
chair in the Indiana Medical College that he
Inow does in this institution-that Of Materit
|. \ Medica and Therapeutics and Medical Juris.
prudence. He is G enthusiastically fond Of thi;
department he Is a fluent speaker with
clear didatic style. These branches of Medi
cal science, under his teaching, must necessa
rily assume that interest and attention which
their position and importance demand.
The regular course OF lectures will com
nence on the 30th OF October and c~ontinu,
until The list of March.
There will be a preliminary course Of lee
!, lures during the month Of October, to whicl
all students. are invited nee Of charge. TIL,
wards Of the Marine Hospital will be opel
free to all during the month.
The dissecting room will also be open earl
| in October. 3
The valuable library and cabinet which ar
> attached will be accessible 10 the studen
a without any additional fee.
In conclusion we would again call III
, attention ofthose contemplating attending lee
r lures to the fact that, the Marine Hospital
permanently attached to this college-that
o affords the clinic in the CITY, and that advar
tages Of This nature are mattersof SO much in
! portance that they should not be oyerlooke,
y H.
: Methodist Conference.