Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-08

Messrs Editors ofths Free Press:
I have just returned from the Semi Annual
Meeting of the Vt State Medical Society, at
Windsor. And through the kindness of the eff
oient Secretary, DR.. PISEo. and my own notes,
am enabled to present you accurate report OF
the proceedings.
The Association met at Windsor, June 18th,
and was called to order by the President, Dr. Al
LEN, of Middlebury, at A. NJ.
The records Of the last meeting were read ~
the Secretary.
The following gentlemen were then proposed
and unanimously elected members of the Society;
DR.. A. R. BILLIARD, Qusechy, J. H PLAT, JR.,
" Hartford, LEWIS ENMoys, Hartland.
DR.. Phelps, Of Windsor, was proposed for men,
bership, but owing to some charges which had
been made against him, lin relation to his testi-
mony as a witness for the notorious VIM. H. II. Ho-
ward at his late tra he preferred to postpone the
vote until the P NJ. Session, in order that he
might make some explanations.
The subject Of Cancer Of tho Stomach was then
taken up.
DR.. Phelps presented an exceedingly interesting
pathological specimen Of carcinoma, and gave
history Of the case with additional remarks Of
great interest to those present
The association met at P. NJ. agreeably to adj
journment, Dr.. Allen calling the meeting TO or
der. The following gentlemen we're then elected
members Of the society
c. ". Chandler, VI. D., John S. Smith, NJ. D.,
David C. Moore, NJ. D., A. A. Atwood, NJ. D., J.
R. Smith, NJ. D., E. K Sanborn, n. D, W. H.
Crandal, II. D.
Dr.. Phelps made some further remarks in rela-
tion to the charges against him, and his explana-
ton being satisfactory, he was admitted member
of the Society.
subject Of great Importance 10 physicians was
introduced by Prof. Phelps. viz Their liability to
be summoned as experts, to give testimony in
criminal cases. He did not consider that he could
be obliged to appear when thus summoned, and
i1tanced several late decisions to this effect; and
although the question was not fully decided yet lie
should refuse to testify or appear in any future
case, unless at his own terms.
An invitation was received from Col. Harlow, to
visit the States Prison, which was accepted.
DR.. Perkins offered the following resolution.
Rssolvsd. That a committee Of three be appoint
ed by the President 70 report at future meet
ing, the duties and privileges Of Physicians as
/ medical witnesses, and witnesses as experts.
The President appointed the following gentle
men to serve as such committee: Prof. Phelps,
| Prof Perkins and DR.. H. F. Stevens.
Dr. Pineo presented his report as delegate to the
Medical Departmea. Of the University of Vermont
as follows
| To The VERMONT MEDICAL SOCIETY:
As delegate from this Society, I
attended the commencement exercises Of the Med
\ zeal Department L. Y VI. at the close of the ses-
sion for 1859. The whole number of class was 50 ;
| u young men received from the President a di-
| ploma of Doctor Of Medicine.
The examinations were thorough, and the re-
sponses Of the candidates gave satisfactory evidence
/ OF medical scholarship, and also reflected much
credit upon the faithful teachings Of the Professors
The People Of Burlington, with their usual
public spirit and generosity have within the last
| year, built very convenient and commodious
College Building, at an expense Of nearly $40 OOo,
for the OF the Medical School.
| The Professors are men of culture, energy and
| faithfulness. Students with habits Of industry
and application cannot fail Of obtaining thorough
medical education. Under any circumstances,
without these qualifications, they cannot be other
/ than mere empires
The profession and the State may be congratu-
lated on the prosperous condition of the medical
| department of the University Of Vermont
DR.. Il. F. Stevens reported case of cancer Of
the stomach. Drs. Woodland, Allen, Perkins. and
Huntington also reported cases of the same
DR.. Phelps reported of operation OF en-
larged ovary, which terminated favorably, and ex-
hibited the pathological specimen.
Met agreeable to adjournment at O'Clock I. NJ.
Prot. Woodland presented an improved speculum.
Prof Perkins new Uterine pessary. of Dr. Co.
nant's, Professor of Surgery at Burlington.
DR.. Huntington reported case of extra Uterine
pregnancy, and presented the bones of the foetus
which were taken from the ovary of the patient
after death, they having remained there eleven
years
On motion adjourned to A. VI. June 3Oth
Thursday morning, June soth.
Called to order at 9 A. II. by Dr. H. II. Palmer
President pro TEN.
DR.. Perkins spoke at some length On the rels-
tions of the displacement of the Uterus, with I'LL
ceration and Inflammation of that organ, and re-
ported case of liberation and Inflammation of
eHS HUN VI Inc uterus anu nalpOsldl0n.
Dr. Russ proposed for discussion the question
Have diseases changed, or have physicians chang
ed p? and it gave rise to free and spirited discus
sion.
The subject of Typhus Fevers was then taken
up and discussed by Drs Dyer, Porter. Perkins.
Russ, and others, and at II NJ the meeting adj
journed sine die.
This closes the official doings Of the Convention.
the record Of which will be placed upon the books
OF the Society. But the more genial and happy
events Of the occasion recorded indelibly upon
the memory of those whose happiness it was to be
present and participate in them. Incomplete, in
deed, would be the records, were no mention made
Of the pleasures so much enjoyed when profession
al cares were thrown aside, and we gave ourselves
unreservedly to the pleasure of the occasion
We are obliged to reserve the remainder
OF our correspondents report, including de-
scriptlons Of visit to the State Prison at
Windsor, and an ascent of Ascutney. until
next week