The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-14

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fession. Look at it's position, then reflect
how one is pressed into the hands of un-
fathomed confidence of belief that the ruling
powers Of his life are safe in the hands of
procrasted honor, but soon finds himself
swimming among the bubbles of "circum-
stances" Honorable as it may seem, the
ruling powers of the profession arc glitter
ing like diamonds in some unskilled notions
of wealth, and there treasure from some
dupable notions the mighty power of the
profession. He is charged not to use too
much sickening medicine if he wishes to be
walking on the plank of popularity. Thus,
feeling emphatically magniticd with his gift.
the truant cavalier is fast working for his
honor, and the biased judgment is needless
ly fastened in his bosom. Stranger notions
build castles, but the poor plebian will work
with his honor until every heart is searched
to know its truth
Then let nothing be shielded from the
public that is true and honorable, and the
wide legions will Danish the defied anglers
Of notoriety and leave the light shining to
the world for noble causc--to enlighten
the mind. As we stand in feeble array, let
our light shine with united force, and its
Frightening efforts will spread farther than
the horizon of our present age. 1t is true,
the physicians lot is one of labor--night or
day he has no peace-there is hardly time
but some ones life is depending upon his
energies, and the responsibility resting upon
his sleepless nights. 1t is here your exer-
tons are needed. AS the price of liberty
is eternal vigilance, so the price of wisdom
is eternal thought; and your most sacred
duty is to acquireit. But it requires action,
industry and effort, which are the elements
Of success. We hear of fate, of destiny,
as something that rules our lot, it is, how
ever, only the indolent mind that is slave
of circumstances. An energetic, iron will
is the arbiter of fate. The capabiity to
will lofty deed goes hand in hand with the
power to perform it. The bold design, and
the intense effort and unfipching industry
never fails. With regard to hypothesis and
systems, which at the present time are known
by the name of legion, let nothing induce
you to surrender your own judgment, yet
at the same time, do not let the pride Of
profession cause you to treat with contempt
remedies of plebian origin. 1t was tho
of old that no good thing could come out O
Nazareth; and the Medical profession is too
apt to imbibe the same prejudice. War;
yourself against such narrow policy, as i
will cut off many valuable sources of infor
nation The wisest man may learn from
the fool, as the bee gathers honey from thu
poisonous flower. Search far for truth, dis
carding the tyranny of hypothesis or sys
tens, and whenever Or wherever found, hes
itate not to embrace it, But he who enter
the medical profession with no other incen
tive to action than his love of the "Almight
Dollar, will be quite sure to see his colder
anticipations fade; and far better would
be for him, should he leave that societ,
where his absence would cause no regret
and pursue his speculations in some othe
channel, where the traffic is not connecte
with so priceless a gem as the life of hi
fellow-m:n. High morality is eminently es
sential. Integrity constitutes the basis c
all enduring reputation, and in its practic
you will not fail to command the respect {
both friends and foes Sir, let me warn 20
never to attempt to build up areputation o
the defamation of a rival, as you will inv,
riably find that all uncourteous actions an
, unworthy attempts will only serve to thro
y the balance in favor of your opponent IT
one important point to be borne in mind,
an honorable, straight forward and cand
. course of conduct, to enable you to erect
solid and enduring reputation.
Again, sir, let me to advise you, in all Il
- cares and troubles of this life, ever to be
:, in mind that there is God in Heaven wi
is surrounding you with his evidences al
:, goodness. But while I would advise "
IA ever to bear in mind that the surest road
, success and fame lies in the performance
- every duty towards your God and your f
low-men. Let no temptation induce y
- to unite with religious society, merely
:. thepurpose of securing popularity; religi
= is too sacred subject to be dealt with tn
:, slightly, and if you approach it, do it fre
. purer motive than self-aggrandizement.
" Hypocrisy, of all the crimes that ever blac
- ened the character of man, is the most {
~ grading 1t sinks him from his original
~ ovation to the very depths of degradatie
~ and makes him unworthy the very name
~ man. He despises himself, and sooner
:! later lowers himself in the estimation of
= mankind. Although you are not requir
=. to communicate to your patients all
;, thoughts in which you indulge, yet ne'
10 attempt to give the probable result OF
" case when your opinion must be based or
90 on a mere hope of its subsequent reali
&c ton; but, at the same time, endeavor to
'" spire your patient and friends with as mu
u confidence as possible, consistent with ye
g duty. Remember that your patients hi
= minds as well as bodies, and prescribe
-" them both. A word of kindness or lc
n' of sympathy will often cheer the droop
o, heart and soothe a dying pillow. TIL
" simple remedies you will always find =
- come to the sick mans chamber. In t
NV department, as to the gentler sex, ever
y" member that to her is due, at your han
'o degree of esteem and respect, which