Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

The following members were present Drs. Parsons, of
Troy Horton and Homet. of Terrytown Allen, Smith
field; Turner. Mason &,Ladi Of Towanda Bliss of Le
Roy; Cagett and Moody, Standing Stone Kif Athens;
Holmes, of Canton
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approx
ed. DIR. MASON presented invitation from C. L. WARD
Esq, requesting the Society dine with him, at o.
clock p. NJ. The invitation unanimously accepted
and Committee consisting of Drs. Horror BLISS and
TURNER appointed to inform Mr. WARD of its acceptance
and draft resolutions and sentiments for the occasion.
Dr. HORTON offered the following =
WHEREAS As it Is the request OF the volunteers of this
county that surgeon from this section be appointed by
the government, to attend them therefore,
Resoired, That we unanimously recommend DR.. Z. p.
ALLEN OF SmithheId.
Appointment carried.
The President then announced that the Society was
ready to receive written reports OF cases aud papers.
Or. ALLEN reported of conclusion of the brain
from blow the head, producing ssure and slight
depression of the table OF the Uranium. After
few minutes. he sensible, and then became
scious, comotose and vomited He tr,atcd antiph
Iogstically by ycne-section, purgng, &c Alter few
days he began be sensible and conscious but that doub
tie and weak vision which remedied by confinement
in a dark for week In time he recovered with,
out the operation of trepanning.
Or. CLAGGETT reported Of dysentcry. that in
few days assumed the form OF acute rheumatism and af
tcrwards by metastass attacked the uterus producing
labor pains. She recovered by the anodynes
and antrhcumatics.
DR., HOLMES, case of -flcohoiic Poisoning in young
man, aged Is years. He became c6motose within two
hours after taking five drinks Of whisky. left by his
companions in his fathers barn. about II O'Clock at
night get sober aad found dead in the morning
post revealed congestion of the brain
aud alcoholic scent in the ventrcles and pint
liquid in the stomach with strong alcoholic smell
This strongly tespeaks moral warning, well as
caution leave person in like condition unaid
ed.
pr. HOLMES als> reported three Of Chowea, two
of which were connected with derangcd menstruaton,
and the other following rheumatism. All
under treatment adapted indications without
specifics which is the true principle OF treatment IN ali
diseases leaving specifics out Of the question.
Dr. HonET, Of little boy aged six years, that
had nearly severed his finger with axe, excepting
3 small portion skin the inside. 1t immediate
Iy perfectly adjusted and by cold water applications was
restored.
Dr. Mason case Of fracture Of the skull, in lady
aged about thirty years with slight depression OF the out
table In jumping from carriage she fell, was not
unconscious treated ntphtogiscay, and
ed - the doctor had been red for repanning
Society debated the subject and unanimously
rule not to operate until the symptoms sufficient to
warrant it.
DR.. ROCKWELL communicated a case read by DR.. Ma
son Of an ncsed wound Of the abdomen, with portion
o the omenum prorudiny, which failing TO return, the
doctor cut of. with very little hemorhage and then dress.
sl the wound-the man at his labor in ten days
The Lecture Essays and Medical discussion post
poncd to the meeting.
Mr. II. NJ. MooDY, student Ofmedicine with DR.. ALLES,
read very interesting paper Sulphate OF Qdinine
which reflected much credit the author. This eXhib
its the right spirit in medical students.
The President then appointed Committee consisting
of Drs. HOLMES, BLISS and HoMEr to nominate officers
for the ensuing year
The Committee nominations then reported the fol-
lowing. viz -
Preside,,t-Dr. c. 81. TURNER, Towanda.
lice President-Dr. F.. c. Tracy, Sylvania.
Ir. Secrstayy-Dr. DANIEL HOLMES, Canton.
Cor. Sec, etary-Dr.V V. HoMET Tcrrytown.
Ireasurcr-E. II. Mason, Towanda
CensOrs-Drs. 6. f. Horror, A. PARSONS, BENJAMIN
DEWITT.
On notion the report was adopted and the Committee
discharged
Dr. Mason moved that the list Of officers reported be
unanimously elected, Uiro which was carried.
Committee, consisting of Drs ALLEN and LADD, was
respective seats.
Dr. TURNER, the newly elected President, after being
introduced to the Society gave brief address making
very appropriate remarks and promised his hearty
cooperation with the members, in all its interests
The other officers being duly enstalled promised, also
to exert all of their energies to cooperate with the Pres
dent and members for the very best interests and good
Of the society.
Then by the request Of the Society, DR.. Parsons the
retiring President delivered the Annual Address, which
very appropriate for the occasion.
The Society rendered thanks to Dr. Parsons for the
interest he had previously taken in its abor and for the
prompttude and despatch with which he has discharged
his official dutes during the past year. and may the tho Is
of his many buoy up his dropping spirits in his
declining years is the very best wish Of the Society
D The President then appointed DR.. HORToN Physician,
and Dr. LADD Surgeon to The clinic, which announc
ed the next order OF business.
Dr. LApD presented case of cancerous teter of the
skin on the nose extending to each cheeklady, aged
about fftv years--had existed number of years Sew
era rregulars had warranted cure but faed No cure
was promised and no treatment recommended but pai
ativc.
DR.. HoMEr. case of single hareip--chld aged three
years operation recommended.
DIR. MASON, a very interesting case of supposed her
maphrodite child aged two years which was pronounc
ed a male an operation had been advised by quack
bug the Society discountenanced it.
Other cases of minor importance were presented but
none worthy of note.
The hour of O'Clock having arrived the society
proceeded to the residence of c. L. WARD, Esq, where
the members were received with cordial hospitality and
parook of sumptuous repast after which the following
sentiments offered by the Secretary, Dr. HOLMES,