Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Presentation of Surgical instruments

Ia accordance with previous announcement,
the presentation Of case OF splendid anrR'ua'
Instruments to Dr., VIM II. White, took place ~
the Wilmington Institute Hall, on Monday eve"
uing last. large number OF persons were
present on the occasion. The meeting was or
ganized by appointing EDWIN j. hoRNhh iie
sident, aud JosHUA MARls Secretary. A letter
was read from Prof $, D. Gross, of Philade,-
phia, aud telegraphlc despatch from Dr. "
Cox, OF Maryland, Medical Surgeon U $. A. ms
follows;
LETTER FROM rRoF. GROSS.
PHILADELPHIA, March 29th 1867
Messrs. Tuner, Ne5ek,r, Horaer and Others,
| Committee,
GEHTlEMHN IL have the honor to ackneN-
ledge the receipt of yuur letter of the 2Oth inst ,
inviting me to attend, on Monday evening next,
the presentation Of complete set of Surge a
Instruments to DR.. White of your city. / deeply
regret that unavoidable engagements will put it
out of my power to accept your Kind offer Il
circumstance which regret so mnch the more
because know DR.. White personally, and esteem
him very highly.
The fattering appreciation of Dir. Whites
Surgical ability, of his excellent moral charac-
ter, and of his many charitable acts, on the palt
of the cltizenH of Wilmington, ought to be a
source Of pride to the whole medical profession
Of Delaware, it implies compliment not only
to him but 10 every one Of his brethren, who
like him. enjoys the confidence and regard Of the
public. Ii ia indeed, an honor OF which any
man might Justly be proud. The presentation
is not mere empty affair, but testimonial Of a
substantial nature, full of meaning and signii-
canoe II is the offering Of "numerous lriends,
the free gilt Of appreciating men, and of gener-
ou4, noble hearted women, who know so vel
r how TO value the services of the physician, an
e to sympathize with hiIn in the many trials an
sacrifices to which he is subjected in the pursui
q of his holy, his thrice holy calling. There i
v something ennobling in such an act, both in th
ziver and in the recipient: it increases their re
8 speot for each other, as well as for poor hnmRl
r nature in general, and ditluses a sweet Odor owe
the weary and toisome track of life. Few mel
+. really know any thing of the labors and reapon
n sihiGtits Of the medical practitioner; of hi
fateues by dly and night, Of his great anxiet
Il for the sick c0nfded to his care, and of tn
incessant studies required TO enable him TO NEE
the varying and trying emergencies of his pre-
v fession. The soldier counts his successes by tn
u number Of slain left on the battlefield; III
II physician by the number of patients he rescuJ
10 from the laws Of disease aud death. No honor
20 are generally regarded as too great for the fo
le mer, while the latter, though he may be dali
y and even hourly engaged in hombarding Il
Is mental and bodily enemies of his fellow citizen
= is commonly obliged to content himself with
miserable fee, rs II that could reqnite him II
- his care and anxiety.
81 have the honor to be- gentlemen, very n
snectfuly, your friend and obedient servant,
: S. ID. GROSS.
le p. S-I have written this note in the convi
as ton that ii will not be in my power to be wi
Id you on Monday; should my engagements, how
SE ever, be of different character from what
le le now anticipate, you may expect me early in 4
u evening,