New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-10

sioogy and its reduction to a beautifully Simplc and
practical science IL consisted Of arguments snd Illus
tntions intending to prove the cxstnce of answ teu
permanent 10 complete The ~ stem in medical S(tence
called by the profession the hppocratc The thee " OF
Hppocrntes was that human tempera oent il divided
into four elementary condtionsthc Sanguine. the Si
ous the Lymphatie. and the Meanobolc. The au;bor,
during h' extensive practice failed to observe this
fourth temperament but b. means Of study aud re-
search be had discovered element whichc called
the Encephalic, and which no would nfopt as sulbt
tute to the Meianchoic condition Of HippOclates He
showed how these conditions existed in society thar the
Encephao was the result Of civilization. and OBJ
IseTyabe in students aid persons holding responsible
positions in mercantile and rcal establishments
and that 1t was tins condition that embraced the fire.
qUent examples OF preeocity OF genius OF which he
mentioned-thc late Edgar a. Poe of New. York The
most apparent 0Jct OF The paper a. show toe bear
ing Of The vital principles Of temperament in relation to
marriage lie styled his theory the Science OF Physo
logical Marriage. LIS communication was received
with great interest by the Society. and caused many
remarks by indiydua! members regarding the bearing
Of Prof POwclfs theory upon their own experience and
practice: On motion OF DR.. BUEDcK. the members of
the Society we're ordered to investigate and send the
result Of their invest CATIONS to President Newton be
reported by him ut the next annual meeting.
The next essay was read by WM. Il. PRINCE OF Flush
ing. upon Spotted Fever" which was occasoned by
the recent Investigations at Long Branch as the cpl
demic appeared thcfe.
The Society then organized itself into a Committee Of
tire Whole upon Medical Reform and Progress.
Speeches were made by Drs. NEWTON. BUEDIcK.
FIRTH SiIhs PRESTON. and Others, and then the meet
ing ADJOURNED over until evening
The evening session was called 10 order at Il O'Clock
President NEWToS In the chair First in the proceed
ings the annual address Of Dr. BURDIcK OF Brook
lyn lie spoke of the success ae Society had achieved
IN the short time OF is existence IL now numbered
fifty active members. The labors Of the Society were
Vet great and manifold before permanent hold could be
obtained ON mankind Mont Blame could be assembled
only step by siep. Loading minds must lead. He re.
lerrcd To q li cher cultivation of literature Reading
makes full man talking makes a ready man and |
writing makes correct man. The medical Journals
mus be- well Imported, and ere q Necessity for
more general custom Of pupilege. Too many college.
were curse. and second-rlte institution was an
injury, bln sting IN iis influence because il deprived the
udeut Of that cormendabe ambition which thirsts for
saocations OF high and classic character. catholic
spirit must also be cultivated. Science recognize no
schsns Ignores sect viii not consOrt with arrogance
and fosters no b.gotIy Ececticism tends 10 blend
socts aud schools not multiply them. The Society |
would trust to personal sacrifices philanthropy, and
rrIe and conscientious lives eeyatng 10 those with
with whom they come In contact; and il must also emu
late the virtues OF patriots and matyn. The addIe.
was very limited but wcl-diroctcd and substantial
Dr. NEWTON 81 New York read an essay upon the gen.
era progress Of the practice of medicine historical ami
professional tracing the origin Of tue different modes Oi
treatment "a The respective medical reforms since the
early age Of Esculaplus and showing where tie hrst
licences OF the eclectic system existed
On motion OF DR. Emu OF Wuliamsburgh the thanks |
Of the Society were rendered 10 Dfs Newton aud Bur
dick for their able services and efforts tie occasion.
Or PRESTON II Rochester offered rcsoIu ions which
were uDaunousy adopted expressing confidence Ia the
Executive and Legislative Departments OF The National
Government. declaring support 10 them IN their try
ing position. ana thanking Gen Grant and bis suborii
mates for noble services IN the nations Gcenso that the
friends OF those who have yielded their lives st the
hons mouth have the sympathy If the Society end that
lie freeing Of our Republic rom the blasting of STA
very VIII serve TO sustain those who have been called
upon 10 make lie terrible sacrifice upon the altar Of
neir county.
The socieiy adjourned. 10 hold rs next seniannual
meeting at Albany, the third Wednesday Ia January.