The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-29


A NOBLE PaoJEcT.-The members Of the
medical profession in this city, have issued
the following circular. The idea of raising
q mslamatsr Testimonial" is one that will
commend itself to every one acquainted
with thai scientific and good a He did
much for our city in the way of establishing
the Cleveland Medical College twenty years
ago, and when it is considered that, owing
to the great benevolence Of his heart and
exceeding great liberality, he has never &C
cumulated any of this worlds goods, it is
but right and just thatthe citizens of GleVe-
land should repay the debt they owe to
Prof. John Delsmater. I'VE hope, therefore,
to bo able to record an enthusiastic response
to the proposition of the gentlemen con-
nected with the medical profession.
Here is the circular referred TO:
The members of the Medical Profession
Of this city, at q meeting held the 10th Of
May, 1855, unanimously adopted the follow
ing resolutions, which We submit 10 your
perusal:
WHEREAs, We l,arn, With u7feigned rrgret, that
our illustrious and venerable friend, John Dels
mater, NJ. D. LII. D., on account Of feeble health,
the result OF over sixty years of uninterrupted
toll in his profession, is obliged to seek repo'e in
qaietness, away from the hustle and exciting az
tiVities Of this city, the. efore,
ResoiUed, That while we feel graceful to our
Heavenly Father that He, in His infaits wisdom
And kindness, has aIloWedthis good and great man
tolabor with truly christian spiriE for the good Of
mankind, much beyond the time usually allotted to
| PROFESSIONAL men, We sill, as the hour Of sepa-
ration draws near, and we bow in awe o the stern
| dsmands OF lnirm nature, cannot but express our
| deep sorrow aad grief at the thoughts that we are
soon TO be deprived Of the words Of counsI and
| encouragement Of him when We have loved and
vonerated as the Nestor Of our profession, the
ski1iul and scientific ply slciAn, and The good and
pure friend.
ResoEsed, That the life Of John DeIamater is q
most beautiful Illustration Of the life Of the =" true
physician, " embodying al the attributes Of . noble
man, q sincere Christian, and the refined profess
sional gsntlem an 4; that its examples are worthy to
be em1iated By SI good men in and cut OF TIE pro
RSsoI-.d. Fh,t as . P~hy,ieian and a teacher Of
the medical sciences c has never had 9 superior,
| and that the profession owes him a debt OF graft
tude Tor the many expressions Of ripe aud Yslusble
experience, and the souGd Teachings Whi,h hun
dreds Of pupils have rec ived during his lon< pro-
fessl0RG career, which can never be Cancelled.
Rrsolued, That while the profession lose in this
retirement from ardent iabOTs, the brightest star in
the co.. stelIBtion Of all 8 good and great men, the
community will be deprived Of one OF its GREATEST
benefaotoTs and faithful servants.
ResolUed That IS an expression Of these, our s n
timents and appreciation Of the services and
character Of DR.. Delanster, we hereby Organiz=
ourselves into an association, the object OF which
shall be q "Delamater Testimonial, u and that said
Testimonial shall consist Of a Homestead with such
comforts and improvements, and ct sub place ss
may be desirable.
to wait upon DR.. Do amater, 10 Pre'ent him with a
copy Of these resolution. s and express 20 him ths
siBcere wish OF the profession, that he msy not re-
move from CLEVELAND, but remain in our midst thai
We yet for years to come may have the honest Joy
to i look upon his c0uRtenanee and miIgle ouI
prayers with tho e Of his family for the Prrs.rvA
ton ard enjoyment Of the Little span Of time
which God in His mercy may grant bin.
Resolred, Tnat a committee OF eleven be ap'
pointed TO solicit subscription from the members o.
the medical fraternity, and ask slso the co opera
tion Of the pubic, in Ord'r to raise sufficient futdi
to get up q testimonial worthy Of the man we de-
sire 10 honor; that said committee be instructed Il
address . note to our professional brethren
Throughout the statt, as well as the State Medical
Society, asking their support and cooperation.
Report accepted and adopted.
The President appointed Drs. E.. Cush'
ing, Weber and Sterling, a committee tC
call on DR.. Delamater and present q copy
of these resolutions.
Moved and adopted, that the Executive
Committee be constituted of the following
persons Drs. Sterling, Kirkland, Cushing
Weber, Cassels, Thayer, Brooks, Sayles
Terry, Roader and Chipmsn.
Moved and carried, that the Committed
on Subscription procure four books of ne
cessary size and suitable binding for an al
bum, which is to contain the resolutions o
respect, together with the names of thu
contributors to the testimonial.
Adjourned three weeks 70 meet at thi
place.
DR.. B. SHELDON, President.
THos. G. CLEVELAND, Secretary.
Subscriptions for this testimonial may b,
sent to the care of Mr.. Samuel H Mather
Treasurer Of the Savings Bank, lie Super
ior street, Cleveland.
By order of the Finance Committee.
DR.. E. Cushing, DR.. J. Lang Cassels
DR.. NJ. L. Brooks, DR.. P. Roeder,
DR.. E. Sterling, DR.. j, P. Kirkland
DR.. j. A. Ssyles, DR.. N. G. Chapman
DR.. G. C, E. Weber, DR.. P. Thayer,
DR.. Charles Terry.