Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-02-23
NE rnuE VIEW OF aEsEprEs.

llhlt bhC BdbApAoSNNGA EADbC9T ASNAg anu
thereby prOlong life.
THE TRUE VIEW OF aENEDrEs.
In the selection of remedies the true ply
stefan permits "no pent up Utica 10 contract
his powers" He is hampered by no one
theory of disease, nor is he restricted to
my one remedy or class of remedies. The
scope of his materia medica, is co-extensive
with the wants of a suffering race. He en-
tors the three kingdoms of nature, animal,
mineral and gegetabls, that he may possess
the combined wealth Of all their ed1tribu-
lions. Whatever will prevent, cure or ale
viate human disease, is cheerfully accorded
a place in his ~therapeutical list. Neither
does he reject a remedy, because its misuse
may result in abuse. In its potency for mis-
chief when misapplied, he discovers a rea-
son in behalfof its capability for good, when
appropriately applied. To discard a reme-
Ay Because its capacity for evil is equal to
its capacity for good, is as Unreasonable as
it would be to attempt to exclude the vivi-
flying influence of heat from the animal
creation, because when sufficiently intense
it is destructive to animal life. Is a reD'edy
to be cast out of therapeutics; 10 oe ex-
eluded from the physicians catalogue, Tor
the reason that it is as DiochleYous when
improperly applied, az II is sanitary when
properly administ-fedI snail the KNIFE OF
the surgeon 30 excluded from competent
hands fer tne poor reason that it is destruc-
tive ,.hen welded by a ~bungler? BY no
leans, answers the medical philosopher.
He does not reject or fear powerful rene
dies, or keen instruments. He realizes fully
that the trouble is not in the remedy or in
the knife, but in the arm hat Yields them.
The degree of wisdom and discrimination
with which they are employed is the true
measure of their value. In the selection Of
remedies, then, let us remember, that "the
field is the world" In their application,
experience and science must unite to point
out inc explain the why, how, when and
where of their use.
GENTLEMEN OF THE GRADUATING CLASS =
A word to you, in conclusion. l am conf
dent that l reflect the feelings of your alma
Mater in expressing the hope that the ca
reer of each one of you will be characterized
by constant research, a sincere love for your
profession, and one of rare usefulness to your
iellow-men. A diploma you are to regard
simply = al earnest of the confidence which
your teachers have in YOU ability to enter
a great work, not as an evidence of
its completion. They have faithfully en-
deavored 10 prepare you for the voyage,
they now behold you safely embarked and
wish you abundant success. With a strong
hand upon the helm, with a steady eye up
on the compass, with an mistaken conf
dence in the strength of the ship, and an
undying faith in the wisdom of Him who
'moves the stars and heave the pulses of
the deep" you will safely and triumphantly
make the voyage of your professional life.
You need not expect at all times a calm and
unruf1ed sea. Storms will arise, huge
breakers will threaten you, and perhaps the
sharks OF empiricism will spread wide apart
their jaws to add to the apparent gloom and
danger. Let net these alarm you, or cause
you to relax a single effort that oOks TO your
professional advancement, for as sure as
is mightier than error, as sure as the
darkness of night yields to the light Of day,
you will reap if you faint not" You need
trials, temptations and struggles to strength
en-, ennoble and discipline you.
If any of you nave sought medicine with
a view to your personal ease, or with an ex-
pectatiOn of suddenly acquiring wealth,
or fame, the time will doubtless come,
when you will realize hat you have been
Indulging in "such stuffas dreams are made
9E" In our profession, there is no substan-
j Il progress without labor, no real profit or
honor, without genuine achievement, and
40 fame without merit. To attain to these,
much time and patience will be necessary.
The tendency Of our own age is to move
'apidly, if not rashly, in most departments
If human enterprise. The quickest, near
cheapest, latest method Of reaching i'm
,ortant conclusions, is the great desidera-
Of the present day, especially in our
Iwn country. This spirit of haste, is not
exclusively to affairs Of a business
Iature. 1t is to be apprehended, that by a
pecies of co1tagion, 1t may exert its bane-
ul influence upon members Of our profess
ion Tt ia On inAnauca that ahouId ha
We are not to forget that nature
our chief exemplary is equally cool and
mperturbable from age to age, that we
ave as much time in which to pursue our
nvestigations as ever, that it still requires
S many hours to make a day, n as many
avs TO make a year as formerly. From the
radual operations Of nature, from the pa
Ient and majestic march of time, let US
ather examples replete with lessons of
and see to it that We faithfully ap-
them in our professional relations.
Iur calling is not q trade in any sense, but !
profession with infinitely higher aims ]
anything that pertains to traffic; an ]
xalted mission, which seeks to blend har-
loniously the wisdom of the philosopher !
18th the benevolence of the philanthropist. :
In the sphere of your practical duties you !
i'll recognize the important fact, thatman '
to be viewed as something more than a !
urely physical being. You are to contem-
late him in the light of his compound ma i
Ire, Intellectual and moral, as well as
The mutBal relations Of body
nd mind will constitute a theme of pc
lliar interest to you as observers, and will
,quire your ~profoundest attention in the o
pplication of treatment. A
As men of science-as guardians of pub 4.
C health, manifold and importantS1u duties I
i'll present themselves in addition to those !
lst you will meet with at the bedside. :