Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-05-29
OUR WARRENTON CORREsPONDENCE
WARRENToN, N. c., Nav %, 1868

OUR WARRENTON CORRESPONDENCE
WARRENToN, N. c., May %, 1868.
Dear Journal A very pleasing episode
has just occurred in the history of Warren
ton, by the meeting of the Medical Society
of North Carolina. This delightful little
town put on its most pleasant smile of well
come for the occasion, and rendered THEN
lavish Inequalities to the delegation.
This meeting is considered the most i'm
portant Medical Convention which has &C.
Cured in a great many years. The delega,
ton was not very large, but embraced
many Of the most eminent medical gentle
men from all parts of the State. The in
terest exhibited by the members present,
amounted almost to enthusiasm; every one
seemed determined to DO all in his power
to give an impetus to the cause of advance
nent in science.
DR.. Geo. A. Foote, of Warrenton, one
of the Vice Presidents, in few graceful
remarks, welcomed the Society, in behalf
Of the profession and of the citizens, to the
hospitalities of their homes
DIR. S. S. Satchwell presided over the
deliberations of the meetings, in his usual
energetic and spirited manner, and des
patched large amount of work in the few
days allotted to it,
Professors William T. Howard and Otis
F. Manson, from the Maryland and Vir-
ginia Medical Colleges, showed their devo
tlon to the progress of the profession, and
their love Of North Carolina, by attending
the meeting and taking All active part in
its deliberations.
Quite large number of medical gentle
men, whose professional duties kept them
from the meeting on this occasion, mani
tested their zeal by presenting reports to
the Society.
The whole of the first session was taken
up in the usual preliminary work of organ
ization. The second days session was one
of absorbing interest. Professor Howard,
by invitation, entertained the Society with
some views of the new appliances in Medi-
cine and Surgery, and succinct account
of the doctrinal views held by the leading
Surgeons and Physicians of Baltimore. His
style was peculiarly impressive and didac
tic-far above that of most of our best pro-
fessors.
In the afternoon the regular Grafton was
delivered by Dr. VIM. A. b. Norcom, of
Edenton, in the Methodist Church, to a
large audience. His subject was strictly
medical aud treated of g Internal Infam-
nation and Aimentation.' The address was
delivered in clear and earnest manner,
engaging the attention of his audience,
and even those outside the profession. DIR.
Norcom's address showed great amount
of research and a genuine and laudable
enthusiasm. 1t has never been our pleas
ure before to hear a subject more thor
oughly treated, or doctrines more clearly
enunciated and ably sustained than in this
case. The theories discussed can only in
terest medical men, and we forbear from
any further notice
A night session was held, and continued
until late hour, despatching the large
amount of business before the house.
DIR. G.. A. Foote entertained the Society
with his report upon the diseases and topo
graphY of Warren county.
The whole of the next day was consumed
in the reading of medical essays, many of
which were of very superior character.
Among them may be mentioned the fol-
lowing
Post Mortem Examination of cerebro-
spinal meningitis" by DR.. N. j. Pittman,
Marlborough.
"surgical Cases." by DR.. E. Burke Hay
wood. Raleigh.
Healing of gun-shot fracture of thigh
by FIRST intention" by DIR. d. Porter, Jack
sonville.
"surgical Cases" by DIR. j. F. Shaffner,
of Salem.
There were many other papers read of
interest to all, many reports from Commit
tees, and very much business of an impor-
tant character transacted.
The following gentlemen were elected
officers of the Society for the ensuing year:
President-Dr. E. Burke Haywood,
Raleigh.
Vice Presidents-Dr. Thos E. Wilson,
Warren Dr.. G. T. Murphy, Duplin DIR.
?. P. Pearce, Halifax DR.. - Locke, of
Rowan.
Orator-Dr. R. Fl. Winborne, Chowan.
Secretary-Dr. Thos. f. Wood, Will
mington.
Treasurer-Dr. J. W. Jones, Tarboro'.
The meeting adjourned to meet in Sails
bury, first Wednesday in May. 1869.
DIR. Satchwell, on retiring from the chair,
delivered most spirited and enthusiastic
address, setting forth the du
ties and obligations of physicians to them
selves and patients. It would be a work
of supererogation to praise this effort, to
any one familiar with the ability of the au-
thor.
The whole affair concluded with grand
ball, given at the Central HOTEL "Compli-
mentary to the Medical Society of North
Carolina" which passed off in the most
pleasant manner. In fact, we feel assured
that no one who was present on that occa-
sion will ever cease to recollect with feel
ings of satisfaction the kindness and hospi-
tally of the citizens of Warrenton-and
many will bear to their distant homes a
most vivid impression of the beauties of
the town, which scarcely fall short of the
amiable characteristics of its inhabitants.
For ourself, we promise long to keep in
our memory a grateful recollection of the
pleasure derived from our aunt to this seat
of refinement and elegance, and shall fire.
quently, in the days to come. refer to our
trip with it's many agreeable incidents,
as a charming oasis in the dreary monotony
of orr professional life GELsEM.
The Wesleyan Methodists of South Aus
tralia, are going to build a College to cost
$500, 900. .. -r. -.--.. -