The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-06-02

!. sA11sBunr, N. G., May 10, 1869.

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The medical profession and citizens Of
this place greeted large delegation Of med-
ical men from various portions Of the State
to the Inequalities of this delightful town,
and, according to appointment, the meeting
was speedily organized. 60 49, ~,
DR.. Whitehead, that most accomplished
and scholarly physician, in behalf Of the
medical fraternity and citizens, welcomed
the delegates to this town, in most
graceful and elegant manner, and in his
most happy style. go ~ ,,i 80 .at...,o
The delegation, during the entire session,
received accessions OF members, composed OF
many of the most learned and influential
medical men in the State
This meeting of the Society has accom-
plished very much practical good. For in
stance: resolution passed "That this So
ciety deems it right and duty that regu7
lar medical practitioners in this State should
be paid for their professional services when
called to give evidence as medical experts,
and that every physician SO called should
use all diligence in receiving payment for
such services"
This resolution was an amendment of
stonger. one offered, which made it incum-
bent upon each physician to decline giving
evidence as an expert until the court would
give some assurance that there would be
adequate compensation. This is something
which has been needed, and which the
Medical Society seems to be determined
to accomplish. 49,
Several papers of merit were presented.
which received the approval of the Society
DR.. J. w. Jones, of Tarboro', presented some
interesting pathological specimens, which
displayed fine discrimination in their selcc-
ton and much professional learning. I
Several important reports, verbal and
written, were presented by DR.. O'Hagan, of
Greenville, DR.. J. M. Hoppoldt, of Morgan
r. Shaffner, of Salem, DR.. G. a. Foote, of
Warrenton.
We were pleased to hear the announce
scholar, DR.. Chas. e. johnson, of Raleigh,
that he had ready for the press treatise on
the Medico-Legal Consideration of Insanity.
The work is dedicated to the Medical So
ciety of North Carolina, and will be a val
liable acquisition to the medical literature
of tile State. This book will supply place
long felt by the profession. Few general
practitioners acquire from the colleges. more
than general knowledge of medical juris-
prudence, and, except In rare instances, are
not competent as witnesses. This treatise
will furnish concisely this long desired infor-
nation, and we predict for it an extensive
circulation throughout the State. T., -. I,
There were quite number of applicants
for license before the Board during its ses-
sion, comprising many of the most promis-
| ing young physicians in the State. The ma
iority of the colleges advise the young
graduates to submit themselves to the or
deal, as the additional test gives the people
more confidence in their professional ability.
The following gentlemen are the officers
for the ensuing year: .et, ,,.,,-.i ...t--e.ti-.
President Chas J. O'Hagan, M. D., of
Greenvile. .-..t1,, 4.
Tice Presidents Drs E. A.. Henderson,
Wilmington F.. N Lucky, Rowan county;
W. R. Sharpe, Fulton, Dayie county; r. L.,
Payne. Lexington. -,.,- r,.,,, I'd, ,.-',,.s,.,,
0mtor-Dr. c. TAFT Murphy, Of Sampson
| county
Secretary Thomas F. Wood, Will
mington. s.I .,....,., 1850.
7Teasurer-Dr. ]. W Jones, Tarboro'. ~
Delegates to the american Association.
Drs. Chas E. johnson, w. II. Mckee, Will
Geo. Thomas, Geo. A. Foote, ]. w. Jones,
H. w. Faison. W. Dehnam, w. A. Norcom,
Hugh Kelly, F. j. Haywood. Jr., F. M.
Henderson, D. 7. Taylor and 3, Burke
Haywood. r.t..4 80,
After discussion the Society agreed to ac-
cept the invitation from the New Hanover
Medical Society, to meet in Wilmington on
the 4th Wednesday in May, 1870. -. ~,
| The Grafton Of DR. Winborne, of Chowan,
was received with marked attention, not
only by the Society, but by the citizens who
assembled in the church to hear it. His
composition was chaste, and his thoughts
| inspiring and instructive. We hope it will
soon appear in print that every Doctor in
the State may read it. .,.-,.l !. s, s,,.l.
DR.. Burke Haywood, of Raleigh, delivered
| his valedictory address in McNecly's Hall
Friday morning, just after the President
| elect was installed. We have not time or
space to say anything more of it, than that
| it fully sustained the reputation OF this gen
| teman as profound thinker and practi-
| cal man. e 49,, ~. ~. a,-., t.;.t.,
After watching the practical workings OF
| this Society for years, we are thoroughly
convinced that instead of curtailing its
powers, more should be granted them, and
| the Society included within the executive
machinery of the State as in New York.
| There is more reason for this being done,
than that the Code of New York should
supplant our time -honored laws. More
over, its friends are determined to spare no
labor to accomplish their primary objects. Y
Every member who visited Salisbury will
long remember with pleasure the kindness,
shown them during their stay, and have
reason to wish that the time will soon come
to meet there again. Cor. WI. Star. a7ei.