The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-19
Gentlemen Of he Hartford Medical .society:

Gentlemen Of The Hartford Medical Society:
As my official duties about to terminate accord
ing lmita ion, should he false my feelings
TO ONT. upon ,s - 70 express 70 you a. least
designate me preside over your deliberations for the
past year. an honor that assure you, can well apprs
ciate. have had the pleasure to meet you here at diff
ierent times for the purpose of intcrcangng opinions
and experience In tue practice of profession upon
subjects apperaining to the health and welfare of the
community and from the harmony and interest that has
our peeiiDgs have evidence Of the usefulness
tion--the American Medical Association now ftiRtjep
ing some three to four thousand, comprising members
from all the states Of the Union, embracing within its
fraternity minds aud of the greatest distinction In
the profession No Wow the volumes of its
Transactions without being struck with tho zeal and in
dustry OF its lncrihers well rs its great usefulness
Long may it continue to exist with its noble objects in
view. .-.. ...... ... .... f.. s. : III
The promotion Of the science Of medicine and the emil
tiyatoD Of the art Icing the Object Of medical associa
tlons must meet the aton of all wise and con.
siderate PERSONS sd not - conspiracy AS some sorjd
minds may suppose, for the pecunnry benefit Of its
members for that would be Inconsistent with the
honor and dignity Of ply ican and total at variance
with the principles OF his misunderstanding and abb
horrent to his God.
The study Of medicine opens unlimited field 10 the
mind Of man, and he who prosecutes with zeal and in
dustry may never I've at loss for mental food 1t leads
him not only to the contemplation of all things up,n
the earth and Within but TO all things above that are
possible for to know, From the mystery that sur
ROUNDS the specific Of Diseases the ardent pys
clan who's to relieve his follow man. aspres to more
than what seems for man to know He. however, will
not despair but will continue study well the laws OF
nature and natures God and seek that he may find for
his field is boundless, and Providence will continue to
Develop TO his mind that his science keep pace with
tho ago. The pursuit Of medicine is in fact the study al
man, and everything that sppertaiDs to his health
and general welfare II there is any study TO enable
man to obey that divine INJUNCTION, "Man know thyself"
il Is medicine for he has presented his mind mirrors
OF all shapes. shades and varieties of color and any
one knows himself it must bca physician. -
Wo meet here fonr times in the space Of year
and discuss few subjects Of interest," but IL were TO
meet nifty times m the same space, we should he at
loss for subject to discuss to the interest tile public
rs well for ourselves; for is tho friction of tho mind
that develops all things
In the practice of medicine, the'adaptaon of the
science n the useful pposes OF human lfc there are
many dlcultss. From the great mechanism and COM
plication ot the Euman system, al well the modus
ppefandi of the Materials of medic Tue therein the pby
scian has TO contend with much ignorance on the TART
of the community for there is science which there
Is so much superstition and preadgment that n
me'licino: consequently none IN which the public are
as much imposed upon Therefore, think il the duty
Of ai practitioners to instruct as far practical the
public In the general principles ofther science TINT the
evils may be at least mitgated. IS Us "a. ls4..'.
OF theprnctioner of medic there Is much requir-
ed aud much expected. lie is required TO expose him
self to all conditions Of the weather. submit to the
loss Of rest In sleep aud to endure the anxiety of mind
peculiar to his responsible VOCATION in other words
to submit to the pnumerabe uncomfortable crcllmstan
ces that surroyDdhs pursuits 1t expected of him
he more huniane more charitable, in fact to he more
christanized than the most Of the community which
well for him TO DO. 1t is expected nf him at times to
accomplish moro than the power Of man can do. At
times he ls to accomplish all tut he aims desires to
do but often accomplishcs far than is expected OF
him, which cheers him on in h srdnons duties.
The vocation Of atrue physician may lie viewed in
tho light OF holy. instrumental one IL is written
Honor the physician with the honor that is duo INTO
bin, for the use you have Of him for the Lord hath
created him. for Of the Most Hgh cometh healing and
he shall receive honor Of the king The skill OF
the physician shail LIT up his head and in the
sight at great men he In admiration Tie physi- |
cian shall also honor his God. and submit that he may
prosper the hng which he gives for sase and remedy
sbility and charge upon thu practitioner of medicine
Brt with all that Is required oil that is expected and
he cannot practice his profession holy IL may be-
without pccnuiary consideration thereto. - { |
These requirements and trials enumerated peculiar to
our profession, you will permit ne to say, from lung
Devotion to the study and practice, have expert
enced IN considerable degree, and the physician who
bis fellow man Pc tr. 10 PnS ~ r.
sion that he may be false no With these few
marks and my regrets for not being able at this time
entertain yoa more agrceaby upon subject which you
are familiar and experlenced hoping that you win
consider what have said presuming to instruct you
in that which You already know and that you will please
accept OF my best wishes for your individual happiness
and prosperity ~ we'll for contnuance of our
pleasant and interesting meetings, that may continue
great ann - health peace and prosperity to ALL with
sincere acknowledgements for the honor you have con-
ierrcd upon your humble member and that You willie
lieyc him when he says, that with the marked respect
that you have paid him and tho kind assistance that he
has received In the administration Of his duties will be
cherished by him as long as no lives ''p i''ie
Tho following officers were then elected: / |
PrGsaleatT,DDiS s. B. Silver lga 7s3 ~ 4,jdI
!. .t,- President-trDr. John Evans. -g ,s7sJ
Secretary w. Stump Forwood, 1fgd II
1sssstdnt, SecretdryTa75Dr. j. NJ, Finney. 4
Ifedsurer--Dr. II. ID. Lee. - ,... III !
. Delegates to Tie Amef9can Medical Associa-
tton--Dr. j. Sappington, DR.. s. y. Ramsay,
DR., Geo. Thos Hays dhernatesZ Dr.. David |
Riley, lDr. II. ID. Lee, DIR. r! r. Bouldin.