Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-05-10
OUR ATLANTA LETTER.
The Medical Association Continued
Fire-wOrks-ReceptiOns-
Cox Case, &c, &c.


Special Correspondence of the Chronicle.
Mr. EDITOR: The second days
proceedings were highly interesting,
though no such eloquent address
was read as on the one preceding.
The first paper read was that of
DR.. Thomas F. Rochester, on the
Practice of Medicine, but he
branched off on various subjects of
interest, and received rounds of ap-
plause at good points well taken.
Owing to the illness of DIR. Bill
lings, of Washington City, he was
unable to read his paper on State
Medicine, but it was read for him
by DR.. Woodward, [. S. A, in a
clear, pleasant voice. As has been
the case with most speakers,
hitherto, he touched on the subject
Of quarantine. This paper was
well written and exhaustive, and re-
ceiYed marked attention throughout.
1t will be published.
after several amendments had
been tabled, DR.. n. +. Davis offered
one to the code of ethics against
any physician teaching or encourage
ing any student of an irregular or
exclusive system of medicine. This
drew from DR.. Duntler, of Ann Ar.
Dor, an eloquent and fervid address
in opposition, one of the finest eff
forts of the session. His views
are liberal and against anything
exclusive. He considered the
amendment opposed to the enlight-
ened and broad spirit of true science.
Other discussion followed, and
finally the motion to table till next
year prevailed.
And now, Mr.. Editor, how can I
begin to tell you of last nights re-
ceptionsl We were feted and
feasted in the beautiful mansions
thrown open to US. First, of course,
we paid our respects to Governor
Colquitt, and received distinguished
courtesies, and were introduced to
many eminent persons. Mrs. Col
quit, as indeed all the ladies, was
kind as could be, and took evident
pleasure in making the time pass
agreeably to her guests, and sue
ceeded admirably.
How can We single out anywhere,
all were so hospitable and kind,
and everywhere fruit, flowers, and
all the good things of life in pro-
fusion. Several of the leading
physicians received, and in their
genial homes the moments slipped
by on rosy wings. Many young
ladies were present, and we noticed
with pleasure the absence of the
decOllete costumes, which some
time since prevailed.
Mr.. KimbalPs house was beauti-
fully Illuminated, and there was
quite display of fireworks. a
Atlanta has done honor as well to
herself, as her guests, and the kindly
feeling engendered by the warmth
and hearty welcome of this beauti-
full and thriving city will not soon
be forgotten. The "wee sma' hours"
had come when We sought our
touches to dream DER again the
pleasant episodes of an evening
whose every hue was Colour de rose.
Great excitement prevailed and
free comments were made when
word was circulated yesterday that
Cox had been sentenced to only two
years. Some declared that the jury
had been tempered with, and others
said that some of the jurymen had
taken that position with the full in
tention of clearing him. Later,
word came that the verdict of the
jury was as follows: eve, the
Jury, find the prisoner guilty, and
recommend that he be punished by
imprisonment for life in the peni-
Tertiary.
@. P. Began, Foreman.
And so it was known that these
Jurors had done their duty. "
Mrs. Cox has the deep sympathy
of the community. Her grief was |