Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-01-24

of our ability. Should become the
object of persecution through the
avarice of others; it is our duty to i
help, aid, and assist him in defend
ing his rights. Murder aud treason
excepted.
In the third place we have code
of medical ethics to which we are |
amenable. They have been adopted
by the United States Medical Asso-
cation, which is composed of the
best medical intellect of our nation.
They are just, reasonable and equita-
BILE. They are for our mutual pro-
lection, and are not oppressive; all
honorable men can abide by them.
They are our written law. Our rule
of conduct is implied in the language
Of the Roman satirist:
''Did Marcus say twas fact, then fact it
is,
No proof so valid as this word of his"
The fact is patent that the tenden-
cy of the times is to self-assertioD,
and self-laudation. Restive and inn
patient men are seeking notoriety in
the columns of newspapers and cir
culars, scheming every way possible
for popular attention. 1t is simply
patent method of getting practice.
(The behests of science are silenced in
the clamor of empysicism, and the
dignity and prosperity of noble
profession, disregarded in the strug-
gle for self-aggrandizement. Infrac-
tions of our National code Of ethics
Invariably prove detrimental to the
profession and degrading to its men,
bers. Implicit obedience to its letter
and spirit exalts the sclelce, enables
its notaries.) l have yet to see an
advertisement or circular that is not
q tissue of misrepresentation from
beginning to ending. For q profess
si0nal man to advertise is contra bona
principia. The merchant can adver-
tise his wares, and it is right he
should do so, because it is the secret
of his success, but professional adj
vertising is termed charlatanism, not
only in the medical profession but
also in the legal. Our motto is, ''Let
chips tell" The slow but honorable
method to advancement or preferment
, through patient study and honest
, labor, is sure of success. ''The
: charlatan' is soubriquet, that we
as profession or society, are not
: desirous to foster. For there is
l nothing more reprehensible in the
t eyes of intelligent men than the mer.
4 cenary motives of those doctors who
t seek not the welfare of the communi.
4 ty or the will of their patients, but
!; self-aggrandizement. They are like
e the hawk or eagle, perched upoI
5 some old crag, looking down upon tht
1 helpless victims beneath them, ready
!; to pounce upon them to crafty thei
t avaucious appetite to safety. .Salt
0 virtus iavicta est. Virtue alone Ii
: invincibe. And thus we affirm, tina
y honor alone is invincible in the phy
n sician. Slow. patient, perseverance
will, in the end, triumphantly prevail
y DR.. T. p. Rothwell then made
# few very pleasant remarks, enjoye'
# bv all. The Doctor on this occasion
!. was too brief for his hearers although
;. as he quoted, :'brevity is the soul O
). wit
|. In answer to the toast, "The Doc
If tors and Minister'S" Rev. I. }
1t Gooch made the following impressiv
~ remarks:
E. GENTLEMEN: In response to til
5, call made upon me this evening
answer the toast just announced,
" will first speak of the physician an
re the minister professionally.
st The business of the physician is
De assist nature to expel disease fro'
pc the body, that she may go on wit
r her work; also to promote the heall
W and happiness OF his fellowmen /
il. discovering and applying remedie
lis and by teaching the laws of life.
a The trre physician labors al
" studies for this, and, in doing s.
lr makes more sacrifices of ease al
st personal comfort than any other pr
IN fessional man. He braves the dang
al of epidemic and contagion, and oft
re goes where the bravest army soidl
Ie, would not dare to go. He must
nd to the call of suffering humanit
n even at the risk of his own life, al
nd not stop to consider the social stan
us ing or the pecuniary condition OF |
Sc patient. He does not inquire wheth
d. he will be paid or thanked, and oft
es the most lahorious, disagreeable a
he dangerous duties are performed wit
his out any prospect of remuneratio
lot The outside world knows nothing
he his severe struggles, for he is
Tot manly to complain, too brave to 81
IN render.
we The physician is an anatomist a
ars physiologist: the minister IS p'
to chologist and teacher of mora
ac- His business is to study the disea'
ust of the soul, to correct all forms
nst error and to commend whatsoe'
of things are true, honest, lovely or
our good report.
,us The true minister does not stop
ed. consider the social standing of
the pecuniary ability. The question
is What can he do for him to rene
ute him more useful and happy? Can
,er- lift him tc higher plane ny inspir
ain faith, kindling hope and waking /
rts him up to more ardent struggles
me grander courage? His work is
an from being confined to two hours
ady pit work on Sunday. He is found
any the chamber of the sick, giving
nay physicians prescription, giving ct
ugh fort by inspiring faith, cultivat
of hope and skiilfully nursing, and t
tice aiding the physician to restore hiu
ed. health and strength. He is OF
we abroad begging for the destitute
own suffering, depriving himself of
sire comforts of life that he may |
so others, and, like the physician,
be life is one of unrequited toll. Ii
, to well that both are comforted by
hen reflection that their reward Is
pien largely in the next world.
no As to the social position OF
our phvsician and minister, We all n
o an admit that the true men of these
ath. fessions necessarily occupy the hig