The eulogium of medical science : an anniversary discourse, delivered before the New York Academy of Medicine, November 2d, 1859 / by Wm. C. Roberts.

  • Roberts, William C. (William Currie), 1810-1873.
Date:
1860
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    tensive knowledge of the subject, which would have conferred honor even on the oldest and most learned associations of Europe. The hand of death (I say it with a devout feeling of gratitude to the Supreme Disposer of events) has touched but very lightly upon the Academy during the past year. But for the decease of three of our number, Drs. Power, Ferguson and Churchill, we should, by the Divine mercy, have enjoyed the privi- lege of thankfully answering to the roll call, that we are all here. The Academy of Medicine bids fair, I think, to re- main a permanent institution in city, state and coun- try ; to be an oracle for the enlightenment of our fellow citizens upon all subjects connected with the improvement and preservation of the public health ; and to contribute powerfully to the advancement of medical science and professional respectability. To the furtherance of these desirable objects, let every member devote himself, his time and his talents, and let us hope that ere long, it will possess, besides an honorable name, a suitable local habitation. I have always thought, that upon these anniversary occasions, when we are favored with the presence of so many persons of both sexes, unconnected with the profession, invited, too, by ourselves, the subject of the discourse should be one calculated to amuse, interest, and, if possible, instruct a mixed audience. And, as many of those before me probably adhere to the old and legitimate practice of medicine, and it may be well for them to be able to assign a good rea- son for the faith that is in them, and to have their