Address of Earl Stanhope, President of the Medico-Botanical Society, at the anniversary meeting, January 16, 1829.

  • Philip Henry Stanhope, 4th Earl Stanhope
Date:
1829
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Credit: Address of Earl Stanhope, President of the Medico-Botanical Society, at the anniversary meeting, January 16, 1829. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    neficial exertions of this Society. Utility is the best test, the truest criterion, of the advantages of every study, of every pursuit, and, indeed, of every thing else ; and, weigh¬ ed in that balance, I do not hesitate to declare, that the objects of this Society are of pre-eminent importance. We are united upon the principle of utility, and do not, and cannot, attempt to amuse or to attract by shewy exhibitions ; but we deserve the approbation, and we hope to receive the support and encouragement of our countrymen, and to ren¬ der valuable services to mankind. Health is, we all know, the first bles^fng, and necessary to the enjoyment of every other, as well as to the full pos¬ session of our mental faculties; and it is duly appreciated by us when, for a time, we are deprived of it, and when we suffer from the attacks of disease, or from the various infir¬ mities to which we are subject. Its preservation or resto¬ ration is of extreme importance to us all, and is the design of the Art of Medicine, which is more beneficial than any other, and essentially requires the Materia Medica, which, as far as relates to the Vegetable Kingdom, it is the object of this Society to extend and improve. Before I conclude, allow me to assure you that no exer¬ tions of mine shall be wanting in your service, and that I entertain a just confidence, that the Council for the ensuing year will be zealous and assiduous in the discharge of the duties which you have confided to it, and will constantly en¬ deavour to promote the welfare of this Society. Allow me also to impress upon your minds, that the eyes of your Cor¬ responding Members throughout the world, and of the learned Bodies which have entered into communication with you, are fixed upon this Society, and expect that your exertions will be commensurate to the magnitude and importance of your objects; and that it is incumbent
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