Introductory lecture, delivered at the opening of the session of the Medical College of Georgia : on the second Monday in November, 1844 / by Joseph A. Eve.

  • Eve, Joseph A. (Joseph Adams), 1805-1886
Date:
1844
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Credit: Introductory lecture, delivered at the opening of the session of the Medical College of Georgia : on the second Monday in November, 1844 / by Joseph A. Eve. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    [13] regardless of toil and peri!, not counting even life itself dear in minis- tering to the victims of disease, in relieving suffering and doing good. One noble martyr in the holy cause of humanity, now rises vividly to my mind—one whom I loved in life and delight to honor in death—the guide and counsellor of my youth, the friend and associate of my riper years—the illustrious founder of this College—a passing tribute to whose memory may be indulged on the present occasion ; as to him under Providence this institution is indebted for its existence, and we for the pleasure of meeting together to-day. After thirty years of most arduous labour in the cause of science and humanity, he was endeavoring to withdraw from the general practice of his profession, that he might enjoy that rest which his increasing years required, and to which his past services so richly entitled him ; but when the fatal epidemic which so terribly scourged our city, in 1839, commenced its ravages, that Heavenly philanthropy which had distin- guished him through life, urged him to put forth all his powers for the relief of his suffering fellow-citizens. Feeling deeply the universal distress, he hesitated not a moment to return to the field, on whichhe was turning Ins bach, and then regardless of danger, unmindful of toil, unspar- ing of himself, he laboiedday and night to avert the shafts of death that rlew so fast and thick around him, and to relieve the suffering that called aloud lor assistance on every side. So great was his exposure, so ex- cessive ins exertions, he soon fell a martyr to his profession, an illustri- ous example of a self-sacrificing o' Benevolence. Would that I had w(Jt(jS or utterance, or power of speech which might do justice to his memory: Would that 1 could draw an appropriate protraiture of his character, personal and professional, and hold it up for you to admire and to imitate. He possessed all those excellent qualities that ennoble and exalt human nature; his benevolence knew no bounds ;—long will the poor of this city cherish his memory with love and gratitude; long, long, will ihe wiiiow and the orphan remember his kindness and charity. To his friends he was affectionate, confiding and faithful—to his enemies patient, placable, magnanimous and ready to forgive; qualities which
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