days or less, to articulate a word, whereas in cases without any treatment whatever have presented themselves to me for treatment after two or three weeks and be in a better conditionmore vigorous than in as many days after the administration of calomel, with no more favorable circumstances accompanying the one than the other. This drug has a remarkably sedative effect in these cases, as the patients will always say, " after taking the powders, I got weaker," and if any difference, the discharges are less, instead of larger or more frequent. Here, then, we have a peculiar condition of the system-saturated no doubt with saline material, or at least it is believed this element predominates in the blood, and this belief has been sustained by an extensive experience in the treatment of it, as well as ample opportunity to witness the treatment by others. Upon this supposition, it is very easily conceived how calomel would produce much more marked deleterious consequences upon the system, than when it is administered without the predominance of chlorine-a constituent element of common salt, which is also a constituent element in one of the inost deadly poisons-corrosive sublimate. This consists of two equivalents of chlorine, while calomel contains only one equivalent forming the submuriate of mercury. Acquainted with the chemical composition of the two mercurials, and with the affinity existing between these substances, it is readily understood how this corrosive poison is formed in the human stomach, and why it exerts the influences noticed after its exhibition. It is most effectual in peopling the graveyards, and as inexorable at fate. No remedy with which I am acquainted exerts so emphatic a destructive influence, without having some legal restriction upon it, and why is there not upon this? I pause for a reply.

REPORTS OF SOCIETIES.

REPORTS OF ECLECTIC MEDICAL SOCIETIES FOR

1879.

OHIO ECLECTIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.

THE fifteenth annual meeting will be held at Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, the 17th day of June, 1879, commencing at 2 o'clock P.M.

Drs. E. A. Thomas, A. G. Springsteen, and Henry Parker, committee of arrangements, have reported the American House as headquarters, at $2.00 per day, including rooms and the use of parlors, etc.

Important business will be presented at this meeting. At the last annual meeting, Drs. H. L. True, J. Anton, and J. T. McLaughlin were appointed a committee to revise our constitution and by-laws, and frame a programme for the transaction of business at the annual meeting. Hence the importance that all members of the State should be present.

The officers have flattering reports from all parts of the State. A full attendance and an interesting meeting is confidently anticipated.

In consequence of the revision of the constitution and bylaws, a programme cannot now be announced; but all will be arranged before the hour of meeting. It is important that every member of the association should be present, and every Eclectic practitioner should make an effort and sacrifice is necessaryto attend this annual meeting.

From the numerous papers pledged to be read, we select a few as samples :

Prof. Jno. M. Scudder-subject optional.

Prof. A. J. Howe-subject: Surgical Emergencies and How to Meet Them.

Prof. S. H. Potter-subject: Scrofula.

A. G. Springsteen, M.D.—subject: Syphilis; and many other papers promised, with the subject not announced.

Let every one come prepared with some item of interest to himself, and that will assuredly add interest to the association. Our standing in the State is assured, and to maintain our position we must sustain our District and State organizations.

We have, in many localities, revolutionized the practice of medicine of former years, and to extend this influence throughout the State, should prompt every Eclectic to come promptly to the work. Respectfully,

President Fox in the chair. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopted. Members of the class of 1878-'79 proposed for membership by Dr. G. W. Boskowitz, and elected. The Secretary read a communication from Dr. Von Meyer in regard to the funds of the association.

Moved by Dr. G. W. Winterburn that the communication of Dr. Von Meyer be received. Concurred.

Dr. G. W. Boskowitz, on behalf of the Hospital Committee, offered the following resolutions:

Whereas the Alumni Association of the Eclectic Medical College of the City of New York, at its annual meeting, held in January, 1876, decided to raise a subscription for the founding of an "Alumni Hospital," and the sum of $350 has been subscribed for that purpose

Therefore, it having been ascertained that the trustees of the Eclectic Medical College have made arrangements to establish a hospital in connection with the College, and have secured a considerable sum of money for that purpose, and also have under consideration various sites available for such an institution, we,

the subscribers to the "Alumni Hospital" fund, hereby decide to turn over to the trustees, Hospital Committee of the Eclectic Medical College, all such subscriptions as have been or may be subscribed thereto.

Moved by Dr. S. E. Mortimore that the report be accepted and adopted. Concurred.

Dr. G. W. Boskowitz offered the following resolution, which was adopted by the Society:

Whereas, at an annual meeting, held in January, 1875, by a resolution the name of the Alumni Association of the Eclectic Medical College was changed to that of the Association of Graduates of the Eclectic Medical College of the City of New York

Resolved that this society be hereafter known by its original name or title, "The Alumni Association of the Eclectic Medical College of the City of New York."

Moved by Dr. Newton, Jr., that a nominating committee be appointed. Concurred. Moved by Dr. Boskowitz that the committee be composed of five members, to be appointed by the chair. Concurred. The chair appointed as such committee Drs. Newton, Jr., Smith, Whitehead, Hayden, Wright. Moved by Dr. Boskowitz that this committee report after lunch. Concurred. Dr. Newton spoke of the flourishing condition of the school, the letters he was receiving from graduates, and of their great success. Dr. Winterburn spoke of the recognition which Eclectics were receiving through the country. Speeches were also made by Drs. Newby, Mortimore, Roe, Duszowski, and others. The meeting then adjourned to the parlor of the College, where a bountiful lunch had been prepared for them by the ladies of the association.

Afternoon session:

Meeting called to order 2.30 P.M. President Fox in the chair. Dr. Newton moved that a vote of thanks be tendered to the ladies who had kindly sung for us at the commencement. Moved by Dr. Buchanan that a copy of the following resolution be sent to each lady: "Resolved, That the Faculty and Alumni of the Eclectic Medical College of New York present their most cordial thanks to you for your exquisite songs at the

recent commencement." Concurred. Moved by Dr. Roe that a committee be appointed to draft resolutions in regard to the death of Drs. Stevens and Filkins. Concurred. President appointed as such committee, Drs. Roe, Winterburn, and Mortimore. Dr. Buchanan moved that a copy of the following resolutions be sent to Mr. Sullivan:

Resolved, That the faculty, trustees, and alumni of the Eclectic Medical College of New York present their profound and cordial thanks to the Hon. Algernon S. Sullivan, for his very eloquent and able address at the recent commencement.

Dr. Newton, Jr., Chairman of the nominating committee, made the following report: For President, G. W. Winterburn; VicePresident, John U. Gibbs; Secretary, R. S. Newton, Jr.; Treasurer, W. R. Hayden.

Moved by Dr. Fishblatt that report be accepted. Concurred. Moved by Dr. Boskowitz that we proceed to an election of officers. Concurred.

Dr. Fox made a short and pleasing speech welcoming Dr. Winterburn to the chair. To this Dr. Winterburn responded in a hearty manner. After the installation of the new officers, Dr. R. S. Newton, Jr., M.D., delivered the annual address (see March number for 1879), after which the society adjourned.

G. W. WINTERBURN, M.D., Pres.

G. W. BOSKOWITZ, Secy.

MASSACHUSETTS ECLECTIC MEDICAL SOCIETY.

The Eighteenth Semi-annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society was held at the Revere House, Boston, Jan. 8, 1879.

Dr. E. A. Allen, of Randolph, read an essay on " Anthrax; Dr. John D. Mason, of Boston, one on " Dislocations; " Dr. B. S. Warren, of Concord, N. H., one on "Lead Poisoning;" Dr. G. H. Merkell, of Boston, one on "Transfusions."

The essays were interesting and elicited a general discussion.