Address before the American Medical Association, at the anniversary meeting in Cincinnati, May 8, 1850 / by John C. Warren.

  • Warren, John Collins, 1778-1856.
Date:
1850
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Credit: Address before the American Medical Association, at the anniversary meeting in Cincinnati, May 8, 1850 / by John C. Warren. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    wiped off the reproach by many excellent writings, and by respecting and enforcing the highest religious principles. ‘There are very few medical men in those cities and those parts of the country with which we are acquainted, who do not unite with some religious congregation; and a public profession of religion, formerly so rare, is now quite common among them. At the head of medical authors who have distinguished themselves as religious men in this country stands Dr. Rusu. Elevated in intellect, enriched with a vast store of knowledge, and indefatigable in practice, he availed himself of every opportunity of advancing the cause of sound morality and sincere religion. He may also be considered as the first and ablest advocate of the temperance cause in this country. In Scotland, Dr. ABeRcromsig, during the last half- century, distinguished himself as one of the best authors and physicians. Besides his scientific writ- ings, he produced a number of works well adapted to advance the cause of religion, benevolence, and morality. In England we may mention the names of Fornercitt, Lerrsom, Jones, Hey of Leeds,. and many others; on the Continent, Bonner and others. Attention to the considerations offered above will certainly elevate the medical profession, as well as the individual practitioner, in the eyes of the surrounding