BRIEF HISTORICAL SKETCH AND CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE ratmnp oi mtbitint, cxisrcinsrisr^Ti, oihiio CINCINNATI. 0 P. C. RROWNE, I'HINT., S. E. COR. THIRD & SYCAMORE SIS. 1805. BRIEF HISTORICAL SKETCH AND CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE cairtmg of mtVitixtt, OF ciisroiiTisr^Ti, ohio CINCINNATI, 0.« P. C. BROWNE, PRINT., S. E. COR. THIRD & SYCAMORE STS. 18G5. fe________-__________________________________* 3£~ E ft ft Tfi « BRIEF HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE xajfoemB rf amMriwje jrf Einri^xrnli. The Academy of Medicine was organized, March 5th, 1857, at a meeting held for that purpose in the Lecture Room of Bacon's Building, northwest corner of Walnut and Sixth streets. The following gentlemen were present and took part in the organization: William Judkins, M. D., Stephen Bonner, M. D., C. G. Comegys, M. D,, J. P. Jud- kins, M. D., William Clendenin, M. D., E. B. Stevens, M. D., J. A. Murphy, M. D., Henry E. Foote, M. D, William II. Mussey, M. D., Joseph Byrd Smith, M. D., John F. Wliite, M. D., E. Williams, M. D., Alex. M. Johnston, M. D, and C. B. Hughes, M. D. Dr. J. B. Smith was elected Temporary Chairman, and C. B. Hughes, Secretary. Dr. William II. Mussey presented a constitution, which, after discussion and amendment, was adopted—first each article separately, and then as a whole. The constitution herein published is the same as was then adopted.* After the adoption of the Constitution, the following gen- tlemen were elected to serve as officers during the ensuing •. year: President, R. D. Mussey, M. D.; First Vice President, « When weekly meetings were instituted instead of monthly, the Constitu- j tion and Bv Laws were changed accordingly. i »___1____________.....-----* 4 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. J. B. Smith, M. D.; Second Vice President, Kobert R. McIlvaine, M. D.; Recording Secretary, C. B. Hughes, M. D.; Corresponding Secretary, C. (J. Comegys, M. D.; Trea- surer, William Cleni.enin, M. D.; Librarian, Jesse P. JUDKINS, M. D. On motion of Dr. E. Williams, a committee of three, con- sisting of Drs. Williams, Comegys, and Foote, was appointed to draw up suitable By-Laws to be presented to the Academy at a meeting to be held in two weeks from that time; namely, March 19th, for its consideration and adoption. The special meeting mentioned was held in Dr. Mussey's office—Dr. J. B. Smith, First Vice President, presiding. The committee appointed for the purpose having reported a code of By-Laws, it was, after each section had been con- sidered separately, adopted as a whole. At this meetingDr. R. R. McTlvaine resigned his office as Second Vice President, and Dr. J. F. White was elected to till the place. Also at this meeting Dr. Williams presented the following resolution: Resolved, That a committee of three he appointed to pre- pare a communication for the city papers and medical jour- nals setting forth the objects contemplated in the formation of the Academy of Medicine. The resolution was adopted, and Drs. Williams, Mcllvaine, and Stevens, were appointed. For some reason or other not known, the committee never performed the duty assigned it, and on the second of the following November it was discharged, and Drs. Heighway, White, and Bonner appointed. These gentlemen, too, failing to report, were relieved at a meeting held April 5th, 1858. On the evening of April 6th, following the organization, the Academy commenced to hold its meetings regularly in the Lecture Room of Bacon's Building, which had been secured for the purpose at fifty dollars a year. It continued to meet there until March 7th, 1859, when it commenced to hold its sessions at the office of Dr. J. F. White, northwest corner of Fourth and Race streets, up stairs over the drug HISTORICAL SKETCn OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. 5 store of Stevens and Snyder. From there it removed, Feb- ruary 6th, 1860, to its present pleasant and capacious Hall i in the Dental College on College street. At the regular meeting held May 4th, Dr. R. D. Mussey, j the venerable President, delivered his Inaugural Address. j On account of advanced age and infirmity he did not pre- side again during the year. The Secretary, Dr. Hughes, thus sketches the address: "Prof. Mussey then proceeded to deliver his inaugural address, touching upon what he understood to be the principal objects to be attained by the establishment of the Academy; namely, the investigation and discussion of such subjects as vital statistics; public and private hygiene; the adulteration of food; progress of medicine and surgery; conditions of the atmosphere in rela- tion to epidemics; original observations of disease; the encouragement of medieal scholarship; and of making the proceedings of the Academy the basis of public opinion on matters pertaining to medicine. The Dr. concluded by hoping that a love of truth would prevail over rivalry and dissention. It was this^hope that had induced him to accept the honor that the Academy had been pleased to bestow upon him." At a meeting held March 8th, 1858, Dr. C. B. Hughes offered the following resolution, which was adopted: "Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed by the Academy to confer with committees of the Cincinnati Medieal Society and the Medico-Chirurgieal Society—if these societies deem it proper to appoint such committees— upon the expediency of a union of them with the Academy." Drs. Almy, Clendenin, and Hughes, were appointed the committee. On the evening of the 13th of the following September, the committee having reported that they had made no prog- ress in accomplishing the object for which they had been appointed were discharged. Both these societies have long since ceased to exist. The Academy of Medicine, however, still remains in the full vigor of its strength and greatness, constantly enlarging its sphere of usefulness and influence, S? ---- ........ « I 6 HISTORICAL SKETCH 07 THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. which has become wide spread—extending over the whole country—founded, as it is, upon a broad and solid basis, having underlying democratic principles and the cultivation of science only. The first essay read before the Academy was at the next regular June meeting after the organization, by C. G. Co- megys, M. D., on the "Adulteration of Food." In view of the facts set forth a resolution was proposed to petition the City Council to pass such ordinances as should create a permanent commission, clothed with full powers to investigate thoroughly the nature and extent of the adulteration of the chief articles used as food and bever- ages by the people of Cincinnati. After discussion of the resolution, pro and con, it was laid on the table. Besides the one of Dr. Comegys there were read during the first year the following essays: Dr. J. F. White on To- bacco; Dr. L. M. Lawson on The Precursory Stage of Phthisis Pulmonalis; Dr. E. B. Stevens on Vital Instinct; Dr. Krause on Conception. During the second year Dr. E. Williams read an essay on Cysticercvs in the Human Eye; Dr. II. E. Foote on Sun Stroke; Dr. W. T. Brown on Adulterations of Muk in Large Cities; Dr. Geo. Mendenhall on the Use of Anaesthetics in Labor; Dr. Krause on Injuries of the Elbow Joint. During the third year the following essays were read: Dr. W. H. McReynolds on Diphtheria; Dr. W. H. Taylor on Prolapsus of the Vagina; Dr. E. B. Stevens on Vaccine Dis- ease; Dr. J. A. Thacker on Delirium Tremens; Dr. W. H. Mussey on Purulent Infection following Inflammation of the Veins; Dr. R. R. Mcllvaine on Hie Claims of Cod Liver Oil as a Therapeutic Agent; Dr. J. A. Murphy on the same. During the fourth year Dr. E. Williams read an essay on Diseases of the Membranum Tympani; Dr. Wm. Judkins on Erysipelatous Inflammation; Dr. C. T. Simpson on lodism- Dr. J. B. Smith on A Case of Puerperal Convulsions; Dr Geo. Mendenhall on Poisoning by Cannabis Indicus; Dr. Jos. T. \\ ebb on Chloroform and Ether; Dr. D. S Gans on ^the frequency of Conception in Anemia and other Constiln- \ ____________$ HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. 7 tional Diseases of Women; the same gentleman on Vacci- nation. During the fifth year the following papers were read: Dr. A. Bruen on Vaccination and Revaccination; Dr. Thornton on Action of Mercury in Increasing Secretion of Bile; Dr. Gans on Puerperal lever, three papers; Dr. Williams on ! Foreign Bodies in the Eye; Dr. Almy on Progress of Medi- cine; Dr. Mcllvaine on Influence of Marriage of Consan- guinity upon Offspring. During the sixth year the following: Dr. Tate on The Use of Obstetrical Forceps; Dr. Almy on Diseases in Cincinnati in which Abstraction of Bio 'd seems Necessary, and, in some Cases, Indispensable; Dr. Gans on Thrombosit; Dr. Tate on Progress of Obstetrics. During the seventh year: Dr. John Davis on Diphtheria; Dr. Murphy on Propriety of Operative Proceedings in Cases of Fistula in Ano in Phthisical Patients; Dr. Roelker on j j 1 Tcenia and Cysticercus; Dr. Gans on I he Pathology and \ j Peculiar Characteristics of Diseases of Old Age; Dr. Roel- ker on Summer Diseases of Children; Dr. Williams on Trachotna; Dr. Thacker on Moral Insanity; Dr. T. Wood on Ovarian Tumors. Eighth year: Dr. Buckner on Chloroform. The Academy held its meetings monthly from the time of its organization until it removed its sessions into its present Hall, when it commenced holding weekly meetings —every Monday evening. From the time weekly meetings were instituted the interest in the Academy rapidly in- creased. The number of members has more than doubled. The average attendance of members has quadrupled, while there is nearly always a large audience of spectators com- posed of gentlemen of the regular profession and medical students. The discussions, too, have assumed an increased importance, and are largely participated in by all the mem- bers. The discussion of a single subject will sometimes bo protracted for several weeks, so great will be the interest manifested in it. It is no more than proper to mention that the first mover in the matter to meet weekly instead of ---------------------------------------^ HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. monthly, and who was its most zealous advocate until it was accomplished, was Dr. Robert R. Mcllvaine. There is reason to believe that very much of the present prosperity of the Academy is due to this change. The number of essays read before the Academy has of late been declining. This is probably due to the lengthy discussions that frequently follow upon questions sprung upon the Academy, and not from any diminution of interest on the part of the members. Reports of cases, too, often afford topics for long and profitable discussion—a single case not unfrequently leading to the thorough canvassing of a disease. It is to be hoped, however, that more papers will be prepared and read hereafter. At a meeting held March 8th, 1858, the Code of Ethics of the American Medical Association was adopted. This was done in order to fulfil the necessary requirement in order to secure representation in that organization. Since that period the Academy has always sent its full comple- ment of delegates. This year, 1865, the delogation consists of nine members. In order to secure a more prompt attendance of mem hers and to make the contribution of essays regular and sure, Dr. H. E. Foote proposed, March 5th, 1860, that the Constitution be so amended that any member absenting himself for six consecutive meetings, without excuse, should be dropped, from the roll. Also, that an essay upon some medical subject should be read at the first meeting of each month, and that members should be required to read in rotation, taking their names alphabetically. When this amendment came up for consideration on the 18th of the following June it was tabled. At the regu- lar meeting held March 11th, 1861, it was taken up from the table, and the first part passed, but the latter was again laid on the table. At a subsequent meeting, how* ever, the part that had become a law was rescinded, as it was found to operate injuriously against the interests of the Academy. i The following is a list of the officers that have been *---------------------------------------______________* f# — ^ j HISTORICAL SKETCH OF TH3 ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. 9 I elected to the present time. We have already given those I that were elected the first year, so we will omit them here. | ' | Second year: < President, E. B. Stevens, M. D.; First Vice ! President, J. F. White, M. D.; Second Vice President, W. ! ! II. Mussey, M. D,; Recording Secretary, Alex. M. Johnston, M. D.; Corresponding Secretary, J. A. Tiiacker, M. D.; Treasurer, Wm. Clendenin, M. D.; Librarian, J. P. Jldkins, : | M. D. Third year: President, J. F. White, M. D; First Vice < President, S. Bonner, M. D,; Second Vice President, S. O. : j Almy, M. D.; Recording Secretary, J. A. Thacker, M. D.; i I Corresponding Secretary, W. T. Buovvn, M. D.; Treasurer, ; W. Clendenin, M. D; Librarian, W. II. McReynolds, M D. Fourth year: President, J. F. White, M.D.; First YicePre- | sident, S. Bonner, M. D.; Second Vice President, S. O. Ai.my, I M. D.; Recording Secretary, \V. II. McRkynoi.ds, M. D.; Cor- responding Secretary, A. E IIeighway, M. D.; Treasurer, i W. H. Taylor, M. D.; Librarian, J. A. Thacker, M. D. I Fifth year: President, J. F. White, M. D.; First Vice \ President, S. O. Almy, M. D; Second Vice President, H. E. j Foote, M. D.; Recording Secretary, C. T. SiMisoN.f M. D.; I I Corresponding Secretary, W. T. Brown, M. D.; Treasurer, W. II. Taylor, M. D.; Librarian, R. R. McIlvaine, M. D. j Sixth year: President, R. R. McIlvaine, M. D.; First Vice President, J. II. Tate, M. D.; Second Vice President, C. T. | Simpson, M. D.; Recording Secretary, W. T. Brown, M. D.; Corresponding Secretary, E. B. Stevens, M. D.; Treasurer W. II. Taylor, M. D.; Librarian, E. H. Johnson, M. D. Seventh year: President, R. R. McIlvaine, M.D.; First Vice President, S. O. Almy, M. D.; Second Vice President, F. Roei.ker, M- D.; Recording Secretary, W. T. Brown, M. D.; Corresponding Secretary, E. B. Stevens, M. D.; Treasurer, W. II. Taylor, M. D.; Librarian, W. P. Thornton, M. D. j Eighth year: President, S. 0. Almy, M. D.; First Vice | President, T. Carroll, M. D.; Second Vice President, W. B. ■ * The Academical year commences the first Monday in March. f Dr. Simpson soon resigned, and Dr. Taylor performed the duties of the office I the remainder of the year. &____________________________________________________fffi 10 HISTORICAL sketch OF the academy of medicine. Davis, M. D.; Recording Secretary, C. P. Wilson, M. D.; 1 Corresponding Secretary, E. B. Stevens, M. D.; Treasurer, W. H. Taylor, M. D.; Librarian, E. H. Johnson, M. D. Ninth year: President, R. R. McIlvaine, M. D.; First Vice President, John Davis, M. D.; Second Vice President, I G. A. DoridRTY, M. D.; Recording Secretary, C. P. Wilson, M. D.; Corresponding Secretary, E B. Stevens, M. D.; Treas- | urer, W. II. Taylor, M. D.; Librarian, J. B. Smith, M. D. It is with profound sorrow we mention the death of several of the most active and valuable members of the Academy; | namely, W. Krause, M. D.; Wm. Judkins, M. D.; D. S. Gans. M. D.; L. M. Lawson, M. D., and J. B. Smith, M. D. In the decease of these gentlemen not only the Academy, I but the community also, suffered a very great loss; for they were earnest and disinterested laborers for, and administers to, the welfare of both, and were held in the highest esteem. ■ Each one was cut down in the very midst of his activity and usefulness. It is to be hoped that our loss will be their gain. , Dr. William Krause was a young man but a few years I from Germany. In the short time he was a resident here, i he obtained a first rank in the profession, and was highly esteemed by all. I Dr. Wm. Judkins was an old veteran in the profession. ! In the number of years he had practiced in the city, he was ' the senior practitioner. He always took an active part in I j the proceedings of the Academy, and his demise was a source of sorrow to all. An excellent Christian gentleman, may his ashes rest in peace. j In the death of Dr. Gans "the Academy of Medicine feels , that it has been deprived of one of its most useful and active i | members; who, by the constancy of his devotions to his academic duties, afforded a bright example for the younger j memhers of the profession."—(Res. of Academy.) Dr. Gans' contributions of essays were always of the most val- uable kind. He was thoroughly posted in the literature of j the profession. He died, December 14th, 1864, greatly la- mented by all. historical sketch of the academy of medicine. 11 Dr. L. M. Lawson is too well known for it to be necessary for us to say anything in regard to him. He was not merely an eminent man in the profession of this city, but through- out our whole country; and even in Europe were his abili- ties recognized and acknowledged. He connected himself with the Academy during the first year of its existence. He died January 21st, 1864, aged fifty-one. The death of Dr. Joseph Byrd Smith, which took place May 12th, of this year, was a heavy blow to the Academy. By it, it was deprived of one of its most active and valuable members. His presence will be long missed by all. In the ! discussions he always took an active and leading part. For several years he devoted much attention to obstetrics. It is said of him that "as an accoucheur, few men were his equals. Especially is this true of him so far as the management of difficult parturition was concerned. His tact in the use of the forceps, and in all cases indeed where interference was necessary, was marked and even remarkable. His obstet- rical practice for the last twelve years has been larger than that of any other practitioner in the city." | J. A. THACKER. ar "....... ^ 12 constitution of the academy of medicine. OOUSTITUTIOIT. We, physicians in Cincinnati, in order to cultivate honor- able fellowship, to promote our own advancement in medical science, and to contribute to the maintenance of the highest standard of excellence in our profession, do unite to form a society, with the following Constitution and By-Laws for its government: article i. Of the Name.—This society shall be known and desig- nated as the Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati. article II. Of the Members —Any regular practitioner of Cincinnati, in good standing, who has had conferred upon him the de- gree of M. D., may become a member of this Academy. All elections must be by a majority in ballot. The name of the candidate for election shall be proposed at his own request, and shall be voted on at a regular meeting of the Academy. The member elect shall sign the Constitution and pay into the treasury two dollars, before his membership shall be considered consummated, and he entitled to the privileges arising therefrom. article III. Honorary MEMBERS.-Honorary members of this Academy i shall be admitted by a vote of three-fourths of the members present at a regular meeting, having first been recommended by the Committee on Admissions, to whom the name shall have been proposed at least one week previously. a________________________.___.____4^ CONSTITUTION OE THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. 13 ARTICLE IV. Officers.—The officers of this Academy shall be a Presi- dent, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Record- ing Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, and Li- brarian. They shall be chosen annually by ballot, on the first Monday in March, and shall hold their respective offices for one year, and until their successors shall have been elected and duly inducted into office. ARTICLE v. Expulsion of Members.—A vote of two-thirds of the members present shall be requisite for the expulsion of a member, which vote shall be taken by recommendation of the Committee on Ethics after they shall have investigated the charges preferred, and at a subsequent regular meeting. ARTICLE VI. Committees.—The following standing committees shall be appointed annually by the President, each committee consisting of three members: 1st, Admissions; 2d, Medical Ethics; 3d, Finance; 4th, Publications; 5th, Executive Committee. Other committees may be appointed as the interests of the Academy require. ARTICLE VII. Alteration of Constitution.—This constitution, after a no- tice of at least three months, in writing, may be altered or amended by a vote of three-fourths of the members present. 14 BY LAWS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. B "3T - L AWS . ACT I.—DUTIES OF OFFICERS. Section 1. The President shall call the Academy to order at the appointed time; put all motions; decide questions of order, subject to an appeal; preserve decorum; give a casting vote in all cases except elections ; and perform such other duties as may be hereafter specified. Sec. 2. The First Vice President, in the absence of the President, shall perform the ordinary duties assigned that officer; and in his absence the Second Vice President shall perform said duties. Sec 3. The Recording Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Academy, a list of the names of members; preserve all papers belonging to the society, and perform such other duties as may attach to the office. Sec. 4. The Corresponding Secretary shall conduct the correspondence of the Academy, and make a report of the same at every regular meeting. Sec 5. The Treasurer shall keep an account of all money received, pay debts by order of the Academy, and make a quarterly report of the condition of the finances, and of the amount due from each member. Sec. 6. The Librarian shall keep a list of the books and periodicals, take charge of the specimens in natural science, and perform any other duties that usually devolve upon that officer. ACT II.—DUTIES OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES. Section 1. Standing Committees shall make a minute of their proceedings, and furnish an authenticated copy to be r# *5 BY LAWS OF TnE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. 15 deposited with the Recording Secretary. They shall report monthly, or as they may be directed by the Academy; and all such reports shall be made in writing, and may be acted upon immediately, or laid over as may be thought proper. Sec 2. The Committee on Admissions shall receive the names of candidates for membership, make due inquiry as to their eligibility, and report the result. If any applicant should be considered worthy, they may recommend an im- mediate balloting for his election. Sec 3. The Committee on Ethics shall hear all complaints of breach or violation of medical etiquette, and decide all questions of ethics submitted to them. Sec 4. The Committee on Finance shall superintend the j monetary affairs of the Academy, examine all bills and ac- counts of the Treasurer, assess by pro rata upon resident members any sum that may be necessary to meet incidental expenses, subject to the approval of the Academy. Seo. 5. The Committee on Publications shall superintend the printing of such papers as the Academy may order published. Sec 6. The Executive Committee shall attend to all prep- arations necessary for the accommodation of the Academy, recommend plans for the promotion of its objects, and in all things protect and superintend its general interests. ACT III.—DUTIES OF MEMBERS. Section 1. Resident members of the Academy shall pay j an annual tax of two dollars; and any member who shall ! neglect to pay the same, or any assessment made by the Fi- nance Committee, and approved by the Academy, for three months after having been notified by the Secretary or Treas- | urer of such delinquency, shall forfeit his membership. Sec 2. It shall be the duty of each member of the Acad- emy, upon removing beyond its bounds, to make the fact known; and such persons thereafter shall be considered honorary members, and shall be entitled to an honorary cer- tificate signed by the President and Secretary, and have j a____________________# ]6 BY-LAWS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. fixed upon it the seal of the Academy. (This section wjs repealed April 24M, 1865.) Sec. 3. Every member of the Academy shall be entitled to a certificate of membership, printed on parchment, signed by the President and Secretary, and have the seal of the Academy affixed thereto, on paying into the treasury, for the same, five dollars. ACT IV.—MISCELLANEOUS. Section 1. The ordinary sessions of the Academy shall be for scientific purposes, and shall be open to the public as spectators. It may also hold such business or other meet- ings as may be necessary, with closed doors. (See under head "Amendments," below.) Sec 2. The order of business to be followed at each reg- ular meeting of the Academy shall be: 1st, Reading the minutes of the previous meeting. 2d, Dissertations. 3d, Reports of cases. 4th, Reports of committees. 5th, Miscellaneous business, including resolutions, appoint- ment of committees, essayists, &c. 6th, Adjournment. Sec 3. The meetings of the Academy shall be held every Monday evening of each week. Sec 4. No member shall speak more than twice upon the same subject, or more than fifteen minutes at a time, unless to explain, or by permission of the Academy. Sec 5. When a member is called to order he shall take his seat, and after the point of order has been made by the person making the call, and the President has decided, the discussion may be continued in accordance with that de- cision. *Sec 6. The sessions of the Academy shall not continue *This section was not in the original code of By-Laws, but was adopted by resolution sometime, probably, during the year 1860. l BY-LAWS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. 17 over two hours unless a majority express a desire for a longer continuance by vote. AMENDMENTS. 1. The following resolutions were passed at a special meeting held February 9th, 1860. They were introduced by Dr. L. M. Lawson, now deceased: Resolved, That hereafter the public shall not be invited to attend the meetings of the Academy. Resolved, That the proceedings of the Academy shall not be published in the newspapers, and shall only appear in medical journals, except on extraordinary occasions, and then by permission of the Academy. 2. In February, 1863, Drs. B. F. Richardson, Thomas Car- roll, and James Graham were appointed a committee to enquire into certain charges made before the Academy, that apothecaries of the city were in the habit of making pre- scriptions for the sick, that they sometimes charged excess- ive prices for their medicines; and against other parties who did other things obnoxious to the profession and inju- rious to the community. The committee subsequently ; reporting that the charges had been sustained, by its advice the Academy passed the following resolutions: 1. Resolved, That apothecaries are expected to make no prescriptions themselves, or compound and keep for sale, or ; popular use, the prescriptions of physicians. 2. Resolved, That apothecaries are expected to charge no improper, exhorbitant or extra fee for medicines or other things ordered of them for the sick. 3. Resolved, That it is the plain duty of every physician to see that his profession or patients sutler no imposition from apothecaries, surgical instrument makers, leechers, or j others, and it is required that each member of the Academy shall make due report of any and every such offense. | 4. Resolved, That any one, apothecary, leecher, or instru- J ment maker, offending in either of the things above stated, it shall be the duty of the members of the Academy to dis- j courage the patronage of such person, ft - - ^ ft-------- "' * 1S BY-LAWS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. 5. Resolved, That the obligation between apothecaries, instrument makers, and leechers, on the one part, and our- selves on the other, are to a great extent reciprocal, and it therefore becomes our duty to defend these, or any of them, against unjust complaints of incompetency, over charges for medicines, instruments, leeching, or other service ren- dered in behalf of our patients. 6. Resolved, That this be printed and a copy of it sent to e ach apothecary, surgical instrument maker, and leecherof the city. In June, 1863, the following resolution was passed: Resolved, That a fee of five dollars be charged for making out a certificate of health for the benefit of a Life Insurance Company for a patient, and the same to be demanded from the company. J. L. VATTIER, A. H. BAKER, J. A. THACKER. ft -T? LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE. 19 ! : i I ' LIST OIF1 MEMBEBS List of members of the Academy of Medicine, to the present time, June 15th, 1865. Those having an asterisk (*) to their names have been removed by death; those having an obelisk (f) are no longer residents of the city : WHKN 1XICTED Wm. Judkins,*.. R. D. Mussey,t.. R. R. McIlvaine, C. Q. Comegys,.. W. Clendenin,... J. B. Smith,*___ J. P. Judkins,... J. F.White,..... W. H Mussey,.. C. B. Hughes,*.. E. B. Stevens,... J. A. Murphy,... H. E. Foote,___ Htephen Bonner,. E. Williams,___ A. M. Johnston,. J.T. Webb,..... 0. D. Norton,......'. May 4, 1857 L. M. Lawson,*...... Au