EVENING SESNION.

A large audience, among whom were many distinguished members of the Senate, assembled to listen to the annual address upon the subject of "Liberal Medicine," by M. M. Fenner. The address was an' able production, and was received with marked interest and attention. Prof. Paul W. Allen, on being called out, made a few happy remarks.

The Society adjourned to meet at 9 A. M., the 28th inst.

SECOND DAY.

Society convened at 9 A.M. A communication was received from Prof. Robert S. Newton, M.D., of New York regretting his inability to be present and expressing his sympathy with the objects of the meeting.

An essay on Pepsin was presented by Prof. J. M. Comins. A discussion followed on the subject of the paper, which was participated in by Prof. James Day, B. II. Aylworth, and J. M. Comins. The paper was referred to the Committee on publica

tion.

Dr. II. E. Firth, read an essay on "Labor." Received and referred to the Committee on publication.

Dr. D. E. Smith presented a paper on Phthisis Pulmonalis. Drs. Fross and Martin, gave their views upon the subject. The paper was received and referred to the appropriate Committee. A paper on Dyspepsia by Dr. C. C. Johnson and one on Arsenic, with reports of cases,by Dr. W. H. Bowlsby, were read by title and referred to the Committee on publication.

Resolutions in regard to the National Eclectic Medical Association and the National Eclectic Pharmacopoeia, from Prof. Newton, were read and adopted.

Resolutions in regard to the Eclectic Medical College of New York City, from Prof. Newton, were read and adopted.

President Wilder, and Profs. Freeman and Day, spoke in regard to the duty of sustaining the College and using the influence of the Society to advance its interests.

The name of Prof. Joseph R. Buchanan, M. D., formerly of the Eclectic Medical Institute, was proposed for membership. The rule in regard to the admission of members was suspended, and Prof. Buchanan was unanimously elected a member.

Prof. Zophar Freeman, of Cincinnati, and Prof. H. D. Garrison of Chicago, were elected honorary members.

A resolution to appoint a Committee on Locations was offered by Prof. Paul W. Allen. The resolution was adopted and Prof. Allen was appointed such Committee.

A resolution of thanks to the Legislature for the use of the Assembly Chamber was adopted.

A vote of thanks was offered the members of the press of Albany, for publishing reports of the meeting.

On invitation, Dr. J. W. Johnson, delegate from Connecticut, addressed the Society. His remarks elicited much attention, and frequent applause.

Dr. Harman Pease, read an Original Poem which was well received. Referred to the Committee on publication.

A vote of thanks was tendered the Assistant Secretary, Dr. J. Edwin Danelson, for his services.

The President announced the following appointments for the next annual meeting.

ANNUAL ADDRESS, Prof. Joseph R. Buchanan, M.D.,—Alternate, Prof. J. M. F. Browne, M. D.

General Essayists, Drs. J. G. Fross, J. II. Fitch, and M. B. Hayden. Committee on Surgery, Drs. P. A. Morrow, M. M. Fenner and R. J. Burton. Committee on Obstetrics, Drs. H. E. Firth and J. M. Comins. Medical Hygiene, Drs. Orrin Davis, C. C. Johnson, and O. H. Simons. Materia Medica, Dr. D. E. Smith, L. Robens, and J. Martin. Theory and Practice of Medicine, Drs. L. Stanton, J. Y. Tuthill, and James Fenner. Chemistry and Pharmacy, Drs. James Day, and Wm. R. Hayden. Progress of Eclectic Medicine, Drs. P. W. Allen, Samuel Tuthill and W. II. Bowlsby. Medical Instruction and Eclectic Medical Institutions, Drs. E. Freeman and A. P. Parsons. Medical Statistics, Drs. L. Stanton and C. C. Johnson. National Pharmacopoeia, Drs. R. S. Newton, W. W. Hadley and James Day. Committee of Correspondence for the National Convention, Drs. R. S. Newton and W. M. Hadley.

DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION, Drs. A. Ford, J. G. Fross, II. E. Firth, P. A. Morrow, H. Pease.

DELEGATES TO ECLECTIC MEDICAL SOCIETIES. Massachusetts, Drs. R. S. Newton, Wm. R. Hayden. Maine, Drs. P. W. Allen and II. E. Firth. Vermont, Drs. James Day and J. A. Martin. Connecticutt, Drs. Sam'l Tuthill and P. A. Morrow. Pennsylvania, Drs. D. E. Smith and A. W. Russell. Illinois, Drs. M. M. Fenner, A. P. Parsons. Indiana, Drs. J. M. Comins and J. G. Fross. Ohio, Drs. E. Freeman and J. Y. Tuthill. Iowa, Drs. O. H. Simons and Noah Dean. Canada, Drs. W. W. Hadley and J. M. F. Browne.

It was resolved to hold the semi-annual meeting in New York City, the 24th and 25th June, 1869.

The following appointments were made:

Essayists for semi-annual meetings, Drs. H. C. Gazlay, B. F. Genung, J. M. Comins, C. T. Greenleaf and J. N. Betts. Committee of Arrangements, Drs. J. M. Comins, P. A. Morrow and J. H. Fitch.

The Society then adjourned.

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MASSACHUSETTS ECLECTIC MEDICAL SOCIETY.

THE 8th semi-annual meeting of the Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society, was held in Boston, at the Revere House, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, and was called to order by the President, Dr. John Stowe of Lawrence, at 10 o'clock, a. m.

The reading of the records was dispensed with until the next annual meeting.

Prof. James Day, Delegate from New York Eclectic Medical College, was introduced to the Society; also Dr. R. Moore, of R. I.

The thanks of the Society were voted to the Eclectic Medical Society of the State of N. Y., for fifty copies of its Transactions for 1867.

Dr. Milbrey Greene, of Boston Highlands, read an elaborate essay on "The Medical and Surgical uses of Carbolic Acid.” The thanks of the Society were voted Dr. Greene, for his able paper, and it was referred to the Committee on Publication.

Drs. J. D. Young, of Lawrence, and B. S. Warren, of Concord, N. H., were admitted to membership in the Society.

Dr. J. W. Towne, of Charlestown, presented an able paper on "The Therapeutic Properties of Prussiate of Potassium." He has found it of great value in nervous debility, and headaches, arising from lactation; also in asthma. His favorite formula is R prussiate potassium, 3iv; aquæ ferv., ii; syr. simp., ii; tinct. gaultheria, 3 ss.; M. S. Dose, teaspoonful four times a day.

The thanks of the meeting were tendered to Dr. Towne, for his interes ting paper, and it was referred to the Committee on Publication.

A communication was read from Prof. R. S, Newton, of N. Y., ou the uses and value of the Concentrated Remedies; and the thanks of the Society were tendered him for the communication.

Dr. Humphrey, from the Committee on Concentrated Remedies, made a partial report, and asked for further time, which was granted

At 2 o'clock, the Society adjourned for the semi-annual dinner; and after passing an hour at the abundantly supplied tables of the Revere House, they reassembled for business, the President occupying the Chair.

"The Relative Value of the Concentrated and Crude Remedies," was then discussed by Drs. Andrews, Aldrich, Humphrey, Garvin, Jillson, Wheeler, Towne, and Miles. All were satisfied that there was much uncertainty as regards the value of some of the concentrated medicines, though the opinion was general that the Hydrastin, Podophyllin, and many others, were quite reliable.

Prof. Day, gave a statement of his views relative to the value of the concentrated medicines (powders). As a whole he has but little confidence in their efficacy.

The Executive Committee recommended that the subject of the "Relative value of the Concentrated and Crude Remedies," be taken up at the next annual meeting, and Dr. Buxton, of Worcester, and

Dr. Wheeler, of Leominster, were appointed to open the discussion. Drs. W. E. Rogers, J. H. Wright, H. G. Newton, and J. D. Young, were appointed essayists for the next meeting.

At 6 o'clock p. m., the meeting adjourned to meet in Boston, on the first Thursday in June next.

C. E. MILES, M. D., Recording Secretary.

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THE BOSTON DISTRICT ECLECTIC MEDICAL SOCIETY,

HELD its 8th annual meeting at the residence of Dr. Joseph Jackson, 2 St. James Avenue, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 12, Dr. T. H. Smith, Vice-President, in the chair.

After completing the general business, the Society proceeded to elect the following officers for the ensuing year, as follows:

President, O. M. Humphrey, M. D. Vice-President, Milbrey Greene, M. D. Secretary, C. E. Miles, M. D. Treasurer, J. W. Towne, M. D.

Board of Examiners, H. G. Barrows, M.D., Joseph Jackson, M. D., W. E. Wright, M. D.

Dr. Humphrey, President elect, was welcomed to the Chair by Dr. Smith, who responded in a few well chosen remarks.

Drs. II. G. Newton, and H. G. Barrows, were appointed essayists for the next meeting.

Dr. Milbrey Greene read a paper on "Scarlatina and Diphtheria, and the similarity of their nature and treatment." A prolonged discussion followed the essay.

A bountiful supper was provided for the Society by Dr. Jackson, at the close of the discussion.

After supper, the Society reassembled and passed a vote of thanks to Dr. Jackson, for his entertainment; and also for his long continued efforts in behalf of Eclecticism.

The Society adjourned to meet at the rooms of Dr. T. H. Smith, Quincy House, on the first Tuesday in February next.

C. E. MILES, M. D., Secretary.

SULPHITE OF SODA IN CHRONIC CYSTITIS.--Mr. L. WILCOX, late house-surgeon of King's College Hospital, recommends the use of sulphites in those cases of chronic cystitis where the urine decomposes before it is eliminated. He finds that by the employment of the sulphite all the putridity disappears, and the urine becomes clear and colorless.-The Practitioner.

THE EXTERNAL APPLICATION OF IODIDE OF POTASSIUM.—Mr. JAS. HIRD, of Pembroke, recommends the following formula for the external application of the iodide. Take of glycerine, 3j; iodide of potassium, ss; best yellow soap, ss. Rub up the iodide thoroughly with the glycerine, and then add the yellow soap. This application

is found to be very active in removing glandular tumors, &c.--The Practitioner.

ANTIDOTE TO CARBOLIC ACID-Dr. CRACE CALVERT states that in poisoning with this acid, the best antidote, after the stomach pump, is large doses of olive or almond oil, with a little castor oil. Oil is a solvent, and consequently a diluent of carbolic acid, and may be used to stop the corrosive effect of the acid when its action on the skin is too violent.—Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, Oct. 1868.

FATAL INJECTION OF A NEVUS WITH PERCHLORIDE OF IRON. Although coagulating injections, in the treatment of nævi, have been recommended by the highest authorities, it should be borne in mind that their use, even in minute quantities, is not devoid of danger. Professor SANTESSON, of Stockholm, has added (Journal für Kinderk., 1868, No. 3) another to the list of recorded fatal cases caused by this procedure: An infant, aged eight weeks, was brought to him on account of a large nævus on the cheek, which was increasing with great rapidity. It was too deeply situated to allow of success from vaccination to be hoped for, and it was resolved to inject it with the perchloride, a means which had proved successful in other cases, and up to that time had never given rise to any mischievous effects. The tinct. ferri oxymur. of the Swedish Pharmacopoeia was employed, the syringe holding from eight to ten drops of the tincture. The canula was first introduced in a vertical and then in a transverse direction, using about half the contents of the syringe each time. While this was being slowly withdrawn the child suddenly ceased to scream, and was observed to be cyanotic and breathing with difficulty. Convulsive movements followed, but, in spite of all restorative measures, in a few minutes the child was dead. the autopsy the spongy texture of the tumour was found to have been rendered firm by coagulation of the blood. The facial vein and its roots were empty, and no coagula were found in the upper part of the jugulars; but in the lower part of their course, towards the aperture of the chest, the blood was for the most part coagulated. The coagula continued, becoming, too, more solid, into the subclavian and vena cava, and the right cavities of the heart were distended with them. A little coagulum existed in the left auricle, and the muscular substance of the heart was well contracted. The lungs were gorged with blood, especially at the posterior parts. Post-mortem appearances, and the symptoms during life, leave scarcely any doubt that the point of the canula must have penetrated into some venal branch, possibly the facial vein itself, the three or four drops injected giving rise to the coagulation observed. The Medical Times and Gazette, Sept. 19, 1868.

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EXTRAORDINARY CURE OF EPILEPSY.-A most extraordinary case was communicated to the Surgical Society of Ireland by Dr. Kir