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Lauderdale County-None.

Lawrence County-None.

Lee County-Hugh McCulloh, Wacoochee.

Limestone County-None.

Lowndes County-Samuel A. Gordon, Collirene.

Macon County--John T. May, Notasulga.

Madison County-Richard M. Fletcher, Jr., Huntsville; Irvine W. Patton, Huntsville.

Marengo County-James R. Goodloe, Demopolis; John W. Todd,

Faunsdale.

Marion County-None.

Marshall County-None.

Mobile County―—S. Springer Tam, Mobile; Hermann B. Mohr, Mobile, Monroe County-James W. Rutherford, River Ridge.

Montgomery County-Robert S. Hill, Montgomery; Forney C. Stevenson, Montgomery.

Morgan County-Richard B. Sherrill, Hartselle.

Perry County -Samuel P. Hand, Uniontown; Gaius R. Johnson, Marion.

Pickens County-Thomas E. Murphy, Bethany.

Pike County-John A. McEachern, Brundidge; Thomas F. Moore, Linwood.

Randolph County-Howell T. Heflin, Roanoke.

Russell County-J. P. Morris, Uhland.

Shelby County-Edgar G. Givhan, Montevallo.

St. Clair County-None.

Sumter County-Josiah D. Bancroft, Sumterville.

Talladega County-John Dixon, Fayetteville; Samuel W. Welch,

Alpine.

Tallapoosa County-Isaac D. Nolen, New Site; Joseph P. Motley, Motley.

Tuscaloosa County-Murray S. Hitchcock, Brookwood.

Walker County-Charles B. Jackson, Horse Creek.

Washington County-None.

Wilcox County-None.

Winston County-Calaway H. Johnson, Nauvoo.

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VISITORS.

Samuel A. Billing, Montgomery, Montgomery county.
Harvey L. Brannon, Eufaula, Barbour county.
Walter R. Brassell, Montgomery, Montgomery county.
S. Z. Bryson, Louisville, Ky.

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The following ex-presidents attended the meeting of the Association: Benjamin James Baldwin, Montgomery; Richard Matthew Fletcher, Madison; Charles Higgs Franklin, Union Springs; William Henry Johnston, Birmingham; Richard Frazer Michel, Montgomery; Thaddeus Lindlay Robertson, Birmingham; William Henry Sanders, Mobile; Samuel Dibble Seelye, Montgomery; Edward Henry Sholl, Birmingham. Total, 9.

The Association was called to order promptly at 12 M., by the President, Dr. Barckley Wallace Toole, of Talladega, and opened with prayer by Rev. Russell Cecil, D. D., of Selma.

The President then introduced HoN. M. J. MEYER, Mayor of Selma, who delivered the following

ADDRESS OF WELCOME.

Mr. President and Gentlemen of the

Alabama State Medical Association :

A few years ago we had the honor of entertaining you as guests in our beautiful city, and although your stay with us was brief, your companionship proved so congenial and elevating, that the impressions you then created are as fresh to-day upon our minds and hearts. We feel sincerely gratified that in this beautiful springtime, when nature again awakens every latent sentiment and draws heart nearer to heart, and when our own lovely city is robed in her own magnificent floral garb you return to us, to cultivate and broaden the friendships and affections that were engendered, and fostered at our previous meeting, and for a purpose so worthy, an opportunity so valued, we extend to you in all the warmth and cordiality of our nature a sincere and hearty welcome.

The mere title which adorns you, that of “Doctor," always evokes our highest respect no matter to what special field of study or learning it may apply.

The doctor of philosophy excites our admiration for his mental achievements and taxes our brain in the desire to understand and analyze his dry bone complex theories.

Before the doctor of divinity and his pious exemplary life, we bow with deepest reverence and gladly accept him as our guide to that faith and practice which we all hope will secure for us happiness hereafter.

The doctor of law who teaches the broadest justice and equity, who masters the science of definitions and distinctions to enable him to restore liberty or property, or perhaps save a human life, is an

But, the doctor of medicine, the doctor pure and simple, how closely he is interwoven with our best affections; what a cherished part of our homes! The father trusts him, the mother confides in him, and the children love him and instinctively fly to him with all their pains and troubles. In him are blended all the qualities and virtues which when individualized would each make good and great men. His mind is full of learning, his heart is full of tenderness and compassion. He gives the best that is in him to the amelioration of human suffering and replaces the contortion of pain with a smile of relief. He is with us in the suffering that ends in joy, when a new life enters this realm of light, and he gives the last gentle stroke of affection when the lips are closing in death. He exemplifies the greatest patience, the highest fortitude, and his charity and benevolence are boundless. His presence breathes comfort, his words inspires hope. Our love for him, like all the highest and purest affections, can find no expression in the utterance of the lips.

These gentlemen are the qualities, the attributes for which you are endeared to us. We observe them in our earliest childhood, and they become enlarged to us as our senses broaden. We are delighted indeed to have with us so distinguished an assembly, and you can rest assured that every thing in our power shall be done to render your stay pleasant and enjoyable. We have much here that can be of interest to you, and our generous men and lovely ladies will anxiously assume the pleasing duty of improving and enlivening socially every hour of your visit. Your annual conventions I know are fraught with much importance to your profession and to the human family. May your deliberations be full of wisdom, and may the Good Giver of all blessings sustain and aid you in your present purpose is the wish of the people of Selma.

DR. JNO. A. MCKINNON, President of the Dallas County Medical Society, was then introduced and welcomed the Association with the following

ADDRESS OF WELCOME.

Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Medical

Association of the State of Alabama : In behalf of the Dallas County Medical Society, it is my great pleasure to greet each of you and to extend you a cordial welcome to the City of Selma. I recognize many familiar faces among you, many who need no introduction, and who know with what genuine delight we receive you. Others are comparative strangers, nevertheless be assured that the gates of our city are wide open for your entrance, and the latch strings of our doors hang on the outside for your hearty reception.

This is a grand body of great men. You have honored Selma and her citizens by your presence and she is justly proud of that honor. True, Selma should have a warm place in your hearts, for it was here in the year 1838 that the first medical society was organized. In 1868 about twenty zealous doctors met here and re-organized the honorable Association which brings you here to-day as its representatives.

All but about seven of that noble body of men have been washed by the billows of time across that bridgeless chasm whence no mortal ever returns.

Selma was honored with the presidency, the lamented Dr. A. G. Mabry was elected unanimously to that distinguished position.

Derelect, would it be in me were I to fail to notice the fact, that you who are accustomed to meet in this Association are not all here, the attrition of time has removed Genius of your organization, that great moving spirit, that bright light that stood in the fore-front of your ranks to conceive and plan the perfection of your organization. The illustrious lamented Cochran is dead. "Nos etian sperivimus meliora," the motto of your Association has crystalized about it in indellible letters his immortal name. Frater, we miss thee, we miss thy genial smile, thy warm hand grasp, we will miss thee in council. All ecomiums bestowed can but feebly portray our feelings and appreciation of your worth and merit. Your chair is vacant, though as we pass along down the avenues of life, lashed by the crosses incident to time, we will contemplate thee with the most affectionate recollection. The work you have planned we will endeavor to carry out. I hope, Mr. President, that steps will be taken, as already suggested by your honorable body, to erect a suitable monument, to commemorate the life of our professional brother, and that Selma desires the distinction of having it placed on one of her principal streets. Again offering you our hospitalities and wishing you a pleasant and profitable meeting, let me assure you that we will do all in our power to conduce to your comfort and pleasure while among us.

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