favorite profession in Virginia, and, perhaps, in no other State are a body of physicians to be found more distinguished by general Intelli gence and classical attainment, in addition to scientific nnd professional knowledge. The confidence and respect entertained for them by the people has been shown In many ways. There is no atmosphere in which quackery has less chance to live than Virginia. It is the duty of the Legislature and the public to sustain an institution which will preserve the