26 CONVENTION OF PHARMACEUTISTS AND DRUGGISTS. 
and whereas* the means of a regular pharmaceutical education 
should be offered to the rising pharmaceutists by the establish- 
ment of Schools of Pharmacy in suitable locations ; and whereas, 
it is greatly to be desired that the united action of the profession 
should be directed to the accomplishment of these objects ; there- 
fore, 
" Resolved, That in the opinion of this convention much good 
will result from a more extended intercourse between the pharma- 
ceutists of the several sections of the Union, by which their 
customs and practice may be assimilated ; that pharmaceutists 
would promote their individual interests, and advance their pro- 
fessional standing, by forming associations for mutual protection, 
and the education of their assistants when such associations have 
become sufficiently matured ; and that, in view of these important 
ends, it is further 
"Resolved, That a convention be called, consisting of three 
delegates each, from incorporated and unincorporated pharmaceu- 
tical societies, to meet at Philadelphia on the first Wednesday in 
October, 1852, when all the important questions bearing on the 
profession may be considered, and measures adopted for the 
organization of a National Association, to meet every year." 
In accordance with these resolutions, it was resolved that the 
President of the Convention be requested to transmit an invi- 
tation to the authorized bodies at least three months previous to 
the time of meeting, desiring such bodies to acquaint him with 
the names of the delegates they may appoint. 
On motion, it was resolved, that the New York delegation be 
appointed a committee to lay the report and proceedings of this 
convention before the Secretary of the Treasury of the United 
States, and afterwards to have them published in pamphlet form. 
Dr. Philbrick, of Boston, offered the following preamble and 
resolution, which were adopted : 
Whereas, To secure the full benefits of the prohibition of so- 
phisticated drugs and chemicals from abroad, it is necessary to 
prevent home adulteration, therefore, 
Resolved, That this convention recommend to the several Col- 
leges to adopt such measures as in their respective States may 
be best calculated to secure that object. 
On motion of Mr. Colcord, of Boston, it was 
