Editorial Department 
The American Journal of Pharmacy. — Coincident with the issue 
of this number of the Journal, we have to announce the resignation 
of Dr. Joseph Carson, of his Editorial connection with it. Tt is now 
about fourteen years, since Dr. Carson assumed its Editorial super- 
vision, and during this long period he has guided its helm with a 
steady and unwavering hand among the difficulties that beset it, espe- 
cially at a time when the accessories to the support of the Work 
were far more meagre than at present. The mass of volumes that 
bear his name on their title pages are a testimony to his industry and 
perseverance. 
During nearly the same period, Dr. Carson has occupied the Chair 
of Materia Medica in the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, wherein 
he has illustrated his favorite pursuits with an ability that has earned 
for him an enviable leputation as a teacher of that important branch 
of instruction. 
It is not surprising therefore that the Trustees of the University of 
Pennsylvania, in making their selection of a teacher to fill the vacancy 
occasioned by the transfer of Dr. Wood from the chair of Materia 
Medica and Pharmacy, to that of Practice, should have given their 
preference to Dr. Carson, who, we are gratified to state, is the 
successor of Dr. Wood. 
In view of his new duties, Dr. Carson has resigned his connection 
with our School of Pharmacy, and with this Journal, in an official 
capacity, but we believe the deep interest he has ever felt and mani- 
fested for the advancement of our profession and the interests of our 
Institution will continue, and whilst we regret the loss of his services, 
we cannot but rejoice at his removal to a more elevated and extended 
sphere of usefulness. 
The Editorial duties of the Journal will now devolve solely on the 
remaining Editor, who will thank those who are in the habit of com- 
municating with the Journal of Pharmacy to direct to " William 
Procter, Jr." In conducting the Journal it will be the endeavor of the 
Editor to preserve its scientific standing undiminished, and to increase 
its practical usefulness. 
