Dear Sir,-I wish it were in my power to give my friends at borne some notion of the advances our science has made in this country. But they run into every department of the profession, and are, of course, so numerous that I cannot describe them. To understand, you must see them. It is no discredit to our country that we do not keep pace with Europe in the improvement of physical science. The division of labor, the high rewards of successful industry, but, above all, the collision and comparison

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... of opinions between the masterspirits of the day, give to Europe advantages which America cannot expect to attain at present. We are, however, advancing so rapidly that we shall not be far behind them. Among the most active and successful cultivators of science, is Dr. Amott, the inventor of the water bed. He is a physician of an amiable and philanthropic disposition, of very active habits and agreeable manners. Sir Astley Cooper continues to be one of the most zealous and successful cultivators of anatomical and pathological science. Having acquired an ample fortune, he has no occasion to submit to the laborious and responsible duties of the profession ; but he is ready, at stated hours, to give advice to those who apply, both at his own house, and in the town. He rises early, and employs two or three hours in anatomical and surgical investiiïations before breakfast. Afterwards be receives patients at his house till two ; then visits till six or seven, the common hour of dinner ; and when he entertains, which be frequently does, the The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal as published by The New England Journal of Medicine.