. brain is apt to become affected, occasioning convuls 
_ and other dreadful symptoms, which finally terminate in 
_ In the treatment of this disease, evacuations of all kinds a 
y improper but dangerous. If the bowels are much consti tec 
they may be relieved by a clyster. The patient ought to keep warm 
in bed, and encourage perspiration by drinking plentifully of dilu- 
ting liquors, as mint, whey, balm, sage, and such like teas. The 
effort of Nature to resolve the tumors by exudation should be promo- 
ted by covering the parts with soft flannel. If the swellings showa 
disposition to subside too early, they should be covered with blister- 
ing plasters, or rubbed with stimulating liniment.. - “figs 
~ . Should the tumor seat in the testicles, a poultice of boiled beans, 
or of bean meal, should be applied, which will extract the inflam- 
matory matter. If the swelling should suddenly subside, and any 
tendency to delirium manifest itself, the whole scrotum ought tobe — 
immediately enveloped in a blistering plaster. _ By this means the 
dangerous consequences of its falling on the brain are prevented. 
_ It is uot an uncommon sequel of this complaint to find some- 
fimes one, and sometimes both testicles, after th infla ti 
ceased, gradually shrink in size, and finally wither 1 
ache mumps is decidedly an infectious disease, ant 
ut once. | oe els 
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la, 18, since t 
ery of vaccination, not so general as heretofore; nor does ita 
to be of so malignant a type. It is nevertheless, a most contagious 
Malady ; and for many years proved the scourge of civilized, as well 
as uncivilized nations. The small pox never attacks but once; and 
children are most liable to have it. fee 
The disease is distinguished into the distinct and confluent kind; 
the latter of which is always attended with danger. The difference, 
however, I conceive to consist only in the degree of malignity. _ = 
Causz.—It seems to be born with us, and to lie hid until some 
_ ¥iolent exagitation of the blood, from the introduction of the infec-— 
tious particle, raises the ferment, and occasions the appearance of 
those eruptions. © : 
Symproms.—Children commonly look dull, seem listless and 
owsy for a few days before the more violent symptoms of the pox — 
: They are likewise more inclined to drink than usual, haye 
petite for solid food, complain of weariness, and upon ta- 
ise are apt to perspire. Then comes on slight fits of cold 
, by turns, which, as the time of eruption approaches, be- 
re violent, accompanied with pain in the head and loins 
c. ‘The pulse is quick, skin hot, and the patient restless. 
sleep, he wakes with a start, or horror, which shows the 
z; convulsion fits in children, also indicate 
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