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not exceed thirteen or fourteen ata time, In this way he recom- 
mends it as effectual in a great number of disorders. The patient 
may be electrified from three to ten minutes ; but if sparks be drawn, 
they should not exceed the number of shocks above mentioned, - 
_ Rheumatic Disorders, even of long standing, are relieved, and 
_ generally quite cured, by only drawing the electric fluid by a wooden 
' point, from the parts, or by drawing sparks through flannel. The 
- Operation should be continued for about four or five minutes, repeat 
ing it once ‘or twice every day. ae cade 
_ Deafness, except when occasioned by obliteration, or other im- 
cured. In these cases the gentlest electrizetion must be used, in _ 
order to avoid too great an irritation, which is generally hurtful, 
