MODERN FARHIEU. SJJ 



resist the pressure of the finger, and to slip aside 

 from under it.' 



Causes. — A simple fever may proceed from va- 

 rious causes, such as an obstructed perspiration, aris- 

 ing from violent exercise and an exposure to sudden 

 coids or heats, a distention of the stomach, or from 

 any other cause that tends to produce a degree of 

 inflammation. 



Cure. — The first part of the cure is copious bleed- 

 ing. If tlie horse be strong and in good condition, 

 three or four quarts should be taken ; and the bleed- 

 ing should always be repeated until an alteration of 

 the pulse takes place, the hardness of the artery be 

 removed, and the yellowish or buffy coat on the 

 surface of the blood becomes thinner ; after which, 

 administer the following clyster, yiz. 



Marshmallows, - - 21 handfuls. 



Camomile flowers, - - 1 handful. 

 Fennel-seed. - - - 1 ounce. 



This to be boiled in three quarts of water until it 

 be reduced to two ; then strain off the liquor, and 

 add four ounces of treacle, and a pint of linseed oil. 



This clyster should be repeated every otlier day, 

 and on the intermediate day the following drinl: : 



Glauber salts, _ - - 4' ounces. 

 Cream of tartar. - - - 4 ounces. 



Dissolved in barley-water, and a di'am of the pow- 

 der of jalap added. 



When the dung is not particularly hard and 

 knotty, a pint of the foUowing infusion may be 

 given four times a day. 



Camomile flowers, - - a handful. 



Balm, _ _ - - a handful. 



Safe, _ _ - - a handful. 



Iviquorice-root sliced, - 1 ounce. 



;Niti'e, - - - - 3 ounces. 



