OF THE OX. 235 



The subscriptions which, in spite of all the 

 praiseworthy efforts and earnestness of the 

 Lord Mayor, did not reach 20 OO/., were re- 

 turned to the subscribers, so that all the 

 attempts which have been made to centralize 

 the direction to be given to the various mea- 

 sures have proved abortive. The plan of 

 forming sanitariums, as well as that of com- 

 pensating the owners of cattle, have both 

 fallen to the ground. 



What can we think of such a state of things 

 when we see the ox-typhus extending its ra- 

 vages to sheep, and have to fear that the 

 disease will spread to other animal species? 

 What serious reflections it creates in our 

 minds, and what awful consequences we 

 might deduce therefrom ! But what would be 

 the use of them ? 



Let us add, however, that France, save on 

 the recognised principle of indemnification, and 

 a more speedy extermination of her tainted 

 cattle, has shown the same deficiency as to 



culties had arisen in carrying out the purposes for which 

 they were appointed, the money already subscribed should 

 be returned to the subscribers, after deducting, pro raid, 

 the expenses already incurred. 



