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tion to horses, oxen, goats, deer, pigs, dogs, monkeys, 

 rabbits, and various birds, have hkewise been unsuc- 

 cessful*." 



By comparing tliese statements of the preventive 

 power of vaccination, and the susceptibility of other 

 animals to be affected by ovine-pox, it will be seen 

 that the French and Italian authors hold opposite 

 opinions. We have no wish to decide between these 

 authorities with the amoimt of knowledge we at pre- 

 sent possess of a disease which has so recently visited 

 this country, and that, for the first time in our expe- 

 rience, although we readily admit that the expei'i- 

 ments we have instituted to settle these questions have 

 confirmed the assertions of Hurtrel D'Arboval. It was 

 on this account that we decided on giving copious 

 extracts from their writings, so that others might be 

 stimulated to investigate the disputed points witli a 

 view to their perfect elucidation. Doubtless, much 

 remains to be done ; yet we trust that the succinct 

 history of the introduction of the disease, and the 

 means adopted to ascertain its true nature, and the 

 laws that regulate its extension, &c., which are herein 

 recorded, may assist the labours of future inquirers. 

 We are quite contented that the honour of perfecting 

 the investigation of this important subject shall devolve 

 on those who are far abler than ourselves to do it 

 justice, and shall be satisfied if the humble merit of 

 having acted as a pioneer be conceded to us. 



* Art. Clavelization. 



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