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animal, though it be an agent injurious in its nature, and it 

 depends, in all cases, on the existing ability of the vital power 

 to counteract its effects. 



We are told by the professors of allopathy that their medi- 

 cines constitute a class of deadly poisons, and when given in 

 large doses, destroy life ; " yet if given with a scientific hand, 

 and in small doses, they cure disease." We deny their power 

 to cure. If antimony, corrosive sublimate, &c, ever proved 

 destructive, they always possess that power, and can never 

 be used with any degree of assurance that they will promote 

 the healthy secretions. What difference does it make whether 

 poisons are given by the scientific or the unscientific ? Does 

 it alter the tendency which all poisons possess, namely, that 

 of rapidly depriving the system of vitality. 



Many of the farming community, and owners of horses, 

 to whom the author has made known his system, are in favor 

 of the reform ; they are determined to have a safer system 

 of medication. 



The author has received numerous communications, from 

 individuals in different parts of the United States, encour- 

 aging him to proceed in the good work. The following 

 extracts will show that there is need of reform, and that the 

 harvest is ripe. 



Extract of a letter from the Hon. H. Clay, dated 



Philadelphia, Nov. 25, 1849. 



There is no department in the medical world in which 

 there is such a lamentable want of knowledge as that of the 

 proper treatment of Horses and Cattle. Whoever shall sup- 

 ply this deficiency ought to be regarded as a great benefactor, 

 and I shall be very glad if your exertions shall entitle you to 

 that merit. With great respect, I am your ob't servant, 



Dr. Geo. H. Dadd. H. CLAY. 



Pittsfield, Dec. 10, 1849. 

 Dear Sir: I received your letter explaining the princi- 

 ples on which you propose to reform veterinary science. Yon 



