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Ohio, and other states of the Union, might be named in 

 this connection, but space will not permit. 



Veterinary Colleges — Do not seem to flourish in 

 this country; the one at Boston has long ago closed its 

 doors. In Philadelphia, the ''Merchants' Veterinary 

 College," bids fair, however, to be a success, under the 

 guidance of Prof. Robert McClure, to whom all inquiries, 

 in regard to the college, should be addressed. Diplomas 

 are issued on the first of March, each year, to students, 

 and honorary members. 



Vives. — A term given to bastard, or an irregular va- 

 riety of strangles. (See Strangles.) 



Warts. — (See Tumors.) 



Warranty. — A form of certificate given on the pur- 

 chase or payment for a horse. There is nothing myste- 

 rious, nor yet of much importance, as to the form of a 

 warranty. The best forms ammount to nothing, in the 

 eyes of the law. Horses are like other merchandise. If 

 not as represented, damages or difi*erenc.e in value can be 

 obtained by a process of law, providing the seller can be 

 found, and whether he has property which can be levied 

 upon. 'Tis true, in such a case, an action in tort may be 

 brought whereby if payment is not made, he can be sent to 

 prison for awhile, or till he can claim the benefit of the 

 insolvent act. 



Few persons will bring an action at court for swind- 

 ling, or getting money under false pretenses, by horse 

 dealing, which action will be diflBcult to maintain, and 

 get a verdict upon it. (See Soundness.) 

 Warbles. — (See Skin Diseases.) 

 Water Farcy. — (See Dropsy and Farcy.) 

 Weeping Eye. — As its name indicates is a flow of 



