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it, the Other finely polished, so that there 

 may be no danger ot wounding^ the iiites- 

 tine. The bladder which is fixed to it, 

 should be large enough to contain a gallon, 

 at least, or six quarts. 



GOLDEN SULPHUROFANTIMONV. 

 This preparation of antimony is scarcely 

 known to farriers; and 1 believe seldom used 

 by veterinarians. It may be found userul, 

 however, in obstinate diseases of the skin, 

 either alone or joined with mercurials, such 

 as calomel, or sublimate, mitriatcd quick- 

 silver. 



The dose is from one d ram to two, perhaps 

 even more may be given with advantage ; 

 but it is adviseable to begin with a small 

 dose. 



GOULARD'S EXTRACT. Extract of 

 saturn, or lead. This is made from litharge 

 and vinegar, by siinmering them together, 

 over a gentle fire, until the vinegar has dis- 

 solved as much at it is ca])able of. Goulard, 

 therefore is notiiing more than a solution 

 of litharge in vinegar. It is a very useful 

 application in cases of extertial inflamma- 

 tion, and mav be used either as a lotion, or 

 in the form of poultice, Goulard lotion is 



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