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firmly, with increased tenderness of the swellings under 
the jaw, which now adheres closely to the jaw-bone; 
the discharge is somewhat streaked with blood, and of 
an offensive smell; there is a slight tumefaction of the 
under eyelid, a swelling or elevation of the bones of the 
nose or forehead, loss of appetite, debility, sometimes 
cough, swelling of the legs and sheath, and sometimes 
lameness without any apparent cause, chancres or ulcer- 
ations within the nostrils. When these symptoms ap- 
pear, the disease soon proceeds to a fatal termination. 
Since the commencement of the rebellion many experi- 
ments have been made with a view to discovering a cure 
for the disease, and with some prospect of success. The 
sulphate of soda, in ounce doses, three times a day, has 
been attended with partial success, and many cases are 
claimed through the agency of this simple remedy. 
FARCY. 
This disease I regard as an incipient stage of glanders, 
or as a type of the same fatal malady, and is, to a certain 
extent, curable. There are two distinct varieties or 
stages of farcy; one, which is called button farcy, is 
altogether superficial, being confined to the lymphatic 
vessels of the skin, and readily yields. to medical treat- 
ment; the other variety makes its appearance in the ex- 
remitted, generally upon the inside of the hind-legs, 
which. become completely engorged, presenting a very 
uneven or lumpy appearance, excessively tender and 
painful to the touch. Small abscesses are formed, 
whieh at first discharge healthy pus, but soon ulcerate 
and discharge a thin, sanious matter. These abscesses 
first make their appearance on the inside of: the hind- 
legs, and then on the fore ones in like manner ; the neck 
and lips come next in turn,.and they may appear in alJ 
