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ation ; and on which account, the eastern 

 physicians sent all those who had pulmonic 

 disorders to the Isle of Candia, where these 

 trees abound ; and we are assured, that the 

 aromatic smell of this evergreen was found to 

 be a specific for the lungs. This subject de- 

 serves minute investigation, and the serious 

 opinions and consultations of those 



" Men who suppress their feelings, but who feel 

 The painful symptoms they delight to heal." 



It is clearly ascertained, that trees correct a 

 putrid bad air. It should, therefore, be our 

 study to find out those that do it most power- 

 fully; and having ourselves so often been 

 revived and refreshed by the natural per- 

 fumes of the garden and fields, we deem it 

 worthy the labours of medical students, to 

 learn how far aromatic and balsamic scents 

 may be good for those who are troubled with 

 weak lungs. We have no hesitation in say- 

 ing, it must be beneficial to hypochondriacs. 

 In making these observations, we hope the 

 learned Esculapians, whom we venerate as 

 much as we despise those 



" Who to contention as to trade are led, 



To whom dispute and strife are bliss and bread," 



will not deem us a disciple of those advertising 



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