ASS. 
in some cases esteemed the most sovereign, as 
-well as the most innocent, of all prescriptions : 
it is extremely nourishing and abstergent, and 
therefore highly valued in hedVic complaints. 
In disorders of the stomach, abscesses of the 
kidneys, the stone in the bladder, and arthri- 
tic pains, ll appears to be gently cathartic, 
and was frequently direfted by Hippocrates 
to be used in large quantities where moderate 
purging was necessary. When applied as a 
topic, it renders the gums firm, alleviates 
arthritic pains, and gives the face an agreeable 
whiteness. 
Were there as much care bestowed on the 
Ass as commonly falls to the share of the 
horse, and were the same industry used in 
crossing the breed and improving it ; there is 
great reason to suppose, that we should soon 
see the Ass emerge from it*s present humble 
state, and become a very respedlable and use- 
ful animal. 
The Spaniards seem to be better acquainted 
with the nature of the Ass than any other na- 
tion in Europe i and, as they use every neces- 
sary 
