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it is the high degree of putrefadion (that moft fubtlle 
diffolvent in nature), which a foul air acquires in 
long ftagnating, which gives it that peftilential qua- 
lity, which caufes what is called the gaol-diftemper. 
And a very fmall quantity, or even vapour ; of this 
highly attenuated venom, like the infection or inocu- 
lation for the fmall'-pox, foon fpreads its deadly in- 
fediion. Ought not men therefore, from the com- 
mon natural principle of felf-prefervation, to ufe 
their utmoft endeavours to jliun this peftilent de- 
ftroyer, by which millions of mankind have perifhed 
in Ihips ? 
LVI. An Account of fome Trials to cure the 
ill T^afle of Milky which is occafwned by 
the Food of CowSy either from TurnipSy 
CahbageSy or autumnal LeaveSy &c. Alfo 
to fweeten finking TV atery 8cc. By Stephen 
Hales, -D. D, F. R. S. 
Read Dec. 1 8 , yi.r-pHIS method of blowing 
fhowers of air up through li- 
quors will be of confiderable ufe in feveral other 
refpeds, as well as in diftiilation, as appears by the 
following trials, viz. 
52. I have been informed, that it is a common 
pradice, to cure the ill tafle of cream from the 
food of cows, by fetting it in broad pans over hot 
embers or charcoal, and continually dirring it, till 
lealding hot, and till cool again. But when I at-. 
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