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was entitled to recover. On the other hand, if they were of 
opinion that Mr. Webb was right in supposing the lameness 
to be caused by want of shoeing, they must find for the 
defendant. 
The jury turned round in their box, but not coming to an 
agreement, his Lordship asked them if they would wish to 
retire. 
The Foreman — Eleven of us are agreed for the plaintiff. 
Juryman — I believe the horse to be sound, and I will 
never give in to the day of my death to that verdict, because 
of my oath. 
His Lordship would not wish to consult together so long 
as that. They had better retire and talk it over. 
The jury eventually found a verdict for the plaintiff — 
Damages £32 65 . 9 d. 
Foreign Department. 
OFFICES AND DUTIES OF VETERINARY SURGEONS 
IN THE FRENCH ARMY. 
Principal Veterinary Surgeons. 
Art . 1. The principal veterinary surgeons are to occupy 
themselves, in a general manner, in every matter touching 
the conservation of the health of horses of the army, and the 
treatment of their diseases. 
Art. 2 . Whenever any diseases of an epidemic or con- 
tagious character break out among the horses of cavalry 
regiments or troops, or in cavalry establishments, it becomes 
their duty to visit them, in order to learn the local causes of 
such, and to suggest the means of combating their con- 
sequences. On their return, they will render an account of 
their mission to the proper authorities. 
Art . 3. The principal veterinary surgeons are liable to be 
temporarily attached to inspecting generals of the cavalry and 
remounts. 
Committee of Hygiene. 
Art. 4. One of the principal veterinary surgeons is at- 
tached to the general ttat-major of the army of Algeria ; the 
two others are members of the committee of hygiene , attached 
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