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seven. The symptoms were nearly as before, with the exception 
of the pulse, which had increased to 90. I repeated the tobacco 
enemata, until symptoms of syncope were beginning to appear, 
and I then left him for the night. 
5th . — 8 A M. purging commenced ; but there was apparently 
nothing more than usually attends a common dose of physic. The 
appetite was returning. I left him two vegetable tonic balls. 
6th . — 10 A.M. The quickness of pulse is gradually subsiding — 
the appetite is improving — the ears and extremities are warm, and 
the breathing tranquil. 
1th . — 11 A.M. Pulse 50 — purging ceased, and appetite good. 
I now left my patient as being convalescent. I saw him about 
a week afterwards at his work, and apparently as well as ever. 
I do not think that I can speak too highly of the tobacco enemata. 
THE VETERINARIAN, JUNE 1, 1844. 
Ne quid falsi dicere audeat, ne quid veri non audeat. — C icero. 
EDINBURGH VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
On Monday, the 22d April, the annual examinations of the pu- 
pils of the Edinburgh Veterinary College commenced in the hall, 
Cly de-street, and was continued on the Tuesday and Wednesday 
following. 
The examinations were conducted by the gentlemen appointed 
by the Highland and Agricultural Society; viz. Professors Sir 
George Ballingall, .John Lizars, Millar, Henderson, and Low; 
Drs. Mercer, Robertson, Gillespie, Knox, Macdonald, Handy side, 
Lyon, Playfair, & c. ; and veterinary surgeons, Brown, of the Cari- 
bineers; Williamson, of Dalkeith; Tindal, of Glasgow, and 
M'Robie, of Stirling. Besides these there was a full attendance 
of the members of the Highland and Agricultural Society, and the 
resident gentlemen of the surrounding counties, and others, who 
take a lively interest in the advancement of veterinary science ; 
among whom we observed Sir George Macpherson Grant, of 
Ballindallock ; Sir John Hope, of Pinkie ; Messrs. Anstruther, of 
