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not the smallest portion of ingesta passed the abomasum, 
which, together with all the other stomachs, was partially 
filled with food in a pultaceous state. 
It appeared to me evident that the obstruction to the pas- 
sage was caused by spasmodic action of the pyloric orifice, 
the action extending throughout the greater portion, or all, 
of the small intestines. 
Will you favour me with your opinion as to the cause of 
the circumscribed and intense inflammation of the villous 
coat of the true stomach, and say if you think it arose from 
any chemical irritant? 
The treatment consisted in the exhibition of Spt. Ammoniae 
Aromatic, with the Carbonate ; aperients, and at last the chlo- 
rides, but all proved inert, no benefit whatever accruing 
therefrom. Had I suspected spasm to such a marked extent, 
I should certainly have given large doses of ext. belladonnae and 
hyosciami, both in the form of enema and by the mouth. As it 
was, my treatment was directed solely to the symptoms 
evinced ; and when I found that all the usual remedies were 
of no avail, as the animal was in high condition, I thought it 
best to have her destroyed. 
[The lining membrane of that portion of the alimentary 
canal forwarded by Mr. Redwood was throughout in a state 
of congestion, presenting here and there depressed or cup- 
like patches, which apparently resulted from ulceration com- 
mencing in the sub-mucous tissue. The ulceration had also 
penetrated, in spots, the substance of the mucous membrane. 
This condition of parts is somewhat singular, and might have 
had its origin in the existence of some local irritant.] 
TWO CASES OF TETANUS SUCCESSFULLY 
TREATED WITH HYDROCYANIC ACID. 
By J. Cuthbert, M.R.C.Y.S., Leeds. 
Case 1. — An aged bay mare, belonging to Mr. Barratt, 
nurseryman, of Wakefield, fell, and lacerated her knee. The 
capsular ligament being ruptured, the wound was treated 
secundum artem , and it, to all appearance, healed to my entire 
satisfaction. 
In about three weeks after the accident, I was sorry to find 
the animal the subject of tetanus. I gave a full dose of pur- 
gative medicine, had a sheepskin placed upon the loins, and 
