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THE ARMV. 
As a practitioner he was successful, prompt, and decided in his 
treatment, and secured himself that renown he justly merited. 
The establishment of George IV, in which Mr. Goodwin’s time 
and talents were so greatly employed, when, at one period, he had 
the assistance of his patron and sincere friend, Lord Bloomfield, 
was, in all its details, perfection. This will be readily allowed by 
all who knew it. 
We have thus recorded the decease of an upright, honourable, 
and independent man, in all the relations of private and professional 
character ; and, in the words of one of his oldest friends, we con- 
clude with the fervent hope that he has exchanged a life of useful- 
ness here below for one of peace in Heaven above. G. 
THE ARMY. 
PRESENTATION OF PLATE. 
[Many of our readers will peruse this with pleasure, and the com- 
pliment paid was truly deserved.] 
Mr. Constant, late Veterinary Surgeon 5th Dragoon Guards, 
has been presented with an elaborately chased tea service, on his 
retiring after a service of upwards of thirty years. It consists of a 
coffee pot, tea pot, cream ewer, and sugar bowl, and bears the 
following inscription: — 
“ Presented to John Constant, Esq., Veterinary Surgeon, 5th Dragoon Guards, 
by his brother officers, in testimony of their friendship 
and esteem. — 1843.” 
It was accompanied by the following letter from Lieutenant 
Colonel the Hon. J. Yorke Scarlett, his commanding officer : — 
“ Portobello, Dublin, Oct. 11, 1843. 
<* My dear Constant, — I am requested by the officers of the 5th 
Dragoon Guards to convey to you our feeling of regret at your 
retiring from the regiment, in which your undeviating rectitude of 
conduct as a gentleman, and your skill and zeal in your profession, 
have established for you the highest character. As a proof of our 
friendship and esteem we beg your acceptance of a tea service, 
which we trust will meet with Mrs. Constant’s approbation, and 
convince her and your children that you carry with you into re- 
tirement the kindest wishes of your brother officers, who feel that 
