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MR. CHERRY’S REPLY TO MR. OLDEN. 
motion it excites in the system, and the buffed blood of those 
under its more abundant influence — effects succeeding to its ex- 
hibition which should be guardedly watched (generally occurring 
when it has ceased to operate as an evacuant), and when they 
arise its further use should, in a general way, be prohibited, 
though in some cases it may be employed with advantage on the 
principle (noticed when treating of blood-letting) of exalting the 
genera] excitement of the system, in relief of a local or partial 
affection : thus shewing its use in inflammations of the bowels, 
and numerous other organic inflammations. But, speaking of its 
employment in a general way, it may be observed, that the indi- 
cations for its use in inflammatory affections are limited to the 
atonic stage, and that of oppression. In no case should it be given 
in the intermediate or more active stage of inflammation, involving 
the heart’s excitement, save in very guarded doses, and in con- 
junction with other evacuants. But when the more active con- 
dition of inflammation or of fever has been moderated by bleeding 
and other evacuants, or when debility has succeeded to previous 
excess of excitement, the atonic condition of these affections of the 
capillary system, its administration supports a due action of the 
capillaries, excites the secretions, and invigorates the heart’s 
action, in common with the rest of the functions, and accordingly 
becomes our chief remedy ; and in combination with opium, to 
moderate its excitement and allay irritation, carried to the extent 
of inducing increased salivary secretion, which appears to mark 
its ultimate effect for good, is of all remedies the most valuable.” 
MR. CHERRY IN REPLY TO MR. OLDEN ON 
ETHERIZATION. 
To the Editor of “ The Veterinarian T 
Horatio. But this is wondrous strange! 
Hamlet. And, therefore, as a stranger give it welcome. 
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, 
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. 
Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 5. 
Sir, — With great pleasure I have perused Mr. Olden’s paper 
on the effects of ether ; but as that gentleman has quoted some 
passages from a joint report of Mr. Henderson’s and my own, I 
submit that were the quotations taken rather longer , they would 
shew a very different meaning to that which they are now made 
