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entertain a doubt that the transference of these truths to 
the pages of The Veterinarian must render the journal in 
every sense worthy of the profession. The realization of 
this is what we aspire to, nor shall we be contented till it is 
attained. To no less a height does our ambition rise ! 
It is very gratifying to know that the outline of our views 
intentions, which we felt it to be incumbent on us to give 
in our last number, has been generally approved of. We 
could not hope to please all , for there ever will be those who 
can find in the best devised plans something that is objec- 
tionable, and that for a very simple reason, man’s schemes 
are always imperfect. To such we are willing to accord that 
which we claim for ourselves — a right to form and to hold 
an independent opinion. Nay, we are obliged to them, both 
for their friendly criticism and suggestions for improvement, 
some of which, probably, will be adopted hereafter. 
As to the difficulties that may from time to time present 
themselves in the carrying out of our plans, we can only 
hope there will be none that will prove insuperable. Our 
course is plain and simple enough — the inserting of such 
matter as we may be furnished with for publication, reserv- 
ing to ourselves the editorial right of selection and arrange- 
ment ; adding, if it be the description of a disease, similar 
cases, should we know of their occurrence ; or, if otherwise, 
short and explanatory comments, when necessary, placed 
within brackets at the end; thus increasing, if this be pos- 
sible, the worth of the communication. By these means we 
believe the archives of Veterinary Medicine will become rich 
in accumulated facts connected with this division of science, 
and our journal prove a record to which reference may be 
at all times confidently and advantageously made. 
With party we profess to have no sympathy. We would 
not have our minds “cribbed, cabined, and confined” by its 
narrowness or one-sided exclusiveness. That which we have 
devoted ourselves to is expansive in its nature, and not 
confined to country, climate, or to language. ’Tis world- 
wide, and all alike bask under its mind-invigorating influence, 
where freedom and civilization have found their way, har- 
