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the Council, should a re-organization of the section of the Board 
acting for Scotland be decided on, that Professor Dick’s opinion be 
taken, from his intimate knowledge of all parties in the vicinity as 
to the eligibility and qualification of such gentlemen as may here- 
after be selected for so onerous a duty .” I could, Sir, say more 
than I at present intend upon this part of the Report. It is the 
most dangerous, because the most deceptive of the whole; and I 
am afraid the Secretary trusts too much when he “ ventures” the 
above suggestion to the Council, in the face of the Professor’s own 
statement, that he has for himself to get a Board from another 
party. What does the Council do when they apply to him ] 
They only say, “ be so kind as to name your own men;” or, in 
other words, ask the Highland and Agricultural Society to appoint 
us a Board of Examiners. Lo! How “dignified,” how u delibe- 
rately ” the Council put themselves under the feet of their acknow- 
ledged opponents ! Will the Professor not chuckle over it, at 
the effects produced by “ an official invitation to his examination 
dinner ?” 
I trust I have shewn how this important case stands. T have 
done it in as condensed a manner as time will permit. At present, 
my suggestion to the Council is, to weigh the matter carefully 
themselves before committing any rash step; for there is no doubt 
but that the eyes of the veterinary profession in Scotland will 
watch the proceedings. 
In conclusion, if I had said any thing harsh, still it is the truth. 
My only wish is the prosperity of the profession and the College. 
Your insertion of these few lines in your Journal will much oblige 
Your’s, &c. 
Mr. PercivalL Thomas Mather. 
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By J. T. Hodgson, V.S. 
“ Fleas are not lobsters ! 
their souls.” Peter Pindar. 
The princes of the Mogul empire purchased from Kabul horse- 
merchants, at very high prices, the highest caste horses of size and 
substance, which were used as stallions for their own and subjects’ 
mares. 
In most other countries horses are the source of wealth and 
strength, being used in agriculture, commerce, travelling, field 
sports, &c. In India horses are only used for military purposes, 
