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began to make greater strides. His experiments on the power 
and effects of medicine, and his physiological inquiries and 
observations, added to the researches of the indefatigable 
Hunter, materially aided and advanced the science. The form- 
ation of an Examining Committee, whose constitution remains 
unaltered, was another material help. But the obstacles that 
the science had to surmount were so great, that in spite of the 
progress that it had already made, and was making, it was looked 
upon by the public with contempt. To give respectability to 
the profession was the object of Professor Coleman when he 
demanded that veterinary surgeons should be appointed in the 
same way as the medical practitioners to the cavalry regiments, 
and should be made commissioned officers : the effecting this 
object reflected the highest credit upon the originator, and gave 
that tone to the profession which it justly deserved. Nor was 
the progress of the art visible in these matters alone. The 
works that were issuing from the press upon some branch or 
other of the science proved that the art had made much pro- 
gress. Mr. Blaine’s Outlines deserve especial notice, which I 
am sure no person can read without being struck by the scientific 
and systematic manner in which the subjects are handled, form- 
ing a great contrast with the works of the previous century. 
Since the beginning of this century the veterinary art has 
advanced with a sure and steady pace, and forms a retrospec- 
tive picture which we may look upon with pleasure; diversified 
as it is with point3 of attraction, which cannot fail to strike the 
eye of the scientific beholder, so that I scarcely know to what 
part of it I shall first, direct the attention of the reader. 
Consider how the anatomical structure of the animal has been 
studied and accurately described — its physiology developed — 
the power and effects of medicine known and appreciated. Look 
at the progress that has taken place in veterinary operative 
surgery — how the art of shoeing has become improved — disease 
cured, or pain alleviated. I would say to my readers, look at 
these improvements, reflect upon them, and you will then have 
some idea of the progress the science has made. Its progress 
has been also marked by the scientific and improved state of its 
works. The additions that have been made to the common 
stock by the works of Coleman, Blaine, Clark, Percivall, Good- 
win, Youatt, and others, shew forth, in an eminent degree, that 
veterinary science is based on a solid durable foundation, en- 
titling her to rank upon an equality with her sister science. 
[To be continued.}. 
