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EDINBURGH VETERINARY COLLEGE 
received by him. A report of what transpired on the occasion 
will, probably, appear in the next number of The Veterina- 
rian. The deputation consisted of the president of the com- 
mittee, the secretary, and four of the members; and were intro- 
duced to the honourable secretary, and aided in their praiseworthy 
object, by two members of parliament. 
THE EPIDEMICS. 
There are now raging throughout the greater part of England 
and Ireland, and some districts of Scotland, epidemics among 
horses and cattle of a most fatal character. They are altogether 
different from those that have lately prevailed, both in the cha- 
racter which they assume and the increased mortality by which 
they are attended. Sheep are rapidly beginning to be involved 
in the general destruction. 
Will some of our readers, who have treated them successfully, 
or who have witnessed their ravages, favour us with an account 
of their rise, course, distinguishing characteristics, and most suc- 
cessful treatment? They would confer obligation on us, and on 
their brethren and the country generally. 
EDINBURGH VETERINARY COLLEGE. 
O N the 19th and 20th of the last month the annual examination 
of the students attending the veterinary school of Professor Dick 
took place in Clyde Street Hall, Burn Murdoch, Esq., Convener 
of the Veterinary Committee of the Highland and Agricultural 
Society of Scotland, in the chair; when the following gentle- 
men, after a most searching examination, conducted under the 
inspection of the most eminent medical and veterinary practi- 
tioners, received their diplomas : 
George Harrison, Hinkley, Leicestershire. 
Peter Newton, Liberton Kirk. 
Robert Arthur, Monkland Iron and Steel Works. 
Alexander Taylor, Kirkbuddo, Forfarshire. 
Robert M‘Robie, Airthrey, Stirlingshire. 
William Roy, Crieff. 
John Low, Pittendinie, Perthshire. 
George Wyllie, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire. 
