THE EDITOR. 
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I hope to see the charter we desire to obtain a bond of union, 
cementing and uniting all parties in our profession in one golden 
chain of mutual dependence and mutual support. Let us pro- 
ceed with candour and caution, but, above all, with feeling and 
honour, 14 that finest sense of justice which the human mind can 
frame,” and without which all professions are only giving paper 
credit instead of sterling cash. To those who are now training 
for professional pursuits, a reverence and respect for their teachers 
cannot be too strongly enforced. Contempt for lawfully consti- 
tuted authority, and a disposition in the pupil to cavil with and 
criticise his instructors, is a proof of the truth of Pope’s maxim, 
that “ shallow draughts intoxicate the brain.” lie is just enter- 
ing upon the career to which their time and talents have been 
for years devoted — they are willing and desirous to convey to 
him the fruit of their dearly-bought experience, and he is bound 
to receive it with respect and gratitude. Were the judgment 
of every presumptuous pupil to be regarded as an oracle, there 
would be as many standards of opinion as there are rebellious 
spirits whose self-will defies control. With every member of 
our profession would 1 urge the necessity of concord and union, 
of mutual concession and mutual support,; for if we strive as 
brethren, we shall not strive in vain. Remember “ in all youth’s 
lexicon that leads to glorious manhood, there is no such word as 
fail” The combined energy and co-operation of the whole pro- 
fession is all that is required to raise it to its proper standard, 
and firmly to establish its claims on public support. 
I should have replied to your letter before, but having been 
rather unexpectedly called into Sussex, where l w r as detained, 
I really have not had time, and trust you will kindly excuse my 
apparent neglect. 1 much fear I have taxed your patience in 
the perusal of this long letter ; but I felt so earnestly the im- 
portance of requiring a more enlightened and liberal course of 
education in the veterinary student, being convinced that this is 
the root of all our difficulties, that I could not avoid thus dwell- 
ing upon it. Properly educate the pupil, and be assured no 
injury will ever arise from widely diffusing the results of our 
professional labours. In conclusion, accept my best wishes for 
your long-continued health and happiness. 
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