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well remember. We have,, however, the gratification of 
adding, on the same authority, that there was no more 
hard-working, zealous member of the Committee, nor one 
more diligent in his attendance, than Mr. Gabriel; and 
although he was not the Secretary, yet he was in the con- 
fidence of the then Chairman, Thomas Turner, Esq., and 
Mr. Mayer himself. 
Need we say more? It is well for a cause when the right 
men are found in the right place at the right time. Such is 
sure to succeed in the end in accomplishing its object. Yet 
must they be given encouragement and support. There are 
labours and anxieties connected with the fulfilment of the 
duties of every office which only those who undertake it 
know; and exceedingly gratifying is the assurance, when- 
ever expressed, that the efforts made to perform those duties 
are appreciated. It serves to sweeten toil, and gives a new 
impetus to exertion. Let this now be done by us as a 
profession, since a fitting opportunity presents itself. 
Veterinary Jurisprudence. 
COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH -SECOND COURT. 
Before Mr. Justice Erle and Common Juries . 
Nottage v. Palmer. 
Disease — Ro a ring. 
Mr. Huddleston and Mr. Powell were counsel for the 
plaintiff ; Mr. Serjeant Shee and Mr. White appeared for the 
defendant. 
This was an action to recover damages for breach of war- 
ranty of a horse. The plaintiff is a farmer residing at Great 
Farndon, in the county of Essex. In January last he was 
in want of a cart-stallion, and went to look at one belonging 
to the defendant, who is a farmer at Dagenham, in the same 
county. Defendant pointed out the horse at work ; he was 
four years old, a fine dark chestnut, called young Samp- 
