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of a horse that was at present in a fresh state, although four 
years had elapsed since it had been soaked in liquor contain- 
ing the acid. He recommended the use of this acid for pre- 
serving bodies intended for dissection, as it neither affects 
the tissues nor discolours the organs . — The Chemist. 
TESTS EOR THE PURITY OF GLYCERINE. 
Glycerine being now used by the profession for various 
purposes, the tests for its purity should be known. 
For unpleasant smell, rub a few drops of it on the back of 
the hand, when the mouse-smell will, if present, be rendered 
sensible. For lead and other metallic impurities, pass a cur- 
rent of sulphuretted hydrogen gas through it. For lime and 
other earthy impurities, test with the oxalate of ammonia 
and chloride of barium* 
PRESERVATION OF VACCINE LYMPH IN GLYCERINE. 
Dr. Andrews, of Chicago, has made some successful ex- 
periments in the preservation of vaccine virus by solution of 
glycerine, using the solution instead of the solid matter. 
The solution was kept for two or three months in warm 
w'eather, when seven cases were vaccinated without any one 
failure. The scab should be broken into three or four pieces, 
and thrown into a little glycerine, which is to be occasionally 
shaken ; it dissolves slowly without other care . — American 
Journal of Medical Science* 
FOREIGN HOMAGE TO JENNER. 
The statue of Jenner stands now beneath the vestibule of 
the Faculty of Medicine. It is the work of M. Eugene 
Paule. Jenner, the propagator of vaccination, is represented 
standing upon a part of the terrestrial globe. At his feet 
are inscribed the words, <e France and England” — (why not 
England and France ?) He is meditating upon the applica- 
tion of his discovery. In his right hand he holds his lancet ; 
his left arm reposes upon some volumes of his works, which, 
