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THE VETERINARIAN, JANUARY 1, 1839. 
Ne quid falsi dicere audeat, ne quid veri non audeat. — -Cicero* 
The increasing length and value of the Essays and Debates of 
the Veterinary Medical Association — the press of matter which, 
within the last month or two has crowded upon us, in consequence 
of the anticipated near approach of that period when our veterinary 
school will assume its legitimate character, and work out all its 
first-intended, noble objects — the kind promises of many of our 
correspondents to yield a warmer support to that periodical which, 
with all its deficiencies, is identified with the best interests of our 
profession; and, last, and not least, the urgent solicitations of 
many valued friends, have induced us to increase the size and 
price of our Journal. It will in future consist of one hundred 
pages, with more numerous engravings than it has yet contained. 
We think we can pledge ourselves that the present will be a 
fair and faithful specimen of what The VETERINARIAN will in 
future be. 
Its progress has been slow, but satisfactory, as to its ultimate 
triumph. 
The Editor is little seen in the present number. There was no 
room for him. His place was occupied by one whose name is 
dear to every member of our profession ; and of the high value of 
his present communication, there will be but one opinion. Often 
may he 
“ Rise again, 
And push us from our stools.” 
There was no room for the Editor, nor for several valuable corre- 
spondents, although the number was enlarged by twenty pages. It 
is his intention, however, in most of the following numbers, in all of 
them, indeed, unless he should be again shut out by the kindness 
of his friends, to insert a continuous series of Essays on the Com- 
parative Anatomy of our increasing varieties of patients. They 
will not interfere with the more scientific lectures of Mr. Spooner. 
The plan has received his kind sanction. They may prepare the 
future pupil for the better instruction to which he will hereafter 
