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plied on the right thigh. Eight days after her fall she was found 
dead, and a fracture was discovered of the ischio-pubian symphisis, 
forming a complete separation between the two ossa innominata, or 
coxal bones. Several large vessels were lacerated, and the inter- 
nal bleeding was a sufficient cause of death. 
“ 12. Fracture of the frontal bone. — This fracture was produced 
by a blow from the foot of another horse. The external plate of 
the frontal bone was driven into the sinus beneath, and there was a 
laceration of the integument fifteen by twenty-eight lines in extent. 
M. Lacoste having fruitlessly attempted to raise the depressed 
portion of bone and replace it in its natural situation, was compelled 
to be content with bringing the edges of the skin together by means 
of sutures. The wound was completely healed in fifteen days. 
“ 13. Fracture of the Zygomatic arch. — A horse fell on the pave- 
ment, and fractured the right zygomatic arch in three places, and 
which were thus buried in the sinus beneath. A cure was accom- 
plished in eight days, favoured by copious bleeding, restricted diet, 
and emollient lotions on the injured part.” 
These cases, of which the preceding is an analysis, are related 
with precision, simplicity, and clearness, and prove M. Lacoste to 
be a scientific practitioner, and meriting the approbation of the 
Society and of the veterinary profession in general. 
The MS., No. 2, has for its title, A Memoir on Strangles , with 
Practical Cases, by M. Mousis, veterinary surgeon at Pau. This 
memoir is preceded by some reflections rather diffuse and objec- 
tionable, and mingled with a few gratuitous assertions. We pass 
them over, and go to the matter of the Essay. 
Contrary to the generally received opinion, the author believes 
that the process of dentition has nothing to do with the develop- 
ment of strangles. “That which has induced,” says he, “ some cre- 
dit to be given to this opinion, is the fact that this disease usually 
appears in young horses at the period at which they are changing 
their teeth : but colts well fed, well taken care of, and protected 
from the inclemency of the atmosphere, do not ordinarily contract 
strangles at this period. At least, dentition is not a determinate 
cause of strangles, although it may predispose the animal to this 
disease, and aggravate the symptoms of it.” 
The symptoms of mild strangles which accompany the abscess 
under the jaw are, in general, well and truly described. The pro- 
gress, duration, and termination of the disease, are also accurately 
stated; but the author has neglected to speak of the propagation of 
the catarrhal inflammation from the nose and the larynx to the 
bronchi and the lungs, which is a complication always serious, and 
sometimes mortal. 
With regard to the treatment, M. Mousis lays it down as a prin- 
