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try) inviting co-operation in my labours, and volun- 
teering to come and examine the disease in any dis- 
trict where it might break out. If ever any cases 
should again occur under my control, Isliould direct 
the animals to be shut up in huts made for the pur- 
pose, where, by continual fumigations, they should 
hreath a medicated air. The subject is important, 
not to my native country only, but to Europe ; and 
I Would invite all naturalists, not merely to examine 
the nature of the disease, but also to inquire into the 
most effectual and least expensive remedies. I can- 
not reflect upon the benevolent and humane disposi- 
tion now so prevalent, without experiencing the liv- 
liest delight, that there no where exists the people 
who will not, free from all petty national interest, 
take their share in this great object, which alike coii- 
nerns us all.” 
Camper’s lectures on Cattle, will manifest that 
our author did not confine his regards to the class of 
'ogular students, but was anxious that his fellow-ci- 
tizens at large should enjoy the benefit of his in- 
structions ; and numerous were the occasions which 
^0 took to manifest this desire. Thus, if anv thing 
ocurred to prevent the regular demonstrations in 
the anatomical theatre, or any little incident awak- 
®ued public curiosity, such as the capture of a mer- 
maid or a whale, he readily appeared before bis fel- 
0" -citizens, at once to gratify and instruct them ; 
uud We need scarcely add that these benevolent ef- 
orts were usually crowned with the moat gratifying 
