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watery evacuations from the bov/els. This was the more remarkable, because she had 
previously required a strong dose of castor oil, often fortified with croton oil, to move 
the bowels, and except from the effect of such medicine, they had always remained con¬ 
fined. I have little doubt, therefore, that this was another of the physiological actions 
of the bean, viz, catharsis. After this date the recovery was very rapid, and by Dec. 
22nd she was quite well. 
The second case was that of a boy, aged 13. The treatment with the tincture was 
commenced Dec. 7th, 5 minims every two hours for two days, with considerable benefit. 
On the 9th, 4 minims every hour; but on the 12th there was a return to the first dose 
of u minims every two hours. On the 14th the dose was again increased to 6 minims 
every two hours; but on the 24th there was a great improvement, when he took the 
dose only three times a day; a few days afterwards he was quite well. 
THE FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL CONFERENCE (ELEVENTH 
SESSION), AND THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF PHAR- 
MACY (SECOND SESSION). 
We beg to draw the attention of the various Pharmaceutical Associations 
throughout the United Kingdom to the invitation just issued by the Executive 
of the Paris Pharmaceutical Society for their second International Congress. 
Our own Society will be properly represented, and it is hoped that the pro¬ 
vinces will not fail to act in unison, and endeavour to promote the interests 
of such an admirable organization. Under ordinary circumstances the three 
delegates to be selected should be the President, Secretary, and Treasurer. 
A knowledge of the French language is always advantageous, but in this 
instance is not an essential requisite. The delegates may be well assured of 
receiving every attention, and a most cordial welcome. 
It is needless to state that, in consequence of the attractions of the forthcoming 
Exhibition, all France will find its way to Paris; both Conferences will therefore be held 
this year in the capital, both also at the SchooPof Pharmacy, Rue de I’Arbalete. 
The first, which consists of the reunion of the various French Pharmaceutical Societies, 
will have its meetings on the 17th, 18th, and 19th of August. The following is the 
programme, remarkable for its brevity :— 
Scientific Questions. 
1. The Botany of the Solane®. 
2. Active principles of the Solanese with respect to their Chemistry,^Pharmacy, and 
Toxicology. 
3. The Tannin series. 
The remaining points for discussion are technical and legal, including a proposal for 
discontinuing the second (lower) class of Pharmaceutists after a certain date. Papers 
must be sent in before June 15, 1867. 
The International Conference, to which attention is more particularly directed, com¬ 
mences on August 21 (Wednesday), 1867, at noon. It will probably last five^ays. 
Delegates are expected from all countries, care being taken that they represent regu¬ 
larly constituted societies. 
> ‘ Each association has the right to delegate three members, who may individually 
discuss any question raised, but are entitled to but one vote. When an association 
represents a whole state or country, it may send three delegates for every hundred of its 
members. The Paris representatives already chosen are MM. Dumas, Bussy, Director 
of the School of Pharmacy, and Guibourt, President of the Paris Pharmaceutical Society. 
Papers are to be forwarded before June 15, 1867, and every information will be given 
by M. Robinet, No. 3, Rue de I’Abbaye St. Germain, Paris. The main object of this 
Conference will be to endeavour to obtain one universal system of weights and measures, 
to assimilate the composition of important medicines, and to create a Codex for the 
world. Three questions will form the basis of its deliberations :— 
1. The constitution of Pharmacy—what is the special character of the Pharmaceutist 
—what part has he to play—how can he best discharge his professional obligations ? 
