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ferent external regions of the frame, their proper form and con¬ 
nexions, their beauties and defects; the common and technical names 
of the different parts, their peculiarities and defects ; the diffe¬ 
rent breeds, their excellencies and faults ,* the proper method of 
examination, and the nature of soundness. In the second part, 
the laws of the lever, of perpendicular lines, and of the centre of 
gravity, will be applied to the frame and progression of animals: 
the theory of progression will be discussed ; the action of the 
limbs, the walk, the trot, the gallop; the capability of certain 
breeds, and of a certain structure of parts, for certain uses. 
“ Next will follow the art of preserving the health of domesti¬ 
cated animals, or restoring that health when impaired or lost. 
The first will include the method of feeding, and housing, and 
managing these animals. The second comprises, 
“ Pharmacy :—The medical and chemical qualities of drugs; 
the mechanical and chemical operations necessary to convert 
simple substances into medicaments ; the method of preparing 
and preserving them; the method of prescribing; the value of 
certain recognized formulae ; the advantage or disadvantage which 
may result from the combination of different medicines ; the mo¬ 
difications or decompositions they may undergo; eveiy thing, in 
short, that can be included in a course of pharmaceutical che¬ 
mistry. 
“ Pathology, divided into general and special. The first, 
comprehending the subjects common to all diseases,—viz. : the 
nomenclature, synonyms, causes, prognosis, diagnosis, symp¬ 
toms, and classification. The second will include the various 
maladies, as they appear in the living animal, or are characterized 
after death. To the post-mortem examination, the attention of 
the pupil will be earnestly directed. The careful observation of 
the sick animal will form part of the daily study of the third and 
fourth years ; and this will be pursued, not only during the usual 
visits of the professors, but will form the subject of frequent cli¬ 
nical lectures. 
“ Such is a very abridged account of the course of study we 
purpose to pursue in the Royal Veterinary School of Toulouse. 
Two schools in France have furnished only a small number of 
veterinarians, scarcely sufficient to treat one-twentieth part of 
