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on this point, and that the pathological teacher, which the altered 
sftuation of the College and of agriculture so imperiously required, 
should be appointed by public competition. 
Professor Sewell .—In what county, or in what place, do you 
propose that the pathological teacher shall be located and shall 
practise 1 Should he be placed somewhere in the heart of the 
country, or reside in the metropolis 1 
Jfr. Mayer would leave that entirely to the decision of the go¬ 
vernors : but he was anxious for this public competition, for it 
would then be seen whether he was really capable of discharging 
the duties that would be required of him: but this also he was 
willing to leave to the deliberate consideration of the governors. 
Mr. Behrens .—That is a just and sensible observation. Sir. I 
would beg to state a fact which happened to myself. “ I have (said 
he) been a considerable sufferer by the murrain among my cows, 
and the epidemic among my sheep, which have lately prevailed. 
I consulted the Professor, and benefitted by his instructions, which 
I think sufficient proof of his ability.” 
A Governor .—Respecting the time of attendance stated in the 
Memorial, what are your ideas with regard to other schools— 
Edinburgh, for instance 1 
Mr. Mayer replied, that, a certain period having been spent in 
the pursuit of veterinary study, and the qbtainment of a diploma 
being a satisfactory proof that that object had been obtained, it 
would be a ridiculous and unjustifiable etiquette to demand so long 
an attendance as if the candidate had come altogether unprepared. 
A Governor .—Then what time would you require ? 
Mr. Mayer .—One session, with the payment of the usual fees. 
Mr. Behrens .—This also is a subject for the decision of the 
Board of Examiners. 
A Governor .—Their having served an apprenticeship would 
also be admitted an excuse for their not staying the full time at the 
Veterinary College? 
Mr. Mayer .—Most certainly, if that apprenticeship had been 
spent with a certificated practitioner. 
Mr. Mayer and Mr. Turner here explained, at considerable 
length, the present rule of the attendance of the piq)il, and the 
