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But is all this true ! Even if it were, I vrould still insist, that the 
veterinary profession should no longer be subjected to governors who, 
however well-intentioned, can never become identified with the in¬ 
terests of the governed. But what will be the simultaneous reply of 
the profession 1 Why, that this report in their favour is false, out¬ 
rageously, notoriously false—that, on the contrary, they have per^ 
sonally insulted the members by preventing their becoming sub¬ 
scribers to the College—they have professionally insulted them by 
excluding them from the Examining Committee—that they have 
grossly insulted them by treating their petitions with silent contempt, 
or replying to them with the utmost indifference and contumely. 
And what will be the result of the present petition, prepared by two 
gentlemen who stand deservedly high in the profession ; presented 
by a committee entitled to respect from any governing body, and 
signed, as I verily believe, with the very best and most honourable 
intentions by a vast majority of the members 1 why ex uno disce 
omnes. Professor Sewell stated in his concluding lecture, a few 
days ago, “ That the Governors were fully satisfied of his ability 
to teach the pathology of cattle, and that it was not their intention 
to appoint any other Professor.” 
Most happy shall I be to join in any measure calculated to im¬ 
prove our profession, provided that the appeal is made where only 
it can be of real service; that is, either to the government of the 
country, or the country itself. 
I remain, my dear Sir, 
very truly your’s, 
E. Gabriel, M.R.C.S. 
OBSERVATIONS ON VETERINARY PROCEEDINGS. 
My dear Sir,— That a minute and accurate acquaintance with 
the physiology, pathology, and the varied structure which compose 
the animal body in its healthy and abnormal condition is essential 
to the perfect education of the veterinary surgeon, no matter what 
department of veterinary science he may afterwards select as the 
principal object of his attention, or to the practice of which he may 
confine himself, is sufficiently evident, and we hope that proper 
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