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be said to have scarcely entered into the minds of many 
pathologists, human or comparative. It is, however, the 
especial province of the latter to take up the subject, and 
that in earnest. Here is a wide field for investigation, 
and a rich harvest may be realised if the cultivator diligently 
pursues his task. 
With these remarks we close our review of a book full of 
facts and suggestions which are well calculated “ to exert 
a wider influence than the author expected.” 
ARMY APPOINTMENTS. 
War Office, Pall Mall, Oct. 3, 1862. 
Veterinary Department. —Francis Walker, gent., to 
be Acting Veterinary-Surgeon. 
MISCELLANEA. 
It is the privilege and glory of genius to appropriate to 
itself whatever is noble and true. The region of thought is 
thus made a common ground for all, and one master-mind 
becomes a reservoir for the present and future times. 
They that govern most make least noise. You see when 
they row in a barge, they that do drudgery work splash, and 
puff, and sweat; but he that governs sits quietly at the stern, 
and scarce is seen to stir.— Selclen. 
OBITUARY. 
Died recently, at Manchester, Mr. J. Gibson, M.R.C.V.S., 
in his forty-fifth year. His diploma bears date May 30th, 
1838. 
Also, on October 5th, Mr. Lewis E. T. Vicary, M.R.C.V.S., 
Thorverton, Devon. His diploma bears date August 12tb, 
1846. 
