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dons and depressions. At the same time may be observed 
on the posterior surface of the cornea (on the membrane of 
Descemet) elevated striae, a species of folds, the situation of 
which corresponds with that form of striae which are pro¬ 
duced by the plastic matter effused on the surface of the iris. 
If by the microscope no perforations of the cornea are dis¬ 
covered, we must admit that specific ophthalmia completely 
dries up the aqueous humour, and twists and corrugates the 
cornea, and brings it thus in immediate contact with the 
iris, to which the exudations of its two contiguous surfaces 
finally unite them one to the other. Some of my prepara¬ 
tions (vide Ohs. 7, 8, 9) seem to bear out this view. 
The chemical analysis of the liquor deposited in the cho- 
roidean cavity of the three eyes (Nos. 156-57-58) made 
by M. Pajot.— 1st. The liquor of No. 156 was of a white- 
yellowish aspect, an oilv consistence, strong and unplea¬ 
sant odour, similar to that of decomposed animal matter. Its 
composition was principally water, with a small quantity of 
albumen, and those substances which are soluble in alcohol, 
viz., hydrochlorate of potass, acetate of soda, with some 
animal matter; substances soluble in water, viz., carbonate 
of soda, phosphate of soda, with some colouring matter; and 
finally, those which constitute the serum of the blood. 
2nd. The liquor of No. 157 contained the same substances 
as the first, possessing, moreover, some fibrine and a colour¬ 
ing principle like that of the blood. It also held in suspen¬ 
sion some coagulated blood, not decomposed, but united to a 
large quantity of albumen. The odour was the same as the 
previous fluid, which was owing to the commencement of 
putrefaction. Finally, some traces of the salts of iron or of 
manganese were found, which might indicate the presence of 
pigment. 
3rd. The liquor of No. 158.—This was composed almost 
exclusively of water and albumen, of a dark-yellow colour, 
and seemed to contain a larger quantity of the salts of iron 
than No. 2. It was of a great density, and did not hold in 
suspension any of the constituents of the blood, but con¬ 
tained more pigment. 
The liquor accumulated in the eyes of horses similarly 
affected with ulcerations, and which were dissected on the 
17th of July, 1837- This liquor was of a yellowish colour, 
transparent, the specific gravity above that of water, and of 
a peculiar odour, effervescent when agitated in water, and 
turning vegetable blue to green. It appeared to be com¬ 
posed of albumen dissolved in a large quantity of water. By 
adding an alkali it assumed the appearance of the white of 
