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add a drachm or two of the spirit; rub down and pour off the 
supernatant liquor. Repeat this with the sediment as long as 
any remains: by this process a drachm, or even more, may be dis¬ 
solved in the spirit; but without the careful trituration not more 
than a scruple will be taken up by the same quantity of spirit.) 
This is to be applied with a brush : a painter’s sixpenny tool, 
as it is called, or a clean shaving brush half worn out, is the best. 
The mixture should be applied just the same as paint, taking care 
that only so much is applied as the hair or skin will hold on the 
surface, without running off. It should be well brushed in for two 
or three minutes, as by so doing the mixture will be prevented 
from running where it is not wished; as also by the friction a 
stronger effect is produced. For windgallon the fetlock, both sides 
should always be done; but it is not necessary to connect them : 
half-an-ounce will be sufficient for one leg. For bog spavin or 
thorough-pin, from half to one ounce, according to the extent to 
which it may be applied. The hair should not be cut off. 
[To be continued.] 
Home Department. 
HUNTERIAN ORATION. 
DELIVERED IN THE THEATRE OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF 
SURGEONS, LONDON, ON FEBRUARY 14, 1849. 
By Caesar Hawkins, Esq., F.R.S., 8$c. 
Mr. Csesar Hawkins delivered the annual oration at the Col¬ 
lege of Surgeons on Wednesday last, the 14th instant. The 
theatre was, as usual, completely filled, an extraordinary degree of 
interest being felt in consequence of its having been made known 
that his Royal Highness Prince Albert had graciously signified his 
intention to be present on the occasion. Precisely at three o’clock 
his Royal Highness entered the theatre, and was received with 
most loyal demonstrations of applause. On its subsiding, his 
Royal Highness having taken his seat, Mr. Hawkins at once com¬ 
menced his oration. He said—As a lasting mark of respect to the 
memory of Hunter, this day, the anniversary of his birth, had been 
set apart for the meeting of his followers. After the memory of 
one born in 1728, and removed from the scene of his labours 
fifty-six years, had been commemorated annually to the present 
