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THE VETERINARIAN, JULY 1, 1861. 
Ne quid falsi dicere audeat, ne quid veri non audeat. — Cicero. 
ON PUBLISHING THE COLEMAN PRIZE ESSAYS. 
We agree with “Amicus,” that it is in every sense 
desirable to devise some means by which publicity may 
be given to these essays, and we are glad, with him, to 
see that the governors of the College have determined 
thus to appropriate the esteemed professor’s bequest, the 
only one, we believe, ever made to the institution or the 
school. Unquestionably it is gratifying to be told that 
the essays reflect the greatest credit on their respective 
authors, and plainly demonstrate the advantages that have 
resulted from the improved system of education of the 
veterinary student as introduced of late years. 
But it may be said that this has been as much the result 
of necessity as of choice. All the other sciences are making 
rapid progress, and there is a needs be for ours participating 
in the onward march. It is a law in physics that motion 
being communicated to a body, all contiguous bodies 
receive an impression from it. It has been well said, that 
science at the present day has achieved glorious triumphs 
over the most formidable physical obstacles. The ocean has 
been spanned by navigation; continents intersected by 
railways; steam has multiplied a thousandfold man’s la¬ 
bour, while he transmits his thoughts on the wings of light¬ 
ning, rendered a docile servant to do his bidding. 
Moreover, it must not be forgotten that this statement is 
made by parties not altogether disinterested. Nevertheless, 
we conscientiously believe it to be true—and we speak 
from experience—and, as a proof, may be permitted to refer, 
not only to the extended curriculum, but also to the assistance 
the student now receives, as compared with what he once 
did, in the publication of works connected with his profession. 
These, however, must yet be increased, and some urged to 
enter the list of authors who hold offices of high responsibility 
and honour as teachers. We know their abilities, and are 
