EDITORIAL. 
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ject. The Legislature of New York, it is known, has been 
I first to move effectively, and the law which was passed last 
iug has dealt to quackery in the Excelsior State the first blow 
ich dooms it to extinction. 
The liecueil de Medecine Veterinaire brings us the news that 
ince is again attempting to effect the reform which its friends 
e so often failed to obtain. A bill has been introduced in the 
sembly by which, if it is enacted, veterinary medicine will be in 
t country, as in our own State, a well regulated interest, 
a h duly protected graduates. Amongst the various sections of 
1 bill the first two define the results to be obtained. They read 
b| follows: 
u Art. 1.—In a year from the passage of this act, the practice 
1 f veterinary medicine will not be allowed except by those who 
‘ iiall hold a diploma of veterinary surgeon granted by one of 
1 lie National Veterinary Schools of France. 
“Art. 2.—All those that without diplomas have treated ani- 
‘ lals for five years at least, and by this fact are registered as 
‘ ich, shall, within a year from the passage of the present act, 
‘ ive evidence’of their professional knowledge before a committee 
Nppointed by the Minister of Agriculture, which shall be com¬ 
posed of at least two veterinarians aud one agriculturist, and 
*!'.... those who shall have passed satisfactory examin- 
4 tions shall be allowed to continue to practice in their respect 
re localities.” 
When this law is passed our French confreres will have im- 
ved upon our work, though the result will still be the same, 
r past experience excites our fear lest the second article should 
i et with much objection, and it would not surprise us to learn 
1 t, as with us, the examination clause had caused the defeat of 
» bill. 
Art. 3 of the bill treats of a subject to which our American 
-duates will not be indifferent. It says: “Veterinarians 
‘ olding a foreign diploma shall not be allowed to practice in 
' 'ranee without the authorization of the Minister of Agricul- 
‘ ire. This shall be granted; 1st, on the request of the appli- 
‘ ant and the presentation of his diploma; 2d This diploma 
