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dered it was suffering from a liver disease, and treated it accordingly 
until the 27th of December. On that day it was perfectly reco¬ 
vered. I attended the same beast again on Friday, the 15th of 
January. I examined it particularly, and formed an opinion that 
in all probability it had an abscess on the liver. I did not observe 
any symptoms of pleuro-pneumonia. I have seen hundreds and 
hundreds of cases of pleuro-pneumonia, but was unable to discover 
any symptoms of it in this beast. I informed Mr, Lubbock of the 
result of my examination of this beast. I told him that I thought 
he had better sell it, as in all probability it wmuld be unprofitable to 
keep. On the 27th of December Mr. Lubbock turned out that 
beast amongst his others. When I recommended Mr. Lubbock to 
sell the beast, I think he asked if I was perfectly sure that it was 
not suffering from pleuro-pneumonia. I told him that I was. That 
was on the Friday—the day the beast was sent to Norwich. Mr. 
Lubbock inquired of me if I was certain that it was not suffering 
from any contagious disease, as, if it were, he would not send it 
away; and I told him he might send it wherever he pleased, as there 
was no danger. 
Cross-examined—I am not a member of the Eoyal College of 
Veterinary Surgeons. I was in the room when Mr. Smith gave his 
evidence. The beast may have been suffering from pleuro-pneu¬ 
monia on the Friday, but I don’t believe Mr. Smith, or any other 
professional man, could have detected it. 
Re-examined—Perhaps the long journey to Norwich might have 
developed the disease. I do not believe any bullock, suffering 
from pleuro-pneumonia, could have walked four miles an hour for 
four hours. 
The Mayor intimated that the Bench considered that Mr. Lubbock 
used all the diligence in his power, and although there was no doubt 
that the animal was suffering from pleuro-pneumonia, they exonerated 
Mr. Lubbock from all blame .—Norwich Mercury. 
PARLIAMENTARY INTELLIGENCE. 
Lord Robert Montagu has obtained leave to bring in a Bill to 
amend and perpetuate the Acts relating to contagious or infectious 
diseases among cattle and other animals. An animated discussion 
ensued on the motion, in which, besides the seconder—Mr. Selwin 
Ibbetson—Mr. Headlam, Mr. Dent, Mr. Bruce, and Sir J. Elpliin- 
stone took part. It would seem that this very necessary measure is 
likely to be warmly debated in its future stages. 
The followins^ is the Bill alluded to : 
