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brought into that condition which leads to the deposition of 
more clot ; but if undisturbed, it not only fails to induce 
further coagulation, but seems to undergo spontaneous 
organization. I have seen a clot in the right side of the 
heart, and extending into the pulmonary artery and its 
branches, unconnected with the lining membrane of auricle 
or ventricle or with the pulmonary artery, except at one small 
spot, where it had a slight adhesion, developed into per.ect 
fibrous tissue, by virtue, it would appear, of its own inherent 
properties. Another observation which I once made, and 
which then completely puzzled me, now seems capable of 
explanation. In laying open the blood-vessels of a dead body, 
I observed in many of the veins a delicate white lace-like 
tissue, which evidently must have been formed from a clot. 
This I now believe to have had the same relation to the 
coagulum as the flimsy cellular tissue of old adhesions has 
to lymph. 
(To be continued .) 
ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL, held May 24, 1864. 
Present: Professors Simonds and Gamgee, Messrs. Braby, 
Brown, Burley, Ellis, Ernes, Greaves, Hunt, Lawson, 
Moon, Robinson, Silvester, Wilkinson, Withers, and 
the Secretary. 
William Ernes, Esq., in the Chair. 
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and 
confirmed. 
The election of a President for the ensuing year w r as then 
proceeded with. 
It was moved by Professor Gamgee , and seconded by Mr. 
Lawson — 
“ That Mr. Hunt be elected President for the ensuing year.” 
On the ballot being taken, was declared duly elected. 
Mr. Hunt having taken the chair, returned thanks for the 
honour of his election. 
It was moved by Mr. Silvester, and seconded by Mr. Seeker — 
“ That a vote of thanks be given to the late President for 
the energetic and able manner in which he had discharged 
the duties of his office during the past year.”—Carried. 
Mr. Ernes returned thanks, and at the same time handed 
to the President the official key of the Royal Charter and Seal. 
