February 1:3. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN’S COMPANION. 
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so great an advocate for eliauging, I can only say tliat twenty- 
five years ago, as onr liooks will prove, tliey were called 
Polands ; and if only for convenience, I do not think it is 
desiral,le to alter it. To las rules, as a basis for judging, 
I wish every success, as exhibitors would know what was 
refpiired, and, at the same time, they would occasionally 
prevent conllicting awards,—S, C.P>aker, Hulf-Mooit 
Giiicech IIn h Gtri’i t, 
THE SOLUTION OF COPAIBA IN CATARRH 
AND ROUP. 
I MUST not allow Sir. Tegetmeier, to weaken his own jiosi- 
sitions bj' his suggestion of an easy mode of giving the bal¬ 
sam of Copaiba to roupy fowls; that is, by the' Copaiba cap¬ 
sules. (All may not know, that these capsules, are little 
gum-bags, of a conical form, the si/.e of a lllbert; and filled 
with ha.I.iiim of Copaiba.) 
Mr. Tegetmeier announced, in bis previous writings, the 
efiicacy of certain local applications, in some stages of roup ; 
I was, therefore, the more wishful to give the suhitinn. of 
Copaiha, by means of a <[uill; for, when so given, it becomes, 
to a certain extent, a local application also; inasmuch as, the 
fowl usually makes a coughing, or sneezing effort, afler it is 
given. The caustic pol.ash, spirit, Ac., used in forming the 
solution, seems to mo, to increase its etficac^', as a local agent. 
1 prefer administering it by means of a quill, for two, or 
three reasons. First, 1 then know that Copaiba is realhj 
given. Secondly, 1 believe that the solulion, acts very bene- 
ticially as a local application. Thirdly, when you give the 
capsules, in three times out of four, you do not give Copaiba 
at all! Adulteration is rife among the Copaiba capsules. 
And 1 am .assui’ed, by honest druggists, that, in three cases 
out of four, “wood oil” is substituted for Copaiba! Tho 
druggists know which boxes contain the real Copaiba, and 
which “wood oil,”—so they say; but that, in Ihe trade, tho 
spurious imitation abounds. For this scundahnts reason, tho 
Co])aiba capsules have fallen into disuse among physicians. 
1 tiiink that Frank’s solution of Copaiba, is as good as any. 
It is readily given by a quill; I first shape tlie quill like a blunt 
pen, or jatlier scoop, for tho facility of pouring into it the 
solulion. I then cut off the plume, or top of the quill, 
leaving a circular aperture. On this end, I place the fore¬ 
finger ; then pour in tho solution at tho scoop end; and, 
having well inserted it in the bird’s mouth above the tongue, 
I raise tho forefinger from the other end; when the contents 
of the quill, quickly pass into the fowl’s throat. 
As all are not equally learned, I shall be p.ardoned for 
stating, that there is a ditierence betw’ccn hahaiii of Copaiba, 
and the soliiliun of Copaiba; the latter, being, in some re¬ 
spects weaker, and is pi’epared from the former. But I 
consider, that the ingredients used in preparing the solution, 
are, themselves of efficacy; especially from their local action. 
Since I had last the pleasure of communicating witli Mr. 
Tegetmeier, I have continued to use tho solution; and, in 
two cases of catarrhal, roupy Bantams, its excellent effects 
were surprisingly rapid. But, let me warn amateurs, not to 
expect that catarrh, or roup in fowls, is now to be cured “in 
one minute,” as some peripatetic “ doctors ” assure us re¬ 
specting the toothaclie. These sort of diseases, seem often 
to bo as depressing and lingering in fowls, as influenza or 
inflammatory sore throat is, with ourselves. 
Tho treatment, which I myself think most speedy and 
beneficial is, first, to give a dose of iiowdered Jalap, say, a 
bolus of it the size of a filbert, or nut. I am, of all medi¬ 
cines, partial to Jalap for fowls : whenever they seem “ out 
of sorts,” its efficacy is really surprising. The dose may be 
repeated twice or tlirice every third day. Give a largo quill¬ 
ful of tlie solution of Copaiba, every night; tliat is, a tea¬ 
spoonful : in bad cases, I should give it night and morning, 
especially in large fowls. When the eyelids are swollen, and 
gummed up, I besmear them with an ointment, made from 
half-an-ounce of spermaceti, and five drops of Goulard’s 
extract. If this cannot easily be got, or, is not at hand, a 
little softened tallow, from a candle, besmeared on the eye¬ 
lids, greatly prevents their being gummed up. Such is my 
medical treatment. Everybody knows, that the birds should 
bo kept warm and dry. I cannot protest too strongly against 
all effluvia, and want of attention to cleanliness, and ventila¬ 
tion. 
I am qiiile convinced, that ejjhivia, and want of x'entilation 
and cleanliness, arc by far, more frcijiient causes, of what are 
nsnally termed colds, and roupy allachs, than, are add and rain 
themselves. Mr. Tegetmeier informs me, that he has allowed 
some white Bolish fowls to roost, all this bail season, under 
open sheds; by no means water-tight, and in a clay-soil liehl, 
, (I know not whether for exjieriment,) without any ill effects; 
' and 1 have known other similar cases. I hope that these 
words m.ay be sufficient for the unwise .—B. UoRNEr,. 
B.S.—It may bo worth while stating that I gave a box of 
j the Copaiba capsules, so called, about three years ago, to 
I fowls ; but without any very encour.aging results. I must, in 
justice add, that the capsules wore not then given in sufbei- 
j ent quantity, nor, perhaps, with sufficient regularity. The 
; essential oils of Copaiba and of Cubobs, mixed in c(|ual 
j quanfities, were then tried. Their efficacy was marked ; but 
' their intolerable smell c.aused mo to desist. Ten drops were 
, given twice a day: still I think, that if given by a (jiiitl, they 
j would be manage.able. Unfortunately, they too, are mueffi 
I adulterated ; so that, after all, the solution seems the most 
I safe and suitable preparation.—R. II. 
FRUIT. 
Apples, kitchen, per 
bushel. 3s. to 6s 
,, dessert .... 6s. ,, 10s. 
Pears . Ss. ,, 12s. 
Peaches, ])er doz. . 
Nectarines, ner doz...- 
Plums, per sieve .... - 
Pinc-ai)ides, ))er lb... Oo ,, 8s. 
Grapes, per lb. 2s. ,, 8s. 
Foreign hlelons, each 2s. ,, 4s, 
Figs. . 
Gooseberries, per qt. - 
Currants. . 
Raspberries .. 
Strawberries,perpottle - 
Oranges, per lUO .... 4s, ,, lOs. 
Lemons . Cs. ,, 12s, 
Almonds, per lb, .... 2s. ,, — 
Nuts, Filberts, per 
100 lbs. 50s. „ COs. 
,, Cobs, ditto .. 60s. ,, 70s. 
,, Barcelona, per 
bushel. 20s. ,, 22s. 
Nuts, Brazil, per 
bushel. 12s, ,, 14s. 
Walnuts, per 1000 .. ps. ,, 12s. 
Chestnuts per bushel 12s. ,, 20s. 
VEGETABLE.S. 
Cabbages, per doz. Is. to Is. 6d. 
,, Red, perdoz. 2s. ,, 4s. 
Cauliflowers, per doz. 4s. to 6s. 
Brocoli per bdic . Is. ,, 2s. 
Savoys. Is. ,, 2.s. 
Greens, per dozen 
buuciies. 4s, ,, 6s. 
Si)inach, persieve.... — ,, 4s. 
Beans. . 
French Beans, per 
hundred. 3s. ,, 4s, 
Scarlet Runners .... -— 
Peas, per bushel .... - 
Carrots, per bunch .. 4d. ,, 6d. 
Parsnips, per doz. 6d. ,, yd. 
Beet, per doz.Is. ,, Is. 6d. 
Potatoes, per cwt. .. 3s. ,, (is. 
Turnips, per bunch .. ,, 3d. 
Onions, young, per 
bunch. Id. ,, 2d. 
Leeks, per bunch .... 2d. ,, 3d. 
Garlic, per lb. 6d. ,, 8d. 
Shallots, per lb. 4d. ,, 6d. 
Horseradish, per 
bundle. Is. 6d. ,, 23. 6d. 
Lettuce, Cos, per 
score . 6d. ,, Is. 6d. 
,, Cabbage- 6d. ,, Sd. 
Endive, pcrscore ..Is. 6d. ,, 2s. 
Celery, per bunch.. yd. ,, Is. 6d. 
Radishes, Turnip, per 
dozen bunches ,.ls. ,, Is.6d, 
Water Cresses, per 
dozen bunches .... 6d. ,, yd. 
Small Salad, per 
punnet. 2d. to 3d. 
3d. 
6d. 
5s. ,, 83. 
2s. ,, 3s. 
Is. (id. 
Is. ,, 3s. 
Artichokes, each 
Asparagus, per bundle 
Sea-k.ale, per jiunnet 
Rhubarb, per bundle 
Cucumbers, each .... 
Vegetable Marrow, 
per dozen . . 
Tomatoes, per punnet - 
Mushrooms, per pot Is. 6d. to 2a. 
HERBS. 
B-wsil, per buncli .... 4d. ,, 6d. 
Marjoram, per l)imch 4il. ,, (id. 
Fennel, iJcr bunch .. 2d. ,, 3d. 
Savory, per Ifuncli .. 2d. ,, 3d. 
Thyme, per Imnch .. 2d. ,, 3d. 
Parsley, per bunch .. 2d. ,, 3d. 
Mint, per bunch .... 2d. ,, 4d. 
PRIZES FOR PIGEONS. 
Thf. ropeateil dissatisfaction evinced Iiy exliifiitovs will, 1 
trust, in future induce committees to specify certain varieties 
, for competition for a ciqi prize, wliich will necessarily make 
it a mucli easier task for the Judge to arrive at a proper 
conclusion, and thus prevent a rejietition of such a gross 
i blunder as tliat displayed at the late Anerley Show. 
Should there be any objection on the part of committees 
, to such a course, I would suggest that cup prizes be offered 
I to the exhibitor who can take the greatest number of prizes 
out of any specified number of pens.—louN Percival, 
, Queen's dioiv, ii'alwurth. 
LONDON MARKETS.— February 11th. 
COVENT GARDEN. 
Last week’s prices have been fully maintained, and a steady course of l)usi- 
ness generally. \\'e have had somewhat heavier sup|)lies from the Continent, 
and large quantities of Broculi up from Cornwall, tlie price for the latter 
article having, in consequence, receded a little, varying from Is. to 3s. per 
dozen heads. Rhu/nirO, Sen-kale, and other forced fegetahles, quite 
equal to the demand. Pears ^ood, consisting of Ne Plus IMeuris, Kelis 
d’lliver. Passe Colmar, and Old Colmar. Inferior sorts not in request. 
A large arrival of Shaddocks and Pommeloes, from Nassau, hav'e passed 
auction this week. The latter article in excellent order. Potato trade 
heavy, at former quotations. 
