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the symptoms of those clonic convulsions, with the peculiarity 
that they corresponded to the beatings of the heart. 
The treatment which he recommends is the administration of 
valerianate of atropia, in doses of 15 milligrammes, three times a 
day.— Ibid. 
ENORMOUS MELANOTIC TUMOR OF THE INGUINAL REGION- 
REMOVAL—RECOVERY. 
By M. Andrietj. 
The animal was lame in the left hind leg, which was carried in 
abduction. In the inguinal region of that side was found an 
ovoid mass, testicular in shape, hard, adherent to the skin, and 
somewhat painful to the touch. The animal showing by the cica¬ 
trices that he had been castrated on both sides, the thought was 
suggested of a melanotic growth, or possibly a third testicle. In 
any case, removal was plainly indicated. This was effected, the 
animal being cast and secured as for the operation of strangu¬ 
lated hernia, and careful dissection being made over the tumor, 
which dropped out during the manipulations necessary to stop a 
venous hemorrhage which took place during the operation. The 
parts were brought together by sutures, and the animal went to 
work in ten days afterward. The tumor measured 21 centi¬ 
meters in length and 9 in width. It was surrounded by a fibrous 
sheath, which divided the mass into two unequal parts. The in¬ 
terior was black, formed of a hard structure, unctuous to the 
touch, and coloring the fingers. Ho trace of testicle could be 
found in its substance .—Archives Vetermaires. 
TREATMENT OF SPINAL CONGESTION IN THE HORSE. 
By Mr. Leelainocjiie. 
This author recognizes three forms of the affection referred 
to, viz.: 
1st. A light form, with less sensibility to ordinary excita¬ 
tion, with dullness, a sleepy condition, and staggering walk; 
urine normal. 
2d. A severe form, with abundant perspiration, a state of 
