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that all the members of such society should meet at a central 
point. Can such a body not elect representatives, whose func¬ 
tions would be similar to those of the Council of the Royal Col¬ 
lege of Veterinary Surgeons ? Such a representative body might 
do work which would prove of great benefit to the profession at 
large. It is to be hoped, however, that the meeting which it was 
proposed to hold at Cincinnati is only postponed, and that a 
meeting will yet be held there which may lead to the formation 
of a strong National Society, and also to the adoption of means 
which may ultimately lead to the elevation and benefit of the 
profession. Very respectfully, 
A. J. Murray. 
HOG CHOLERA VIRUS WANTED. 
Mr. Editor. —Should any of your exchanges make mention of 
the prevalence of u Hog Cholera,” will you kindly favor me with a 
notice to that effect. I am specially desirous of obtaining a speci¬ 
men of the virus of this disease as soon as possible. Could you 
find space to mention such a want in your journal ? The virus (a 
dram or less) could be covered with alcohol to preserve, and ex¬ 
pressed to your address. I will pay charges. As hog cholera 
(a misnomer) may be confounded with other diseases of swine, 
the virus should come from a reliable source. 
You have so kindly given me what information I have asked 
for in the past that I am tempted to test your forbearance once 
more with the above request. 
I remain under many obligations, 
Yours very respectfully, 
Charles F. Ring. 
LEGISLATION ON PLEURO-PNEUMONIA. 
Brooklyn, Feb. 19th, 1884. 
Dr. A. Liautard : 
Hear Sir: —I to-day was favored by the Chairman of the 
Committee on Agriculture with a copy of the report just given to 
the House, and I thought some of the matter would interest the 
readers of the Review ; (I may be wrong—if I am, put it in the 
