EDITORIAL. 
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ANTAGONISM OF BELLADONNA AND OPIUM. 
By the Same. 
A patient, 5 years old, that had exhibited symptoms while driving, 
that was thought necessitated belladonna as a remedy, received gr.iii. 
atropia by hypodermic injection. The symptoms for which it was 
given soon disappeared, but were speedily followed by symptoms of 
belladonna poisoning—spasm of muscles, elevation of the head, blind¬ 
ness, very dry and coated tongue. This condition was relieved in four 
to five hours, by the hypodermic injection of fl. dra. iii. of Magendie’s 
solution, and has been well ever since. 
EDITORIAL. 
THE REVIEW ABROAD. 
At the risk of being taxed with egotism and conceit, we cannot 
resist the temptation of presenting our readers with an extract of the 
highly flattering notice which Mr. G. Fleming, F. R. C V. S., has seen 
fit to give in the columns of his'able journal, of the American Vet¬ 
erinary Review ; but as we have not looked upon the article as a 
personal compliment, but as one to the whole American Profession, we 
have thought that it was but right to lay it before the Veterinarians of 
this Continent, some of whom may not read the Veterinary Journal. 
Coming, as it does, from one whose name is world-wide known, and 
from one whose enthusiasm in behalf of Veterinary science is appre¬ 
ciated by all, we feel that the kind remarks alluded to are to us a great 
reward for the work already done. When we urged before the United 
States Veterinary Medical Association the necessity of publishing the 
Review monthly, we were satisfied that its publication would fill amongst 
us a need which was much felt, and we are glad to-day to say that we 
have not made an error. The numerous letters which we receive daily, 
the words of encouragement which come to us from every part of the 
Continent, the constant receipt of communications, of papers which are 
sent to us by all Veterinarians of the United States and Canada, are 
sufficient proofs that our undertaking will be well supported. We have 
in view but one object—the advancement of our profession—and if, by 
