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history and progress of American Veterinary Science, as we had the 
honor to present it in Philadelphia at the meeting of the United States 
Veterinary Medical Association. 
NEW YORK COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS. 
We have unexpectedly received the announcement of that institu¬ 
tion, and for the benefit of the old alumni of that defunct school greet 
the news of its resuscitation with welcome. Our past connection with 
that college tell us of the possible success which may reward the efforts 
of those who are engaged in this new undertaking, if properly managed. 
If it was needed, this would be for the American Veterinary College a 
stimulus, by which the students and the profession could be benefited. 
To regulate the printing, and avoid the issue of an unnecessary 
number of the Review, we would again ask those who desire to receive 
it to inform us of their intention, by sending us their name and address, 
with request of entering the same on the subscription book. 
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By A. Liautard, M. B. V. S. 
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TRAUMATIC TETANUS CURED BY NITRITE OF AMYL. 
After opening the bowels by a drench of linseed oil and spirits of 
turpentine, the animal received the next day, per rectum, 4 oz. of chloral 
hydrate, which not proving of any relief, were followed by subcutaneous 
injections of nitrite of amyl in xx minims doses morning and evening, 
the second dose being followed by marked benefits. This treatment was 
kept up till the 9th, when, called in a hurry, the patient was found 
stretched out on the floor, perspiring profusely, with every muscle of the 
body spasmodically contracted, the nostrils dilated, breathing much ac¬ 
celerated. It being a question of life or death, xlv minims of the nitrite 
were injected. The effect seemed to be marvelous. In a few minutes, 
with a little help, the animal got up, the muscles of his body being much 
