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to apply his extensive and thoroughly acquired knowledge; but, 
it appears to us, that at the wheel of advancement of veterinary 
science proper, is his plaee. 
Speaking of Claude Bourgelot, the father of veterinary medi¬ 
cine of the world, when alluding to his talents, his earnestness, 
his enthusiasm, Mr. B. says, in relation to America : “ We need 
twelve men like him .” Let our friend return to his native land, 
to his state, and let him be one of the twelve ; he may find some 
worthy companions in the realization of his work. 
While, however, we congratulate our profession in America 
at the success obtained by Mr. B., we cannot but regret that it 
may be some years yet before he has joined our ranks. The veterin¬ 
ary profession is passing now a serious crisis, and is in a time 
when she requires all the efforts of her members and her friends, 
to protect her against the rapacity of the constantly assailing 
hydra, which, in the shape of unscrupulous and unworthy 
individuals, are every moment attempting to drag her in the filth 
of empiricism and imposture. 
Student of Gerlach, enemy of quackery, well educated, and 
with his facile and quick pen, he must remember that the Ameri¬ 
can Veterinary profession needs many like him in her small 
army of followers. We hope, therefore, that Mr. B., in his 
studies, will not forget us, and continue to provide our readers 
with many articles, which we have no doubt will, like past ones, 
prove most interesting to them. 
NOTICE. 
On account of want of space we are obliged to postpone to 
our next number important communications which were received 
some time ago, and also the other papers read before the Associ¬ 
ation. Mr. Myers’ article and a letter from Brof. McEacliran, 
on Veterinary Titles, will appear in the November issue. 
