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the “ sanguinis melancholici ” between the skin and musculature 
and “ex atra bili orti,” also in the spleen, “inque liene residen- 
tis; ” the first causing a feeling of external pressure to the animal 
in question, as well as disturbing the ascent of the spirit-psyche to 
the head, etc. He also speaks of the inheritability of the melan¬ 
cholic disposition and of the influences which, it is said, are exerted 
upon such organisms by bad treatment and the presence of Jews. 
Just how the latter irritant worked, the learned author fails to 
tell us. 
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CUTTING CRITIC. 
Me Editor. 
What a case! That cutting case, which is reported in the 
December number of the Review. Are the Americans to be 
blamed for not recognizing the veterinary profession, when such 
men are allowed to call themselves veterinarians, and practice 
veterinary medicine and surgery in such great cities of the United 
States ? If it had been about five years ago, I would say, no; 
but now, as the educated veterinarians are on an equal footing 
with the human physicians and surgeons, I will say, yes; because 
the science of veterinary medicine and surgery has been brought 
before them time and time again, in the veterinary journals, 
agricultural and sporting papers, both of this and other countries, 
also by the energies of every individual connected in any way 
with the profession. 
How, Americans, are you asleep, or dreaming with your eyes 
wide open, looking at such empiricism and quackery going on in 
such a manner as this ? Wake up and see, that there is not a 
“ stoppage from some cause,” which you cannot make out, but 
diagnosticate the trouble from the symptoms and history so 
plainly brought before you, and your treatment will be very 
simple. You must not go it blind any more, but take up your 
journals and papers and study the present condition of the country 
in regard to veterinary science, and then yon will see there is at 
least one way for the start. Go to the Legislature and have a 
bill passed, that no person can practice veterinary medicine or 
surgery, unless he is a graduate of some recognized school, or 
