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therefore, a great satisfaction to them to find that the newbuilding will not only afford space for a greatly enlarged col-lection, but.will forn au admirable lecture-room, and will a lsopermit the addition of two smaller rooms; one for microscopicdemonstration and the other for chemical analysis."

It is highly satisfactory to know that the recommendations,both of the medical officers and of the suib-committee appointedto inquire into the subject, were adopted at a special generalmeeting of the suibscribers held on Febnxarny 16tl. Dr. WilliamBudd, one of the pthysicians, made an effective speech in sup-port of the project. A subscription was at once entered into,the chairman (J. S. Harford, Esq.) heading the list with .£200,and putting down another name for a like sum.

Colonel Ouseley, the unfortunate lunatic wlho caused sum-monses to be taken out last week against the two inedical meniwho signe(d his certificate, has becn again committedl to anasylum. After wanlering about, and getting into more tlhn olie

workhouse, he was at last discovored, in the garb of a pauper, inthe Whitechapel Union Workhouse, whence lie was tak-en toDr. Wood's establislhment at Kensington. The case will, wetrust, lead the public to believe, that the signing of a certificateof lunacy by a medical man is not a mere exercise of arbitrarypower, as some people are too apt to believe, but au act asnecessary, in the vast majority of cases, for tho protection ofthe public as for that of the individual.

NUMBERS OF TILE JOURNAL WANTED.THYE numbers Of tlhe BniT[SH MYEDICAJL JoURN-AT. for Februarv13th and 220th (LIX and r.x) are out of print. As severalcopies of these have been already asked for, aud its otlers willbe required to complete the sets for new members, those asso-ciates who have no furtlher use for their Journials of the abovedates are respectfully requestedl to retuirn them to the publ).lisher (prepaid by one stamp), at 37, Great Qneen 'Street,Lincoln's Inn Fields, WV.C. l'ostage stamps will be sent inreturn, to the amount of sixpenee for eaclh liliinber.

LETTERS AND COMNIlMUNTCATIONS.Letters or comrnunications for thle JoURsAL should be ad.

dressed to Dr. WYNNTEIR, Coleherne Court, Ol(l Brompton, S.W.Letters regardimg tire buisiness department of tllc JouILNA.,I,

andl c,rrected proofs, should be sent to 37, Great Queen Street,Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C.

ROCHESTER, CHATHAM, AND GRIAESEND DIS-TRICT MEETINGS, IN CONN[SXION WVITH

THE SOUTH-EASTERN.3BRANCHI.THr. third of the present series of nmeetiings was lilrd at Graves-end, on Friday, 3Iarch 12th, at :3.30 mM.: JofN AP.MtSTP.ON ,M.D., of Gravesend, in the Chair. Tunerewre also ipresent:W. Addison, MI.D. (Maidstone); Jolin J. 1. 1Burns, 1M.D.(Clhathairi); W. Burton, Esq. (Broiipton, Chatlanm) ; F. Bar.ham, Espl. (Maiklstone) F. J. Bl-own, M.D. (Chlathiam); D.Cullianie, Esq. (DarLford); J. Dilvey, Esq. (Bromiipton, Chat-hamn); F. Fry, Er41. (Mairistone); It. M. Gould, Es1q. (Water-ingbury); WV. T. Keddell, Esq. iMaidstone); Adlam Miartin,3M.D. (1Rochester); (. J. IPinching, Esq. (Gravesend) ; F.Floiiley, Mr.1). (Xlaidstone); J. C. Seccombe, Esq. (GM-ein.hithe) ; C. Rtobert Tliompson, Esq. (Westerliani); find tinefollowing, gentlemen as visitors: C. Ba3teman, Esi1. (Graves.en(d); J. E. Crook, 3I.D. (Northileet); Satmluel Gouild, Esq.(Nortiflect); S. Norton, M.D. (West 'Malling); J. II. Granm-shaw, Esq. (Gravesend) ; W. H. Fliglht, Esq. (Giravesend);D. D. M'Donald, Esq. (Staff-Surgeorn, Gravesend); C. II.Leet, Esq. (Assistant Staff-Surgeon, Gravesenl) ; aind S. Prall,Esq. (Rochesterl.

Dr. F. J. BROWN, in the temporary absence of Mr. DulveY,the Honorary Secretary, read the minutes of the proceedingsof the meeting which was held at Maidstone, in Februar.

NEW XEMBERS.The following gentlemen were admitted member of the

Branch, each having been duly proposed, seconded, and sup.ported in accordance with the Laws of the Association :-SamlUelGould, Esq. (Nortlifleet); J. H. Gramshaw, Esq. (Gravesend);Samlluel Prall, Esq. (Rochester); George John Vine, Esq.(Hadlow).

COMMUNICATIOONS.The following papers were read:-Case of Irritation of the Spinal Marrow and Phrenic Nerves.

By ADAM MARTIN, M.D., Rochester.Two Cases of Severe Injury, with Recovery. By FREDERICK

Fny, Elsq., F.R.C.S., senior.surgeon to the West Kent Infir-mary, Maidstone.

C. R. THoxrsoiN, Esq., exhibited an instrument for the opera-tion of paracentesis thoracis (his own invention), consistingof a trocar and canula, with an elastic tube depending fromthe3 canula. He showed clearly that fluid can be removed fromthe thorax by this instrument without the risk of the admis-sion of air. It would be equally available in cases of ascitesand ovarian dropsy.

Dr. F. J. BlnowN exhibited a Philosophical Instrument, in-vented by Mr. Reeves, surgeon, of Carlisle. It consisted of a

field compass and bar magnet, and is adapted to measure theintensity of the magnetic force of the atmosphere. Mr. Reevesconceives that there is a relation between the intensity of themagnetic forcc and the nature of the diseases prevalent in theneighbourhood. Thus, with high intensity, diseases of hightype prevail, and vice vcrsd; and with fluctuations in the inten-sity, diseases like diarrllea and cholera.

ADDITIONAL MEETING.

Tlie subject of tlhe additional meeting was then discussed,when it was unanimously resolved-

" That the fourth and concluding meeting for the presentWinter Session be held at the Town Hall, Dartford, on Friday,April Oth, at 3.45."The thanks of the meeting were then given to those gentle-

men who had read the papers, and they were requested toallow them to be published in tlhe JOURNAL of the Association.Thanks also were given to C. R. Thompson, Esq., and Dr.Brown, for their kindness in showing their respective instra-imients, and to Dr. Armstront, for the ability with which he halpresided on the occasion. Refreshments were introduced asusual, and a most interesting meeting was concluded at half-past six.

ADMISSION OF M1EMBE RS, AND PAYMENT OFSUBSCRIPTIONS.

THE General Secretary of the British 'Medical Associationbegs to call the attention of members to the Laws regardingthe ADmISsIoN of MEMBERS, and the PAYMENT of their SuB-SCRIPTIONS.

" Admnission of Metmbers. Any qualified medical practitioner,not disqualified by any bye-law, who shall be recommendedas eligible by any three members, slhall be admitted a memberat any time by the Committee of Council, or by the Councilof any Branch."

" Subscriptions. The subscription to the Association shall beOnie Guinea annually; aIId each member, on paying bis sub-scliption, shall be entitled to receive the publications of theAssociation for the current year. The subscription shall datefrom the 1st Janua-y in each year, and shall be considered asdue uniless notice of withdrawal be given in writing to theSecretary on or before the 25tlh of December previous."

Eitlher of the following modes of payment may be adopted:-1. Payment by Post-Office Order to the Treasurer (Sir C.

Hastings, M.D., Worcester), or to the undersigned.'. Payment to the Secretary of the Branclh to which the

member belongs.3. M1embers residing in the Metropolis and vicinitv can make

their payments through thie publisher of the BRITISIH MEDICALJOURNAL, MIr. Thomas Johnl Honeyman, 37, G3reat QueenStreet, Lincoln's Inn Fields, \V. C.

P}HILI1P H. \IUIJAIIS, M.D., General Secretary.W5orcester, 3March 18 58.

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the exhibition of steel, it seemed to produce some beneficialefects In rheumatism, he had very rarely seen any gooddone by galvanism. The cases said to be relieved by thisagent ought to be classified; and the mode of applying theinstruments should be most distinctly indicated.

Mr. BALLARD wished to know if the auithor bad seen anymineral (lead or mercury) deposited from the body in theelectric bath. Certain advertisements pronounced that sucheffects were obtained.

Dr. HuTCnixoiN Pow.LL thought that nithont other internalremedies electricity was at present of little avail.

Dr. HANDYIELD Jo'qxs had seen life probably saved by gal-vansm in spasm of the heart. In a case of opium-poisoning,galvanism was used, and the patient recovered. In atonicaffeetions of the uterus good was likewise effected,

Dr. GRAzY HEWITT referred to a case of hemiplegia, theresult of acute softening or clot, in which much improvementwas effected; and thought that the introduction of needles tothe deep.seated muscles was a desirable improvement in theapplication of this agent.

Mr. WEEDEN COOKE wisbed to know if there were really twodifferent actions produced by galvanic agency; viz., a tonic orstimulating action, and an absorbent sedative action. If itwer so, the kind of cases to which electro-galvanism wasapplicable would be clcar. The interrupted cuirrent was saidto produce the tonic effect, and tlic continuous current theabsorbent effect. He instanced the benefit derived from theuse of the interrupted currenit, by relating the case of a gentle-man who, at forty years of age, from residence in India, andhaving been attacked by some of the diseases of that climate,returned to England with his vitile powers greatly impaired,so that he feared to marry, as he wished to do. By means ofelectro-galvanism, and acid given internally to arrest a dis-charge of phosphates in the urine, whichll was said by somenotorious quacks to be seminal fluid, he wvas qluite restored.

IS FALSE MEMBRAINE ESSENTIAL TODIPHTHERITE?

LETTrn imoii F. NEEDIHAM, ESQ.

Sin,-May I ask through the medium of youl JOUnNAL ifany of your readers have observed, during tlhe prevalence of"' Diphtberite," a peculiar inodification of that disease? I referto an epidemic or endemic contag,ious sore tlhroat, occurringwithout the formation of the false membrane (considered essen-tial to diphtherite proper), but possessing all the other localand general symptoms, thouigh in a much less intenlse degree,viz. inflamed throat, great fel rile distutrbance of an exceedinglyast;henic type, with quick, feeble pulse, and great prostration ofthe vital powers. Thc two seem to be eqiially coutagiouns-, alidthe milder form appears capable of giving rise, in another in-dividual, to the more severe variety of the aflection, so tlhat,while one persou in a house may be attaclked by the former, asecond, after the expiration of a certain timiie (probably of in-cubation), may suffer from the latter in its worst phase. Theone would not unreasonably be supposed to bear the samerelation to the other, that scarlatinia, withtouit sore thlroat, doesto scarlatina anginosa, or rubcola sinte catarrlio to rubeolaproper. Moreover, both forms arc alike frequenitly followed byeruptions on the face, etc., and occasionally even by brannydesquamation of the cuticle; and the same treatment is appli..cable to, and answers in both, viz. topical stimulation withnitrate of silver, etc., and to gener.al administration of chllo-rate of potass, or other remedies containillng uchl oxygen.That the two varieties are concomitant is not merely a stup-

position, for I have carefully noted it in iiiany instances. Thusa whole family has been attackedl by the affection, onie after theother, and in some it has simply assumedl the mild, in othersthe more severe form.

If the relationship between the two can be proved, it will, ataU evenits, remove the idea that the ash-colouired fatlse mem-brane is ant essential for the existence of the diphtheriticaffection. I am, etc.,

F. NEEDIIAM3.Loudton, L.N llrc 1ath, 1358.

IrOUSE OF LORDS.-Monday, March 15th.

MEDICAL REFORM.Lord TALBOT DE MALAHIDE gaVe notice that he would to-

morrow put a question to the Government as to their inten.tions in respect to Medical Reform,

HOUSE OF COMMONS.-Tue8day, M1arch 16th.MEDICAL REFORM.

1. Mr. W. COOPER gave notice of his intention to introducea Bill on this subject.

2. Lord EL.CHO obtained leave to bring in a Bill to amendthe laws relating to the Medical Profession, which he said wasidentical with that which he had introduced last year.The Bill was brought in and read a first time.

W£1ddal dos*BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, AND

APPOINTMENTS.In these litsa, an asterist is prefixed to the ttames of emtbers of the

Aeeociatioes.BIRTHS.

BnowN. Oii Marchl 11th, at Henley-on-Thames, the wife of*G. Dr]tisfield Brown, Esq., Surgeoin, of a daughter.

BUTLER. Ott March 16th1, at 19, Chiapel Street, Pentonville,the wife of *Williani Butler, Esq., Surgeon, of a daughter.

Coir z. Oni March 14th, at 59, Berners Street, MNiddlesexHospital, the wife of George Corfe, M;[.D., of n daugghter.

DAY. Oni MXarch 15th, at 'Norwich, tlhe? wife of William II. Day,Esq., Surgeon, of a daughter.

HENSLEY. On March 1oth, at 5, Spring Gardens, the wife ofFrederick Jolhn Hensley, MI.D., of a son.

IiLL. Oii March 15th, at North Enid, Croydon, the Wife ofJ. I1. Hill, I.D., of a son.

Ross. On Mlarch 4tlh, at Clifton, the wife of J. Tyrell foss,E,sq., Siurgeon, Bengal. Ariny, of a dlauglhter.

YIDAL. On March 1:th, at Aveley, Essex, the wife of WV. FootVidal, Esq., Surgeon, of a (lauglter.

WEBERt. On Mlarcd 12th, at 44, Green Street, GrosvenorSquare, the wife of Frederick WN-eber, M1.D., of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.GInSON-DAY. GIBSON, John, Esq., of Mlilton Abbey, Dorset-

shire, to Jane Grace, only daughlter of Hleiiry Day, M.D., ofStafford, on March S9th.

MACLEUN-BnowS. MAl,CLEAN`, John, M.D., of Upper MIon-tagu Street, to Jane Anin, youngest daughLtr of AlexanderBrown, Esq., of 1'Ierth, on MAirch 1:Jth.

MoNTE,A1 I GEE-Jv0Y. MOXTEALEG.:r, JOsb lMaria, M3.D., toSophian M.atilda, youngest daugiter of Willian Joy, Esq., ofFitzroy Square, at San Jus,, Costzi 1Rica, oin JaIiuary 1st.

DEATHS.C1IU11.NALL, ChJarles, Esq., Suirgeon, at Cuibn, W(est Indies, sudI-

denl,,, oni Novemiiber utli, 317.FAiTrILuL., John James, Esq., Surgeon Boimbay Army, at

BomilUbal, agret1d 39. oni February 1st.GREIENTITL.T_ On 1archlt14th, at Hastings, of puliilmonury con.

sumption, aged 14, Lutra 'Mary E'iily, eldler daughter of*WA. 6 reenihill, MI.1).

LANG, Charles -lenry (11histifn, a1).,at :', Ilowley P'laceVillas, MIaida Hill, aged5t5, on MIIarIc 13th.

SIIrAN, 1Robert, MI.D., itete 7tlh loyal Fuailiers, at Southsca,aged 06, onl March lltlh.

SIMMONS, Nicholas Frederick, E,sq., for seventeen years Sur-geon to the Royal Naval Selhool, New Cross, at Hatcham,on MIarc * th.

WALL, Jolhn 1'richard, Esq., Suirgeron, late of 4i, MIount Street,Grosvenor Square, of bronchlitis, onl M.\Iarch 4thi.

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APPOINTMENTS.CoLINGs, Joseph B. H., M.D., appointed by the Queen Auditor-

General for the Island of Malta.HAwND, William Aurelius, M.D., appointed by the Queen

Colonial Surgeon for the Island of Hongkon".*W,ARDtN, Charles, M.D., elected Surgeon to the Birmingham

General Dispensary.

PASS LISTS.ROYAL COT.TXGo OF StJRGEONS. MEMBERS admitted at the

meeting of the Court of Examiners, on Fridaly, March 12th,1858:-

BEnxErIxY, Richard William, Dartmouth Road, Bllaclkh1eathCATTON, Richard Thomas Golty, ArmyELLIOTT, Charles Henry, Stroud, GloucesterHARGOOD, Charles Denjamnin, Highbury PlaceOTTO, W'illiam James, Cape of Good HopeRAND, John, Hadleigh, SuffolkSMITH, Frederick Hodgkinson, H.E.I.C.S., Bombay`WI.T.tA1%!S, David Mark, LiverpoolWOAXES, Edward, Luotn, BedfordshireWORTS, Edwin, Colchester

HEALTH OF LONDON:-WEEK ENDINGMARCH 13TH, 1858.

[From the Registrar-Generars Report.3Tue. efrect of the great and prolonged coldness of the atmo-sphere is now seen very perceptibly in the returns of mortality.During the last five weeks the mean daily temperature hasbeen almost invariably below the average, on the first threedays of March so much as 100 below it; and since the middleof February the weekly (leaths in London, which had previouslydeclined to 1105, have increased continuously, tbough at firstslowly, until the number returned in the week that ended lastSaturday was 1487. In the tenth week of each of the ten years1848-57, wbi6h corresponds with last week, the deaths rangedfrom 875 to 1436, and the average was 1187; but as the deathsof last week occutred in an increased population, they can onlybe compared with the average when the latter is raised in pro-portion to the incrcase, a correction which will make it 1305.The result is that 182 persons died last week more. than wouldhave died if the rate of mortality had not been higher than theaverage rate at this season.

It deserves to be noticed that the deaths increased from 1353in the previous week to 1487 last week, and that this increaseis derived from the nmortality contributed by each class of dis-ease except '1local diseases," wlich include bronchial com-plaints. In the last two weeks the deaths referred to diseasesof the respiratory organs decreasecd from 39' to 306. Butohooping-cough, which stands in the zymotie class, rosefrom 59 to 69. The Rtegistrar of St. Paul (St. George-in-the-East) states that it is very prevalent in his sub-district. Measleswas fatal in 50 cases, small-pox in 7, searlatina in 11. Nearlyhalf of the deaths from measles occurred in the East districts.At 20 Danvers Street, Chelsea, a fanmily has lost four childrenfrom malignant scarlatina within seven days, and two othersare ill from the same complaint. " Diphtheria" is recorded asfatal in 13 cases, either as a primary or secondary disease.Bronchitis carried off 207 persons last week; pneumonia, 112;the corrected average of the former is 14:1, that of the latter98. A drayman died after two hours' illness from eatingmussels; :3 persons from intemperence, besides two fromn de-liiium tremens. A widow, aged 60 years, died in U,nion Buildlings, Woolwich, from destitution. The two oldest persons re-corded in the week were widows, aged respectively 92 and 90year.The number of birthts registered last week 5as unusulally

large-namely, !2007-and exceededl the deaths, though thesewere numerous, by 5(20. Of children borni 1034 were boys and964 girls. Tthe average number of births in the correspond-ing weeks of ten previous years 1848-57 was 1683.At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the mean height of the

barometer in the week was 290526 in. The lowest baronetri-cal reading was 28 86 in., on Monday; and the highest was30 07 in., wbich occurred on Friday. The mean temperatureof the air in the week was 34.70, which is 5.70 below theaverage of the same week in 43 years (as determined by MIr.Glaisher). T}e mean daily temperature was below the aver-age till Saturday; on five days it was fiom 70 to 90 below theaverage. With the exception of only one day, viz., Februarylatb, the mean (taily temperatuire hias beele below the average

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on every day, during the whole period from Februay 7th toMareh 12th, both days included. Last week the mean dailyrange of temperature was 15-3°. The lowest reading of thetherminometer was obtained on Thursday, and was 23 60, or 8'4°below the freezing point of water; the highest was 50 8° onSaturday; the range of the week was therefore 27;2'. Thedifference between the mean dew-point temperature and airtemperature was 4.70. The temperature of the water of theThames was remarlkably uniform; the highest and lowest read-ings of each day differed but little, aind the mean of the highestin seven days was 34. 20, and that of the lowest 35.10. Themean degree of humidity in the week was 80, complete satura-tion being represented by 100; the humidity of Thursday wasonly 64. The most frequent direction of the wind was noith-west. There was no rain of appreciable amount till Saturday,anid the quantity measured for that day was 0'25 in. A littlesnow fell on several days.

SELF-surronTINs DISPENHARiEs. A meeting was beld on

Wednesday, March 10th, at the Grosvenor Place School ofMedicine, to discuss the question of " Self-supporting Dispen-saries ". Earl Ducie presided. Mr. Smith of Southam read a

paper, explaining his views as to the management of these in-stitutions, pointing out their advantages under several heads.The plan had the most useful influences on the poor; it taughtthem to be provident, and to have self-confidence and self.respect; it enabled the upper and middle classes to assist withgreat success in the cauise of improvement and progress. Theplan was advantageous to the medical profession. Here Mr.Smith detailed the results of experiments on his scheme atNorthampton, Coventry, and other places; showing, by refer-ence to the returns of these institutions, that while the self-supporting dispensaries in no way interfere with the incomesof medical men from private patients, they bring in consider.able sources of income to the profession derived from personswho can pay a small sum for professional services, but whowould otherwise receive such professional services gratuitouslyand unRjustly. In the conducting of these dispensaries, everymedical man should tak-e a part. Each head of a family, who,on being found a proper person for being enrolled, enters thesociety, should have the privilege of selecting his own medicalman. Medical men should only prescribe for the dispensarypatients. Mr. Smith stated, that with thje sum of £10,000 hecould originate in London twenty self-supportirng dispensaries,each having twenty medical officers, each medical officer re-

ceiving £300 per annum. An animated debate took place, inwhiclh Lord Ducie, Dr. Ogle, Dr. Leared, Dr. Richardson, Dr.Powell, Dr. Chapman, Dr. Thudichum, Ir. Spencer WVells,antl Mr. Propert, took part. Dr. Richardson, as honorarysecretary of the Grosvenor Place School of Mledicine,explainedthat the Faculty of Lectures, while they had been happy tohear in their theatre Mr. Smith's exposition of the self-supporting scheme, did rnot consider themselves pledged tosupport or oppose his views. The lecturers wished simply, in aliberal spirit, to give him the opportunity of explaining his planto a London audience. Towards the end of the meeting, Mr.Spencer Wells moved, as an epitome of the feeling of themeeting, the following resolution: " That this meeting, havinghearri from AMr. Smith an explanation of his plan for self-supporting dispensaries, considers that the scheme admits ofImore extended trial, and suggests that medical men in differentdistricts should meet to discuss the subject." The motion wasseconded by Dr. Powell, and unanimously carried. Votes ofthanks having been returned to Lord Ducie and Mr. Smith, themeeting separated.Ti LATE, Mfr. TRAVFEuS. The remains of this distinguished

Isurgeon were consigned to their last resting place at Hendon onFriday, MaIrch 12th. The fuineal was strictly private, thefamaily and a few attached friends, amongstwhom was observedhis esteemed collegiate colleague, M1r. Hod-son, only following.

THF. VACANT ESAMINERSIIIP AT TIRE ROYAL COILLGE OF SUt.GEoN;S. There is no truth in the statement of a contemporarythlat the vacancy at the College of Surgeons, caused by thedeath of Mr. Travers, will be filled by Mr. Tatum. Accordingto the list, it appears that Mr. Wormald, of St. Bartholomew'sHospital, one of the best anatomists in London, will flll thevacant chair. We hear that the serjeant-surgeoncy to HerAlsjesty will be conferred on 'Mr. Lawrence.

IN SAN.ITY FROMN TABLE-TURNING AND SpritApptoS. TheGia ette des H6pitazix states that there are, in the ZurichLunatic Asylum, twenty-five persons who have lost their reasonthrough table-tuirning and spirit-rapping.

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hr. James's Fever Powder.-Thiscelebrated medicine, when genuine, is found by experience to be

more mild and certain in its effects than any other Preparation. Its effic acyis maost certain when freely given on the attack of FEVER, MEASL EYi,SORE THROAT, recent Cold with Couglh, anid other Iniflammatory Die.orders In RHEUMATISM and Chronic Complaints it has performed themost extraordinary Cures when used with perseverance. Dr. James'sPowder Is still prepared by Messrs. NEWBERY FRO'.M1 TIIE ONLY COPYOF THE PROCESS LEFT BY DR. JAINTES IN HIS OWN HAND-WRmNG. Observethe name-" F. NEwBnaY, 45, St. Paul's Church Yard(l"'London--engraved on the Government Stamp. Price for Dispensing, 9s.per ounce. Also in Packets at 2s. 9d. Established A.D. 1746.

Jndia-rubber Urinals for Male andFEMALE RAILWAY TRAVELLERS, INVALTDS. and CHILDREN

Manufaetured by SPARKS aud SON, Patent SurgialVi and BandgepMakers, 28, Conduit Street, London, W.

Tdhe above U-rinals are made on :the most approved princlples, andare all fitted with the recently.invented valve, which will not alloowaniy return of the water by the upperpart, by being placed in any positioin,and from their improved constrc-.thioi are better tlhani any similar artilcles at present in use.A liberal discount to the Medical

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\lospitals, Intirmaries, it Unionssupplied on the best terms withevery article for the use of the sickaud Invalided.

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DR. DE JONGH'SLIGHT-BROWN COD"LIVER OIL

This pure transparent LIGHT-BROWN COD-LIVER OIL isinvariably and carefully submitted to Chemical Analysis, and,to preclude any subsequent admixture or adulteration, is sup-plied ONLY in Bottles, capsuled and labelled wit.h Dr.DE JONGrsStamp and Signature, so that the Faculty nmay rely upon agenuine Medicine, and, so far as is possible, anticipate a uni-form, regular, and certain result.

Sole Consignees and Agents for the United lringdom and theBritish Possessions,

ANSAPs, HARORD, & CO., 7r, STRAND,LONDON.

IIALF-PINTS (10 Ounces), 2a.6d.PINTS (20 Ounces), 4s. 9d. QUARTS (40 Ounces), 9s.

IMPERIAL MEASIJRE.*A*A EA, DISCOUNT TO THE !IROFESSION.

pepsine. The Liq. Pepsinia , asused and recommended by Dr. NELSON, can be had from Messr.

W. it C. It. TITTERTON, X, Snow lill, Birmingham.

pepsne.-M. Boudault begs to statethat he cannot be answerable for the purity and strength of any

Preparation sold unider hiis name unless obtained from his sole Agent,Mr. PETERt SQUIRE, 11cr Majesty's Chemist, 277, O.-ford Street, London,to whom all applications respecting it must be addressed.Second Edition of Boudault oni "PPepsire", with Remarks by Englishl

PlhysiciatLs: editedl by W. S. SQuina. lPh.1). Publiehed by J. Churchill,London. May also be had of the Autlhor-, 277, Oxford StreetL Price 6d.

(rosse and Blackwell, Prveyors inCOrdinary to Her Mtajesty, respectfully invita attention to their

PICKLES, Sauccs,Tart F'ruits, and otber table delicacies, the whole of whichare prepared withlthe most scrupulous attention towbolesomeness and purity.The practice of colouriug pickles and tart fruits by artificial means has beendiscontinued, and the whole of their manufactures are so prepared that theyare not allowed to come in contact with any deleterious ingredient. A fewof the articles most highly recommended are, Pickles and Tart Fruits ofevery description, Royal Table Sauce, Essence of Shrimps, Soho Sauce, Es-sence of Anchovies, Jams, Jellies, Orange Marmalade, Anchovy and BloaterPastes, Strnsbourg and other Potted MIeats, and Calfs-foot Jellies of variouskinds for table use. (1. and B. are also sole Agents for MI. Soyger's Sauces,Relish, and Aromatic Mustard; and for Caratairs' Sir Robert Peel's Sauce,and Payne's Royal Osborne Sauce. The above may be obtained of most re-spectable Sauce Vendors throughoult the U-nited Kingdom; and Wholesae or

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