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will be confined to the summer months; thereby not interfering with the more important avocations of the student. We consider it totally superfluous on our part to enlarge on the great utility of this department of Natural History to the Profession, as it now very properly forms an indispensable qualification of its different members. This series of Lectures embraces, agreeably to the schedule below, Practical, Theoretical and Medical Botany; the last occupying the fourth and fifth division of the Course; which concludes with a history of the Principal Medicinal Plants employed by the native practitioners of India. The general plan of the Course we now beg to present to the public; it is as follows:1. The first division has for its object-1st. The examination of the constituent parts of a Flower on which Generic Character is founded.-2d. The examination of the different parts of a Plant from which Specific Charactres are taken.-3d. Nomenclature. II. The second division consists in the illustration of the Linnæan System. III. The third division is occupied by the consideration of the Anatomy and Physiology of Plants. IV. The fourth division comprehends Vegetable Chymistry. V. The fifth and last division includes the demonstration of the principal Natural Orders of Jussieu, and of the Medicinal Plants. In this section the analogy between the forms and préparations of Plants is explained agreeably to the latest discoveries of scientific Botanists. The detail of the above outline forms a part of the Introductory Lecture, which will be delivered in the first week of May at the Anatomical Theatre of Joshua Brookes, Esq. F. R. S. F. L. S. Soc. Cæs. Nat. Cur. Mosq. Soc. &c. &c. Blenheim-Street, Great Marlborough-Street. Occasional examinations of the pupils are held at the Lecturer's house in Sloane-Street; where also they have access to an extensive Herbarium, and a select botanical library. In addition to these advantages, we undertsand D. E. has made arrangements for the introduction of the students into the principal botanical gardens in the vicinity of the metropolis; when they will be allowed to dissect flowers under his immediate inspection.

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BIBLIOGRAPHICAL RECORD;

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Works Received for Review, within the Quarter.

1. Thoughts and Suggestions relative to the Cause, Nature, and Treatment of Intestinal Inflammation, including an Affection to which Lying-inWomen are subject. By a Philanthropist. Dublin, 1820. 8vo. pp. 42.

We are much obliged by the unknown Author's present of the above, and also the polite note which accompanied it.

2. A Medical Guide to the Cheltenham Waters, containing Observations on their Nature and Properties; the Diseases in which they are beneficial or hurtful; with the Rules to be observed during their Use. By WILLIAM GIBNEY, M.D. one of the Physicians to the Cheltenham Dispensary, &c. Small 8vo. pp. 162. Cheltenham, 1821.

3. On the re-establishment of a Canal in the Place of a Portion of the Urethra which had been destroyed. By HENRY EARLE, Esq. Surgeon to the Foundling, and Assistant Surgeon to St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Quarto, pp. 14. From the Philosophical Transactions. London, 1821.

4. On the Nerves; giving an Account of some Experiments on their Structure and Functions, which lead to a new Arrangement of the System. By CHARLES BELL, Esq. Quarto, pp. 29. From the Philosophical Transactious, 1821.

5. Notes on the Medical Topography of the Interior of Ceylon; and on the Health of the Troops employed in the Kandyan Provinces, during the Years 1815 16-17-18-19, and 1820: with briet Remarks on the prevailing Diseases. BY HENRY MARSHALL, Surgeon to the Forces. Octavo, pp. 228. London, 1821.

6. A Treatise on Diseases of the Nervous System. Part the First. Comprising Convulsive and Maniacal Affections. By J. C. PRICHARD, M.D. Late of Trinity College, Oxford; Fellow of the Linnæan and Wernerian Societies, &c. Physician to St. Peter's Hospital and the Bristol Infirmary. One volume, 8vo. pp. 425. London, 1822.

7. The Introductory Lecture of a Course upon State Medicine, delivered in Mr. Grainger's Theatre, Southwark, on Thursday, November 1st, 1821. By JOHN ELLIOTSON, M.D. &c. &c. Octavo, pp. 35. Longman and Co. London, 1821.

This Introductory Lecture appears to be well calculated to impress on the young mind the necessity of studying forensic medicine as an essential part of a regular medical education. We wish Dr. Elliotson every success in his laudable endeavours to disseminate medico-legal knowledge throughout the rising generation.

8. An Essay on the Effects of the FUCUS HELMINTHOCORTON upon Cancer, more especially in the stage denominated Occult; with a concise Inquiry into the Origin and Nature of the Disease, and the probable way in which the Dispersion of the Tumour may be effected, &c. &c. By WILLIAM FARR, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London; and late Surgeon to the Hospital on the Island of Anholt. One vol. 8vo. pp. 112, with a plate of the Fucus. London, 1825.

9. Considerations sur une Alteration Organique appele Digenerescence Noire, Melanose, Cancer Melane, &c. Par G. BRESCHET, Chef des travaux Anatomiques a la Faculte de Medecine de Paris,&c. &c. Octavo, pp. 24, with one coloured Plate representing the Melanose. Paris. 1821.

10. The Philadelphia Journal of the Medical and Physical Science. Edited by Dr. N CHAPMAN. No. 5, November, 1821.

II. The American Medical Recorder, of original Papers and Intelligence in Medical Science, No. XV. for July, and No. XVI. for October, 1821.

12. A final Reply to the numerous Slanders circulated by N. Chapman, M.D. BY GRANVILLE SHARPE PATTISON. Octavo, Second Edition. Baltimore, 1821.

We hope this will prove a finale to those acrid controversies and personal contentions which we have been sorry to observe among our American brethren. Let a stranger, but a well-wisher, in the old world" recommend a cessation of these hostilities in the land of liberty and in lependence. They occasion, at the best, but a momentary and painful gratification, even in the breast of the victor. They invariably bring after them contrition and remorse in the minds of both parties.

13. Reflections sur les Fievres, Par J. B. G. BARBIER, Professeur a l'Ecole Secondaire de Medecine d'Amiens, &c. Octavo, Paris, 1821.

14. Revue Medicale Historique et Philosophique, Nos. for September and October, 1821.

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15. Della Maniera piu atta a Curare Radicalemente le varici ad Impiagamenti varicosi dell'Estremita inferiori. Memoria di Ranieri Cartoni Medico-Chirurgo. Pisa, 1821.

We are much obliged to our esteemed friend, Dr. Clarke, of Rome, for this publication.

16. Cases illustrative of the Treatment of Diseases of the Ear, both local and constitutional, with Practical Remarks relative to the Deaf and Dumb. By JOHN HARRISON CURTIS, Esq. Aurist to His Majesty, &c. &c. &c. Octavo, pp. 93. London, 1822.

These cases are fifty-eight in number, detailed with more or less minuteness, and designed to illustrate the principles laid down in Mr. Curtis's Treatise on the Ear. They are therefore totally incapable of analysis. The treatment, in general, appears to be judicious, simple and successful. The principal items in the methodus medendi are, syringing the ear frequently-the application of detergent or gently stimulating ointments-blisters-leeches-lunar causticunguentum hydrargyri nitratum. &c. To these local means Mr. Curtis frequently adds alterative doses of calomel or blue pill, with a cathartic twice a week. We have no doubt that, if the above means are judiciously adapted to the existing indications in each case, they will ensure as much success as can reasonably be expected in the present state of our knowledge.

17. Memoire sur le Vomissement considere dans l'Etat Sain et dans les Maladies cancereuses de l'Estomac. Par M. PIEDAGNEL, Interne de Premiere Classe des Hopitaux et Hospice Civile de Paris, Prosecteur a l'Athenee Royale. Paris, 1821. Octavo, sewed, pp. 29. From the author through Mr. Carpue.

A very ingenious little essay confirming the new doctrine of M. Magendie respecting the action of vomiting. We shall make some extracts from it in our next number.

18. Medicamina Officinalia, seu Pharmacopoeia Londinesis, Index Methodicus. Cura F. A. MACANN, M.D. decimo.

Londini, 1822, pp. 92. Duo

The plan of this little index is, to exhibit all the officinal simples in one continued alphabetical series, and to enumerate under each simple, all those articles which are, in any manner, derived or formed from it. It thus forms a kind of analytical view of the Pharmacopeia, which may be usefully appended to that work. Dr. Macann has also added notes, critical and explanatory, which may be perused with advantage.

10. An Epitome of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, whereby the art of prescribing scientifically may be facilitated, and those decompositions avoided, which, resulting from combinations of incompatible substances, often frustrate the views of the practitioner in their medical effects; arranged according to the London Pharmacopoeia. By REES PRICE, M.D. member of the Royal College of Burgeons in London; Honorary Member of the Medical and Physical Society of Guy's Hospital; Member of the University of Heidelberg, &c. Duodecimo, pp. 59, 1822.

20. Chart of Pharmaceutical Chemistry; exhibiting the Names of the various Articles of the London Pharmacopoeia, in contrast with those with which they are incompatible; whereby the art of prescribing scientifically may be facilitated, and those decompositions avoided, which often frustrate the views of the Practitioner in their medical effects. By REES PRICE, M.D. &c. &c. &c. Price 2s. London, 1822.

This Epitome and Chart, especially the latter, will be found useful for reference in the extemporaneous prescription, and ought to be in the surgery or the dispensary of the medical practitioner. The author appears indebted for almost the whole of his compilation to the works of Dr. Paris, and Mr. A. T. Thompson; still the decompositions being brought into a single point of view, are more easily referred to than in the sources above mentioned.

21. A Treatise on Indigestion and its Consequences, &c. &c. By A. P. W. PHILIP, M.D. Second Edition, with some additional Observations. London, 1822.

22. Essays on Surgery and Midwifery; with Practical Observations and select Cases. By JAMES BARLOW, Surgeon. With Plates. One vol. 8vo. pp. 417. London, 1822.

This appears to be a valuable work, of which we shall give an account in

our next number.

23. The Principles of Medicine, on the Plan of the Baconian Philosophy. Vol. I. on Febrile and Inflammatory Diseases. By R. D. HAMILTON. Octave. pp. 292. London, 1822.

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24. An Essay on the Symptoms and History of Diseases; considered chiefly in their Relation to Diagnosis. By MARSHALL HALL, M.D.F.R.S.E. and formerly Senior President of the Royal Medical Society of Edinburgh. Octavo, pp. 130, very small type. London, 1822.

This is a republication, considerably improved, of the FIRST part of the author's work on Diagnosis. As the work has never been analyzed in the quarterly form of our Journal, we hope to be able to give a particular account of this second edition in our next number.

25. A Manual of the Climate and Diseases of Tropical Countries; in which a Practical View of the Statistical Pathology and of the History and Treatment of the Diseases of those Countries is attempted to be given: calculated chiefly as a Guide to the young Medical Practitioner on his first resorting to those Countries. By COLIN CHISHOLM, M.D. F.R.S, &c. &c. &c. One volume, 8vo. closely printed, pp. 336, with a Plate. London, 1822.

This most excellent Manual we conscientiously recommend to every one destined for the Torrid Zone. In our next we will give a detailed account of the work.

26. A Letter to Charles Henry Parry, M.D.F.R.S. &c. &c. on the Influence of Artificial Eruptions in certain Diseases incidental to the Human Body; with an Inquiry respecting the probable Advantages to be derived from further Experiments. By EDWARD JENNER, Esq. M.D. L.L.D. F.R.S. &c. Physician Extraordinary to the King. Quarto, pp. 67. Baldwin, London, 1822.

A full account of this Letter in our next.

27. The New-England Journal of Medicine and Surgery, &c. Nos. III. and IV. New Series, July and October, 1821.

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