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404&#93; 4c 4 ] G RE ty, or indigestible food; obstructions of the bowels ; and frequently also, inordinate passions. Cure. — Although the experience of all ages has attested, that the most certain relief in this female complaint is a change from a single to a connubial state, yet as this ex- pedient is not always convenient, the following plan should be stea- dily pursued : A nourishing diet, •with an allowance of generous wine, in small quantities; absti- nence from acids, spirituous liquors, and whatever may suddenly heat or cool the body ; moderate daily exercise, especially on horseback ; or, if that cannot be procured, ge- neral friction of the whole frame with warm flannel every morning and evening ; sleeping on mat- tresses, instead of soft feather-beds; early rising, and chearful company. Beside these general regulations, it will be useful to keep the bowds continually open, by taking small doses of vitriolated tartar, a scruple or half a dram, to be repeated four or six times when necessary in one day; to bathe the lower extremi- ties frequently in warm water, and to wear worsted stockings in pre- ference to silk or cotton ; to apply the steam of hot water with due precaution ; and lastly, to resort to the tepid bath every other day, or as often as is compatible with the strength of the patient. — If, never- theless, these gentle means prove unsuccessful, the more powerful remedies, such as chalybeates, bit- ters, mercurials, &C. must be pre- scribed by the profession. — In some of the nio.it tedious and inv< terate of chlorosis, almost immediate r; )i< f was < btain< d by inhaling de- ft d air, or oxygen h, however, should be admi- nistered only by pet'tons sufficient y GHE acquainted with the nature of that powerful agent. OR EV-HOIJND, the Common, or Cams Grains^ L. is a dog re- markable for his swiftness, strength, and sagacity, in pursuing game."— There are several varieties, such as the Italian, the. Oriental, and the Highland Greyhound : the last of Which is now become exceedingly scarce. A good grey-hound ought to have a long, and rather large body ; a neat pointed head, sparkling eyes, a long mouth, with sharp teeth, small ears, formed of a thin cartilage ; a broad, and strong breast ; his fore-legs straight and short ; his hind-legs long and lim- ber 5 broad shoulders, round ribs, muscular buttocks, but not fat, and a long tail, strong and full of sinews. In the breeding of these animals, the female is principally to be re- garded ; though both should, 39 nearly as possible, be of the same age, which ought net to exceed four years. The food of grey-hounds ought to consist of chippings, or raspings of bread, with soft bones and gris- tles ; these should always be soak- ed in beef or mutton broth, and, when nearly cold, some milk may- be added. On this diet, they should be fed morning and even- ing, which will greatly contribute to preserve them in health and spirits. But if, nevertheless, the- dog should become sick or weakly, we understand that a rich broth, prepared by boiling a sheep's head together with the wool, in a suffi- cient quantity of water, wi;h the addition of some oatmeal, and given to the animal alternately with the flesh, will speedily pro- mote his recovery. The.