1867 Six Hundred Receipts by John Marquart

600 MISCELLANEOUS VALUABLE RECEIPTS.

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iron pot, and make up into balls of the size of a nutmeg. Another. — Take nitre, 3 pounds ; rosin, 3 pounds ; soap, li pounds; juniper-berries, 1 pound; oil of juniper, li ounces. To be made up into balls, of the common size, with spirits of turpentine.

No. 453. Bemedy for Lameness in Horses,

Mr. Sewell, of the Veterinary College, stated ms having discovered a method of curing horses which are lame in the forefeet. It occurred to him that this lameness might originate in the nerves of the foot, near the hoof; and in consequence he imme- diately amputated about an inch of the diseased nerve, — taking the usual precaution of guarding the arteries and passing ligatures, &c. By this means the animal was instantly relieved from pain, and the lameness perfectly cured.

No. 454. To Cure the Thrush in Horses' Feet.

Simmer over the fire, till it turns brown, equal parts of honey, vinegar, and verdigris, and apply it with a feather or brush occasionally to the feet. The horse at the same time should stand hard, and all soft dung and straw be removed.

No. 455. Ointment for llange. Take common turpentine, 1 pound ;

quicksilver,