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MADRAS.Assist. surg. J. Pringle, M.D., to assume charge of l3thN. I., from assist.

surg. Pickermg.-Assist. surg. T. G. Johnston suspended from rank, pay,and allowance, for six months, by sentence of general court-martial.VETERINARY SURGEON ADMITTED TO THE SERVICE.—Mr. E. B. Dawson.

DEATH.Near Vellore, en route to Madras, July 1, Assist. surg. Edward James,

medical department.BOMBAY.

Assist. surg. J. P. Malcolmson prom. to surg., v. Bowstead, dec.-Assist.-surg. J. F. Shekleton attached to do duty in naval branch of service.-Assist. surg. J. F. Morier leave to Deccan, on private affairs.-Assist. surg.G. M. Ogilvie to perform duties of port surg. during absence of Assist.-surg. Morier-Assist. surg. Pitman to do duty with Sth N. I.—Assist. surg.G. Shaw, M.D.,app. to med. charge of 4th N. I., or Rifle Corps.—Assist. surg.T. Larkins, app. to med. charge of 2nd grenadier regt. N. I.—Surg. Buddodirected to resume charge of 26th N. I.

DEATHS.

At Poonah, on gth July, Assist. surg. J. F. Morier.-At Hyderabad, on4th July, Surg. C. Lush.

APOTHECARIES’ HALL, LONDON.Names of Gentlemen who obtained Certificates of Qualification to practise

.as apothecaries, on Thursday, 28th August, 1845 :-Richard Gillard, Sal-combe, near Kingsbridge, Devonshire; Alfred Stevens, Ilminster, Somer-setshire ; William Withers Moore, Doncaster, York; Thomas GeorgeWrench, Salehurst, Sussex; William Waind, Helmsley, Yorkshire; William- Symington; George Dawson Nelson, Yorkshire.

CORRESPONDENTS.STUDENT’S NUMBER.—The Secretaries of all Medical Schools

&c. are requested to forward, without delay, the prospectuses forthe ensuing year, in order that they may be inserted in theStudent’s Number of THE LANCET.What is the meaning of the hand-bill, " Read Dr. T ***** * d’s Hints to

Mothers,’ and Perry’s Silent Friend.’ " ?Mr. F. R. (Manchester.)-We are not in the habit of separately reviewing

Tepublications from cotemporary journals. The one in question shall, how-ever, receive the notice which it really deserves, in our analysis of theBritish Journals for August.We agree with Surgeon Sriipe in nearly every respect, and most of his

views have been advocated a hundred times in the pages of THE LANCET.We are therefore sorry to say, that in the present crowded state of ourcolumns we cannot find room for his able paper. The remark on advertise-ments shall appear.We refer J. G. to THE LANCET for June 15th, 1844, where he will find an

admirable lecture by Professor Liebig, on the subject of decay, fermentation,and the manufacture of beer. Some of the analyses asked for he will find,we believe, in the last edition of Turner’s "Chemistry." We are not

aware whether the gentleman named has tried calomel in the way recom-mended by Dr. Graves.The letter of Mr. Robert Howard might be inserted, but that the matter

to which it refers requires that, if again noticed in this journal, none butserious words should appear on the subject.

Vlr. Bormar’s (Fifeshire) communication shall he inserted.Bronzyard.-We make it an invariable rule never to recommend by name

any particular practitioner. Any well-informed medical man will be ableto answer the first question. There is no hospital in London for thediseases mentioned. Dufton on the Ear is a recent work, and may be con-sulted with benefit.We think with Jlr. William Smith that the two names probably indicate

one and the same person. The quacks are beneath contempt.It is impossible to foresee what will be the measures adopted by the

Council of Health with reference to students. Alari. Se. will, however, actwisely by taking the precautions mentioned, as by so doing he will in-- crease his chances of exemption.

.LT,fr. 3Io)-leg’s case shall be inserted.Dr. Robert Chambers’s communication shall be inserted in an early

number.

Mr. Bultar Lane’s papers shall be inserted.We are much obliged to Detur Digniori for his explanatory letter. We

.quite believe the fact, but think that, under existing circumstances, wecannot publish it.Communications have been received from, Consistency-Mr. Craig-

Dr. Hall Davis-Dr. Taylor-Mr. Gower-Mr. Cox-Mr. James Sheppard-Mr. George Cottar.

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AUGHAM’S PATENTED CARRARA WATER;sole wholesale agent, Mr. ARCBISALD DUNLOP, 78, Upper Thames-street, London.-Mr. Dunlop begs leave respectfully to acquaint theNubility, Gentry, and the Public in general, that he has obta ned the ap-pointment of SOLE WHOLESALE AGENT for the sale of the above PatentAerated Water.Mr. MAUGHAM, during a long course of chemical investigation, having

been forcibly struck by the very great imperfections and injurious effectsof Soda Water, Gmger Beer, Lemonade, and other such-like compounds,and seeing the almost absolute necessity which existed forthe introductionof some beverage at once wholesome and grateful to the palate, devotedhis serious attention to the subject of Aerated Waters in general, and afterupwards of four years’ research, and a careful analysis of a vast variety ofartificial and natural waters, succeeded in producing the article now pre-sented to the public under the title of CARRARA WATER.In endeavouring to effect his object, Mr. Maugham constantly aimed at

the production of a water that should in its composition assimilate as muchas possible to the water given us by nature for our common nse, and notat the discovery of a new medicinal combination, which, however beneficialit might be as a temporary remedy in incidental cases, could not be recom-mended as an habitual beverage.

It is well known to practical chemists, that all water (except that fromrain and snow) contains a variety of extraneous substances, changing inkind and quantity in the various localities from which it is procured; butMr. Maugham, by analyzing the water taken from many dfferent sources,found that one substance was almost universally present-that substancewas LIME. This circumstance suggested the grounds for the compositionof the Carrara Water. A great and apparently almost insurmountable ob-stacle, however, presented itself to the employment of lime as the base ofan ordinary drink—viz, the extremely unpleasant taste of the mixture; forlime-water itself is so nauseous to the palate, that even as a medicine fewpersons can be prevailed upon to take it.Undismayed, however, by this difiicu ty, Mr. Maugham pursued his ex-

periments, which ultimately led to a simple and most efficacious means, notonly of entirely destroying the taste of the lime, but of producing a highlyagreeable and refreshing beverage. This was effected by the addition ofcarbonic acid gas, which was forced into the liquid by powerful machinery,and the two submitted to a pressure sufficient to liquefy the gas, whichcombining instantly with the lime held in solution by the water, formed anaerated solution of Bi-carbonate of Lime, which would, in fact, be theproper chemical title of the Carrara Water.Now, although this water is introduced to the public as an article of

luxury, yet as every aerated water,and indeed almost every article ot food,possesses more or less medicinal properties, Mr. Dunlop feels it right tomention some of the cases in which the Carrara Water would be, and, in-deed, has been, highly beneficial when taken medicinally.Lime is considered by medical men to he one of the finest antacids

known, affording great relief to persons suffering from acidity of thestomach, heartburn, thirst, flatulency, and the many other forms of indi-gestion.

In cases of temporary indisposition arising from indulgences of the table,the Carrara Water will be found invaluable. Instead of producing thatchill caused by the use of common soda water in such cases, it imparts awarmth and glow to the stomach, acting as an agreeable tonic.Gouty subjects find great relief from alkaline remedies-the Carrara

Water will therefore be an excellent, as well as a most agreeable, meansof checking the great tendency to acidity to which such persons are liable.The cases, however, in which the daily use of the Carrara Water will be

of the greatest value and importance are in many forms of calculus, formedical men know of no certain means to check predisposition to thatterrible disease. The Carrara Water is not a composition of such a power-ful nature that a few bottles of it could be expected to afford a cure incases of confirmed disease, for if it were so, it could not be used as a dailybeverage, but is intended to produce its effects by habitual use, and to acton the constitution in the same manner as common water is well known toact on the general health of the inhabitants who drink it.The composition of the Carrara Water would of itself be a great recom-

mendation ; but Mr. Dunlop feels that the reputation of Mr. Maugham(who, besides being a practical and analytical chemist, has, for a great num-ber ot years, practised as a surgeon, and held the appointment of Lectureron Chemistry and Medical Jurisprudence at one of our public hospitals)may be regarded as a perfect guarantee for its excellence and wholesome-ness. Such a guarantee is indeed required, for, unfortunately, the number-less compositions in the form of beers, liqueurs, aerated waters, &c., are

generally the productions of persons as totally unacquainted with the che-mistry of the human frame as they are with that of the mixtures which theycompound for its use.The title of " CARRARA" has been given to the new beverage, on account

of the Carrara marble being the source from which the purest lime is ob-tained, and which is employed in the manufacture of the water.The bottle made use of (in order to stand the great pressure) is con-

structed on the principle of high-pressure steam-boilers-viz., a cylinderwith semi-spherical ends.Mr. Dunlop will be happy to forward detailed prospectuses, with medical

and other testimonials, on application to him, at the Manufactory,No. 70, Upper Thames-street, City.

TJEIGHAM RETREAT, NORWICH.-Under the Direc-tion and Medical Superintendence of Messrs. DALRYMPLE,CROSSE, and DALRYMPLE.-This establishment, which has long beenin successful operation, continues open for the reception of INVALIDSsuffering from NERVOUS and MENTAL DISORDERS. The buiidtng hasbeen expressly constructed for the purpose, upon the most approved plan,after an inspection of the best Establishments in this and foreign countries,and affords a most desirable Retreat for Patients of the higher and middleclasses of society; it is placed in a picturesque and airy spot, in the im-mediate vicinity of the City of Norwich, yet offers all the requisite sec.u-sion and quiet of the country. Above twelve acres of ground, tastefullylaid out in Lawn, Gardens, and Plantations, are devoted to the use of theinmates for exercise and recreation; and every method or indication ofrestraint is studiously avoided. The greatest variety of occupations andamusements is adopted for remedial purposes. Divine Service is regularly-conducted according to the forms of the Church of England. Privateapartments and special attendants are always obtainable, with carriage andhorses, if required.For particulars, apply either in Norwich, to the Proprietors above

named, or to John Dalrymple, Esq. 5, Grosvenor-street; or to F. T.Bircham, Esq. 15, Bedford-row, London.