THRUSHES
—are defects in the centrical part of the frogs, which having, by neglect, been permitted to get into a rotten and decayed state, they ooze from the middle a most offensive acrid ichor; and this, unless it is properly cleansed and counteracted, will continue to corrode the parts underneath, till the foundation of the frog is totally destroyed. It has been, and still is, too much the practice with the ignorant and illiterate, to oppose the efforts of Nature, instead of rendering her judicious and necessary assistance. Vitriolic solutions, VERDIGREASE, and ALUM, are the favourite infallibles with the common farrier, the coachman, and the groom; but to those of more comprehensive minds, and complying dispositions, perfect cleansings, with sponge and water, followed by simple white wine vinegar, and compound tincture of myrrh, will be found sufficient, if properly persevered in.