controul, lead to the perpetuation or encroachment of similar action in similar tissues, as for instance, an abscess in the capsule of the kidney, which has been attested to by Mr. John Coleby as the proximate cause of death. {55} From that time however, the man gradually progressed, and thanks to good watching, good nursing, and a generous diet, he recovered sufficiently to be removed home, not with my consent, but from frequent importunities I submitted to his going home, and he having improved, to a certain extent, I told him that he was at liberty to please himself, as to the future; he could either be under Mr. Coleby’s care, or he might return to me, and he went home on the 30th of March. I heard no more of him for a fortnight, when he sent word to me he was going on well, and that he hoped to return to undergo the operation. From the cause before mentioned, and possibly owing to the less nutritious diet, another abscess formed—after this, it appears the vital powers began to sink.” Dr. Bell declined cross-examining Mr. Webber, and no other evidence being called, the room was then cleared of strangers and witnesses, and the jury proceeded to consider their verdict; after deliberating about 20 minutes, the foreman returned the following verdict:—“_That William Swann died from an abscess in the capsule of the left bladder_,” but on the suggestion of Mr. Crickmay, the coroner substituted the word “kidney” for “bladder,” remarking that, that was what the jury intended. One of the jury said that the foreman had not given the verdict exactly as agreed upon; and the foreman then added the words “_and we are of opinion that deceased’s death was accelerated by improper treatment_.” {56} Mr. Crickmay said, by whom do you consider improper treatment was used? The coroner observed “_as for that_, _you and the public are to form your own judgment_.”