of injections, both in the hands of physicians and families, has become so well known, and is now so highly valued, as to call forth the commendations of the most eminent physicians of both Europe and America. Injections constitute one of the most powerful, innocent, mild, and beneficial remedies known in the science and practice of medicine." [Illustration: VIEW OF LEWIS'S IMPROVED PORTABLE SYRINGE, OR DOMESTIC INJECTING APPARATUS.] DESCRIPTION. A--_Base of Instrument_, connected by a screw, containing a cavity and valve, through which the fluid is drawn into the Barrel. B--_Barrel_, containing the Piston or Plunger. C--_Cap_, connected with the Barrel by a screw. D--_Piston Rod_, surmounted by a metallic handle, terminating within the Barrel by the Piston or Plunger. E--_Metallic Chamber_, containing a valve, to which is connected, by a screw, the flexible Tube. F--_Flexible Tube_, to the end of which are attached, as they may be needed, the different pipes. G--_Straight Pipe_, for injecting the bowels of adults, to be attached to the flexible Tube, when used with an assistant. H--_Crooked or Angular Tube_, to be used for self-administration. I--_Small Pipe_, for injecting the bowels of children. J--_Female_ or _Vaginal Tube_. DIRECTIONS FOR USE. For Self-administration. Attach the crooked or angular tube, H, to the end of the flexible tube, F; place the fluid intended for use in a basin opposite you; introduce the pipe, and sit down upon it, holding the instrument upright in the basin with one hand, and working the piston with the other. For use with an Assistant. If the instrument is to be used by an assistant, (as is often the case in sickness by a nurse,) the straight pipe, G, should be used instead of the crooked or angular one. For Children. For injecting the bowels of children, use the small pipe, I. For Female or Vaginal Uses. Attach the long pipe, J. (See Vaginal Injections.) The Piston, or Plunger, and the Care of the same.