Suppose locked-jaw to have set in from irritating causes, such as bots in the stomach, worms in the intestines, &c.: would bleeding remove them? would it not render the system less capable of recovering its physiological equilibrium, and resisting the irritation produced by these animals on the delicate nervous tissues? Suppose, as Mr. Youatt says, that locked-jaw sets in "after turning the animal out to graze during a cold night:" will a blister to the spine, or a seton in the dewlap, restore the lost function of the skin? In short, would it not be more rational, in cases of locked-jaw, to endeavor to restore the healthy action of all the functions, instead of depressing them with the agents referred to? Then the question arises, What are the indications to be fulfilled? _First._ Restore the lost function. _Secondly._ Equalize the circulation, and maintain an equilibrium between nervous and arterial action. _Thirdly._ Support the powers of life. _Fourthly._ If locked-jaw arise from a wound, then apply suitable remedial agents to the part, and rescue the nervous system from a pathological state. To fulfil the fourth indication, we commence the treatment as follows:-- Suppose the foot to have been pricked or wounded. We make an examination of the part, and remove all extraneous matter. The following poultice must then be applied: Powdered skunk cabbage, } " lobelia, } equal parts. " poplar bark, } Indian meal, 1 pint. Make it of the proper consistence with boiling water. When sufficiently cool, put it into a flannel bag, and secure it above the pastern. To be renewed every twelve hours. After the second application, examine the foot, and if suppuration has commenced, and matter can be felt, or seen, a small puncture may be made, taking care not to let the knife penetrate beyond the bony part of the hoof. In the mean time, prepare the following drink:-- Indian hemp or milkweed, (herb,) 1 ounce. Powdered mandrake, 1 table-spoonful. Powdered lobelia seeds, 1 tea-spoonful. " poplar bark, (very fine,) 1 ounce. Make a tea, in the usual manner--about one gallon. After straining it through a cloth, add the other ingredients, and give a quart every two hours. A long-necked bottle is the most suitable vehicle in which to administer; but it must be poured down in the most gradual manner. The head should not be elevated too high. A liberal allowance of camomile tea may be resorted to, during the whole stage of the disease.