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London, England, 1856-01-29 00:00:00

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A CI:TATE OP LIAD.—Dr. Taylor, in his " Medical
Jurisprudence," eivea the following particulars respect.
ing acetate of lead :—" This is more frequently taken as
a poison than any other salt, although cases of acute
poisoning by lead in any form are very uncommon. In
the coroner's report for 1847.8, there is not a single
case. This substance is commonly seen in solid crystal-
' line ma.ses white or of a brownish-white colour ;it much
resembles isaf-segar in appearance, and has often been
mistaken for it. It has also a sweet taste, which is suc-
ceeded by an astringent or metallic taste. It is very
soluble in water. Four parts of water at 60 deg. will
dissolve one part ; and it is much more soluble at a boil-
ing
temperature." He describes the symptoms produced
by it as follows :—" Acetate of lead is by no means
an active poison. In medical practice, it has often
been given in considerable doses without any serious
effects resulting. When, however, the quantity taken
has been from 1 to 2 ounces, then the. following syniptoms
have been observed :- -A hurnir.g pricking sensation in
the throat, with dryness and thirst. Vomiting supervenes;
there is uneasiness in the epieastrium, which is sometimes
followed by violent colic. The abdomen is tense, and the
parietes have been occasionally drawn in. The pain is re-
lieved by pressure, and has intermissions. There is a con-
stipation of the bowels. The skin is cold, and there is great
prostration of strength. When the case is protracted, the
patient has been observed to suffer front cramps in the
calves of the legs. pains in the ins des of the thighs, numb-
ness and sometimes paralysis of the lower extremities.
The affection of the nervous system is otherwise indi-
cated by giddiness, torpor, and even coma. And as to
post-racism appearances he says :_"I have not been
able to find more than one case on recsrd in which ace-
tate of lead ha proved fatal to man, and there is no
account of ti e post-mortem appearances. In animals,
according to Dr. Mitscherlich, when the dose is large,
the mucous coat of the stomach is attacked and cor-
roded ; this change appears t') he purely chemical, and
takes place in all the organs of the body with .which the
salt of lead comes in contact. If given in a small dose,
it is decom!nsed by the gastric secretions, and exerts DO
corrosive power on the mucous membrane. When the
acetate of lead was given in a state of albumenate dis-
solved by acetate acid, death took place with great ra-
pidity ; but, on inspection, the stomach was not found
to be corroded. This property belongs to the neutral
salt, and is not manifested when the dose is mall, or
when the poison is combined with an acid."

BIRTHS.

OP ♦ SOP.

On Go 27th inst., the wife of Alfred Hamilton, Esq.,
of 16, Oxford-square, and Romford, Essex.
On the 25th inst., at Edinburgh, the wife of Lieutenant.
Colonel Onslow.