_June_ 13th. Mr. P----, AEt. 35. A very hard drinker, was attacked with
a severe haemoptoe, which was followed by ascites and anasarca. He had
every appearance of diseased viscera, and his urine was small in
quantity. The powder and the infusion of Digitalis were given at
different times, but without the desired effect. Other medicines were
tried, but in vain. Tapping prolonged his existence a few weeks, and
he died early in the following autumn.