From The Mdianotohs Gazette.
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Something for Aaato tomists-Not long ago.
an OK belonging to Mr.. Gusts Ma!lary, OF
Hamilton county, Qnd.) died of what is cal
led the bloody murrain. A neighbor ex-
pressed belief that there were leeches in
thr H1,er of the OK; to test which he was
opened in the presence Of DIR. Palmer, Mr..
Potts, Mr.. Minor, Mr.. Mallary and several
others--The liver being examined on the
outside, a black spot was discovered, in
which they made an incision, and took out
a large leech--and on a thorough examina-
tion. three others were found, all perfectly
secreted within the liver; alive and enjoying
excellent health and provision. Traces OF
their courses through the liver in various
directions were plainly seen. Now the qnes-
ton is. how came they there? Were they
swallowed bv the oxt and did they after
wards find a Passage OF make one to the
liyer' Or arc we to suppose leeches to be a
natural product Of the livere AN told the"
are often to be found in the liver of deers.