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Promote the warmth of the body by the application of hot flannels, bottles or bladders of hot water, heated bricks, &c., to the pit of the stomach, the armpits, between the thighs, and to the soles of the feet. Warm clothing may generally be obtained from the bystanders.

On the restoration of life, when the power of swallowing has returned, a teaspoonful of warm water, small quantities of wine, warm brandy-and-water, or coffee, should be given. The patient should be kept in bed, and a disposition to sleep encouraged. During reaction, large mustard plasters to the chest and below the shoulders will greatly relieve the distressed breathing.

II.—If from Intense Cold.—Rub the body with snow, ice, or cold water. Restore warmth by slow degrees. In these accidents it is highly dangerous to apply heat too early.

III.—If from Intoxication.—Lay the individual on his side, on a bed, with his head raised. The patient should be induced to vomit. Stimulants should be avoided.

IV.—If from Apoplexy or Sun-stroke.—Cold should be applied to the head, which should be kept well raised. Tight clothing should be removed from the neck and chest.

APPEARANCES WHICH GENERALLY INDICATE DEATH.

There is no breathing or heart's action; the eyelids are generally half-closed: the pupils dilated; the jaws clenched; the fingers semi-contracted: the tongue appearing between the teeth; and the mouth and nostrils are covered with a frothy mucus. Coldness and pallor of surface increase.

Resident Magistrate's Office, Nelson.
December 10, 1863.

I HEREBY certify that FRANCIS LONGBOURNE VICKERMAN has this day produced before me his Diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons, London, and has thereby qualified himself as a Medical Practitioner, in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance, Session I., No. 2, of the Provincial Council of New Munster, intituled "An Ordinance to define the qualifications and provide for the remuneration in certain cases of Medical Practitioners."

JOHN POYNTER,
Resident Magistrate.

VICTORIA, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, and Defender of the Faith. To JOSEPH LEVIEN, of Nelson, in the Province of Nelson, in the Middle District of New Zealand, Merchant, Greeting:

WHEREAS an action is now pending in the Supreme Court of New Zealand for the Middle District, at Wellington, wherein JOE DANSFIELD, of Wellington aforesaid, Merchant, is Plaintiff, and WILLIAM WILSON, formerly of Nelson aforesaid, Merchant, is Defendant, and whereas the said Plaintiff may proceed in his said action, we command you, that you do retain and keep all and singular the lands, hereditaments, moneys, goods, chattels, property, and other effects, of whatsoever nature, in the custody, or under the control of you, the said JOSEPH LEVIEN, at the time of the service of this writ upon you, or in which the said Defendant shall, at that time, be legally or equitably entitled or otherwise beneficially interested, and whether solely or jointly with any persons or person; and we hereby command you that you, in your own proper person, be and appear before his Honor MR. JUSTICE JOHNSTON, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court, when you shall receive proper notice for that purpose from the Plaintiff, and then to be examined, touching the premises, and to do, and observe, and receive what shall then and there be considered of you in that behalf. And this you shall in no wise omit.

Witness ALEXANDER JAMES JOHNSTON, Esquire, a Judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, this fifteenth day of December, One thousand eight hundred and sixty-three.

This writ was issued by CHARLES ALLEN, of Manners-street, Wellington, in the Province of Wellington, and colony of New Zealand, Solicitor for the Plaintiff.

If you part with any of the Defendant's property, or pay any debts due to him, you will become personally responsible to the Plaintiff.

PRINTED FOR THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF NELSON, BY R. LUCAS, BRIDGE STREET