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This is to be conducted on the general principles of Therapeutics; the treatment must necessarily vary in each particular case. Where the exhaustion of nervous energy is to be feared, as after poisoning by Prussic Acid, ammonia, and other diffusible stimulants, together with external warmth, will furnish the best resource; for the same reason Venesection should be performed with great caution and judgment after a narcotic poison. Where, on the other hand, inflammatory action is to be anticipated, it is unnecessary to detail the plan of treatment which may be adopted with the greatest chance of success. In cases where the nervous system is stupified, the symptoms may be combated by vegetable acids, infusion of coffee, &c. but where it is in a state of præternatural excitement, recourse must be had to opiates.