Scarcely any convulsive movements after drop fell. Necroscopy two hours afterward. No congestion or protrusion or swelling of the tongue; no muscular rigidity or contractions. About half-way around the neck was indentation of cord, obliquely directed; hardly perceptible in front; its surface appeared rubbed and compressed; no discoloration; no ecchymosis under skin. Cord lay across upper part of thyroid cartilage. Larynx and trachea not injured. Fracture and dislocation of upper cervical vertebræ. Lungs collapsed, not congested. Pericardium empty; heart distended, left side with red blood just beginning to clot; right side with fluid black blood. Liver and other abdominal organs much congested. No discharge of fæces or semen.