The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-06-07
TIE FARMER.
Fron the National lntelllgencer'
MlJRRAIN IN CATTLE.

MlJRRAIN IN CATTLE.
4 few wears since, we copied from
ponghkeensie IN. " paper, what was con
siJeped very extraordinary circumstance,
os nv which sickened and died; and ho"
,hs butcher who assisted in skinning nun
slightly cut one of his flSse y and soon after
died. with every appearancesot having Deeh
poisoned and furthermore, that as many as
= dozen hogs which eat OF the carcase, ifea
hnt a few hours. This account has been
doubted by many, and by some deemed ih-
credible; but we are in possession OF taets
which. by their similarity IN circumstances
and effects. must establish the truth OF the
statement beyond doubt
A gentleman of this city, who few years
aeo was engaged in shipping large numbers
of cattle to distant parts, informs US lhat
1nong the thousands which he has bought
and sold. one instance, and but one, OF dls-
ease which bears any affinity to that apose :
stated, has come to his knowledge. y ioe VI
fine fat cattle was landed at Newfouhalahd,
and permitted to remain IN pasture or ssali q
few DAYS, to recover from the iass,.uae u
the passage. In slaughterins the hrst OK
vsl.rtrd. one of the butchers suddenly be-
ra,ne sick, and lived but short time. ne
others were alarmed and sent Tor sklltul
,,hv,;ciap. who on examining the body could
Sndsno other marks than small scratch on
one hand. 1t was concluded, therefore, that
his death was caused by poison beng inius-
ed into his system, from the diseased OK,
through the wound on his hand.
THE carcase of the beast was sometime
summed. till one person, wishing to save az
least the tallow, made very careful attempts
10 extract il. The time was not long, nov
ever. before he exhibited the same symE.
toms of the fatal disease as his companion
and n a few hours expired NJ eHsiAe-
ment increased and no one vcntnrea hedi
the dead body Of the animal. AZ ielSth Q
bold. reckless fellow, of IRISH origin, Came
along. "half seas over" and declared ~
determination TO eat of the meat which o,f-
er, 50 cowardly avoided. In spite OF coun-
,el and resistance, he put his hand 10 inc n
fected flesh, and partook OF the Polson'
which. before he had time TO recover IRON
his state of intoxication, caused MN 70 close
his eyes forever.
The death Of three men, so suddenly
caused great alarm in this vicinity; the re-
mainder of the cattle were driven on, y PC
ing supposed that they were all fatally dis
eased; and the best medical counsel N th'
province was sought alter and conSuitea.-
After due delberation and thorough lhFesti
gation of the whole circumstances, inc ieatn
ed doctors gave il as their opinion, thonsl
we believe neither of them nave before Sc
an instance, that the disease was dehomlb
ated the murratn or plague IN catlie.
AS the occurrences Of this malady are S
rare and in their effects SO fatal, not only t
The lives of cattle, but those OF our teilo'
men. we have thought it would be interest
iny 70 apriculturists and those engaged
buying and Staying oxen, TO give an accouf
Of its causes symptoms and preyentatlves, a
far as our limited resources Will pernil.-
The disease is sometimes called the Cargo
and is occasioned in various ways, but prii
cipally by hot dry season or rather ov
general putrefaction OF the air; which bege'
an niriamm atien in the blood and swellln
in the throat, with other symptoms. lhe d
ease soon proves mortal to the beast, ana
communicated from one to another
The symptoms are generally hansln
down and swelling of the head rattling
the throat, short breath, palpitation OF u
heart, staggering, abundance OF gum N "
eyes, &C., breath hot, and tongue SHINING
To prevent this fatal sickness, the eatt
should stand cool in summer, and NAY
plenty of good water; and as their feedil
in wet places on rotten grass and nay, otte
occasions the disease, particular care shcu
be taken that dry and sweet fodder be give
them. The most remarkable mdIr tin v
hear Of is that mentioned IN the PhIlespP.hi'
al Transactions, which spread itself tlhHie
Switzerland and germany into Poandfal
other states. 4 -
l-A friend im5test Cambridgs&he'
Boston, informs vs. That t4vo deaths liANs r.
Gently occurred in that place, bypeTsol
who assisted in taking the skin from dise
ed animal. During the operation they C
or scratched the skin, so slightly asshard
TO be noticed, put the limb soon swelle
which terminated in death in few days
Editor ". &. Farmer.
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