The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-15


democrats have gained one member to the Legis-
Congress.
KENTUCKY Internationally, the WING cand-
date for Governor, runs behind his ticket in nearly
every county. He will, Of course, be elected by a
large majority Notwithstanding this.
Carbohydrates in Canada continue in the
usual uncertain and anomalous state; with go
vernon well disposed and well supported by his en-
poyers, unable to move one step in advance to-
wards the settlement Of the question SO long in ag
tation. Surrounded by ambitious, and not over
scrupuous politicians, who at heart are longing for
the crumbs of office, he cannot, from some fatality
or other, procure cordial and willing support from
any of them. In fact, the conduct of the two par
ties towards each other, is graphic illustration OF
the dog in the manger-they will not take Office
themselves nor tolerate its occupation by their OPP
ponents Happy politicians who can thus resist
the tempting alliances of official patronage; who
act consistently with the sentiment that expecta-
ton is preferable to fruition; and who in keeping
aloof from the cares of responsible government,
seem to think that in politics well party, tits
distance lends enchantment to the view. From
all we can learn, it is probable Sir Charles Metca
will request his recall, his prolonged stay will
effect nothing in consolidating the government, or
conciliating the governed
The harvest over the whole country is most pro.
missing. Quite number Of travellers, principally
from these States, are crowding the hotels; emf
grants are pouring in, and the public works
among the rest, those on the Weland Canal, St.
Lawrence Canal, and the great Northern Military
Road-are furnishing them with employment.
eff are ok nU al m mt
useful project Of railroad through the eastern
townships, from Montreal to Boston. The Ameri-
can section of the line is already surveyed and the
engineers are now at work on the Canadian por-
ton OF it, The people of that fine district of coun-
try, the townships, will be greatly benefited by
such work and are, accordingly, using every
effort to accomplish it.
AMERICAN INsTrruTE.-Dr. G. WHrTLAws Lee
TURE ON POISONOUS PLANTS AND DISEASES OF CATTLE.
The farmers, butchers. and others, IN this city
and vicinity, interested in stock and agriculture,
were invited to attend this institution last evening,
to hear this venerable philosopher speak of the
plants which abound in our fields poisonous to cat
tie and other stock, creating diseases that destroy
human life. Doctor Whitlaw has devoted himself
with the greatest zeal and industry for fifty years
to that important subject yet notwithstanding the
importance OF Tie SuDJ6Ct, tHeIc were only some
fifteen or twenty persons present at the commence
ment. The gentleman commenced his lecture by
taking view Of the state of the land in Scotland,
some fifty years since, and its present state and
showed that by adopting the course he wished to
introduce in this country, the land had increased
in value some eight or ten fold; beside afordng the
people more wholesome supply Of the most essen
tial necessaries OF life He stated that eight of
eased much so that il quite endangered the lives
OF all those who paro0k Of any part OF the animal.
That also the milk and butter sold in this city was
equally poisonous, in consequence ofthe cows lux
uri ang on certain descriptions Of grass, end other
productions OF the fields and meadows which were
poisonous, filling their carcasses with oxaic acid,
and likewise inPregnating those who -partook of
them or the produce with the same. The only re-
medy for this he said, we understood the gentle
man right, was stall feeding.
The most dangerous nuisance, and one fraught
with the greatest amount OF evil to the community,
was the suffering OF animals Of the swine tribe to
roam the streets. The learned gentleman said he
was prepared to prove that scrofula or eprosy was
solely produced from these animals the very ef.
f1uvia arising from them was dangerous to the hui
man constitution. There never was pig thai
roamed the streets, or was fed on offal, but was
infected with leprosy, and consequently those who
partook Of II were liable to the same disorder; and
this would, in great degree, account for the in
Of this disorder in this country Of late years
The lecturer said in this respect the ladiesand their
children in particular, were most liable, and hoped
they would interest themselves in the matter. The
matter-brought forth number of documents tc
| support his views showed what had been
done of late years in various parts Of the
| globe to carry out these views, all of which
appeared highly satisfactory; and in conclusion
said, that unless some strict regulations relative &c
the rearing OF cattle tor human food were enforced
as well as the nature and quality of milk and but
ter supplied to the inhabitants Of these States, we
should in the short space of some fifty years be.
| come In physical strength and mental powers sc
| degeneTated, as to be not able to contend agans
other evils that might and would assail US; and tina
our fall would be like that Of many Of the king
doms OF the anclents, only more premature-entlre
| ly owing to our neglect of agriculture.
Is 1T so 1--WE perceive that Mr.. De lie Rec il
singing at the wing meetings with great spirit ant
effect. Is this the Apollo OF the "native" party
| Is this the fne-ooking Mr.. De lie Rec who con
| tributed so much by his songs and glees to tn,
triumph of the natives or is it counterfeit-dt
| tell?
| THE GREAT TWENTY MILE RACE OVER THE Cen
rREvLLH CoURsE.-We are glad to see the propri
etors of this course have altered their regulation
relative to the weights to be carried in this grea
contests instead of one hundred and fcrty-fiv,
pounds to be carried il is now agreed that it shal
be catch weights. This is much more equitable, ant
likely to draw a greater number Of entries, ant
make the matter altogether more interesting
| FIRE AT MANcHRsrER, N H-The aew anc
| beautiful Town House in Manchester, built at ar
expense Of S24OOO was discovered yesterday at 10 NJ
fire and reduced to heap Of ruins. The eel
were occupied by dealers whs saved mos
and four The contents Of the Post Office
ed and portion Of ell the stocks Of goods The secon'