The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-09

TUESDAY, May 6.
SUBJECT preservation of Animal Food
The subject announced for discussion upon this
occasion, attracted than usual assemblagc o.
all interested in the important ISSUE from the butch
er to the farmer, and from the thrifty housekeepel
to The government contractor. The first hour was
usual, devoted to subjects of miscellaneous
conversational nature, and not without some pecu-
liar interest.
Mr.. BARBER, of Massachusetts, was nominated
to the chair and the Recording Secretary, as usual,
was Mr.. MEIGs. An alarming statement was read,
OF disease prevailing generally in Europe, amongst
black cattle, bearing all the characteristics of the
yphus IN the human form, and equally fatal in its
consequences III the animal creation A premium
has been offered by an agricultural society in Eu-
rope, of $780, for the best essay on its sympomatic
developments, the best mode OF treatment, its con-
taglous Influences the pre-disposing cause and how
far it relate to this climate; as also upon the
necessity OF such precautionary measures as may
avert this calamity from cattle. During the dis
cnsslon OF this, another subject was introduced by
Mr. MEGs, by the presentation of 30 grains of wild
rice, used by the Otonabee Indians, upon Rice
Lake: in Upper Canada, and which was decided
to be food only fit for the tribe that cultivate it.
eman then reverted to the disease of cattle and ascrb
cd to those coming from the west Ohio and Illinois par
oxen are "hers to-" Mr.. Edwards from England gave
horrfying description of the ravages of this disease in
that country and suggested for that useful class Of
mar human visitations, white washing Iblceding by
the gallon chloride Of lime and cleanliness" Amember
here made an objection to the sweeping imputaton cast
upon the horned tribe of Ohio by another member and
eoquently repudiaed the soft impeachment. from his
optical experience in Fulton market member said
that twenty years ago. all the cattle in the west were
afflicted with liver complaints and dyspepsia which nm
improved soil has removed Mr. Meggs reiterated the
caution he received from honest butcher not
purchase any meat but that impressed with the Jew.
ish seal This interesting discussion was here inter-
rupted by q motion to publish the letter for the
prize essay on the disease Of bulls which was passed
Then there discussion about the nven-
ton of Anasetic Printing which Englishman as
sumed as his dscovery while Joseph Dixon of Taun-
ton ten years ago. claimed the honors due this mpor-
tant invention; specimens were produced labels of
Gillotts steel pens, which caused great sensation
After few heads Of corn handed round comInu-
nicaton read from Mr. Mclnstcr, the soiling
cattle. He recommends mangel wurtzcl, sugar beet,
ruta baga turniPs, &c The chairman highly approve ed
of this Diet confirmed by eight years personal expert
ence He approved of carrots substitute for oats for
horses.
At this stage of the business the secretary circulated
some mamma" Of various country's growth, and Col
Clarke some sun flower seeds of great prolific virtue,
as also few seeds OF marrow squash Several learned
analyses of guano referred to the oac of
select committee. Then the subject of the day
Preservation of Animal Food, Dr. Lardner and PROBES.
Mapcs had both been invited to furnish their expe
rcnce, but both were absent. A long communication
was read prescribing of cure, that included
molasses and salt and pearl ash and salt petre val
liable remedy. The same author wrote homly on the
preservation of eggs butter hogs lard and trout for
Delaware and Catskill all proving, incontrovertbly,
but sceptic" could hesitate believe Another
member announced that he ate part Of ham in Virginia.
that was for two years suspended in bag in dark gar
interesting proceeding Professor Mapes entered the
hall, and all eyes chat is, of those who remained be.
hindu fixed upon him, for his opinion the
terra mcdica" Of salt which he delivered with his usual
philosophy, and doubt TO the edication Of the rem
nant of the agricultural club who heard him.
This inexhausble subject will be renewed next Tues