The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-20

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1000 1000
To make these analyses more explicit, and within
the comprehension Of all, shall pursue the compa.
rison, with the per centsges which have deemed
essential to work out, In order that the true differ
ences between pure and swill milk may be shown
plainly enough for the dulest comprehension since
that there can exist any appreciabe distinction at
any rate that the variation can be Of muc moment
Iistllery milk exceeds, in its proportion Of water,
e o nesrly four per cent.
Dstlsry milk exceeds, In ito proportion Of sugar,
Old over seventeen per cent.
Distilery milk exceeds IN its proportion OF ofp.
and $: ,(ae 81 over thirty six per cent
Distery milk exceeds, in Its proportions Of of l.
and M tS3 neatly thirtythr and three fourths per
westchester county exceeds in is proportion of but
ter, (3eeo over three hundred and sixtyf and hall
wes,chester county exceeds, in Its proportion of
cheese and abumen, "a - nearly forty and third
per cent.
Thus, It is manifest which description of milk
contains the essential principle Of nutriti on out
OF which the system is to obtain its growth and
susie Iance. The excess Of sugar In the COW stable
sample Is Of course Of the ingredients OF adult
teraiicn. Its main purpose Is TO present color.
In the chemistry Of life however, according to Ba
ron Liz big, and others, Of equal note in Europe, 1t
mostly, not entirely, acts as an element Of
respiration" not nutrition that function deriving
its materials for assimilation from the albumen aud
caseine or curd contained on the cream, the promi
nent constituents of which are the butter and
cheese, of which import ant articles, II will be no.
ticed how exceedingly great is the prepondenuce
in the sample of "Westchester county m,lkv
The simple assertion Of this fact scarcely any would
credit, hut the denomination by the unening hand
Of the skfu chemist afixes the incoLtestble proof
Of the superior value Of the pure specimen and the
utter w0rtbeesDess Of the fictitious complex fluid
The undue quantity Of earthly and saliva matter
exhibited nthe false specimen tells not only of
odYttn hvYk{ Ia -
diseased source Of its production. The calcareous
Cline OF phosphatos), DR.. Pereira in his admirable
scientific eatise on Food and Diet" deems con-
elusive proof Of tubucular disease Of the lungs and
the very maady that destroys the cows of the milk
stables. Hence the existence Of these earths and
salir es, in quantities exceeding their due SHARE in
the impure sample. the deleterious character of
which uron the infantile constitution when imbibed
ticisn has but little difficulty in detecting the cause
OF the mischief, when professionally eodeavoring
to alleviate indisposition in much of his practice.
Another very important difference exists between
the two kinds Of milk, we'll known to the medical
profession, and TO others whose habits of observa-
ton lead them to think az well as to eat and drink
Pure milk readily forms consistent coagulum in
the and thus T. At once for the
other hand Is often hours before the gastric juices
are capable Of mastering its obstinate indgestibili-
~; and when curd is found at ALL its appearance
scsrct jostes the appellation, and its effect upon
the wh0ls track Of the almentary canal ia most in
furious and unnatural. Hence the immune: able In.
festival difficulties that prove 80 disastrous to many
children, plague the indef4tigable physician, and
ret der lonely and melancholy the former happy
Household III the million--an apt application Of
"msr's iphumaDity to man."
II is certainly unnecessary for me to here dilate
npon the necessity Of milk for amentary purp ,ses
but may be allowed to infer that, because of its
lesdipp essentially, it is the more requisite that
none but the pure commodity should be permitted
to enter into domestic consumption. Far better is
it. in my humble opinion, that We dispense with the
use Of Is entirely unless we can procure that which
"a suited for our purpose. To banish therefore the
false mixture from tables and thus preserve the
health Of our families Is duty which should no. be
ahOred to sumher. The course 70 pursue then,
tn Common Council in their wisdom must neces.
sar)y perceive, Is to remove the evil sources of its
supply from the city, and free the community from
any flftter icic.ion Of it, calamtous eff. cts aud
tendencies. IL needs no hereulean effort to &C
complish this desirable measure.
III the removal Of these great obstacles to the
health and happiness of our citizens, do not doubt
that interested parties will oppose q strong arm to
the successful termination Of your labors. It has
ever been character Of those whose road TO fortune
ty themselves, as II they hal deliberately" counted
the cost" Of their adventures. They who rely
upon the creation Of offensive nuisances to lead
them int the lap Of luxury, are not un Wiling to
shielded by the papcy Of the legal qnibbng, to the
end of ell disputation. Our courts assume a Just
pride in the faithful administration Of the laws but
all sizes must be heard proceedings are entered
upon, postponed reserved, sent from ono court to
another and decision after decision is made and yet
the incorrigibe defendants scarcely yield an inch,
Until st length, as last resort, some hitherto
foretesn fact has escaped TIE tute perez pton Of
former courts, counsel and uryanother trial Is al
loxec and, If the parties ia defence have not sue.
ceeded IN gaining verdict they have obtained
what for them is just goos-that il, the delay oc.
casioned by non concurrent jury. And thus have
the most Ealpable nuisapces been ever aud anon
submitted to- until some favorable oppo tunity has
arisen to overthrow oil false objections to removal,
al d thus abate the gIievous offence. But do not
apprehend ttat your honorable body viii have any
such Ierplexiog difficulties to slrmOuut ia pursuing
tie Recommendation have no hesitation in sub.
mit'irg-vlz., that without any unnecessary waste
OF time, these COW stables be, by your peremptory
ar,hoiity and direction, immediately stopped in
the public may no longer be tampled upon by the
Injurious operation OF individual interests and rem
dercj as it were, homeless and healthless, by a
cupioity whose sphere is pestferous sink Of cor.
ruption.
The corporate authorities have ample power. 1
conceive, 10 carry into immediate effect this aula-
be purpose. IL has not been reserved for an IN
sustained oidinar &c, simply to vest them with the
night 10 intt rcede in bshslf Of justly complaining
public. The Legislature OF this State has embodied
In It's procsedi3gs plensry provision f,r the modd
cation and correction of all offences that are too
ralpatly onei Gus TO be borne, and 1t afsrds me
Mutn ~ aDncAnor 70 invite your atteDtlpn 10 sec
tcD 2, article l. title ., Of" An &C. relative t. the
Public Hesltb of the city OF New York." passed
April 10, 1850, which speaks language not 70 be
mistaken and not cal able Of miscons.ruction, viz
TIE Mayor, Al5ermsn and Conmonalty Of the city OF
New York shall have full power sod ihorty 10 axe
and pass ALI such bylaws and ordnarces they shall
from time to lime deem necessary and proper for the
preservation 81 TIE public health 81 said city and ais,
for The abatement and removal OF all ard every nusa nco
10 seid city and for the prom or owners
Of the lot or lots upon which the may be- 70 abat
and remove the same.
To be clothed with more authority than Il couched
ard conveyed in this opportune section, would In
deed be an acs Of supererogation. Under this
statute, the rule Of exterminston, by your drec
tion. cannot be avoided or compromised. The clear
and iudisy utabe letter, as well the entire spirit
and intention, form imptnetrabIe barrier TO all
opposing resorts. Toe question submitted for your
legislative action is one Of an exceedingly simple
Understanding but tie enforcement Of the