New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-06

for food. but pleasant 10 the sight, Science in re-
vedhpg The secrets OF nature, is pointing out In va-
rlous ways the advantage Of taking extract. direct
from vegetable substances more economical III Al
by the circuit of animal eimination-ju. a. gutta-
percha and lnda-rubber is superseding in maay in
stances, the Csc of leather and other animal sub
stances.
Ho-se ChestHrts for Human Foof -Juiye MErGs
also r, ad paper he had translated from La Presse
which showed that by thorough washing in pure
water the starch Of the horse chestnut beco free
from actdity aLd is more valuable article than the
starch OF wheat-absDrbing more water. Ii is found
that the horse chestnut contains starch th the
potato Ihrty-hye per cent OF the chestnut -four
mixed with wheat -four, produces excellent bread.
This has iginated aud important branch of
manufacture in France the horse chestnut there
large crop.
Skapl-Goat.-Judge Mics stated that Dr. Amber
has persevered in the introduction to this country OF
the ShavlGoat which ia found 10 thrive well on the
uplands of America which are now lying unproiuctive
OF any good to the people. He considered that il
Government would encourage such enterprises it
would be doing much more good than by pling up
acts upon acts Of legislation ~ which the people paid
but little regard The ShswlGoat has hair i,nteen
inches long, as fine and glossy as silk, and Well
adapted for the manufacture of the most beautiful
shawls He was for large importation of these beau
tful and useful creatures, with which enlven the
landscapes of our country, aud after Ornsnentng
our hills and valleys they could be used to olohe and
decorate the fair daughters of our great Republic.
The Production OF WOol-Judge MEIGs read from
The London Journal Of Arts. OF August 81, 1855,
statement that it has been asceTtaned by actual
pertinent in feeding sheep that 1000 lbs. Of raw pota
toes, with SALT will produce 81 lbs Of wool; 900 lbs.
of maDgel wurzel raw, will produce 81 lbs. of wool;
LOCO lbs. Of wheat, raw, viii produce IA lbs of WOOD
1000 lbs of oat-, raw, will produce 10 lbs. of wool;
LOCO lbs. Of rye, with salt, will Produce II los. or
WOOL 900 lbs. Ut rye, without sat- will produce l2i
lbs. WOO; 1000 lbs. of barley will produce l2l lbs ii
WOOL 900 lbs. OF peas will produce l6: lbs. of wool
1000 lbs. of buckwhest will pro 10 lbs of wool.
Winter Feeding Of Stock DR.: WATERBURY, made
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useful statistics at a future day. He observed that
there remarkable effect produced In animals by
tie character OF the material "n which they feed He
considered that for the want OF attention TO tds SUBJ
ject, many animals, like men became subject to dys
pepsia. His statistics would show that this might be
prevented by proper regular of tner diet. Ami
mak were subject to as complex physiology as man,
and the principles will apply 10 both
Dir. JUDD made some inquiries as to which would!be
the most economical arcle of food for horses hay al
$50 a tuD, corn at 81 bushel1 Some success
fu farmers had adopted the plan of keeping animals
exposed to the dir in winter with but little smell
ter beside the eaess groves but he could not believe
that their owing to such practice. There
would be great economy in food if the animals were
kept warm. He old not know but it would pay
farmer to keep bis sbeeppens warm with stoves even
as 70 much less food would be sumed. The food is
mostly required for heating purposes.
Mr.. CLAP was Of opinion. from very long expert
ence, that it was very bsd policy to keep animals
closed I'D in houses II was true 1t would deprive
them of q good appetite, but it would lessen their
health, which was more important than economy in
food. Ifthey needed to be Kept warm in winter, he
preferred clothing them III Jackets.
After some debate, in which Dr. WATERBURY eK-
pressed bis opinion that oats the best feed for
horses when brisk work is required, while fox slow
farm work corn equally good.
Mr. JUDD moved that Committee be appointed
with DR.. Waterbury chairman to inquire into the
relative value of hay cut straw, OATS corn, barley
and shorts fine bran; also the proportions in which
any OF these may be most advantagcousiy mixed, and
report to the next meeting of the club.
The resolution agreed to and DR.. Waterbury
and Messrs. Field and Capp were appointed the Com
mittee.
Lairfon Bhck5srry Wine.-tJudge MEIGs presented
q bottle of Lawton blackberry wine which had been
sent to the club the manufacture of Mrs Lswton IL
wGs tasted all round and universally praised 1t was
alleged to be "nOthing but the pure juice OF the
"beny," but some who tasted considered that some
" thing stronger was there
Isabella HIne-A specimen bottle Of Isabella
grape wine from Mr.. Couzzens of Dobbs's Ferry, was
also tasted and considered good sour VINE, but too
sour to tempt to second glass II all wines possessed
this excellent quality Of satisfying Sth the FIRST taste,
there would DO world OF misery avoided.
Appes.-Mr. WARIsG presented specimens OF Peoks
Pleasant apples, which are good aud sound, with very
fine flavor at the present season.
EgvItian Csr7OSa,eS.-Dr. DECK exhibited very
singular specimen OF flower for which no place In
natural history has yet been as gned: The doctor
had had il nine years and exhibited it a thousand
times by dipping It into water for few minutes, when
ii gradually expands or blossoms. Ii Isl wheh open,
about one inch i'll diameter It, age is unknown. 1t
was presented to the doctor for his deal services in
Egypt by all Arab who asserted that he had taken 1t
from the breast of an Egyptian NANNY, u female
heh.priest and it was considered great rarity. 1t
has the appearance in its dry stale of small dry
poppy head. but when expanded by soaking in water
It has the appearance of beautifully radiated starry
flower resembling the cTysanthenum Ii was care
fully examined by the many naturalists present. but
all failed to discover it's proper classification so it
still remains "a flower without a name" The ques-
ton of christening it did not come up, although ablu-
lions were performed several times The doctor also
exhibited some curious specimens of Egyptian insects
and reptiles preserved in spirits. One Is frog no
larger than could be covered by shilling.
The subject of wndmls for farm purposes was post
poned till next meeting by request OF Mr.. airing:
The report of the Committee ON Long Island lands
and an account of the visit of the Club to Mr. Will
sons farm at Deerpark have been sent TO Albany for