Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-07-13
Qsasla Disaasa.

We see from our exchanges that this dread
full malady is spreading. It is in nearly al
Of the New England States, Pa. and N. Y.
and we much regret that it ID travelling
westward. We see BY the Montreal Gazette
that it has made it, appearance in Hunting.
don, and we see by Chicago papers that the
disease has broken out among the cattle nj
Shabbora Grove, De Kalb county, which is
causing some alarm in that region. It was
among cattle that were recently brought from
New England. Now we must be on the
alert. We are al interested and should the
epidemic find its way into our valley it would
make sad havoc. Il would be hard calam-
ity, one that would ruin our fair and young
State. Every man that owns COW, is more
or less concerned, then let us, be watchful
and do our part 10 prevent an introduction
Of this troublesome pest. We insert in this
issue Gov. KIRKwooD's circular. which we
trust will be needed. In our last weeks is
sue we published full statement Of the
nature of the disease, from the Massachusetts,
committee appointed by the Legislature.
Gov kIRKwooD's CIRCULAR.
low CirY, Iowa June 26, 1860.
SIN: Ihve sent to the County Judge of
your county the following circular. Please
consult with him on the subject. Many of
our people entertain great fears that the cat
tie disease now doing so much damage in
crvv If A,,pE cko L. - IL
into this State. The introduction of the dis
ease here would be great calamity, and
take the liberty Of directing your attention to
the matter with the view that steps may be
taken for our protection. Permit me to sug-
gcst.
1st-That in case fair be held in your
county during the coming fall, that all cattle
from outside our own State be vigorously ex-
cluded.
2d-That you call at once, public meetings
in different parts Of your county, at which
the danger to be spprehended be fully ex-
planned and the people urged to organize
measures Of prevention.
3d-That efficient measures be taken to
learn at all ferries and other points in your
county at which cattle may be introduced
from other States, the places from which
such cattle have been brought, the probability
for their being diseased, and the point to
which they are to be taken.
4th-That ifthere shall be reason to believe
that such cattle are diseased, every lawful
means shall be taken to send them at once
out Of the State; and in all cases that infor-
nation be promptly forwarded to the County
Judge or some other suitable person in each
county of the State. to whichcattle from other
States are about being taken.
The existence of this disease in the Eastern
States was not known at the last session of
our General Assembly, for which reason no
laws were passed or appropriations made
specially for this object but as every indi-
vidual in the State is deeply interested in
protecting one of the great sources of our
wealth, it is but reasonable to hope that every
one will willingly assume his proper share Of
the labor and expense necessary to that end
Please inform me as often as convenient
what is being done in your county, in this
matter and especially desire that in case
the disease makes its appearance in your
county, you win promptly advise me Of the
fact
would also suggest that you at once con-
fer personally with the officers of Railroad
companies and the owners of ferries in your
county on this subject. Very Respectfully.
SAMUEL j. KIRKWOOD.