The Sun.
London, England, 1853-10-04 00:00:00

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SUN OFFICE, Seven, o'Clock.

CHESTER RACES

(THIS DAY.)

(BY ELEC7RIO TELEGRAPH)
SHORTS HANDICAP.

giteflyer
Punch-box
Pastrycook
_.

Eight ran.

SELLING STAKES.

Priam the Third...

INNKEEPERS' PLATE
Master Slender
Effie Deans

Stiletto ...
Vaultress.

Six ran.
MOSTYN STAKES.

Fiv© ran.

ARRlVALS.—Lerrywheut, Stiletto, Annie Sutherland,
Wire, and Gladiole.—Nancy expected.

LATEST BETTING.
CHESTER HANDICAP.
7to 2 agst Nancy.
4to 1 agst Hungerford.
7to 1 agst Lady Evelyn.
7to 1 agst Annie Sutherland.

CESARE WITCH.
, 13 to 1 agst Indian Warrior.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
25 to 1 agst Balrownie (taken).

SHERIFFS COURT-(THIS DAY.)

(Before A. Ryland, Esq.)

TRANSMISSION OF NEWSPAPERS BY POST,-IMPORTANT TO

NEWSPAPERS.-CLIFFORD V. WALTON.
This was an action to recover the sum of 11. 19s. for
newspapers supplied.
The plaintiff is a well-known news-agent in the City,
and the defendant is a gentleman of great repute in the
country.
The question raised was, whether an order given to a
country bookseller could be construed into an order to
the London agent. It appeared that the plaintiff had
for many years been in the habit of sending newspapers
directed to the defendant. Several bills, extending over
a period of seven years, had been paid by defendant,
who now disputed the claim, on the ground that be had
given the order to another party. A discussion also
arose as to the point of delivery, the papers having
been sent through the Post-office in the usual way.
His Honour said the continuous payments proved a
liability—the irregularity, so much complained of, was
a matter to be settled elsewhere. He did not receive
newspapers with the regularity he wished, but he thought
that everybody wished to get the first information, and
he felt glad when he got it at all.
Verdict for plaintiff.

I`lllE LONDON GAZETTE
(THIS EVENING.)

ST. JAMES'S-PALACE, OCT. 1.
The Queen has been pleased to appoint William, Earl of
Listowel, to be one of the Lords in Waiting in Ordinary
to her Majesty, in the room of John, Lord Elphinstone,
resigned.

BOARD OF TRADE, WHITEHALL, SEPT. 30.
The Right Honourable the Lords of the Committee of
the Privy Council for Trade and Plantations have received
through the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs a copy
of a Dispatch from her Majesty's Consul at Lisbon, cover-
ing the inclosed translation of a notice from the Board of
Health of that city, enumerating, with a view to the new
regulations for quarantine, the articles which are hereafter
to be considered susceptible of infection.
By order, J. EMERSON TENNENT.
(Copy, No. 1750-)
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(Translation.)
The Council of Public Health of the Kingdom consider-
ing the difficulties which have occurred in tie sanitary ser-
vice in consequence of the present classification of suscep-
tible goods, merchandise, and substances, and wishing, for
the benefit of commerce, to obviate, as far as may be com-
patible with the security of public health, the recurrence
of such difficulties, makes known that by virtue of the
powers given to it by the 19th Article of the Decree of the
3(1 January, 1837, it has resolved as follows, viz.:-
Ist. Are considered susceptible—Cotton, raw or manu-
factured ; hair, manufactured, or in any other state ;
hemp, raw or manufactured ; letters, newspapers, and
correspondence - horse-hair, in any state ; hides, fresh,
dry, or manufactured
actured ; fresh remains of animals ; wool
and flax, s aw or manufactured ; skins and feathers, manu-
factured, or in any other state ; and silk, raw or manufac-
tured.

3d. Are revoked—the edicts of the 3(1 January, 1851,
9th November, 184-1, and Ist September, 1543.
(Signed) DR. MATHEUS CESARIO
RODRIGUES MOACHO.

Lisbon, Sept. 9, 1853.
BOARD OF' TRADE, WHITEHALL, OCT. 3.

Tho Right Hon. the Lords of the Committee of the
Privy Council for Trado and Plantations, with a viow of
preventing the spread of Cholera on board merchant ship-
ping, have caused to be issued and circulated the following
instructions and notice for the information and warning
of mariners and shipowners :
CHOLERA.

Instructions to Captains of Ships, prepared by the
General Board of Health.
Captains of Ships are hereby warned-
1. What to avoid.
Overcrowding—The amount of breathing space for the
men which may suffice in ordinary times is insufficient in

an epidemic season. Increase space as much as practicable.
Permit no sails, large trunks, or any part of the cargo to
, occupy the forecastle. If sufficient additional space can-
;; not be otherwise obtained, erect a temporary tent on deck
by awning, sails, &c., for the men at night, taking care that
they sleep warm and dry. Ventilate the forecastle and
every part of the ship with fresh air as freely as possible.
Pure air is the first essential requisite to safety.
Dampness—To lessen the danger from dampness let the
boards be dry-rubbed. Let the men change their wet
clothes whenever practicable, and never allow the wet
clothes to remain below an instant. A thick flannel belt
or bandage around the stomach or loins would be a great
defence for sailors. Flannels or Guernsey frocks should be
worn next the skin. Sudden and violent attacks of cholera
often follow chill.
Filth—Let every part of the ship be kept as clean and
sweet as possible, and enjoin personal cleanliness on the
men. Vessels affected by bilge water should be pumped
out frequently, especially steamers.
Unwholesome Food.—Articles of food which may be
taken with little inconvenience in ordinary times may be
dangerous in an epidemic season. The best articles of
food are meat, good biscuits, rice, oatmeal, and good pota-
toes. Solid food is better than fluids, and therefore at
this time it would be advisable to give the crew beef and
mutton instead of soup. Care should be taken to avoid
all tainted meat and decayed vegetables. Special atten-
tion should be paid to having a supply of pure water. All
river water near towns should be avoided.
Excess.—Great moderation in food and drink is abso-
lutely essential to safety. A single act of indiscretion has
been followed by a severe attack ; intemperance at such a
time is fraught with extreme danger. An epidemic at-
mosphere commonly produces great depression, both of
body and mind, and a desire for stimulants. If for the
relief of this feeling recourse be had to gin or brandy, the
result may be fatal.
Purgative Medicines.—No purgative medicines of any
kind should be taken at this season—unless under medical
direction. Glauber's Salts and Epsom Salts are especially
dangerous. Owners and masters should provide themselves
with the necessary medicines immediately.
11. What to do.
Cholera is commonly not so sudden in its attack as is
supposed. It usually gives warning, of its approach for
some hours, and often for a day or two, by some-degree of
looseness about the bowels. This may be slight, and it is
almost always without pain; butlet no one be put off his
guard by this cireamstance. The master should, by obser-
vation and inquiry, take notice of the health of the crew ;
and for his guidance, until such time as he may be able to
obtain medical assistance, the following recommendations
are subjoined :
If any man should be attacked with any degree of loose-
ness of the bowels the following medicine should be given
to him at once : 15 or 20 grains of opiate:confection, mixed
with two table spoonful of peppermint water, or with a
little weak brandy and warm water. This should be re-
peated every three or four hours, or oftener if the attack
is severe. It this medicine is not at hand, eight or ten
drops of laudanum may be substituted for the opiate con-
fection.

If the purging is severe, and especially if attended with
vomiting or coldness, the man should go to bed immedi-
ately, and be kept warm. Bottles of hot water, or bap
filled with salt or bran, should be applied to the stomach
and feet, and along the spine.

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A largo poultice of mustard and vinegar should be put
over the stomach, and kept on 15 or 20 minutes. The
above medicines should be continued every hour, or every
two or three hours, according to the emergency of the case,
until a'doctor can bo got. Rost and warmth in bed are
essential until medical assistance arrives; but not a moment
should be lost in seeking medical aid.

LCIIOLERA.

NOTICE TO MASTERS AND OWNERS OF SHIPS PREPARED

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AND ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH. ----
The aPProach of cholera having rendered it necessary to
take all possible precautions, and experience having shown
that the disease spreads rapidly and fatally wherever there
is overcrowding, dirt, and want of ventilation, the atten-
tion of masters and owners of ships is especially called to
the following sections of the Mercantile Marine Act :
Section 63. "Every place in any ship occupied by sea-
men or apprentices, and appropriated to their use, shall
have a space of not less than nine superficial feet for every
adult, measured on the deck or floor of such place, which
shall he kept free from stores or goods of any kind not
being their personal property in use during the voyage ;
and every such place shall be securely and properly con-
structed, and well ventilated."
Ee;tiee 69. " If any place in any ship occupied by sea-
men or apprentices, and appropriated to their use, is not in
the whole sufficiently large to give such 'space as herein-
before required, or if any such place is not securely and
propery constructed and well ventilated, the owner shall
for every such offence he liable to Npenaity not exceeding
twenty pounds ; and if any such space as aforesaid is not
kept free from goods and stores as aforesaid, the Master
shall for every such offence be liable to a penalty not ex-
ceeding
ten pounds."
Master s and Owners of Ships are hereby warned that the
Board of Trade will, if occasion shall arise, take measures i