The Sun.
London, England, 1831-11-18 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.,

St R,—From the diwastrous news of yesterday we looked
for still more gl• omy tidings from Sunderland to-day.
Happily our forebodings have not been realized. There
are three new cases of malignant cholera and three deaths,
so that the disease remains in the same state.

Though opinions are still somewhat at variance as to
the character of this complaint, the prevailing belief here
is undoubtedly that it is the Asiatic or Continental cho-
lera. A very short period will certainly put an end to all
conjecture on the subject. Notwithstanding we are only
twelve miles from Sunderland, and there is a continued
intercourse going on by land every hour of the day be-
tween that town and Newcastle, we have happily so far
escaped. Persons who espouse opposite hypotheses will
no doubt adduce this as an argument to support their
Own views : contag4mists will attribute our escape to
the prudent measures of precaution we have adopted ;
non-contagicnists will cite it as a proof that, Continen-
tal cholera though it might be, it was not to be extended,
as some had imagined, by contagion.

If our safety be continued, I shall be too much rejoiced
at our good fortune to quarrel with either set of gentle-
men on account of their theories.
1 am, Sir, your obedient servant,
A MEMBER OF THE NEWCASTLE
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Wednesday Night, Nov. 16, 1851.
P.S. A hand-bill has been issued to-day, which con-
sists of Dr. Headlam's report (addressed to the Mayor) on
the cause of the porter Armstrong's death, which I men-
tioned in my letter of the 14th as having excited alarm,
in consequence of there being some suspicious symptoms.
The Doctor says, " The immense coat of the stomach
was in a completely gangrenous state, and it appeared
that disease of an inflammatory nature had existed in his
bowels for a considerable time previous to the supposed
commencement of his illness."

NEWCASTLE, Nov. 19.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,-Though you have numerous correspondents re-
specting the cholera, as I go to a different market for my
intelligence to most of them, this letter may not he deemed
an intrusion. The opinion I expressed in my last letter
I have had more reason from observation to be confirmed
in, and on a question of such •vital importance and in
tense interest to the community at large, it behoves every
one to be cautious how he deals out statements of such a
❑ature as to act upon the fears of the nation, to the
alarming extent they have already done. To shew you
what the good folks of Sunderland themselves think of
the cholera, I send you a copy of a hand-bill which has
received general circulation :

CHOLERA MORBUS ! !
Any person supplying the Board of Health with a few cases
of Asiatic cholera, will receive a liberal and substantial reward,
and, should none such be obtainable, any number of cases of
British origin, however small, will be thankfully received and
most gratefully acknowledged.
The object of the advertisers being altogether public, un-
alloyed by any private or personal feeling, morbid desire of pre-
sent profit, or selfish longings • after future fame or advantage,
they trust their fellow-townsmen, placing confidence in their
DISINTERESTEDNESS and wisdoni, will endeavour by every means
in their power to get up a few-appearances, to save the credit of
the firm from the sneers of the credulous, and the aspersions of
.he ignorant and malicious.
N.B. Apply at the Commission-room, at any hour. No clues-
ions will be asked, and no mistake dreamt

Nov. 12, IKII.

take drew qf
.I.:SCULAPIUS, Jun. and Co.

It is the general opinion in Newcastle now that had not
the foreign cholera been raging, the reports from Sunder-
land would L.ve never been heard of. I have this day
been informed by a most respectable medical man, that
list year about this time, in Newcastle, he had himself
above one hundred cities of British cholera among his own
immediate patients, which he attributes not only to the
quantity of vegetabl, matter in a state of decay, but to
the poor and ill.fed part of the population indulging in bad
and unwholesome fruit, which is imported in great quantities
from France and other places. To give you a further idea
how the spirit of intimid ition rages here, a ca•e of cholera
having occured, the par'y afflicted had recourse to a dose
of Epsom salts, which, being taken in too large a dose,
purged hint very violently, and (as they invariably do
when taken in large quantities) rendered him costive after-
wards ; this, together with the disease, proved fatal, and
the consequence is that the Mayor has issued a hand-bill,
cautioning the inhabitants against taking Epsom it ilts.
At a late meeting at. Sunderland of the Beard of Health, a
gentleman (Mr. Smithson) was stopped in his address by
the Chairman (George Robinson, Esq.) before he hail been
on his legs five minutes, under the pretence that he was
protracting his observations, but the fact was he was en-
deavouring to shew the indescribable injury the false
alarms they wi re spreading were likely to inflict upon the
town. The almost univeral feelinl, both at the meeting
and by the inhabitants at large is, that the publication of
Dr. Clanny's certificate in the London Papers has been the
means of creating, a false alarm, much to the injury of
Sunderland.

I will mention another fact to give you some idea as to
the professional knowledge of some of the Sunderland
faculty. A woman was reported by a member of them to
he afflicted with a malignant case of cholera, and Dr.
Daun was called in, when he returned au answer to the
Board of He ilth, stating that she had no symptom of
cholera about her, but she really was ill in consrquence of
having been STABBED IN TIIE BELLY BY A SHARP
INSTRUMENT, and had received some severe bruises about
the face.
There has been no case of cholera in the suburbs of the
town ; and were the truth told, there have been very few
in it. Among the persons who have died (who were all in
a state of abject poverty, and had subjects) is the veteran
Jack Crawford, who during the engagement between Ad-
miral Duncan and De Winter, nailed the flag to the mast-
head after it had been shot away. Rest assured, Mr.
Editor, that the report of the Asiatic cholera being in
Sunderland has no other foundation than that which rests
upon the suspicious basis of interest. Dr. Clanny, I
understand, already feels it necessary to defend some parts
of his conduct ; I hope he will be able to defend it all to
the satisfaction of Sunderland.
I am, Sir, your's obediently,

A. B.

SHEFFIELD, Nov. 16.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

siR,LI should not have troubled you at present but for
an interesting and unanimous meeting that took place this
evening of the members of the Political Union. At the
Council meeting on Thursday last it was su4gested by Ed-
wad Barker, Esq., the propriety of the members of the
Union tendering their services to the Magisttate, in the
event of any disturbance, to protect the public peace,
which was ably supported by J. S. Btamball, E.g., the
result of which was a reeo'ution to call the members of the
Union together on the 16th instant. The mt eting was
accordingly held this evening at the Town-hall, Pr,
Knight in the chair, who stated the object fo; which they
were called together, viz., to express their undivided and
untnimous attachment to the Keform pill, and their de-
termination to support the King, his Aliniste;-s, and the
local authorities of the district, preserving order at this
evintful crisi4!

Epwartp BARKER, Esq., proposed the first resolution,
and larief/y showed the necessity, while such demagogues
as the nittfrigess Member for Preston were endeavouring
to sow discord, disunion, and even anarchy amongst tlyi
people, or all classes being united.
1 S. BRAMRALL, Esq., once a gallejlt yeomanry man,
but lately retired from that Wi'vice, expressed his entire
concurrence iu the remarks made by Mr. Barker, and his
readiness to act in any capacity the Union and the Magis-
trates might deem most proper for the preservation of the
public peace,
LirtiE PALf.REYMAN, Esq., in an eloquent speech,
proposed the second resolution. He stated that although
he was pet fectly satisfied, from past experience and know-
ledge of the inhabitants of Sheffield, they would all ra-
ther assist in protecting the peace of the town than in
hrealSintr, it 4 still, when he recollected that attempts were
being made to divert the people from the great measure of
Reform—addresses being circulated from unkcown
dgals ca;ling on the people to ". arise aid awake," and that
cii.cuiar had been received by the secretary
o
from Manchester, inviting a " deputy or
faleflspotuhateiePs‘rT'inntin
to attend attend A meeting there on that very day to
express the opinion of the nation agains,t their "oppressive
rulers," he, foT one,
though be hail never fired a gun in
lui willing to join his brother Reformers, and
reoilel" :ill the aid in his power.
the resolatin surgeon, in a neat speech, supported
Mr. Jacxsoll,
Mr. Litit.xv proposed, and Mr. 81.1.7,C,ri0AD seconded,
the third resolution, tenderies the services, if required, of
the members of
tonon to the ',Magistrates, in the event
of any disturbance; the same to be communicated to the
Magistratei by a deputation from the Council.
-Thanks were then voted to the chairraan, after which
the meeting separated,
referred to the oppiments of Reform, and ettp,.cie, the
remark that when the various spealtyrs
ber for Preston, the orMtempt and execra-
malttel:l;:e4Y-moi
iipp of quit Ho
„„„ -7-49Prc.04 Niegliker of the British House of
CR77r v'A4 4144% 101 k 1 convince me, that if he had ap-
pew in 4iheffield he would have met with a reception by
no means palatable, and that would have proved to h:10.,
glossing-ship there was no re-action byre. Thy,4ll 1174,

feeling, I tan glad to say, prevails in Nottingham. In
that town, when this ungrateful fellow was in Ilchester
gaol, the Reformers sent him 431. ; but had he visited
that independent borough while he was on his corruption•
tour, instead of receiving the same bonus, he would have
been sent to some place worse t►ian Coventry.
There is one little circumstance which I cannot help
noticing before I conclude this communication, viz., the
desire that seems to prevail amongst the artizans of this
incorruptible and loyal town, that while they are unani-
mous on the question of Reform, and will strain every
nerve to effect its being carried, they are making arrange-
ments for periodical lectures for their own especial instruc-
tion. I believe also they intend having a public meeting
for the purpose of having a Mechanic,,'lnstitute--in short,
for the erection of a building which will coalmen:orate the
advancement of knowledge. All the leading men have
declared in favour of the object. This is gratifying, and
I have only to say I wish them God-speed.
YOUR CORRESPONDENT.