The Sun.
London, England, 1831-10-27 00:00:00

THE CHOLERA MORELS.

Mr. C. PEARSON rose and said he did so to refer the pro-
clamation of the Privy Council to a Committee of the Court.
That proclamation had, no doubt, been read by every member
of that Court, and he thought it necessary that some steps
should be taken to prevent the disease from reaching this country,
which had nearly depopulated other places. He diAl not wish
to excite alarm, but he thought it of the utmost importance
that measures should be taken to prepare for the arrival of that
malady. lie should propose that Ward Committees should be
appointed to look after the cleanliness of the lower orders. The
Hon. Gentleman then referred to the reports of typhus in 1820,
which had led to inquiries, and the result was, that St. Giles and
other places were visited, and cleansed. A great moral good was
then effected, and he had no doubt, should the cholera reach
this country great good would be effected. It was well known
that fear would predispose the poor, ill-fed, and unhealthy part
of the people, to be infected. He intended that a portion of
the funds of this Corporation should be applied to cleanse and
to afford generous food to the poor. The use of spirits was
stated as a cause to predispose the people, and the too freely
engaging in the luxuries of the table was also injurious. He
thought, therefore, that the Corporation dinners should be
done away, and generous food given to the poor in the city.—
(Cheers.) The Court of Aldermen had taken up the sub-
ject, and he trusted that, as the proclamation stated
all Courts would be opened, that the Aldermen would go
on with a honest rivalry in endeavouring to prevent the
spreading of the cholera in this country. There was no
doubt now that the cholera was a communicable di,
ease, and, as prudent men, they would not do their duty
if they did not take active steps. London now was what
it was previously to the fire of London—at that time the
terror which prevailed caused the disease to spread. Lord
Clarendon, on coming back to London at that time, said that all
his friends had fled, as had the well-fed pastors. He trusted this
would not now be the case. He prayed Heaven that the mea-
sures they would take would not prove useless—but cleanliness
was next to godliness, and great good would ensue. He should
propose that members of the 'Wards should form this Committee.
He said again that he would be the last man in the world to
excite alarm, but he thought now was the time to take pru.
dential measures, as, when the disease came, if it should come,
then would fear be excited. He concluded by moving the ap-
pointment of a Ward Committee.
Mr. PEACOCK seconded the motion.
Mr. TICKNER fully coincided with nearly all that had
fallen from the Hon. Gentleman (Mr. C. Pearson). It was
necessary to take measures to prevent, if possible, the insi.
dious disease.

The motion will be carried no doubt unanimously. The
Committee are to report from time to time.

THE FUNDS.--(THIS DAY.)

CITY, TWELVE 0' CLOCK.

Up to the present hour we have no arrivals of consequence. A
Dutch mail has arrived, but it is not of a recent date, and only
brings letters and papers of the 23d. A private letter has been
received by the above conveyance, of the 23d, stating that the
King of Holland has refused the treaty, and will not accept of
any thing but the eighteen articles ; but we attach great suspi-
cion to the above letter, and do not credit its assertion. The
King of Belgium has accepted the treaty, and there is no doubt
but the King of Holland must do the same. The public are
anxiously waiting the arrival of the Dutch steamer, which no
doubt will throw some light on the subject. A letter from Ant-
;cop states, that they did not expect the decision of the Belgian
present.at %
Congress to take place until Thursday, but that a Belgian vessel
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caooun withitii,g,at
82% %
HALF-PAST ONE.
It is generally reported that the Dutch steamer has arrived,
bringing
the account that the armistice has again been renewed
the Belgians, but as yet we cannot trace the above to any
ientic-source, nor have the Funds experienced any movement
the above report, but remain at present stationary, with little
for the account, and 82% for money.
The prevalent opinion in the city is, that the King of Holland
will agree to the treaty.
As yet we have no further accounts from Hamburg.
In the Foreign Market Russian stock has improved.

THREE O'CLOCK.

conqols, S2a
FOUR 0 CLOCK.—CLOSING PRICES.
Consols ........... 8211 I- Danish
Ditto for Account 823 Greek, 1825 —
Brazilian 'loud,. 43i Mexican, 1825 32
Buenos Ayres.... Peruvian
Chili= Ditto 171 Russian 991-
Columbian, 1824 Spanish l2i

A sermon was preached on Sunday last at
Hendon Church, in behalf of St. Ann's Society Schools,
which are open to children from all parts. A Bishop
was requested to preach it, but declined. The charity,
however did not, we are glad to add, suffer on this account,
as, though the weather was very unfavourable, the sum of
701. was collected after the sermon, which was preached by
the Chaplain of the Society, the Rev. C. WonswoaTtr.
Lords TENTERDP.N and HENLEY, Sir CHARLES FLOWER,
and Mr. PRESCOTT, the banker, held the plates at she
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