The Sun.
London, England, 1842-09-08 00:00:00

HYDROPHOBIA.

MR. EDITOR,—The case of hydrophobia reported
in the papers a few days since, induces me, with your
permission, to offer for the good of the public the fol-
lowing observations on the disease, and the only
means we are acquainted with to prevent it.
In the human being it is called hydrophobia, in the
dog and other animals rabies. We are unacquainted
with the nature of the poison, but it differs from all
other poisons by remaining apparently in a dormant
state for weeks, or even for mouths, and it is not ab-
sorbed into the system for some time after the bite.
No remedy is known for the disease when once it is
developed. None of the nostrums which are said to
be cures can be relied upon. The cause
of the disease is equally unknown. Some
have attributed it to th 3 heat of the
weather—the " dog-days;" others to want of water,
or ill usage, but we have no proof of it. The present
slimmer is the hottest we have known for many
years, and I have not heard of any case in the
ntetropolis until the one above alluded to. Inimany
kat climates the disease is unknown, and it has raged
among us in the coldest weather. In 1838 I had no
less than forty-eight cases under treatment; this year
I have not had one.

My predecessors, Messrs. Blaine and Youatt, as well
as myself, have been bitten by rabid dogs, and we are
still alive ; and we have operated on some hundreds of
human beings who haVe been bitten by rabid animals,
and in no case has there been loss of life. The pre-
ventive is as follows :—The person bitten should as
Soon as pos iible thoroughly wash and cleanse the
bitten part ; not suck the poison ftom the wound as
is too commonly done, for inoculation may take place
by an abrasion on the lip. If the wound be superfi-
cial and ragged, let the edges be removed with a pair
of scissors, and then apply freely to every part
the nitrate of silver, commonly called luriar
caustic, and which may be had in any drug-
gist's shop. If the wound be a punctured one,
as in some cases it is from the tusk of the animal
going deep into the flesh, the stick of caustic
must be carefully pointed that it may reach the
bottom ; if necessary, the wound should be enlarged,
care being taken in the use of the knife, or th
poison may be carried by it over the fresh surface.
Thapitrate of silver completely destroys the surface
ed surface without the absorb-
of Mg wound, and neutralises the poison, which comes
away with the destroy
ionffloillnlivrnepart
n Believinge nsu e, it
ents acting upon it, and if freely applied to the
affected, the patient may feel himself perfectly safe.
I do not recommend the application of a poultice after
the operation, but let the wound be exposed to the
antian7sbpeherreel,ievaendd
bshould a
dressingsny
that some lives may be saved by communicating
this
information through your valuable columns, f. remain
your obedient servant,
J. A. AINSLIE, Veterinary Surgeon.
1 Nassau-street,esex Hospital.

COAL PIT EXPLOSION. explosion
of fire-damp took place at theO
Ox Farm Colliery, Crad-
ley, whereby Gage, aged fifteen years, met his death, and
Striven, seventeen, with the " betty," James Fellows,
were much burnt. The former is not expected to re-
covener.
workedtaperrs som
eme time) to get l, a
lighted candle with th, when the foulcoa aircarrying exp!od?d,
and the drc.adful effects above narrated ensued. An in-
quest was held on the body on Wednesday last, and a
verdict of "Accidental death" Was recorded.— IVe/shinan.
The Duke of Buckingham is staying at Stowe,
from whence he proceeds to Wootton, for the shoot-
ing season.

" But, Sir, you are, of course, aware that I have
qot into trouble; I lost my situation as a writer in
the Commandant's office at Port Arthur."
" Yes ; you may thank your own absurd, imper-
tinent letter for that."
" Well, I really forget the contents.
there in that letter ?"

What was

.1" A paragraph containing some silly slur against
Lord John Russell. It was a dangerous piece of
spleen to indulge in. They were no friends of yours
who gave that letter to the world."
"It never was meant for publication. It was not
Nirs. Frost's act, but that of one of my daughters.
"Believe me it was an evil act for you. In your
situation, you cannot possibly be too circumspect. I
must wish you a good morning. I shall be writing
to Mr. R.-. Can I say anything for you ?" " Say,
Sir I rejoice to hear of hip welfare ; say that I am
well, well in body, as well as a man in my condition
can be ; and if Mr. R. - will apprise Mrs. Frost,
I shall duly esteem it. Mr. Armstrong is a kind-
hearted man, who performs his duty firmly yet feel-
ingly. lam as well as circumstances will admit."
Frost's physiognomy is prepossessing, his address
is easy, and his general bearing intelligent and win-
ning. Notwithstanding the prison garb, there is a
manifest order and neatness in his person. The only
indulgence he at present enjoys is that of being per-
mitted to sleep alone. He labours in common with
the gang. He has been six or seven weeks at Impres-
sion Bay, having been removed from Brown's river
for insolence to the superintendent, the only instance
of his having demeaned himself with impropriety.

DISTRAINING FOR RENT.—Speaking of Turkey,
(says the New Orleans Picayune,) we heard an exter,sivc
tale yesterday. It was told us by the doctor. A man
up town, on going to dinner a day or two ago, found a
magnificent turkey, weighing fifteen or twenty pounds
smoking hot on the table. As he happened to recollect
that he had himself purchased a pair of ducks in the
market that morning, he began to wonder how they
became transformed into the dish before hi m._«
e rent dis
o three
dee
said he to the boy waiting upon him." where the devil
did this turkey come from ?.. : , " Why, s.u," said Ben,
" dat ar turkey is been rooian on our fence
night, and dis mornin' I seize him for de
fence ?" A great nigger that ? We have a shrewd
suspicion that he understands the laws of Turkey much
better than his master.

ALLEGED VIOLENCE OF THE POTON KEN-
NINGTON-COMNON.—An inquiry was commenced on Mon-
dpublic-house, Lamb's-fields, Bethnal-
yLambAfr . Baker, on the body of Richard Ellis,
graeye
n, attlle
before
0, who was examined at 'Union Hall, and ordered
to find bail for attending a Chartist mceting on Ken-
nington-common, on Monday, the 22d ult. The de-
ceased attended the meeting of Chartists at Kennington
on the day named, and was taken into custody. On his
return to Highgate after his liberation, he complained
oim f sever
utill-sage from the police, whom he said beat
hthe head.and arms with their truncheons. He
was insensible from Thursday week up to his death,
which took place on Thursday last. Previous to his
bcease, he was removed to his wife's residence, No. 4,
riamb's•gardeus, Bethnal-green, and was attende2l by
Mr. Taylor, a surgeon, who- could not state the pi'eciso
"Ilse of death; but it was his opinion the deceased had
died from natural causes.- The testimony was of a con-
flicting character, one witness stating that the deceased
had sustained personal injuries at Aialdon, in Essex,
about a fortnight since, and the surgeon denied there
was any appearance of bruises on the -head of the de-
ceased. It was stated deceased had had brain fever,
and was subject to fits, and the investigation was ad-
journed until this day, for the purpose of obtaining fur-
ther medical and other evidence.

MR. O'CONNELL.—Mr. O'Connell arrived a Cork
on Friday, in company with Edmund D. Roche, Esq.,
the other county representative, in his private travelling
carriage, en route to Darrynane, where he purposes so-
journing until the beginning of November. The Right
Hon. Gentleman left this morning for the Blackwater,
where he is to bemet by his beloved beagles; from thence
he intends hunting through the country, until he arrives
at Darrynane, and purposes returning to this city early
in November, when lie will hid a meeting for the pur-
rise of prJeuring an alteration in tile Poor-laws.—cork
1'
Exanuner.

TILE INCOAIE-TAX.—(PROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
Lord Derby is said to have discharged from his con-
joint establishments 25 servants, to enable him to meet
the fresh impost of the Income-tax. Another nobleman
has discharged ten for the same reason. An abridgment
of domestics is going on throughout every grade of so-
ciety on the same principle, and for the same cause. A
banker in a central county of England says, within his
own range of correspondence, that by next- quaker h
believes 12,030 servants will be thrown out of employ-
ment, that the masters may by the saving he enabled to
meet the Income-tax, without damage to their general
returns.—Ackertiser.

" You sea," said Frost, clinging to the hope lie
could not bring his mind to relinquish, " you see
Feargus O'Connor has been liberatefi, and we ought
to have the benefit on the point of law in our favour."
" I cannot argue that pTut ; but tell me, do you
imagine the change of Ministry has bettered your
prospects, or do you think that any Government
would be justified in the rescinding your sentence ?
Depend upon it you will never be permitted to quit
this island. Chartism is a hydra-headed monster ;
and were you again to land in England, you would
again perforce become the rallying point of yOur •
party ; you would be dragged into the stormy sea of
politics; and, if not a mover, you would be made a
tool. What prudent Government would run such a
hazard ?"
" There may, Sir, be many reasons against my
pardon, but there are many reasons, and justice, for
its concession."
" HI might offer a suggestion, Mr. Frost, it would
be to the effect that you ought to turn your attention
toward the attainment of what are termed colonial
indulgences, and seek to see your wife and family
around you here."
Frost coloured at the idea, which he repudiated
strongly, declaring he would never bring his wife and
grown up daughters to such a place., in his condition.
I debated the matter calmly and patiently.
" As to your condition," I remarked; " the world
draws a wide distinction between stlte criminals and
petty larceny rogues, so that I do not see that that is
a valid objection against bringing out your family.
That you may obtain your emancipation in due course,
1 have little ,doubt ; and, if so, wh at is there to pre-
vent your enjoying peace and quiet here ?"
" t have no earthly objection to live here," said
Frost. " I like the country, as far as I have seen ; it
is the finest climate in the world ; I have enjoyed ex-
cellent health, and my spirits are wonderfully good,
all things considered ; still it would be a rash thing to
bring out my wife and family, without seeing a clear
way for their provision."
" Oh !" I observed, " any maue of common intel-
ligence, with the use of head or hands, must do
well here."

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THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDEN.
.The Public is respectfully inforraeil that this Theatre will
OPEN FOR TILE SEASON
ON SATURDAY NEXT, SEPTEMBER 10, when
V• I l be performed BeMill's Opera of NORMA.—Pollio, Mr. W.
Flavius, Mr. Binge; Norma, Miss
Har ricon Oroveso, Mr. Giubilei;
Adel,side emble • A dalgisa, Miss Rainforth; Clotilda, Miss Lane.
A rtor wilt be produced a New Comedy, in Twcr,Aets, writ-
s') by Dot alas .lerrold,'Esq., entitled GERTRUDE'S CHERRIES,
Olt WATERLOO IN 1833 Willoughby, Mr. Bartley; Vincent,
Mr. W. Lacy; Guibert, Mr. Diddear; Jack Halcyon, Mr. Harley;
CrwsOone, Mr. Meadows; Angelica Aiss Cooper; Mrs. Cressbone,
Mrs. Hamby ; Gertrude. Mrs. W. I:aey.
Floors open at half-past Six, and the Performances begin at Seven.
Dress Boxes 75.. Second Price 3s. 6d ; First and Second Circles 55..
Stcond Price 2s. 6d.; Pit 35., Second Price 2s. ; Gallery is. Tickets
anti Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Whitlow, at the Box-
Office, from Ten till Four, where Season Tickets may be had.
Prirate Boxes to be had at the Box-Otlire ; of Mr. Andrews,
167. New Bond-street; Mr. Mitchell, Old Bond street; and of Mr.
Saras Pall Mall.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
THIS EVENING. SEPTEMBER 8,
Will be acted. Colley Grattan's Historical Play of BEN NAZIR,
THE sAR A CEN.—Ben Nazir, Mr Butler (as acted by him at all
the principal Theatres is America) ; King Charles, Mr. H. Hughcs;
Emerance, Mrs. H. Vining.
After which, an New Petite S:?rio.Comic Drama, entitled THE
WELCOME HOME—mat Merton by Mr. R Honner.
To cnrclude with, the Comic Extravaganza of ANGELS AND
LllClFERS.—Benjarnia Brimstone, 111,. G. Wild; Sally Gingham
Miss 'ferret'.
To be followed by THE ARTFUL DODGE.—Demosthenes
Dodge, Mr. G. Wild.
Places and Private Soxes may be had of Mr. .1. Kerschner, at the
cx Oiltee, from Eleven till Four daily.

(HEATRE‘ROYAL, ENGLISH OPERA-HOUSE.
FIRST NIGHT OF THE NEW SEASON.
Tw© New Pieces!! M. Carter, the Lion King, and his highly trained
animal-s of the Desert ! ! !
THIS EVENING, SEPTEMBER 8.

- -
Will be performed the Burletta of MY FELLOW CLERK.—
Tactic, Mr. W. Howard; Victim, Mr. Oxberry; Fanny (with Songs),
bliss Holmes,
After which, M CARTER, the Lion King, will appear in a new
Oriental Drama, written expre,sly for him by .1. 'l. H.ines Esq.,
called I'HE LION KING; OR, THE BRUTE TAMBR OF THE
I) ERT.—Omer, the Lion Tamer, M. Carter.
To conclude wi b a Novel Burletta, wri ten by Pierce Egan. Esq.,
full of fun, frolie, and whim, called LIFE IN DUBLlN.—Corin-
thian Tom, Mr. Was. Howard ; Jerry, Mr. J. T. Haines ; Jemmy
Green, Mr. Oxberry ; Logic, Mr. Holling• worth ; Mrs. L reen, Miss
; Kate Brilliant, Miss' rescott VVarde ; Betsey Tasteful
Miss li, Isaacs ; Rose Dastall. Miss Beresford.
Boxes, 4s. Pit, 2s.— Gallery, Is. Doors open at Half-past Six ;
commence at Seven; Half-price, a Quarter before Nine
Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Grogan, at the Private Box-office ;
and Messrs. Andrews, Mitchell, Sams, and Baily, at their Libraries.