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quence of the sl;ght demands noun the society,
the causes above stated, the balance of £B2 6s.
ti-nininine in the treasurer's hands, bad

—owing to int fficiency

era or other contagious visitor
; at d having got so far, she cannot at present p
eanitory•aise wittiuut another act, and if to recede t'N
were a safer position, yet this alternative is taken from
her. The body social must not depend, therefore, on such

is oairg to the sam

•
eividual influnce towards that po'nt, is a bad politician.
Previous time is now rapidly running away, and when the
samls shall have run out from the hour-glass of Father
Time, then gold will be offered in abundance for their re-
Purchase. for health is more va!uahle than gold and silver.
Yet the boon can never be regained. he laws of natur

will assert their awful supremacy, and numbers trust suc-
cumb under their unmitigated operation; whilst collective

of self re

am not singular in this conviction

olitaty medical man. lam gratified Co fillet-that a warn•
ink voice has been liaised of far greater weight than mine
not only in the publications of the Health of Towns Asso•

nut hour

For a mediia! man to venture cut of his

direct sphere

,nd to write in a newspaper, is a step why:

ject. He is liable to lot‘e unworthy motives itoruted to
aid he may cause the sensitive delicacy of the mind

I Dr. Pettigrew's letter states the following facts:—
Ist. That the plague, black death, sweating sickness,
and cholera, are neither more nor less than aggravated
forms of fever.
2ndly. That fever is owing to impure atmosphere
" therefore all causes tending to vitiate this breath of
heaven are contaminators or destroyers of life."
3rdly. That man can " prevent or ameliorate the terri-
ble consequences of fever when brought by the winds into
a district.
4thly. That bad ventilation, bad drainage, untrapped
gully-boles, cesspools, &c., and uncleanly condition of
courts,alleys, and small streets, originate fever to a
certainty.
sthly. That " never perhaps (Dr. P. states) has it been
more imperative on the various authorities to attend to
these matters than at the present moment. There is
every probability that this country will shortly be visited
I by that dreadful form of fever, the cholera."
Cthly. That the dearness of food, the cheapness of ar-
dent spirits, &c., and " the abundant exhalations from
the already too moist earth, will favour its retention."
ithly. Statements are made from published documents
as to the extent of fever, and the rate of its mortality as
1 in 10; which disease (and mortality consequently) is
preventible by proper attention on the part of authorities.
&Illy. Dr. P. believes the eleventh hour to have arrived,
and thereupon appeals to authorities, and not only to them
but to all of influence, in order to provide for the coming
evil.

This letter ought to rouse even Town Councils and
Health Committees, for a fearful responsibility rests
upon them in their collective capacity, apart from their
individual duties as citizens and Christians.
As for appealing to those of " influence," this is a-sad
fact, but true, that every one in society, except the phi-
lanthropic enthusiast. v‘ill feel naturally disposed to shel-
ter himself under the modest pretence of a mock humi-
lity, as having " little or no influence," and they will
appeal to the myriad masses in proof of their uninfluen-
tial weight again'st such a mountain to be. moved. The
matter would admit of a very fair test, which, like a mir-
ror, will show each one himself. For instance, let every
one who would not scruple to claim precedence in a ball-
room, or a cortege, take that position now in a laudable
and becoming strife for precedence in a good work. Let'
none yield up his status to another. Let the will strive
to do good as far as in him lies, and let power only or
ability set the limits in this sacred work ; and in the
herald- roll of [leaven such ambition will be rewarded with
distinguishing honour and " degree.l This patriot band
would dry up their own tears in preventing the flow of
other/3'l their own cares would be I.ghtened by under-
taking for others lying in helplessness and ignorance and
wretchedness: they might almost puichase for themselves
and families an immunity from the attack of the pesti-
fences " wasting at noonday ;" and when the danger had
over-past, the gratitude of their fellow.ct zees would be but
the reflected voice of their own conscience, and they
would deserve such medals as ancient Rome struck when
she " delighted to honour " her ber,es in humanity, and
inscribed on the medal's reverse the memorable words—
" Ob Cives Servatos."

That there is ample field for so pious a ensade, further
facts 1 have let to bring 'orward vtid attest ; but I have
trespassed too long on the reader at present, except to
add that,

I remain, sir, yours truly,
GEO. C. WATSON, M.D.

Bedford-street, May 15, 1846

MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL

A meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday, in the
Council-chamber, Town-hull. The Mayor took the chair
at eleven o'clock. at which hour there were twenty-five

ISIT OF PRINCE ALBERT TO LIVERPOOL

The MAYOR said the first subject which was txpected
to be brought before the Counc 1, was a communication

the town with it

visit, if properly invited. The matter was immediately
attended to, and he was happy to be able to it form them
that his Royal Iliglinefs had graciously signified his in-
tention of boncuring the town with a visit, amid that he
would fix on the 30th and 31st of July as the time. He
had no d übt the council would take tie necessary
measures to receive him in a manner suitable to his high
station, and in accordance with the well-known character

and cheers.)

d Sir Howard

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