Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-04
From, the Richmond, Compiler, .Aug. !.

THE MOST POWERFL ANTI-SEPTlC KNOWN!
We published an article in the course Of the
last year Tor the purpose Of calling the atten-
tion of our readers to one Of the strongest ve-
getabie stinulants ever tried: what the Chem
lists call the Chlorale of Lime. We gave some
experiments 10 show its astonishing influence
in increasing the vegetation OF Potatoes and
other vegetables. We then took the liberty OF
inviting some information from our chemical
friends, as 10 the best mode of obtaining this
curious agent: but we were not fortunate enough
to receive any communications upon the matter
Further accounts have only served 10 increase
our curiosity about it's qualities and prepare
ton Chlorine and its compounds (Chlorate
Of lime, Chlora,e Of soda, &c.) is now ascer-
tanned to be the strongest .Anti-Sepfic known
it seems to arrest, as if by charm, the putre-
faction of animal substances. A letter Of NJ.
Laisne, Professor Of the Russian Language at
Paris, has made known some Of the varied ap-
plicarions which have been made Of it at Paris
by Doctor Lsfranc, Chief Surgeon of the Hos.
pilal de la Pitie lie has cured in the course
Of few days every large ulcers, which had
been unsuccessfully treated by the common me-
thods." He has also succeeded well with re-
cent and severe burns. He has applied them
with great efficacy II the cure and in the pre-
venlon Of contagious diseases.
A pamphlet has also been published at Paris
by Mr.. Labarraque, which goes TO show the
great use Of the chIorate combinations. He
proves by experiments, that their disinfecting
powers are so great that if there be occasion
10 disinter and examine corpse, which is alrea-
dy in state Of putrefaction, the odour disap
Jal clio y,,L 10
luted chlorate. be placed upon the body, and
sprinkled from time to time. Mr.. Slliman in
the last No. Of his journal has given some &C
count of MIR LIS experiments, from his pamph-
let He states, that if putrescent fluids have
run upon the ground, their odour is destroyed,
by pouring il on the place and stirring it with
broom; by dashing it upon porticoes, stair
cases, sc. which are infected, similar effect is
produced. He states, that privies, sewers, SC.
are ceansed in similar manner The conta-
gious effluvia enaDating from diseased persons
are said to be completely destroyed by sprink-
ling the chamber with one Of the liquid chic
rates, very much diluted with pure water; it
should be dashed about the beds; and physi-
clans and attendants should mois'en their hands
and nostris with the liquid. They are said
TO remove the odour Of foul teeth and gums,
and TO neutralize the dangerous emanation
from the liberated sore throat. They also
neu,ralize the foul air of marshes, Of markets,
and other places where animal matters &C.
cason a putrid and unwholesome effiuvum.
An experiment, is given Of the cleansing of the
common sewer in Paris, which had been entire
ly. INSTRUCTED, and for forty years nuisance;
which in 1882 had suffocated eight men in the
attempt to cleanse it-and which was finally
cleansed by the aid of the chlorate Of lime; the
workmen wetting their hands, arms and nostris,
and also the putrescent matters which they
were removing
This powerful agent ought to be better
known than il would seem to be in the practice
of medicine. The celebrated anliseptic Of NJ.
Labbaraque, pharmaceutic Of Paris is called
Chlorure de oxide de sodium ct de chaux; and
The method of preparing il is given in Tome ].
des Archives generates de Medicine. We pre-
sumo that these Archives are scarcely 10 be met
with in Richmond; but we would respectfully
suggest to the gentlemen Of the Medical Facul-
~ whether the facts here stated are not worthy
| Of their attention.