Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-17

from the hrst she could not swallow, was now
profusely secreted, and every attemptto spit 1t
out, brought on repetition of her spasms.
During this period, she could swallow solid
food without the slightest difficulty, and would,
without hesitation, eat bread moistened with
water. The sight Of wine, milk, or any other
fluid, produced effects similar to those describ-
ed above. With the exception ofAhe symptoms
already mentioned, there was now no no4ceable
deviation from healthy state. Her muscular
powers were good, her pulse and tongue natu-
raj, and her intellect unimpaired. The night
of the I'd May, was not as distressing as might
have been expected, the paroxysms being at
more distant intervals, and the patient suffi-
GENTLY composed to offer up supplicatons for
pardon to that Omnipotent Being into whose
presence she was conscious that a few hours
would usher her. Early in the morning OF the
Sd May, her disease became more severe, the
energies Of her system tagging, it was deter
mined to wait the issue Of a few hours, and
should no relief be obtained, as dernier resort,
TO form an artificial opening in the wlnd-plpe
At eleven, of the same day, when the operation
was to be performed, she was so much better
that it was determined 10 wait until three in the
afternoon, at two, her distress was so much aba
ted, that she drank nearly half pint OF milk,
and ale some rice; her pulse being determined
by the stop watch, was exactly the healthy
standard. This calm was only deceptive; Tor
few minutes before three, she had several severe
attacks OF the sense of suHocalion, and died
suddenly. Upon examination of the body, the
deviatons from the healthy appearances were
not discernible, except that the upper part OIL
the wind-pipe and gullet, there was a very
slight enfl,ration of blood; indeed, so slight, as
scarcely TO merit notice. The stomach was al
so contracted about its mddle the inner coat,
in minute spo, or two, abraded-- The treat
ment adopted, was the use Of sugar Of lead in
large doses, and the liberal administration OF
opium. The remedies, although dealt with
the freedom required in the treatment OF so
malignant an affection, were productive OF no
apparent effect on the system. The object OF
this sketch is forciby to remind the public that
many persons during the past season, have been
injured by rabid animals, who may remain In
state of false security, from an impression, that
as the wound is well, there is no danger that
the animal could not have been mad. This is
not only an erroneous but mischlevous idea,
for the poison will reman inactive for months;
and at no period Of time, previously 10 the de-
velopement of the disease, is il TOO late TO IN.
troduCe preventative measures.
ST. Louis, AprE Is On the 9th inst. Mr.. A.
S. Clopton, citizen Of this place, departed with
two wagons and large amount OF merchan-
disc, intended 10 exchange with our Mexican
neis hbors for mules, furs and specie. Mr. c.
will fall in with much larger party, now pre-.
pairing for the same market, in the vicinity Of
Franklin, from which point they will speedily
depart, and the little adventure will probably be
hailed at Santa Fe, as the first arrival OF New
Goods Some Of this party, we are informed,
have determined to push their fortune to Chi
huahua, Durango, and several other principal
points in that'country; by which, we indulge the
fond hope, they will be richly rewarded for their
enterprise.
Small as this trade may appear in national
point Of view, it is Of great importance TO Mis-
souri, Many of our citizens can give evidence
ofits advantages-many have enjoyed its fruits
without knowing from whence it came; and we
are gratifed 10 find that this little trade contin-
ues 10 force its way through the dangers OF the
wilderness, and is even willing to contend with
the former embarrassing and oppressive duties.
From this last and most prominent embarrass-
ment we hope, however, the traders will be re-
lieved; as our minister, Mr.. Poinsett, has prob
ably before this concluded a treaty with the
Mexican government, by which all duties will
be regulated, and our commerce, no doubt, be
placed upon the most favourable grounds.