The Arkansas advocate., 1832-08-08

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 ehotefo. AoV. Io, 1851.
 The Edinburgh Board of Health hay Ing { malurely considered what steps siiould hc taken ior checking the Epi- den'c Cholera, II 1t should appear in thls city, are ot opinion that the proper tltne IS how arrived for making public thelolloWing directions lorthe guidance of the inhabitants.
 l. The board are satisfied that the disease may arise spontaneously from hidden e;snses;; ard tt!!sssat t :si;;.j, ;.!!ss become contagious il circumstances not jet asceftaned. But they are fully warranted in declaring, that, when il does become contagious, the risk oi its spreading in that manner is very much diminished if due attention be paid to cleanliness and sobriety. And thes therefore iutreat the inhabitants of Ed inbursh, ill the event of the disease ap- bearing here, not to be mislead by ex- aggerated notions of its contagious lsa- tare, the inevitable tendenc, of which would be 10 leave the sick Helpless, and without that attendance from friends and others, which is more pressinely required in this disease than any other.
 II. Experience has shown, that the most essential precaution for escaping the disease, Is sobriety; thatlntoxica- ton during the prevalence of the cpl denie, IS almost sure to be followed py an attack; and that those addicted to drinking arc the most subject 10 take cholera, and the mest likely to sink un- der fl. In like manner strict attention to personal cleanliness. 10 cleanliness ithd ventilation of dwelling houses, to warm clothing, to regularity of hours for sleep, 10 keeping IS much as pos. slblesWltii.a doors at night, and 10 ta- king food before going out in the morn lng, may be relied on as important means of security.
 Ill. The Board arc providing that, should the disease appear, several hos pitals shall be opened over the city; also, that stations shall be established. where, as well asat the hospitals, medl- cines and heating apparatus may De pro cured at all hours of the day and night :; and likewise that, if necessary. all nlght-watchmen shall be. supplied with medicines for the immediate use of any who need them. By these means, it will be in tho power of every one to procure instant aid.
 Notice of the situation of hospitals andstations for medicines, will be given the instant the disease may appear.
 ". But to prevent the possibility of delay, especially in the dead ofnight, when the disease is very apt to begin, the Board recommend families to pro vide the following articles:
 l. Mixturc-Take salphuric ether and aromatic spirit of hartshora, ol each halt an ounce, compound tincturc of cinnamon, oHe ounce; mix and cork up carefully.
 ?. Laudanum-An ounce to be kept in readiness.
 3. piils-Take of opium twenty-four grains; campher one draehm; spirit of wine and conserve of roses, enough to make a mass ofpropcr consistcncc.- Divide intotwenty-fonr pills.
 4. Clysters-Take of laudannm an ounce, tincture of assafntida two oun- ecs. Mix for keeping. Before using, mix three tca-spoonfuls with q wine glass iull of thin starch, and retain it, when injected, by pressure below with q warm cloth as long as possible.
 5. Mustard Poultices-Have always at hand four ounces of powdered mus tard. Afourth ofthis, spread overpor riage poultices, will be sufficient for one putiesat.
 6. Hot Air Bath-The Board have approved of a hot air bath of q simple construction, which may be seen atstFc' blind asylum, and made by any car penter, price about ten shillings. Eve " family who can afford rditoughtto have one.
 ". No time should be lost in sending for medical aid. But when the disease commences suddenly in a violent form, it is dangerous to lose even the time which must pass before such aidcan be had. This iorm Is at once known by sudden weakness, a contracted ghastly countenance, blueness ofthe lips, aud general coldness, accompanying orprc- ccding vomiting, purgipg, and cramps.
 In such cases, the friends will, with out delay, give table spoonful of the mixture, No. |, with sixty drops of in half a wine glass full of cold water. Follow this with a table spoonful occasionally of warm spirits