Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-07

NJ We requested to invite attention to the
proposition made in the communication of "Many
Citizens" and take the opportunity TO express our
earnest desire to see their advice adopted
For THE WIG.
The only and efectual plan prcrent the Che
Terra uisiting our City.
In tracing the course of this dreadful disease
both in Europe and America, we have lesson
taught US, by which, II we are true to ourselves
and the society in which we live will enable us to
avoid the calamity that is gradually and seriously
approaching us. Its course, although capricIous in
some instances, is nevertheless marked with the
most unerTlng consistency in searching out for its
abode and horrd reves, the impure atmosphere of
crowded cities or towns, and almost invariably
and unerringly consistent in passing small
towns and villages and country houses, without
even disturbing the happy peaceful security of the
inhabitants. The idea plainly and rresistiby
presents itself to minds, that if we wish
to escape this disease, must thoroughly cleanse
and purify the city, and render the atmosphere in
1t sweet and wholesome as near that OF the country
as possible, and then may rest assured of our
safety. Look at Philadelphia, proverbial for being
clearly, and mark how slow and triAng the dis
ease is so far, although large city Another
pie which more certainly proves the efficacy of the
plan, is in the adopted by the inhabitants of
Pasly, in Scotland, where the grand secret was
universal cooperation in cleansing, &C. and the
disease instantaneously disappeared.
What has already been done, and what is doing
in Richmond by the proper authorities, is certainly
very well, and as certainly should be done every
year; but as being sufficient for the present emer
gency, Is as drop in the bucket, imeaning no re-
11ectlon on the conduct ot the authorities, they
may have gone to the extent of their powers,) or
like telling few trees the line of march of an
. invading enemy, TO prevent their reaching the city;
anu as to carrying the rubbish and filth, and con-
ccntratIng and depositing them in the city Nav
os Bridge, and behind the Banks, it is like carry
ing powder and ammunition and depositing them
for the benefit of an invading army when they ar
rive, to enable them to pour destruction and de-
Yas.aiion all around.
The present emergency demands nothing less
than universal, thorough, and prompt cleansing
and publication of the cty.-For the better coop
Grafton of the inhabitants, let meeting at the
Capitol be Immediately convened, and day, or
even two be devoted entirely to this purpose, and
have all business suspended during the time. The
Aoccesary operations required, will be to white
svash and purify every cellar, kitchen, out house,
20 carry OH every nuisance about the lots, and
thoroughly cleanse and purify the dwelling houses
&c. and have all the rubbish and every nuisance,
removed distance out of the city. These
measures, with others prohibiting all sorts of nu-
rious fruits being brought to mar ket and attention
TO temperance, Will undoubtedly avert the calamity
which, from the accounts received last evening
from Norfolk threatens to be a very serious bust
ness. But should few cases happen, even utter
adopting these measures, they will likely be sola-
ted cases of some dissipated or very mprudent per
sons; and the state Of the city being such, no dan
ger need be apprehended of its spreading.
Such course as is recommended, is in fact very
necessary for the health and comfort of the citi
zens gonerally-whether we to have visit
from the Cholera or not, and the improved health
and comfort arising from this course, VIII more
than ten times perhaps an hundred times compen
safe us for trouble and expense.-One of two
courses is at option. Shall VIC fold our arms
and listen to the syren song that lulls us to our
fates till the disease hes laid his hold till we
see CONSERVATION depicted in every countenance--
I'LL we see the city assume appalling gloom, and
our friends and relatives hurriedly snatchcd away
from u.s. If we wish TO all these things, let us
do nothlngi but IL motif we are prudent-if we
value our lives, our interests and the prosperity o
our city, let a meeting be called, and time innme
diately be fixed, for the thorough cleansing and pu
rlfcation OF the city, and then through the per
mission OF good Providence, VIC may expect tc
escape the approaching pestlence, as we'll as many
other diseases consequent on the impure atmos
phore of carceSsly clcansed city
MANY CITIZENS.