Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-01-06

The packet ship Hbernia, Maxwell, mas
arrived a. New York, from Liverpool. and The
editors of the Commercial Advertiser received
their files of English papers; London OF the 10th
November, and Liverpool Of the 18th. the day on
which the H. sailed, with Prices Current, Ship.
ping Lists, sc.
ENGLAND.
Tile Mheisiry.-There were reports OF an IN
tended Change Of Ministry, in consequence, as
it was stated, of difficulties having been encoun-
tered by the administration, respecting the great
Reform Question, which they cannot overcome.
Tie Morning Herald Of Nov. 10Th. discusses
the subject at some length; but so far from lend
ing it the least countenance, holds the following
language:
"To Judge from present appearances we
should say that few things can be more improba-
bic than the resignation Of Earl Grey and his COL
leagues before the meeting of Parliament Men
who have staked their political fame-nay, their
political existence, upon one great measure,
which the bulk of the nation expect at their hands,
would i'll consult their reputation by abandoning
the post Of danger without an effort to coon.
pish what they stand pledged to undertake. -
Even If their prospects were worse than we can
suppose them to be, while Monarch OF such
spirit and candor presides over the country, it is
not on the eve of the battle that we can expect
them to retire. unless we could suppose them
candidates for universal ridicule. There is but
one party more who could cut such ridiculous
figure, and that is the party who look to succeed
them"
There was, nevertheless, some betting that
such an event would take place before Christmas;
and more Importance was attached to this circum-
stance, from the fact, that the parties offering
these bets, had been successful as to the MAORI
ty by which the reform bill would be thrown out
of the house of Lords.
The Cholera.-The alarm upon this subject
was subsIding. The Medical Board at Sunderland
was dissolved, and the only Board sitting was
that of Health. This body has made its report,
showing that the disease, be it what it may,
Asiatic or European, Continental or home bred,
so far from exhibiting that frightful mortality
which has haunted the imagination-and. thank
God only the imagination-of the public for
some time past, is evidently not more fatal than
the ordinary Cholera of this country, and there
fore not of a nature to excite alarm. The report
announces two deaths and eight rccoveries; and
it also appears. that the general amount Of cases
has diminished instead Of increasng-the total
number of sick, which, by the former report was
"a, being now about IT,
In the mean time. SAYS the Morning Herald,
no relaxation has taken place in the exertions.
either Of the Government or the people. to meet
such an enemy of human life as the Indian Cho-
era, il it should make its appearance. Central
Boaraof Health has just been established with
this view. to hold communication with every part
Of the kingdom. We give a report of its pro-
ceedings under the proper head, and approving,
as we do, of every precautionary measure which
does not carry the seeds of mischief within itself,
it affords Us much satisfaction to know that some
of the most experienced and scientific members
of the medical profession are actively engaged
in giving effect to the establishment.
Great reliance is placed upon the following
letters communicated to the Standard BY the
Marquis of Londonderry, who himself resides
near Sunderland.
SEAMAN HALL, Nov. 1s.
S,r.-The enclosed letter, if published in your
widely circulated paper, will tend much Il think)
to tranqulize the public mind as to the appear
ance of Cholera at Sunderland.
As reside within five miles, l have taken
every means to be informed on the subject, and
| feel quite satisfied the reports and statements
of this fatal malady have been grossly exagge-
rated. Individual opinions may be lightly treat
ed; but so convinced am | of the falacy of ma
nv of the accounts that hav" been printed, that |
shall neither remove my family nor myself from
the neighborhood; and from the constant inter-
course of all nv people with the town, feel sa-
tisfed my means of information are as good as
as any that can be obtained on this head. have
not the least objection therefore, to their being
communicated to the public, and have only to
add, the letter send is from DR.. Brown, a very
old army medical officer, who served in the Pen
insula Nth me. and who is now in constant at
tendance on my family. and a most able and ex-
perienced physician.
remain, Sir, your very obedient servant,
VANE LONDONDERRY.
Nov. IL, 1881.
My Lord.-The reasons why have so long
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