Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-07-12

and impresses upon his countenance, the
haggard aspect OF the disease. When
properly treated, the Cholera is usually
ARRESTED, in this its forming or premonto-
ry state. Such being summary Of the
best information, upon this particulars
point, l am led to conclude, that the pre-
vcntion Of Cholera, is to be effected, by
preventing and removing, disorder OF tho
bowels. BY avoiding all those causes,
which are apt to derange the bowels, at
this season Of the year in our climate
These causes arc numerous. Drugs CIV
en- as prcventves, sudden change OF diet;
all green, watery fruits and vegetables,
espe cially uncooltcd, fresh bread, she'll
fish, Except hard clans, and in general,
whatever is found usually to disagree
with the individual and with others; sal
ted me ats and smoked meats, and smoked
fish improper drinks-acid and all other
wines and cider,-cold drinks unless IN
very small quantitcs,-too much drink OF
any kind,--a change Of water or drinks
-over-hea ating the body, or agitating the
mind taking food or drink, when agi-
tated or heatcd,-or getting heated or
agitated, soon after taking food. Expo
sure to the night air If damp, sleeping with
window open, or if this be unavoidable,
in draft; want Of sufficient covering,
especially over the abdomen, to prevent
injury from sudden changes of tcmpera-
ture, either in the night while sleeping,
or after perspiring freely in the day time.
l recommend to you to go u bed cool,
not to sit up late, and TO rise early.
Those who arc feeble, will do we'll TO
repose in the heat of day For yourself
and Lady, the food think most proper
is, rice, barley, in all their simple prepa-
irations. All farinacious vegetables cx-
'cept beans and peas and bread recently
baked, eggs, plain boiled, roasted or boil
ed meats. And broihs Of these and
farnac ious vegetables, seasoned enough
for the taste, but not enough to excite
such thirst as may not be easily CONTROL
led, without taking drink between meals.
For your children, the same course is al
so best. The preparations Of barley,
rice, sago, arrow root and milk, with lit
tie or no animal food should be givcn.--
Ifthese turn sour upon the stomach, sub
sttute plain animal broth, or mix the two.
urge upon you early attention to any
arrangement of the bowels, either from
a neglect OF these precautions or other
causes. The season ofthc year in which
we arc threatened with the malignant
Cholera, is that also, in which our own
disease, by that nanie, and slight diarr-
heas always prevail in this community,
to Il very considerable extent. BY pre-
venting common Cholera, we may cx-
pcct to escape the malignant.
Are we to conclude, that comrs.n
Cholera and Diarrhea, are the early
symptoms Of the Malignant Cholera. ma
ny believe so; but while i would advise
10 one, to DC so apprchcnsive OF this re-
suit, in his own case, us to consider it
probable, it will be the part of every
prudent person, TO pay early attention, to
every slight arrangement of his bowels.
Abstinence will often cure it.; if that does
not do it speedily, it will at any rate pre-
pare the system for the kind operation Of
Medicine.
If no physician of intelligence can be-
readily consulted, you can hardly 90
wrong, by administering dose Of castor
oil, or Of rheubarb and magncsia with
mint water, or in bileous habits six grains
Calomel ift an adult, followed by salts
in divided doses; and after any of these
remedies, a few drops Of laudanum; and
keeping the pat. mt in Il perspiraton with
warm catmiDt or other herb teas, aud for
n day or two, a diet Of toast water or
tea.
But il the tongue be clean and the
feelings comfortable, costiveness may be
lisregarded; it is of great importance to
regulate the bowels if possible without
especially in those Of delicuto
and those who arc not likely
TO take sufficient precautions to avoid the
exciting causes Of disease after medicine
has been taken. The taking ofmedicinc
should be considered as choice of evils,
IA deranged state Of the digestive or
yans often follows the uso OF medicine,
the stronger kinds; if the pa
lent be not kept quiet while suffering
rom the debility which the medicines
has induced, and do not confne himself
% invalids diet, it would be better for him
% have abstaincd from the use oft. The
aking Of solid food and a pursuit CT ac-
i've occupations after taking medicine,
should be avoided. The best laxative for
hose not habitualy accustomed to take
my, 10 rhenhnrh with como aromatic
As three grains Of rheubarb, with half
grain of fCayennc Pepper in pill. Tho
compound Syrup ofltheubarb, with Soda
enough to correct any prevailing acidity,
consider the best laxative medicine for
children.
] am your friend and Servant.