The Arkansas advocate., 1832-11-14
committee appointed on the subject, re- ported tl'e following Address, viz TO THE CITIZENS aOF LITTLE
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lera, the Board of Health. appointed by the Town Council of Little Rock. in the exercise of the duties of their ol flee, deem it incumbent on them to make public their views, and reeom- mend that course which appears most proper for the preservation of ;he com. munIt} from tiie ravages of that pesti- lence, which has visiled. in its desola- ung course, most of our Atlantic and many of our inland cities, and spread terror and dismay through the whole western world.
 Having been so far favored by cx- emaption from its visitation, we are ena. bled 10 profit by the experience Of oth- CTS, and, by adopting such precaution- ary measures as by them have been found most efficient, greatly abate its fatality and disarm il of its terrors,
 Among the numerous preventves most urgently recommended, are icna- Perance, attention 10 cteonliness, dict, dress, and droidaace of e1cesstpe fafigue antkeo- posuro 10 htc damp chats ofhc eae1si,,g air.
 Excessive fatigue predisposes to the !
 contraction of disease, particularly of this character, and should therefore. as far as possible. be avoided. Care should he takento guard from cold the body, particularly the stomach. bowels and feet, which can be best done by wearing flannel next the skin.
 ihis epidemic, from it's commence ment, in ioi7, to the present time, a period of fifteen years, has marked the iiissifated aud diesolute as its peculiar pfe5. He who takes the inebrlating cup rarely escapes.
 iIie use of ardents spirits io aly quans aty has been reprebended by ever, medical faan of reputation, who has Hritten upon this subject.
 The force o{ habit is so strong wiih. seae, we presume, fhai they might be isifsli!iFg 10 F liI'quisii its Use. As q substitute, we would recommend il tonic bitter, aasatery infusion of the vegita bic tonics, s,asrecon1meI ded ny Dr.Rnsh. ilie above preparation we would re- commend ofl3 to tae i1aoiiuaily inteh peFatc.
 The diet recommended where this disease has been most prevalent, con sists i'll beef, mutton, vcnison, veal and poultry, good ham, eggs, Irish potatoes, tea and coffee.
 Fruits prohbitedasp poisonous, ,and vegetables, Qpotatoes and boiled onions excepted) as little less delcterions.
 Cleanliness, which has before been barely mentioned, may require some ex- planatien, as to its extent. Heads of families should attend 4o the dvestng ther premises of every thing wIichmay lend to vitiate .tbe atmosphere tboif cellars made dry; ous-houses pn flied, 1, and, where practicable, every sleeping room furnished with fire.
 We would repeat the necessity for keeping the feet dry and warm, and for avoiding exposure to rai,i'and night air.
 We would also recommend that night meetings and assemblies of every kind, for the present, be dispensed with.
 No nostrnm or medicine while in health, should he taken as prerentiycs, as these only lend 10 irFitate the bow els and predisposeao this disease; but if a lax or disordered state of the bow els, the usual precursors of Spasnaodic Cholera, appear, medical aid should immediatei, bc obtained, as at this time, and at tms time only, can remedies be. administered with almost certain sue cess.
 As this epidemic is confidently affirm cd moi 10 be contagious in its character, by every scientific man whose opportu mites enable him tojndge with accura- cy, il s hoped that no one suffering an attack will be neglected through the Ii. midity of those whose duty if may be to furnish every aid and comfort; but that the bonds of affection and friend ship be drawn still more close, and eve " assistance and consolation afforded the sufferer, be he citizen or straiiger.
 Much may be done, and safely done. to mitigate the unavoidable suffering attendant on an attack of this disease.
 Let every ore faithfully and fearless l ly perform his duties, relying with con fdence on the approbation and protec- tion off experimenting Providence.
 Which address was read and nna.,i- mously adopted hy the Board. The Board then adjourned to Thurs day even. i.se next
 ". W. STEVENSON, Press4.
 WM. F. WOODRUFF. See'y.
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