Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-08-02
THE CHOLERA.

mode ofprcrcniiag ard treating the chol-
era. 1t was drawn up, after the best
consideration, by some Of the most emf
hent and scientific physicians in Europe,
many Ofwhom had Witnessed every stage
of ME disease, from its earliest Stage to
the closing scene. The system propos-
ed vas followed in that city, beth as a
preventive and as a remedy. The dis
case did not here assume so virulent a
character, nor was it so fatal to those who
were seized with it, as in many other
places. Few cities into which it has
made its Entrance, have suffered so little
III proportion to its population as Edin-
burgh, which was no doubt owing in n
great degee to the unrcmittins attention
paid to tle sick, and the excellent police
established, as well as TO the mode of
treatmentby the ply ysicians.
In Befi0, when the cholera prevailed
shere, th, physicians were required TO
meet together daily and make a report Of
every cas,, the treatment which they fol-
lowed will their patients and the effects
produced hereby upon the sick. This
mode Of proceeding was attended with
very decid Jed benefit, as the experience
ofevery physician was thus united. We
do not wish to lrighten any one. 1t show
ever, an Did adagc, that "prccaution is
the mother of safety" 1t is also duty
which every one owes to himself, to his
family, and society at large, to use every
measure OF prccaution inguarding against
the introduction of this most baneiul
plague AID distressing scourge. by US
ing all p,oper precautions and apply ing
the most approved remedies, it becomes
disarmed oihaN its terrors and fatality
Prorid. Jour.
NOVEMBER 10th, 1881.
Report Of the Edinburgh Board of Health on the
mode oipreveatins and treating the Cholera
The Edinburgh Board of Health hav-
ing maturely considered what steps
should be taken for checking the Epidem-
ic Cholera, if it SHOULD appear in this ci-
ty, are of opinion that the proper time is
now arrived for making the following di-
rections for the guidance Of the inkaLi-
tants.
/. The Board arc satisfied, that the
disease may arise spontaneously from hid
den causes; and that it may also become
contagious in circumstances not yet as
ccr,ained. But they are warranted in
declaring, that, when it does become
contagious the risS Of its spreading in
that manner is very much diminished il
due attention be paid to cleanliness and
sobriety. And they therefore cntreat the
inhabitants of Edinburgh in the event OF
the disease approaching here, not to be
misled by exaggerated notions Of its con-
tagious nature,-the inevitable tendency
Of which would be to leave the sick help
less, and without that attendance from
friends and others which is more pressing
ly required in this disease tsan in amy
other.
9. Experience has shown that the most
essential precaution for escaping the dis
ease is sobriety-that intoXication during
the prevalence of the epidemic is almost
sure to be followed by an attack, and
that those addicted to drinking arc the
most subject to take cholera, and the most
likely to sink under it. In like manner,
strict attention to personal cleanliness
to cleanliness and ventilation of dwelling
houses,-to warm clothing,--to regular
ity of hours for slccp,-to keeping as
much as possible within doors ut night
and to taking food before going out in
the morning,-may be relied Oh as i'm
porant means Of security.
8. The Board arc providing, that,
should the disease appear, several hos
pituls shah be opened over tho city; also
that stations shall be established, where,
as well as the hospitals, medicines and
hasting apparatus may be procured at all
hours Of the day and night, and likewise
that Il necessary, all ght watchmen
shall be supplied with medicines for the
immediate use Of any, who need them
by these means it will be in the power Of
every one 10 procure instant aid.
Notice Of the situation Of hospitals and
stations for medicines will be given the
instant ,he disease may appear.
4. But to prevent the possibility Of de-
lay especially in the dead Of night, when
the disease Is very apt to begin, the
Board recommend families to provide the
following articles.
I. Mirime.--Takc ulphuric either
aromatic spirit Of hartshorn, of each hall
an ounce, compound tincture Of CHINA
mon, one ounce: mix and cork up care
fully.
2. Lauclanum.- ounce to be kept
in readiness.
9. Pais.-Take Of opium twenty -four
grains, camphor one drach.n, spirit Of
wine and conserve Of roses enough TO
make mass Of proper copsistenco-D,-
vide into twcnty-four pills.
4. Clys,es--Take of laudanum an