Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-09-27
RICHMOND. Sept. "a.

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RICHMOND. Sept. "a.
The Cholcro-The Report for the last forty
eight hours, shows a decided increase Couhh-
ed heretofore to negroes almost entirely. the Cho-
lera begins to embrace whites Mr.. Hardie, a
respectable Shoemaker. and his wife, both died
on Saturday night. and others are mentioned.
Sunday is generally a gloomy day in the
streets. 1t was particularly 80 yesterday. A
profound seriousness sat on the faces OF all
Rumors of many attacks were rife throughout
the town. In brief walk, various me ancholv
objects presented themselves: The corpses Of
unknown blacks proceeding to burial; Fl rides
remains and his wfe's, followed by groupe of
small children, at the same moment deprived Of
Father and Mother; SoIdier Of the State Guard
separated from his family and transported by his
comrades to the Hospital; the Physicians gal
loping in the haste of AIDS de Camp, on field
of battle. Here let US pause moment to rem
der a tribute of praise tojbe members of that
no lie profession in Richmond. None have
sought ,guoble safety in flight. All have re.
manned at thcir posts. feeling that 10 desert their
patrons IN that hour when their services were
most needed. was poor rcquital for professional
patronage. and betrayal OF duty. Their time
and their services, have been equally at the call
of white and black. of rich and poor. Thus
| far none have died or been attacked, and we
trust that Providence will shield them in com
passion to those who may need their aid, and IN
recompense of their devotion TO duty and hu.
manitv.
The Cholera has Unfortunately attacked all
quarters Of the town. High or low situations.
vet or dry. claim no exemption or Partially.
We are now three days advanced in the Sd
week. since the appearance of the irst case BY
Saturday, according to the experience Of other pla
ces, we may hope that the epidemic will have
| reached its climax, and begin to abate. The
weather. Yesterday. clear and bright, is succeed
ed today, by close rain The change we sup
pose IL uniavorable.
The death Of Mr. Archibald Taylor. worthy
and valuable citizen, and merchant, has added
to the gloom Of the Cholera. tie was we'll on
Tuesday; was seized on that day, with fever and
constipation. and died yesterday evening, much
respected and regretted. He had no Cholera.
The Penitent,ary.-W are pleased to state
that We we're in on Saturday, IN SAYING that
the Cholera had broken out in the Penlientiary.
DR.. Chamberlayne Physician to the Pententlary
and Armory being met BY our Foreman was en-
quired of. IL the Cholera was IN his Insfu'ttton:
The question had reference TO the Penitentiary.-
supposed II 10 Ctlcr WIG L'"o' - ~" ''"s
ed that four cases las mentioned ON Saturday,
had occurred at that Institution. Our Foreman
supposed his answer to have relation to the Pen
itentiarv, and hence the mistake. The Cholera
is among the State Guard at the Armory, but SO
far is not at the Penitentiary.
BoAnp OF HEALTH, Monday. Sept. "a.
Cholera cases reported as having occurred dur
ing the last 49 hours:
Hoslitai No. 1.-White ], dead; colored s.
dead l.
Hospital No. 2.--White Q, dead 1; colorcd E,
dead
Prirate Practice White 7, dead l.; colored
9, dead @
p S.-2a P. Mo cases and death have
been reported since the above list was made out
reported. the reader will bear IN mlnd-they
occurred during the last 4s hours.
In,erments at Poor House. Sunday, Sept.
$50 colored. 9 whites. for the day ending
P. NJ Monday. 24th-4 colored, whites, to
IL O'Clock this day.
PETERSBURG. Sept Is.
The Choiera.-We have a few Struggling ca
nj I., 'haKo