Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-08-05

This latter number is produced by adding 90
for the week ending tomorrow. without that,
the reported number is 214. In comparison
with every season for the last five, except 1883,
there is d vast increase OF mortality Inc last
weekly report OF July, 1888, gave l22 burlals, OF
which 81 wese noted as cholera, leaving % to
the account of other diseases. This number
exceeds any week OF the present month, when
the cholera cases are deducted.
The health of the city is not good; but the pre-
valent diseases are not epidemic. much less con-
tagious I. is believed that none need appre-
head any thing from visiting us, who are pre-
pared to conduct themselves with proper re-
gard to the preservation OF health.
WASHINGTON, (PA) July 25-The board of
health of this town, under date of Friday, July
25, report the death of persons by cholera dur
inc that week. OF these deaths, three were in
one family two in another, and the 9th case was
that of a German emigrant who had lately ar
rived in town. We are glad to observe that the
disease was not likely to spread, as report OF
the 29th-four days after-mentions that there
had been no new cases or deaths, since the gath.
The resident physicians of the town make
a short address to their fellow citizens. which
is published in the Washington Reporter. II IS
earnest in the recommendation of caution as to
diet and of cleanliness. Believing their OPT
Mons, as expressed, orthodox, and their advice
wholesome We make an extract from their ad-
dress for the benefit of readers in this vicinity:
observe, (say these physicians) the utmost
cleanliness about your persons and property; pry
into eyery suspected corner and instantly re-
move all nuisances that may be found.
free use of quick lime for withdrawing or
sprinkling over decaying or putrid substances
which cannot be removed, will be useful in
cellars; sinks, prvies, &c. may be quickly, cheap.
" and thoroughly purified by fnmigating them
with chlorine gas, developed by mixing COM
mon salt and oil of vitriol, in earthen-ware yes
sells, and placing them in the places desired to
be purified. Clothe yourselves rather warmer
than usual-preferring woollen fabrics. Avoid
a cold damp atmosphere. In raw or damp
weather keep small fires in your sitting and bed
rooms-retire to bed early.
"Observe a strict temperance in diet and
drink; eat your meals regularly, yet moderately:
avoid all acid, raw fruits, such as cherries cur
rants, rasp and blackberries, sc. Also all crude
vegetables, such as radish, lettuce, cabbage,
beans, peas, &c.-You may safely eat bread,
potatoes, (preferring those of last years growh)
rice, barley. eggs, mutton, beef veal, and poul-
try"
"Cultivate and cherish serene and cheerful
frame of mind-all the disagreeable passions
are injurious-fedr particularly so-it depres-
ses and eufeebles both mind and body, and
thereby predisposes to the disease. Let no
man tamper with medicine to prepare him for
or prevent the disease. WREN you ARE WELL,
LET YOURSELF ALONE; you cannot be in a better
state to resist or meet the disease.-T aking
medicine when not demanded, invites the dis
ease. by irritating and deranging the stomach.
Fortitude. attention to the means suggested and
a calm reliance upon Divine Providence are
the most rational and best safeguards against
Infection