The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
ST.. LOUIS, Mo. July "a. ls4a.

Another week has silently glided into the vortex
OF the past, showing much less degree of NOR
tally than any previous week since the early part
Of June. From Monday to Sunday last inclusive,
the lnterments were reduced TO 475 and the deaths
by cholera to 299 The week previous. YOU will
recolect, the former reached the startling number
Of 937, and the latter that of TO- With anv thing
like as corresponding degree this week, the dawn
of the next will witness the entire absence of the
dread pestllence from among U.S. Since Saturday
last number OF our most valued citizens both
male and female have paid the last debt of nature
through the Instrumentality of the epidemic A
single family have contributed FIVE members to the
sad list allude 10 that OF Mrs Belt, with whom
the Reverend Alexander Van Court and family
were boarding. He was one of the most useful
and eminent dlvines in this city, and the pastor of
the Central Presbyterian church. His body, with
That OF his eldest son, were committed TO the earth
this morning, as also those Of Mrs Belt, son and
daughter, both having reached the age Of matu-
rity. The deep gloom that the unlooked-for de-
cease Of Mr.. Van Court has spread over our COM
munity only be known TO those who enjoyed
the pleasure and the benefits Of his acquaintance,
and who have seen the influence the deceased exer-
cised for good throughout our city As Chris
tan, his life was hlsmeless, as an ambassador of
God he was meek, persuasive, afectionaie, but
fearless IN meeting the high responsibilities his
high calling imposed upon him. As philanthro.
pist he gave daily evidence OF his sincerity and dis
interesedness taking as he did an active part in all
the bepev olent, humane and charitable operations
Of the day. As a citizen, his usefulness was felt
and acknowledged throughout the length and
breadth of our city; his hight so shining before
men, that all Of us could behold his good works il
we did not initiate them. That the loss OF such a
minister and citizen should be regarded as an ire
parable one, cannot excite astonIshment; and that
an entire community should unite in paying the last
tribute of respect to departed worth like his is no
more than natural. His funeral yesterday morn
ing the largest that has taken place during the
prevalence Of the epidemic nearly all the protes.
ant clergyman in the city beipg among the attend
ants. Six Of these took part the exercises at the
church Of the deceased two from the old, and two
from the new school Presbyterian, and two from
the Methodist
In addition to the above, Dr. NJ c. Edwards.
the resident physician Of the City Hospital, fell a
victim to his exertions in endeavoring to save
others, also has DIR. j. n Pous, dentist Of this
city. The Rev Mr.. Griswold, Of the Protestant
Episcopal church, is in the last Stages Of the dis
ease, and before this letter is closed, his spirit will
doubtless, be numbered with the "just made per-
feet" Both himself and Mr.. Van Court, from the
first appearance Of the epidemic, have been untring
m their attentions To the sick and the dying shrink
ing not from the pestence though frequently called
upon TO face II in its most aggravated and msg-
nant form, in the hovcis and lowy dwelling-plsces
of the vicious, the destitute, and the abandoned.
Mr.. Van Court was cast in natures most delicate
mould, and the framework Of the outer man was
too frai for the WILL the disposition, the energy and
power Of the inner man. To their over exertions,
IN their ministerial duties, both Mr.. Griswold and
Mr.. Van Court owe the loss OF their valuable lives,
and our community are deprived forever Of their in
valuable services.
For the last week we have been blessed with
hne bracng, healthy air, which, together with the
rapid decrease in the daily list Of deaths, has in
spired all classes with renewed confidence, and, TO
some extent, impaired hope and cheerfulness among
US. An increased number Of sborers are visible
upon different parts Of the burnt district and the
preparations for rebuilding much greater than at