Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-04-20
SHAKE RAG,

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SHAKE RAG.
Nr. Bliss
DEAR SIR-It seems proper that a
word should be said on the subject of Chole-
"a at the present time; for it appears that the
scourge is gradually stealing upon US and
unless some healthful and sanitary measures
are adopted by our inhabitants, ma7hap the
first intimation of its presence amongus, will
be sudden outbreak of the epidemic, in all
its Presidential fatality.
We fail to discover that any action has been
taken on this matter, by the board of health
nor do we know that there is such BODY in
this town; and It is seems to concern the cit
liens but little, whether there is or not; for
they allow al sorts of filth and carrion. to law
about in such abundance, in various parts of
the town, that stranger would naturally con-
clude, from the appearance of the streets, that
our town had been once the grand yard of
some extensive slaughter-house.
On the subject matter of discourse, we have
made diligent search for that, which is of the
greatest importance; what relates to this dis
case, may be said in few words.-The most
prominent characteristic of cholera, is that if
has always been found to commence with 2
Iooseness IN the bowels, and in this stage is
very tractable.-This looseness may be pres
ent for number of days, or 70, a few hours
only.-It should be noticed, however, that
the Looseness as not generally attended ,cih pain
or unsGSiness; this is point of much impor-
| lance; for fatal delay has frequently resulted
from the notion that cholera must be attended
with cramps. During this forming, or earli-
er stage referred to, there is generally no
cramPing or gripeing, what is Of the greatest
importance, tie disease can BE- nlos sasily arrest
ed, at this period.
As there can be laid down no specific plan
Of treatment for cholera, either il the first or
after stage; we would urge the necessity in
all cases Of cholera, and every variety and
form Of indispOsition, during its prevalence,
OF immediate recourse to medical aid for
during the prevalence Of this epidemic, all
disorders are found to merge in the dominant
disease.-Espeeialiy under disorder of the
bowels. however slight, let relief be sought
immediately.-The invasion of cholera, may
thus be readily and at once prevented.
But what the citizens Of any town can DO,
for the greatest general good, is to establish,
through an efficient board Of health, sanitary
arrangements similar TO the following:
1. Let personal and universal cleanliness,
be carefully observed.
?. Let every impurity, animal and vegeta-
bic, be quickly removed, (also all nuisances,
such as slaughter-houses, necessaries, pig
sites, &c.,) far away from ell dwellings,.
3. Let all uncovered drains, be carefully
and frequently cleaned; & the grounds around
the habitatiOns be drained. so as efTectually to
carry off moisture Of every kind.
4. Let every apartment and room be thor
oughly ventilated daily, about noon. at which
time the atmosphere is most likely to be dry
all distinctions to free ventilation, should
be removed.
5. In domestic cleansing, dry scrubbing
should be used in place of water; and ex-
cessive fatigue, and exposure to cold and
dampness, especially during the night, should
be avoided.
6. The use of cold acid fruits and uncooked
vegetables, poor diet, impure water fer drink,
or cooking, ardent and feTmented liquors, and
tobacco, should all be scrupulously avoided
Il is point which the medical world are
agreed, that habitual drinkers and sots, are of
all others, always the most ready victims of
cholera.-Excesses Of all kinds, are to be
avoided.
:. The wearing Of insufficient or wet cloth
ing IS Injurious and must not be practised-
woollen belt worn around the abdomen dur
ing the prevalence of cholera, has been found
highly serviceahle, in couateracting the great
tendency TO diarrhea.
g. Causes tending to dePress the moral and
physical energies; exposures to extremes of
heat and cold crowding of persons within
houses and apartments; sleeping in low damp
rooms, &C., should be avoided.
9. Let fires be kept up during the night in
sleeping or adjoining apartments; the night
being the period of the greatest danger from
an attack, especially under exposure to cold
and dampness.