The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-06-21
THE CHOLERA BREEDER.

IhE CftOAE1tA EbhfNEDEh.
At meeting of the citizens of the Second ward,
held at the "Irving Hotel" on the evening of the
18th June, l849, Mr.. David Monroe was called to
the chair, and John A. Blake was appointed secre-
tary The objects of the meeting being explained
by the chairman, the meeting proceeded to adopt
such measures in their judgment were best calcu-
lated to promote the object in view, viz, the sus-
pension of the work upon the city canal until the
three was appointed, consisting Of John Wilson,
VIM. Orme, and John A. Blake to present resolu-
tons expressive Of the views of the citizens present
upon that important subject.
After short elaboration, the chairman of the
committee, Mr.. John Wilson, presented the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions:
Whereas it is understood that the Asiaiic cholera
is now prevailing in several places in the adjoining
States; and whereas it is generally believed that the
clearing out of the Washington canal at this time
would have an effect highly injurious to the health
of this city, if not induce the cholera thus defeat
ing the sanitary measures wisely and efficiently
adopted and carried out by the municipal author-
ties and Board of Health of this city; Therefore,
Resolved, That the mayor and councils be earnest
ly requested to postpone the improvement of the
canal until after the LIST of November next
After the reading of the preamble and resolution,
on motion of MIR. VIM. Orme, they were referred
to an adjourned meeting of citizens, to be held on
the following evening June 1917 at the school-house,
corner of 18th and G streets.
Accordingly, on the evening of the 18th, the
meeting assembled at the school-house as above,
and was organized by calling John Wilson, ESQ.,, to
the chair, and appointing John A. Blake secretary
The preamble and resolution offered on the previous
evening by Mr.. John Wilson were adopted by the
meeting.
further
Resolred, That the citizens of the other wards be
invited to cooperate with the citizens Of this meet
ing in their efforts to check the progress of this
work during the unhealthy season.
On motion Of Mr. VIM. w. Curran, il was
Resolved, That the proceedings of the meeting be
signed by the chairman and secretary, and publish
ed IN the newspapers of the city.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
JOHN WILSON, President.
john A. BLAKE, Secretary.
PUBLIC ADJUSTMENTS. -Hudlbms, an authority
that we have not the hardihood to question, has
said or sung
Doubtless the pleasure is as great
Of being cheated as to cheat
But was Hudibras ever beguiled within the am
pie folds Of big Circus tent to see distinguished
performers and find that their names in magnificent
emblazonry on the show bills we're alone the
attraction All Neutrality-suspicious. have lively re-
collection Of graceful, fairy-ke or eature, ycept
Hernandez, whose equation was as bold and
elastic as graceful; and on the authority Of Robin
son and Edred's posters, they posted to the Circus
on the Mall to meet with DISAPPOINTMENT, for their
favorte equestrian is astonishing the cockneys in
old England while Hiram Franklin, another at
tractive name IN Robinson e. Co.'S programme, is
amazing and delighting the New Englanders as a
member Of the extensive company Of General
Welsh, who is honorable TO resort to fraudulent
gag" The sweet smile of anticipation Of the
admirers of George Sweets performances on the
elastic cord also changed to sourest acidity of
temper when they found that he was elsewhere en-
poyed and therefore, being unlike the bird of the
Irish ornithologist could not be in two place. at
once
The list might be continued; but sufficient has
been said to prove satisfactorily that Messrs. Rob-
nson and Eldred do not estimate very highly the
intelligence Of Washington audience. Whether
a reputable company would resort to such means to
attract an audience, let the appeal be made to
"Herr Alexander, Jr., the Magician" whose in
dignsnt Gard appears in the columns Of the Ma
tenal lntelligcncer. Herr Alexander has re-
nown world wide but Herr Alexander, junior, has
doubtless the right to complain that one so skful
should have been born before him. That Herr
Alexander, ir., would resort to so stupid device
as that of taking the name Of an accomplished pro-
fessor of the Black Art may however, Just be pos
sble; but, if true, it is no more stupid and con-