The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-06-30
Correspondence Of the Republic.
New YoRK, June %, 4 p. m.
THE CHOLERA

NEW YoRK, June %, 4 p. m.
THE CHOLERA.
To-day sixty new cass and twenty-nine deaths
are reported. Although the number of cases, con-
sidering the extent Of our population, is not great
yet the persistence of the epidemic, and the very
great fatality which has steadily accompanied its
visitation, being about fifty per cent are well cal
culated to excite alarm. As have minated in IA
former letter, there is to apprehend that the
treatment of this disease has not been always the
most judicious. II does not present generally the
same type as that Of the Asiatic cholera when last
appeared on this continent. 1t partakes more of
the character of malignant bilious diarrhea, the
treatment of which, especially in the early stages,
ought to be very different from that to be pursued
ir the spasmodic cholera. Very likely, too, the
dread of loose state of the bowels has prevented
many persons from using the mild aperents or ner-
cural preparations which so useful at this period
of the year.
must say that do not regard the course of the
medical authorities here as wise or iudicious, or
suited to the emergency. Medical boards are not
always the most energetic, nor the most sagacious
bodies in the world. Not that would utter a
syllable derogatory to the high professional charac-
ter of the medical authorities here but it does APP
pear to that might have had before this time,
elaborate medical report on the subject, with all
the details which could be Collected resume of the
researches and experience of physicians relative to
this disease in all quarters of the globe and explicit
directions as to the appropriate treatment There
have been lsoseness, vagueness, want Of preci-
sion and detail in all the notices which have emana-
ted from the medical board here, and in the cities,
that to be regretted. To-day, the resident ply
stefan issues certificate to the effect that dis
injecting fluid has been used in certain quarters Of
the city, and that in all where has been en-
ployed the cholera has disappeared. This is most
important announcement But why was it not ac-
companied by the facts Why did not Dr. Seer, a
very respectable physician, give detailed state
ment, setting forth all the circumstances What is
this disnfecting fluid? What is the theory by
which its alleged virtues capable of explanation
What the grounds upon which the gratifying
announcement is made that in all cases where this
agent was used, the cholera disappeared
This is too grave subject on which to trife with
the feelings the interests Of the community
Through you, call upon the resident faculty in this
city to furnish the public at once, with elaborate
report the whole subject of this fearful epidemic.
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
After terrible amount of chaffering, and hig-
Cling, and maneuvring, and backbiting, and swear
ing, and drinking, it appears that something like a
union is about to take place between the two rival
factions of the Locofoco party in this city. A va
riey of secret movements-some very amusing,
some very tragical, and some very Characteristic
have been going on for some time past in order to
effect this result 1t is now said that a convention
Of 4" the leaders"-save the mark ARE engaged in
preparing address to "the party"-the united,
harmonious patriotic party; and that the Globe"
which has been living from hand to mouth for
long time and about to give up the ghost, is to
be furnished with funds, and be known hereafter as
the "New York Union.n True to its interests,
Locofocoism now goes in full pack after the
spoils" which it smells afar off,. There are some
incidents connected with all these movements which
may amuse and edfy your readers, and shall give
them in due time.
THE MAYORS OFFICE.
This is one of the most interesting public Offices in
our city, and is occasionally the scene Of curious
events. Here, unruly cabmen receive the reward
of their misdeeds here Peter Funks are confront
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ordinances, from the raw Irish servant maid, who
throws oas in the streets, to the great soap boiler
who is complained Of as " nuisance" are brought
up for censure here, too, lovers are often made
blessed by being linked together in
The holy bonds Of wedlock. Yesterday afternoon,
one Of the latter scenes occurred, quite romantic.
A very lovely girl, with complexion " fair as the
fleece that clothes the Alpine hills" and heiress to
a large fortune in Germany, was united to her
p" bosom's lord" gallant, stalwart man, and ma
tive of Poland both having crossed the Atlantic in
order to obtain in this free land that happiness which
a cruel father, or stern uncle, or wicked old aunt,
or some other equally infamous monster, had denied
them at home
ron cHAGREs
The Falcon" sailed to-day, at one o'clock, for
Chagres, with large number of passengers and
the mails for the Pacific.
BATHS ron rHE PEOPLE.
great effort is at present in progress for the
erection Of lighthouses for the million" It's "a
private enterprise-that is, joint stock company
is in process of formation for the purpose 1t is
excellent idea Wash-houses are TO be attached to
the baths. A bath is to be had for two cents, and
the use Of the wash-house, with all modern improve
ments, for an hour, at the same riAing sum.
This is really philanthropic movement. Some Of
our best citizens are engaged in it,
HIBLo's THEATRE.
About FIVE weeks ago, we the foundation
stones Of this new theatre laid To-day an i'm
fabric consisting Of theatre capable Of con-
tanning three thousand people seated, hotel, res
taurants, and all that, has been covered in. have
never a more expeditions achievement in arcbi-
tect,re When finished the butldinp win he verv