The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-03


school authorities for their laudable efforts, ano
hoped they would stll press onward in their noble
pursuits The children were delighted with the Incl
denti and though II may seem but little one, II
will never be forgotten by them, and the image OF
the gallant hero will live forever in their remem.
brance.
During the late examination of the public schools,
which occupied three weeks, our city reporter
found it impossible to be always in attendance, and
was under the necessity of emitting several schools
in his notices. He assures all concerned that he
will yet do them justice. The public school sys-
tenn, and each particular school, objects of in =
terest to him; and 30 long az he can serve them he
will be found prompt and faithful in the perform
ance OF his duty.
is THE CHOLERA APPROACHING. Within two or
three days past, we have been in the receipt Of in
formation from Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and
| Harper's Ferry, Virginia, to the effect that the
cholera had appeared in those places, and was pro-
crossing with considerable fatality. Thus it ap
pears to journey along in the beaten path of travel
from the regions of country where it has of late
prevailed; and although it may not reach US, al
though we may be providentially exempted in
past years, yet We have no just grounds for pre-
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our own opinion, the chances favor the appearance
of it, to extent, in this and the neighboring
cities, and duty in view of this probability,
should be considered.
| The authorities of this city know their duty, and
we trust will faithfully perform it. Upon the
Board OF Health serious responsibility always
rests in such time, and we hope ample means
will be placed at its disposal.
| Upon the heads of families and upon each indi-
vidual, the duty imperatively rests of constan,
watchfulness over the condition of the system, and
of self denial in respect to the many articles OF
| food, at other wholesome and proper, but
which may not now be INDUCED in with impunity
Particular instructions in relation to this subject
should, in our opinion, be published under the
sanction of the Board of Health.
! We are no alarmists but are even hopeful of en-
tire exemption at the present as in past seasons.
Yet there may be culpability in an overweening
feeling of security. We would advise energetic &C
ton though it but to prepare for the bare possibility
of the affection we have reason to fear They who
permit their apprehensions to become too powerful
! would do well to remember the condition of Ha-
vana, at the time the news of the late invasion
reached the ears of the people. The cholera was
raging in most desolating manner, and carrying
| off its victims by hundreds; but as new
terror seized the popular mind the disease ceased,
and the hand of death was stayed. Such are the
physical effects of moral cause; and from this re-
markable instance should learn a salutary les
son. Let US be wisely prudent, and be prepared
for the worst; but let at the same time endeavor
to keep terror from our minds and the king Of ter
| rors from our homes.
| Should, however, any considerable portion of our
people resolve inviting, by their fright, this fell
disease amongst US, not that we shall
| not become chivarous, and hold up the hands of
of our orators while they cry out secession,
| 'dsunion," "last drop of blood" and "Bun-
combel" Surely there can be more fearful bug
aboo than these; and will have faith in them as
counter irritants of more power even than the in
cursion OF General Lopez hmself
SAeAcIoUs CRowp.-There was an immensely
big cart on the avenue yesterday, whereunto were
| attached two oxen. But the weather warm,
| and water had probably not been convenient; and
so one of the animals laid down and seemed about
to give up the ghost. As usual, medical consul
tation was forthwith held, in which various and
conflicting opinions were expressed The driS or
saw but one thing with cearness, and that that
he didn't know what to do. An elderly colored
| gentleman thought that if the OK was a mule he'
never gev out while an Irish carter thought that
if it was horse he'd give il cure and thin it 'ud
be well, an divl ha nth 'ud all it, But the OK
saying nothing, became weaker and weaker all tho
while, until at length some exceedingly sagacious
person suggested the propriety of unyoking the
animal, and giving il bucket of water. The sug-
gestion was obeyed, and the forthwith got bet.
| ter. Weare in favor of erecting monument to
the author Of this prescription for his idea all
his own, and appeared to astonSh the whole world
around him and yet, poor little fellow, he was
oaly shoemaker, with five days accumulation OF
black beard and shopdust upon him, Had he lived
in the days Of witchcraft, he would have died too
by water or by fire.
LAURA PEDDrcoRD is the name Of the young lady
to whom the silver cup was awarded on Monday
We like to have the names right.