The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-17

ferS, nom the reported difference in the number OF
deaths in the twenty four hours ending respectively
on Saturday and Sunday mornings, at O'Clock. that
there u real abatement in the destruction OF life by
the epidemic. We have read paragraph OF this
import in one Of the papers, but we are unable to
say which. There is, indeed, very considerable
difference In the reported number Of deaths that Oc-
CURED in those two periods. We have for some
days entertained doubts whether the lists Of deaths,
"a published in the newspapers, can be relied upon
as accurate They are made up, we believe, from
reports Of sections grave diggers at the several
burying grounds; and it depends upon the correct
ness of these reports whether the published list shall
be received as accurate or not. We are far from
meaning to say or to insinuae that those reports Of
tie sections and gravediggers deficient or mac
c'irate by design. But everybody knows that the
burals reported at several OF the cemeteries
numerous that it must be difficult for any one man,
whose attention is continually occupied in the fear
full business of inspecting the interments that are
made at different points of the same graveyard, at
the same moment to be correct in making out his
lists This difficulty will occur to every who
fleets for half minute the subject. 1t is stated
aud the statement has been current for some days
past-that dead bodies, in considerable nunbers,
are left to lie unbured the surface of the earth,
iii some of the graveyards, for want of hands to dig
graves in which to bury them. Are these unburied
bodies reported in the lists Of interments, or are
they not?
The Daily Delta of yesterday under the head of
stances in the condition of the cemetery of the Fourth
district. This is the place, says the DAILY Delta,
in which the dead bodies are buried by the corpora
ton. That journal then proceeds as follows:-
The OF the Street Commissioner, the contract
(ae do not know which go arou.ad daily, sod. col
ecng load Of victims of the epidemic who have bsan
previously nailed in corporation collins take them 10
the cemetery in the Of the Fourth district where
graves dug to the depth of two faat or eighteen
inches wherein the coins deposited and the dirt
thrown upoL them. We understand that six men
kept busy digging these graves for tho past
The number Of corpses Increasing these abocers found
their work too severe, and cit some OF then left or
th6v upahl m NV the dama faro
Friday Last when tbs number carried to this cemetery
alone was seventy -one The cofns were deposited on
OF them renamed until yesterday morning. unburied.
The action of the through the frau enco ure pro-
ducsd rapid decomposition of the bodies, several of
which swelled burst the collins Attracted by
the usually violent and offensive eluva, ciu
in the cd visited the spot when the hor
ribe sight was presented of forty collins unburied,
through which the CHASTITY. reekDg bodies Of many
cIcs Of the pestience might be seen wht the odor
almost overpewering Toe Street Com missioner
informed of this disgusting condition Of affairs aud that
officer manifested his willingness to repair this horrible
neglect, but stated that it was very disut to OBTAIN
aborers for this duty. Tie Mayor also inf ,rmed Of
the facts and his Honor directed his attention to the
subject but stated az the same time that it did not au
i the n duv Of q the bs Street sach i he
beautiful confusion of laws ard ordinances the effect
Of the tamperng and changing to which they con
tinually subjected Our city government locations
of public emergency and danger, is a mere farce
This is truly an appalling description Of one
graveyard. We have been informed that the cOndi-
tlOn Ol one OI RTaVbydIQS III Lie lulrU
is hot much better. We would respectfully inquire
whether the forty dead bodies left on the surface Of
the earth unburied were put on the list Of burias?
We would ask, moreover If it be possible for sex
ton grave digger to keep an accurate account Of
the bodies which are brought to his graveyard
through different entrances, ard make correct &C
count Of them amid the confusion and terror of the
scenes that surround him? Admitting that he has
nerves OF iron he would not be able TO fulfil the task
unless be had dozen pair Of eyes to oversee all
parts Of his domain at once.
We are surprised that the Mayor has not given
part OF his attention to this dreajf condition of the
burying grounds. The Delta tells that the Mayor,
on being apprised Of these facts said the matter did
not fall within the lire of his duty. We did think
until that the chief magistrate Of city not
travelling beyond the line OF his duty when he was
endeavorng to provide means to preserve the lives
oi his fellow citizens We know, and the Mayor
knows, that the people of New Orleans would never
blame him for exertng himself to the utmost for the
accomplishment of 80 noble purpose, even if. in
doing So he were compelled to step beyond tue line
OF his duty. A private individual or public officer
is always within the line OF his duty" when he is
performing an act of common humanity. 1.-The line
Uf his duty inGeed! This is pretty tale to tell of
the head wing and chief magistrate OF New Orleans!
1t is like Waterman we heard OF, who saw house
broken open the other side OF the street, and
fused to give the alarm because it was out of his
beat.
the Erening Delta Of yesterday, which speaketh
The FOURTH DISTRICT CE,rlERY spoke this morning
of The fact of great number Of bodies lying in this
cemetery unbured but greatly moderated the
kst night the number numbered seventy-eight
although men had been working all day. Mr. Kursheedt
the Chairman OF the Committee Csmee ries, the
part Of the Board OF Health used almost sulerh
eSertons get tho bodies placed under ground but 1t
impossible 10 chain men to *, though Ar Kur
sbeed. offered S. hour for abarers In st Patcks
Cemetery tbere are many bsoiss in the couo,toa
account Of scEuoes about pusy1g bodies in
c,ated ground. We h,ult Lse to know II there be
cher city eeyerLmsn in the world besides that of New
Orlesrs winch would not 1T time like tnis ssurp
aulhoribs meet Incidents Of this character + th.
safety Of b. jsoparied persons
object 10 have bodies buried In ucoosecrated gcouudg
Surely there never So imbece authority any
city that which CONTROLS the fortunes OF this devoted
city.
From the New Orleans Pcsyune. Aug 10
TO OUR ABSENT CITIZENS.
We deem II dnty 10 appel W those of citizens
who alb ent the FAST the North aad tho West
wherever the tide Of travel leads, behalf Of those
Of their fellow loHnsinen who remain here 10 bear
the bunt o. the aud distressing Iabofs which
ready charity. Samaritan benevolsnce Induces them
for tire sase Of humanity The sick AID the
6yrg ae 10 city By and hupdfeds and they
principally Of that class whose members have not the
n 10 pay the expenses attendsDt on ickness Those
who die leave. for the most part families who must be
assisted for awhile
There many courageous and generous hearted nen
ic city, who devote themselves 20 assusging the
suffering Of the tick, comforting the dying aud
ing the orphan and the widow. But they cannot
bear all the expense, well the aud danger
Our resdenta have contributed largely to meet
want but ought not sbaenS citz3ps to tAse their
share ia this work Of supplying the funds gently re
qured by the different charitable associa lions We are
sure they will, the suggestion meets their
eyes.
Some q them Rave already Sc. excsilent example.
Let the other follow. IGt them tbtuk of
il epacting in this Crescent City white they smung
themselves away from its seeples ana donle5. Send
funds 10 the Mayor for nitribulon he different
associations that reed to the Of the ndi
ut ics. Autborize sgsnb here il auy you hEve
TO act Eheyay IL sour nauts. Out ~ abundad
give 20 charity lie that hath dry upon he poor lead
eth unto the Lord; and tDet when 4h gisea viii de
pay bin again y
HINT FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT.
We believe IL il conc, ded ali hand ina patient
tucuIaily az yeloW feyef-s1ould be Kept quiet
and fee from supos poseibe. But how ~ e -
this ccnsiceIed! We bear completes every day from
physicians that ter Iaiient annoyed and excited
by would be rieDds but ~ho by q et ncDpsderae
duct are ythihg elso Whep taxes the fever.
IS him vt once ca IN his physician aud aud let
these be strict TO ktep s otcr Of the sick
room. WHAT does mau suffering Ger the pain of
high fever bead AID bach ache full pulse vaat with
company It's the last toing ne rinEs Of desires
II II were nisiotuue 70 bs q laid up" the 6ret
thrR should erect 70 be done, would be to have
tackled up outsoe The door," Not at h me Call