The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-02
Interesting from Bermuda.
OUR HAMILTON CORRESPONDENCE,

Death OF Colonel PhAlpottS, the Acting Governor
His Military Ca,eer-CoIona Robe Succeeds
| HIM m the Command of the Fmces-Death Of
Colonel RODE and many others-Hsmi1iation and
| Public PTayer-Ihe Colony ,Vithoyt Governor
| Shipping, &C., &c.
1t is melancholy duty to have to inform you Of
the sad ravages which the fever has continued to
make since my last letter was written or the 18th
instant. | had then to inform you of ts spread
among the ccnvcts and soldiers I have now to ac-
quaint you that it has since taken its course among
those Of the first rank and standing in the c,lony.
His Honor Colonel George Phinpotts, the Acting
Governor, died on the night of Sunday, the 18th
instant after five days illness, Of fever. Col Phil
potts arrived in this command in May last, and, as
perior in military rank to COL Eden then ad minister
ing the goyernmentl assumed the duties Of Govern
or. His short administration of the affairs of this
colony has given universal satisfaction to its inhabi
| tants
Col Phillpctts entered the army the 1st Of May,
1911; WAS made first Lieutenant on the llth of the
same month; captain in March, 1925; brevet major
June, 1888; brevet lieut. colonel, March, 1889;
regimental colonel, April, ls46 He was favorably
noticed 10 Sir Gordon Drumnoni's despatch of the
attack on Fort Erie, September, 1914; served as as
sistant quarter-m master general with the army in
Canada during the insurlection of 1887 49, and 80,
and was most actively employed with the local rank
Of colonel. The family of the deceased officer were
expected to join him in Bermuda some time next
month. He was brother Of the Bishop of Exc
ter.
The same telegraph from ST. Georges that an
nounsed to us the death Of Col Phillpotts also ac-
quaned OF the illness from fever and inability to
assume the government Of Lieut. Col. Robe, r. A.
The command OF the troops then devolved on Major
rank. The death Of Lieut.. Col. Robe r. A., took
place on Wednesday night the 2lst. instant He az
rived III this command in December last, and was
held in high estimation by all who became ac
| IN mon
his loss.
Major Oakeley assumed the command of the
troops on Tuesday-on the day following he was
taken ill with fever and obliged to turn the
command to Major Arthur w. Byles, seth regiment,
in command of the wing Of that corps stationed at
Ireland Island. The Major proceeded as far as the
Ferry Wednesday, for the transaction of business
connected with the command. understand he has
since taken his station at ST. Georges. Major
Oakeley is still ILL., but strong hopes entertained
OF his recovery.
The headquarters of the 56th regiment have
been at the Ferry since the 18th ] have Just
understood that those who are well will be removed
to Prospect Hill, and that the convaescent are to
be sent to Ports Island The seth have lost very
large number by the fever, among whom are the fol-
lowing oflcers:-Capt Edward +. Hare, fort adju
tant, (whose wife died two days preyious), Ensign
Tbackeray, and Assistant Surgeon Joseph Lay
son. ! have also to announce the death, on
the l7th Of Lewis Young Nash, Esq, ordnance
storekeeper and that Of his eldest daughter on the
10Th The following deaths have taken place in the
announced in my last letter:-l4th his son Robert;
18th, his wife; 18th, his daughter, Julia. Mrs. Hare
the wife OF Captain Hare died two days before hitn.
She vas The eldest daughter of Lieut. Colonel Eden,
Seth. at present in England, and mu :h beloved
Mrs Oakeley, the wife Of Major Oakcley died the
25th, leaving family OF six young children | am
sorry to have to add to the list OF deaths that Of
Lieut.. Whitmcre, r. F., and wife. on the same day
regret that it is MT in my power to send you any
very favorable report to the fever. The deaths
still continue. cannot at present come at correct
account of the numbers. Those among the 56th for
the cnty-lourhours ending yesterday have heard
stated at seven.
Yesterday was observed as day of humiliation
and public prayer to Almighty God on the occasion
Of the epidemic prevailing within these islands, and
duly observed by the inhabitants, divine service
being held in all the churches 1t is melancholy
reflection, in connection with the issue of the pro-
clamation appointing it, that both Colonel Phpotts,
who ordered it, and Colonel Robe, who, owing to
inability of tue Colonel, signed it, were dead before
| ii was carried out
! This island may be considered at present without
officer in the administration OF its government.
Captain Elliott, II. NJ, is nominaily the Governor OF
these islands, but has been absent leave upwards Of
year. The instructions are that in OF the death
or absence OF the Governor the administration of the
| government should devolve on the senior military
officer commanjing her Majestys troops; but he is
| AT present too i'll to be sworn III and assume the
outies. Major Byles is at present virtually
sence Of Major Oakeey he ID not senior
military officer, and cannot be sworn in to administer
| tie govern me ut Such state of affairs connected
with the administration of the government perhaps
il would be impossible to find precedent for with
in the range of colonial history 1t is probable that
the government at home on hearing OF 1t will i'm
| mediatcly appoint officer to the government,
which they should have done long since. 1t is hard
" to be expected that the officer appointed will
/ rive here before the present epidemic has subsded.
The time is near at hand for che ppOrogation Of the
| Legislature.
Tie brig Swan left New York about the beginning
OF The month for bermuda, and much anxiety is felt
here in regard to her. she not having yet arrived.
1.-THE s. returned to New York 22d instant, having
| been di s1asted in the hurricane of the 7th 1-ED
| HqaALD.
BERMUDA Sept "a, 1858.
FaSt Ausch Of the Observation-Disclosures of the
1i,iia,y uho Treatment of the Sick
Pay Of the Doctors, &C., &C., 8'c.
No doubt you have heard of the m gnant fever
which broke out at st. Georges the 25th ult, in
the convict hulk Thames, and communicated to the
troops in the barracks on hill Immediately over the
hulk.
Out Of two huEdred convicts only thirty escaped
the fever aud seventy died. The detachment Of the
seth regiment consisting of 500 men, have lost four
officers, lO3 men, sixteen women, and sundry child
| rem; the sappers and miners, out of AS men, have
lost 10; the artillery ont Of i0O have lost but nine
owing TO their being quartered in detached forts.
| Among the deaths are our Acting Governor Col
Fhapotts, Col Robe, Royal Artillery, Capt. Hare,
| Fort Atliutant and his wife There. are a great
many officers down with it, and the hospital, and
chnrch used for that purpose, are crowded with the
| sick.
| TIE healthy troops have been encamped about
three miles from St Georges, since which under
stand the admissions into hospitals have been much
reduced. It's singular fact that it has not spread
/ beyond the island ofSt. Georges; although several
persons under its influence have fed from St. Gorges,
and died in the parishes, no instance has occurred
OF its having been communicated to others; and in
many instances, persons have gone to st. Georges,
| and after returning home have been attacked and
died still 1t did not spread, from which it is to be
inferred that il is not contagious but atmospheric.
| Not one out of ten who are attacked have as yet
recovered, fear our medicos do not understand its
treatment.
II is a fne harvest for some Of the Juvenile prac.
titioners, who are engaged at l5 per diem. 1t is
| most appalling visitation.