Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-29

John Small, John Williams, family of Wilson
williams, deceased, daughter of James Shan
non, daughter Of Richard Williams, James
Atkinson and daughter.
Up to ) o'clock, III deaths in town and At
hospital.
I have Just heard that Col Watts i, very
sick.
Many ne groe, are sick, and some die. The
disease with them il not so fatal, however
Miss Patsy Livingston has lost one none Of
ours have died.
The family Of James A. Williams has lost
10 whites and blacks. This family has suf-
Although large family before the disease
broke out, but few now remains
This is written on the cars. w. B. c.
Our correspondent is probably in error as
regards this statement. The family Of Mr.
Alex. dodwn, 1t will be recollected, was com
posed OF ten persons; they were among the
hrst who took the fever and not one of those
who lived in Portsmouth is left. The only re-
naming member of the family is a son who
mas tor some years resided in Richmond; and
who Is we'll known in this city.
We have a report by passenger in the l,ost
from Norfolk, that Mayor Fiske, of Ports
mouth, was taken down with the fever on
Sunday night. This is thought to be incor rect,
as the letter of our correspondent mako.s 10
mention of it, and his residence is but two
doors from that Of the mayor.
A correspondent of the Petersburg Express
writes from Portsmouth, as follows:
There are at least 800 cases of fever in town,
and the deaths average about Is daily
Among the faithful shepherds who hssye re-
NAMED to take care of their focks is til Rev
James Chisholm, st John Episcopal ca urch
lie has labOred not only among bis own con-
gregation, but with all the sick and suffa ring,
who have called for his services, early aid
late. Constantly may he be found at the bed
side of the sick and dying, speaking Won IL If
consolation to the poor sufferer, and SCOT hiTg
his pas age to the tomb. Mr.. G. has stoo at
his post with all the frmness and christian
resolution which should characterize a mi nis-
ter OF Chiist; he deserves and should ruct i've
the thanks of our entire community Well
done good aud faithful servant"
In burying the dead, the re is very little cere-
mony; before the poor sufferer has bre athed
has last his coffin is spoken for, AID arrange
ments are made for his interuleLt. Wit'hin an
hour or two after the breath has left his. body
1t Is placed In a rude stained coffin, dep osited
In a hearse, and driven off by negro to the
grave yard, without Tin almost every in. rapcel
single relative or friend to see it depos ited In
tie grave. No religious services are per-
formed, and, unhonored and unsung--and. |
mad almost said, unwept-they are put out Of
Your sight forever. Is not this truly inelan-
ctoly?
The deaths at Portsmouth, las we learn from
the Argus,) for the twenty four hours cr,ding
Saturday at 3 o'clock, numbered A--au in
crease of twenty-five per cent over the NOR
tallty OF the preceding day. This may be re-
lied on, and is appalling and thrilling indie ed
to reflect upon When will the destr ,yiig
agent stop its patchwork When will il
march terminate?
Drs. Webster and Walters are rendering
good service at Portsmouth. The authorities
at that place have districted the town into
seven districts, assigning enc to each of the
seven medical gentlemen who have come TO
their assistance The disease there is equally
as violent at Norfolk
Three physicians, three apothecaries, five
male nurses, and four Sisters of Charity, left
Philadelphia yesterday for Norfolk and Ports
mou b.
From tie Argus of Tuesday, we clip the fol-
lowing items:
A MINISTER SIcK.-We learn with sorrow
that Rev. Mr.. Dibrell, the devoted pastor of
the CRANKY street Methodist f. Church, is IN
with the fever. He was uaceasin- in his at
enuons to the diseased and suffering
REcOvERISG.-Wm. c. Whitehead. ESQ,
the worthy President of the Democrats Asso-
citation. Is now sick Of the fever, but we are
glad to say is considered ous of danger.
MORE AID.-Sevcrai physicians arrived on
Saturday from Philadelphia aad Baltimor.,
and took lodgings at the National Hotel
They will assist in attending those who arc
sick Of the fever.
DEATHS IN PoRTsMoUrH.-For the twenty
four hours ending at sunset on Sunday. IL;
to sunset yesterday, only Ia very decided
decrease in the mortality.
INTENSELY soLEsN.-The appearance of
the city at night as perhaps more gloomy and |
distressing than In the day time. The dweI-
lings, as well as the stores, are all closed and
dark. The dogs band themselves together
ana Pr9wi about, as If aware that something |
sac and unusual was going On. At an hour
when, in other days, the pia.sas and streets
would present life, health, and gaiety, the |
sound Of a human footsteP is not heard, and |
a familiar voice is something cheering to the
heart.