Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-10-02
THE YELLOW FEVER AT NORFOLK AND
PORTSMOUTH.

NORFOLK Sept. 26, 10 A. VI. The intelligence this
morning is much more encouraging than that contain
ed III my Inst communications The cool weather
which has prevailed for several days past has
cscd favorable influence upon the epidemic. The
opinion is entertained that the disease is rapidly aba
ting, and in short time will have entirely disappear
ed. The generally appearance OF thlAgs has consde
rably improved since my last visit. Dwellings and
stores ar. now being openc'l. business lis partially
resumed, and more persons upon the streets.
The only apprehension clt is i'll regard TO the return
of those who arc now absent from the city. have
received conflicting reports in regard TO the number
of ntcrnents yesterday The most reliable represent
l6 intermeuts and \ new cases Among the former
were DR.. Richard Tunsta formerly Of the L. s. Ma
Wy; Mrs. Mary Frank; Miss f. Fcntress; Mrs Jen-
nings; Mrs. Tyler; Thomas Roberts; Mrs. Gray.
Among the new cilses were DIR. VIM. j. Moore, ot
Norfolk; Francis Tyler, clerk for l.. L. TabS N Co.;
K. Dalrymplc; child OF Samuel Green.
John ID. Gordon and Mrs. Lowry, corner of Church
nud Charlotte streets died Monday. Dr. Obcr-
muller, from Augusta and Mr. Foster, student at the
| Marine Hospital aud Mrs Gray died this morning.
George Reed, son Of Vim. Reed, Dut"n Wheeler
and Richard Scarlcs are very i'll. Mr. ScHrles has
| had the black yomit since Wednesday.
Rev. Dr. jackson, OF the Episcopal church, was
attacked on Monday. He is very sick this morning.
Mrs. VIM. s. Camp, and Airs. VIM. ID. Delaney nre
| improving
Rev. Louis Wake, Rev. Arstides Smith, DR..
Robert Tunstall, Mr. Fcntrcss, VIM. Srymnrc, DIR.
Thomas Hardy, Jancs Wilkinson f. p Summers,
chairman of the ferry comm!t,ce,l Aus. Winsow
and Mr.. Collins, nj tho steamer Prluccss Anne are
cuny alcsccnt.
Mrs VIM. u. Ferguson is much better. Her indis
position was the result of fatigue nn,l anxiety.
| Rm informed thur Mr.. Salisbury successor tC
O'Brien X Quick, undcrtnkcrs hnl received orders
for only two collins thi- m"rnin: up t"s4 o'clock.
The volunteer piy>irians in Norfolk. held Il meet
ing this morning aud decided iiIa from the present
appearance Of affairs. their would not be re-.
| Guirrd longer than Monday.
| There were Two deaths nj Hampton on Monday
both recently from Norfolk. Mr.. Enorh Chic re-
! mains in n very critical condition at Hampton.
| DR.. R!zer Oi PhiladrlIh ani Augustus Holiday
ESD. arc much improved But few new cases hnve
occurred for several days past. j. +. T.
| NORFOLK, Wednesday morning, sept. y.
There were only about fifteen buried Yesterday
This is certainly very gratifying Intelligence, ana we
hope soon to be- able 10 report that 10 case "f the
dreaded yellow fever exists in Norfolk The following
IRE among the deaths since my last:
Miss Frederica Fenress, sister Of the late Ihos H.
Fentrcss; Mrs. l.. A. Tyler lady of VIM. +. Tyler
active menb.r Of ths Howard Assorat9n; Mrs
| amrhter jos. {. A. Il son of Mr.. Dray; Rich. Eos
ter Ferry Point; DR.. o. +. Miller: Mrs. Whehurst
of Ferry Point, and others.
Mrs. Moore Indy of Henry Moore, died last night
regret Ia add tn the list Of recent deaths the name
of Brnamin Charlcs, the printer in the Argus office
who stood firmly and fearcssly at his post by the side
of Mr. Finch the lamen,rd and intelligent foreman
and tocd with him night aud day when the fierce
DESTROYER had attacked the res, caused them to f.
The dearest and ionlest ties have been ruthlcs' y
severed and homes that were happy and peaceful
are dcsolatc and oppressed with sorrow and woe
From the estimabe family Of John &. Sanders, Esq.
of the Farmers Bank, four have been taken, two
daughters, Miss NJ. A. and Louisa v, and two sons
Covert T. and Robert ). Their ages were ~, IT, Il
and q. These four Devoted, fond and intelt'
gent members of the household. But few weeks
70 they were full of youthful life nnd hope-ookinG
forward 10 doubt, with bright anticpatlons, To years
~ future usefulness and happiness. The deepest
feelings Of many true heart nro brought into sym
pathetic action by this visitation and the virtues
| the departed will long be remembered by many 4
fond and sorrowing friend How many, alas, OF thu
aires and loveliest have been taken, and sleep now
stiressy and quietly in the solemn stiffness OF ti'
grave.
Miss Ann Heron, Dr. VIM. }. Moore, Mrs. Dr.
| Armstrong and Mrs. Rnincocke are among those re-
ported sick to-day and there many cases still IN III
ercnt parts Of the city. But we are checred ny 'h'
weary prospect Of the early return of health to ou'
| afflicted city.
There have only been : or deaths for tho last =
hours and the disease to he fast leaving Us, IL
the month draws towards its close. Truly this s SUI
| ti,iuut fuuSe N rejoice.