The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-17

and he had no doubt those present felt that their
to us in vain The merchants and citizens Of New York
were proverba for their beraty occasions like this
and he was satisfied their response would at present be
in proportion the object in view, and sustain their
long established character for hberaty He concluded
ey 9sns ne os on
Resolved That committee Of fifteen be- and Is hereby
appointed e ana y of the s
the present affective visitation OF Providence upon
fellox citizens Of Norfolk Portsmouth and Gospor
in those places and the funds raised by distributed
bya committee to be appointed By this meeting.
On motion the Chair appointed the following gentle
men soliciting committee -
Jno l., Buckley, Edward Bill
Jno Potts Brown Alfred Bauntt,
Robt. Boss John Hcckcr,
fEaac I. Frost, W. Z. Sturges,
Thos, c. Nash, Theodore Perry
VIM J. schenck, JAS. 7. Soutter
Cbas Lamsor, Lewis Roberts.
Jas T. Sout.er Esq, President of the Bank of the Re-
public was appointed Treasurer, and the following
sensn wo as yonn &i aI''0e S''''
On motion the meeting adjourned sane de.
ROOF SUFFERERS BY THE YELLOW FEVER AT NOR
FOLK AND PORTSMOUTH,.
TO THE EDITOR
conference meeting will be held No. Is Insurance
Building front room, second siory) of Wall and
william streets at =. NJ to-day, Friday, August III for
the purpose consulting upon of relief for the
poor sufferers by the yellow fever visitation at Norfolk,
Portsmouth, and Gosport Va All those friendly to the
l. MERRIAM
YELLOW FEVER IN NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
from the Richmond Dispatch, Aug 49,
hours ending Monday, at clock r. NJ report the fol-
lowing deaths from feyer-Mrs Russell aged s. years,
and daughter, "a, Woodsdes wharf; Mrs. Rhea, 49,
in Rhee's lane William Wicker, &C. Bate street. occapa
ton in the infected districts John u staplcon 49, from
Bank street - TsyioT LAD Of IT, AZ the E smmst
House Union street - Brown, CO. in Wlliamsons
night Of the fire. Total 8. In the hospital j..
The Norfolk Herald relates sad occurrence there on
hand was seen staggering ii Main street opposite BanS
il supposed from the effect Of liquor; but turning
ase Gpaa
inquiry appeared that he Of several bolrdess
at house which had been closed, and he left in it
Sick with the fever without Attendance neceares of
kindhat in the last stage Of the disease when the
yicn is Knocked with the deceptive consciousness of
turning health Re went ont in order to procure per-
init TO 60 TO the hospal but had just strength h
the SPOT mentioned when he became exhausted, and
and had been smpsyeS II the navy Yard In soas'
what than an hour he taken away for inter-
ment.
On Friday morning Mr. James Edward Wilson, clerk in
day before benjamin D. Allen aged IN, fell victim to
learn that the fever had not abated.
The Arys speaking Of the effect of the fever, says
deserted. Thousand. Of people have sei. Panic has
prevailed the bet Judgment of our citizens; and
nv. n. schooIaeld, chairman Of he Portsmouth
sanitary Committee, who alarmnsly III On sunday
fssterday DXrcy Tau for the citizens of Petersburg,
sent down check for 81, 900, and day more will be
sent from the city.
From the Norfolk Herald Aug 1..l
MAYORS Osficg, Aug. 3D. 1856.
It having been recommended to mo BY the clergy and
citizens OF Norfolk that carly day DO set
aside suitable occasion for prayer to the Almighty
that he wouid look down upon the afflicted city win
compassion aud in His infinite mercy stay the dreadful
Ia
Therefore J. Hunter Woods Mayor Of Norfolk believing
that such Observance not only proper but highly
becoming Christian community would set aside to-day,
he i4th inst as public day Of pentencs and prayer
to the same and to suspend ~ sSsl W opera
Te a e Point race have
been rented and fitted up for the accommodation Of the
sch, who removed there from the temporary hosp
tai Oak Grove, yesterday afternoon. The situation
though more remote from the city, being about four
miles distant BY land and three by water, Il in al re-
The publication q the Norfolk Bulletin has been aus
pended for the in consequence Of the hands be-
coming frightened at the fever and ting the Office
The Beacon, speaking Of the patients in the United
states Naval Hoalisal, says
These patients put into we'll ventilated rooms,
hitting attention Of Dr. Minor the surgeon OF the Hos
and Assistant surg.sn Steele, Of the Navy. Three
Of the Sisters Of Charity from St Joseph's, Nd aud
dering their valuable aid in the cause humanity. We
glad to learn that DR.. John N SchooI6cld chairman
Sner rssme9t az s n getting mas
Al the verbal accounts rom Norfolk report grea' sex
In Portsmouth the disease is sad to he not at all
a6ahng Or. ); W. H. Frugen one Of the most eminent
physcans in Portsmouth, and enjoying very extensive
naa SIX cases on sunday nvo OF winch nc sent
Mr. Thomas uavsast we'll known In this c;.v hav,n ,
,a c.r,rcrir enna1sa th ~ H. i,;as
We @ III IN =. Az .as $3.50 .s.~ M ~ a .
s,rac,ea n iva " wa 'N WV w N"' 49, $50 nv
since the anuesrancs Of yellow fever in Portsmouth
~. Conl ~ H., tawn 4; q. ssd have axnonded a. o
@ ~. ssrars s snd ths hnds ,nd resources are val
n;sh ont 49, 1850 '''
HE following terrible scene IL related in letter from
po..S,nonth.e N
ci,i,an ma ssro an his xav 10 burv relative heard
.ha mot oroa M II mer and scream, az va
lii. go, ehnrsa 80. - ard ,w.nt % a.,