Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-27

TREATMENT OF YELLOW FEvER.-We cheer
fully publish the following communication
from the late steward of the steamer Fremont,
having confidence in the statement of the
writer. .. .-
WASHINGTON, August II, 1885.
Mr.. Editor: / would recommend. by your
permission, a simple remedy for yellow fever.
L was steward of the steamer Fremont, and on
the trip from New York to California we put
into Rio Janeiro for coal. We were detained
there fifteen days, and during that time we
had several cases of yellow fever. There was
no doctor on board, but We had very fine
medicine chest. Knowing that sailors were
hardy and strong men, gave them double
dose; for example, two large wine glasses of
caster oil, and one tot, or half gill of brandy;
then wrapped them with two or three blankets,
and they were well men in three or four DAYS
would advise persons who have not the fever,
Ii the infected districts, to take a simple or
common dose of castor oil and brandy, mixed,
which win be found to be one of the best pre-
ventives Of yellow fever. 1 have 80 much
confidence in this remedy, that would will
lingly adventure to Norfolk tomorrow, in the
first boat Yours, respectfully,
JAMES WoRMLEY.
ExPARrE-JULIA ELIZA PLUMsIL ON HABEAs
CORPUs.-This interesting case occupied the
attention of his honor Judge Morsell, in the
City Hall, on Friday last from 10 o'clock, a
m, until p. m, and was then adjourned to
10 q. m, to-day, and was again adjourned
until 10 a. m, on Friday next, in consequence
of the indisposition of Col NJ. Thompson, the
counsel for the respondent. In this case,
Stephen b. Plumsil and his wife (the father
and mother of Julia Eliza, an infant at the
breasD have separated, and the father having
possession of the child, the mother seeks by
habess corpus to obtain possession of it, which
is vehemently resisted by the father. Deep
feeling is evinced on both sides, and much in
terest felt by the friends Of the parties. The
trial, it is supposed, will occupy two or three
more days.
JAMES, ALIAS DUMPsEY JORDAN-This col
Ored individual was arrested by officer Stod-
dard upon the charge of breaking up furniture
belonging to his quasi spouse. Dumps y
tried hard to get out of the off GERS hands, buI
finding that brides and struggles were INSULT
cient to secure an escape he went to the guard
house and was sent to Jail by Capt. Birch.
POToMAC PAvILIoN-Many families now at
the Potomac Pavilion intend to remain there
We learn, throughout the month of Septem-
Der; finding the bathing good, the fishing ex-
cellent, and the climate proptious to health.
Therefore. the proprietor intends keeping oper
his establishment during the running of the
Potomac steamers.
AMERICAN SCIENTIFIC the
late meeting, in Providence, r L., Professo
Henry, of the Smithsonian Institution, re
ported on the new theory of storms, that the
predictions of Mr.. Bassett held good for two
days only, although made for two months.
The CAMPBELLs HAVE COME This even.
ing they will open their budget of comicalities
at Old Fellows Hall; presenting choice Sc
lection of new songs, dances, choruses, &C.
together with their iuimitable burlesques
PROFANITY.-EliZabeth Calvert was arrested
for profsne and indecent language on Satur
day last She was made to pay fine ana
costs by Justice Bates.
WATCH RErURNs.-Geo. W. Adreon dis
missed. Amos Holton, vsgrant; work house
| 80 days.