The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1866-02-17
The Cholera.

The telegraph reports that the cholera is still
raging in the West Indies and in certain places
in Europe, and there seems to be n general be-
lief that it will spread on the American Conti-
nent with the return of mild weather. Should
1t reach the Pacific Coast, it will cross to these
islands, for no quarantine regulations can ex-
clude it. Our chief aim should be to be pre-
pared for it, should it reach US. If it carries
off its hundreds and thousands in the healthy
islands of the West India group, it will GER
tainly find victims here, particularly among the
natives. Much can be done in instructing them,
and even if it should not trouble us, the effect of
any reform in their habits will be beneficial.
The Board of Health, in New York, has pub
lished Il brief statement to the citizens, LAYING
down some general rules to guard against this
disease. The suggestions are 50 practical and
sensible that we trust all will bear them in
mind. and we hope they will be translated for
the benefit of the natives
Whatever differences of opinion may exist in re
gard to the cause and mode of propagation of the
cholera. all now agree in their observations in this
acknowledged fact that its greatest ravages and
most fearful mortality is among the filthy. the
vicious and the destitute. and in fact it is almost
confined to the imprudent. the Incorporate and
those who injure themselves by taking improper
medicines.
Cleanliness. therefore. Is OF the first Importance
both Of your person and of your houscs-parlicu-
larly your yards. sinks. privies and cesspools.
where fresh chloride of lime should be daily Sprin-
klcd. and the adjoining walls and fences surround
ing them repeatedly whitcwashed.
BE careful that there is no stagnant water either
in your cellars or yards, and if your Easements are
damp. use fires in them frequently and burn mp
the foul air. and cause more perfect ventilation.
Remove all garbage at least once a day. and
twice if possible, and permit nothing to remain ON
the premises to undergo decomposition.
Keep your houses well ventilated.
BE temperate in all things. both in eating and
drinking. BE temperate in exercise in labor. both
physical and mental. Keep good hours. Take
proper food, in reasonable quantities. at proper
times. Plainly cooked meats, with boiled rice.
bread. and thoroughly cooked potatoes, should
form the ordinary bssc of diet.
Abstain from all unripe food fruits and stale or
partially dccaycd vegetables. But above all, avoid
excess in Intoxicating drinks of every kind.
Wear flannel next the skin. and at all times main
tain the natural temperature Of the body by Il
sufficient amount of clothing. Avoid all exposure
to sudden changes OF temperature. and ii accident
ally exposed TO a storm. remove your wet boots
and clothing as soon a. possible.
The cholera is not the necessarily fatal disease
which it is commonly believed To be. but is Il dis
ease that i prcventuble and durable. 1t is always
preceded by symptoms of languor and debility,
with diarrhca. and IN this stage is always durable;
but if neglected at This period and the diarrhea
permitted to continue till collapse comes on. ii is
then almost always fatal.