Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-25
gH0LERAAND ITS TREATMENT.
LETTER PROM REV. DR.. HAMLIY-
OBSERVATIONS IN TIRE EAST.

The following letter from Rev. Cyrus Ham,
In, who has been for many years resident
in Constantinople, rs missionary Of the
Board Of Commissioners for For
Sign Missions, appears 10 the Christian
Mirror. II contains some useful hints
Having been providentially compelled to
to have good degree of practical acqusiut-
ance with II, and TO see il in all lite forms
and stages during each of is invasious Of
Constantinople, wish TO make my friends
In Maina some suggestions, which may re-
lieve anxiety or be Of practical use.
lst. On the approach of the cholera, every
family should be prepared to treat II without
waiting for a physician. Il does It's work so
expeditiously, that while you sse waiting for
the doctor II is done.
I'd. IF you prepare for IT, it win not come.
I think there Is no disease which may be
avoided with 30 much certainty as the chol-
era. But provdential circumstances or the
thoughtless IS indiscretion Of some member Of
a household may invite the attack, and the
challenge will never be refused. II will
probably be made in the night, your physic-
ian has been called In another direction, aud
you must treat the case Yourself or it will
prove fatal.
Sd. Causes Of Attack.--I have personally
Investigated at least hundred cases, and not
less than three.fourths could be traced di-
rectly to improper diet, or to intoxicating
drinks, or both united. OF the remainder,
suppressed perspiration would comprise .
large number. A strong, healthy, temper
ate laboring man had q severe attack Of the
cholera, and, after the danger had passed, !
was curious to astertain the cause. He had
been cautious and prudent in bis diet. He
used nothing intoxicating. His residence
was in a good locality. But after some
hours Of hard labor and very profuse perspi-
rrtion, he had lain down 10 take his custom
ary noon nap, right against an open window,
through which very refreshing breeze WAS
blowing. Another cause, is drinking large
ly of cold water, when hot aud thirsty
Great fatigue, great anxiety, fright fear, all
figure among melting causes. II one can
avoid these he is as safe from tho cholera a
from being swept away BY comet.
4th. Symfoms Of an attack. While chol-
era is prevalent in q place, almost every one
experiences more or less disturbance of dis-
gestion. IL Is doubtless in part imaginary.
Every one notices the slightest variation OF
feeling, and this gives an importance to mere
triaes. There is often a slight nausea, OF
transient pains, or rumbling sounds, when nc
attack follows. No one is entirely free from
these. But when diarrhea Commences
though painless and slight 1t Is 10 reality the
skirmishing patty of the advancing column
1t will have, at FIRST, no single characteristic
Of the Asiatic cholera But do not be do
ceived. II Is the cholera nevertheless
Wait q little, giveit time to get hold, say u
yourself VI feel perfectly well; Il will pas
off," 10 short time you will repent Of you
folly In vain. Ihave seen many one commi
suicide In this way. f H
Sometimes though rarely. the attack com
menccs with vomiting. But In whateve
way It commences II il sure 70 hold on. il
very few hours the patient may sink int
the collapse The hands and feet become col,
and purplish, the countenancs, q 6rst nes
vous and anxious, becomes gloomy and apa
thetic, although mental restlessness sn'
raging thirst torment the sufferer while th
powers of life are ebbing. The intellect re
mains clear, but all the social and mora
feelings seem wonderfully TO collapse witt
the physical powers. The patti, Mt knows b
Is to die, but cares not snap about II.
In some cases though rarely, the diarhe
continues for day or two, and the foolis
person keeps about, then suddenly sinks
sends for physician, and before be arrive
''dies as the fool dieth." iir
n. COURSE OF TREATMENT.
LIST. For stoppny the ncipi snt d;arrhea.-
! The mixture which / used in l84S wit
great success, and In 1855, has during thl
epidemic been used by Thousands, and a
though the attacks have been more sudden an
violent, 1t has fully established It's reputation
for efficiency and perfect safety. 1t consist
Of equal parts by measure OIL. LaudshuI
and spirits of camphor. 2, Tincture of rhu
, barb. Thirty drops for an adult on lum
T of sugar, will often check the diarrhea. Bu
to prevent its return care should always b
: taken to continue the medicine every fou
{ hours in diminishing doses 25, 20, l6, 10,
: when careful diet is all that will be needed
, In case the 6rst does not stop the disrrhe,
continue TO give increasing doses-thrty
Eve, forty, forty-five, sixty-at every NOV,
| ment Of the bowels. Large doses will PR
duce no injury while the diarrhea lasts.-.
When that is checked then is the time for car
{ tion. have never seen case of the dial
Q rhea taken In season which was not thus cor
troll, d, but some cases of the advanced dial
s rhea, and especially of relapse, paid no hee
5 to IL whatever. AS soon as this becnml
s apparent, have always resorted TO th
D course: Prepare teacup Of starch, boiled |
! for use In starching linen, and stir into IL
full tcaspoopfdl Of laudanum for an injection
Give one-third q. each movement Of d
0 bowels. In one desperate case, abandone
4 as hopeless by physician, | could not stc
y the diarrhea until the seventh injection
: which contained nearly a teaspoonfal
I laudsnum. The patient recovered and 10
I perfect health. At the same time ] USE
: prepared chalk in ten grain doses, with a fe
r drops of laudanum and champion to each.-
/ But whatever course Is pursued must be "a
a lowed up, the diarrhea controlled or the p
tient Is lost.
: 4. Mustard Pouitices. These should
q applied 10 the pit Of the stomach, and ke
$ on till the surface is well redeemed.
" 8. The patient however well he may fe'
n should rigidiy observe perfect rest. To !
y quietly on the back Is one-haf the hattle.-
) In that position the enemy 6res over 20
y but the moment you rise you ere hit.
; When the attack comes In the form
e diarrhea thsss directions win enable eve
d one to meet u successfully.
d 4th. But when the attack 10 more violsr
= aud there Is vomiting, or vomiting and pur
J. ing perhaps also cramps and collie pains, 4
d following mixture 10 far more effective, al
'e should always be resorted to. The misaio
8 aries, Messrs. Long Trowbridge and Was
r burn, have used Il In very many cases, al
1t with wonderful success. Il consists Of squ
parts OF laudanun, tinctore of capsicn
tincture Of ginger and tincture Of cardam
seeds. Dose, thirty TO forty drope or b