Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-26

Cltly Otluk 10 molt ANuts tht1 hto w
more by that name, but II God gives me
life and strength, will yet raise the
United Hebrew Brethren Beneficial So
cieiy, although in another name, to be
one Of the best Of organizations in the
United States Of America-namely, the
BERTH Abraham" and, as have
worked and toiled in the United Hebrew
Brethren Beneficial Society, so will
endeavor TO do in the organization we
are about TO form.
Had not known that the new order
which we are about to join holds out
superior advantages TO its members,
would never have been satisfied for
dissolution Of the society. When / read
the constitution and bylaws of the
Berth Abraham (located in Cincin-
NATL, | saw, as any sane man must have
seen, the superiority Of the same. over
our old institution, and hope and trust
that will be able to place the Berth
Abraham" as far as intelligence, moral.
ity and charity are concerned, beside the
best of societies of its kind.
Mr.. Chairman, allow me to express 10
you my hearty thanks for this magnif.
cent gift, not for its value in gold, but
for the value it has for me, in knowing,
as | do, that it is testimonial of friend.
ship from my most devoted friends, and
/ hope and trust that my services in the
future will only be enough to give you
all the satisfaction they have given in the
past. Again allow me to thank you and
all the brethren who have honored me
this evening, both with their presence
and their kind donation. nam
The new society to which the old gave
place, is regarded as better adapted to
the noble work sought to be accom-
plished by its members and friends.
May it prove everything that is hoped
for it. At tho conclusion of the main
addresses, refreshments appeared and
were pertaken OF by all present. The
usual number Of volunteer toasts foun d
utterance and received responses, and
when the guests finally departed each
was filled with memories of an evening
filled with pleasure.
The YELLOW FEVER FOR THE WEEK.
During the week it has been impossible
for even the sensation doctors to induce
a yellow fever excitement. Those who
left the city have not returned, and those
who remained are pursuing their ordi.
nary avocations coolly and quietly. The
first three days fthe week brought warm
weather, favorable to the spreading of
the disease; yet there was no visible
increase in the number Of cases, while
that of interments sensibly decreased.
The number of interments for the twenty
four hours ending Sunday at 5 pm. was
3; Monday, 6; Tuesday, 3; Wednes-
day, 8; Thursday, 3; Friday, 5-total,
20 in six days. The interments for the
twenty.four hours ending at this after
noon will probably not exceed yesterday
report, thus making, say, "a deaths from
yellow fever for the week, against Al last
week--a decrease of I. We say yellow
fever" because the mortuary reports con.
tain the term, but are satisfied that a
large proportion ofthe deaths thus CLASH
fed were from other diseases. Experience
has taught US to take these statements
cum granio sails, and doubtless the Secrc'
tary of the Board of Health is of similar
mind Wednesday evening the weather
suddenly changed from warm to cold,
proving fatal to quite number of cases
and since that time the temperature has
been especially severe on patients. Yet,
Notwithstanding all this, there has been
a most gratifying decrease in the num-
Der of deaths. When the weather clears
we shall doubtless have singing black
frost, which will settle the fever for the
season. We again direct the attention
of those nursing yellow fever patients to
the absolute necessity of maintaining an
even temperature in sick rooms The
weather is constantly changing, and I'M
less this condition is preserved, fatal con-
sequences are almost certain to ensue.
A little care in this regard may save
many lives.
DEATH OF Observation-Disclosures
Only few days ago it was our sad duty
to announce the demise Of Judge
Thomas G. Smith of the Common Law
Court. To-day we are compelled to
record the death of his late law partner,
NJ. r. Hill, Esq. He became unwell
last week, and his son arrived from
Trenton, where the family reside, to
nurse him. Mr.. Hill not regarding his
illness other than trivial, and fearing
that his son might be seized with the
prevailing fever, induced him to return
to the country On Monday, however,
Mr.. Hill grew worse, and was removed
to the Watkins Inhrmary. Here he re-
ceived the constant attention of physi-
clans and nurses; but long enfeebled
constitution could not withstand the
violence of the fever, and he died
late last night. Mr.. Hill, if we mis-
take not, was native TennessOean.
For many years prior to the removal of
his office to this city he lived in Trenton,
Gibson county, where his family still re-
side Two or three years ago he came to
Memphis and formed law partnership