The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-09
SMALLPOX.
The Disease spreadiBr in New Jersey-ic-
tion OF ihe Aatsoriiies-t happy Family a
Nesf af Ie.ttleaes.

The Disease spreaoiBr la New Jersey-ar-
tion OF ihr Aatsoriiies-t happy Family a
Arst at te.ttience.
VARIOUS rumors nave been IN circulation for the
last week thM smallpox m Trenton was committing
great ranges Ia every house where the epidemic
RACED n was sald thai there was an attempt 20 con-
ceal the facts 30 for days the pubic mind was
exercised as To The extent OF the danger, and tear
fell upon the greater number Of cliizcns, who mag
nined the evil.
FAMILIES LEAVING.
The alarm spread, aud many ol the leading fami-
lies nave packed bag aud baggage and prepared To
leave. The may be ssld TO have fairy In,
for there Is an innafe horror OF smallpox In the
American mind. The disease IL a terrible destroyer
of female beauty, and ladies may lie pardoned Tor
their aversion 20 ran the rsk OF being ptted by the
maiady. a. n the arch hend mad walked over a hui
man countenance, having his pedals m shoes the
soles OF which are covered with "hoDna.ls,p
THE BOARD oF HEALTH TAKE ACTION.
meeting OF this body was held on Monday even.
ing Ia q room al city Han. when the question was
fairly discussed. Seventeen cases OF the malsdy
were reported. seven OF which yarlooid and the
other ten bad cases Of smallpox II said that tue
report 10 the Board OF Health q e. not number
NTH part OF the Cases ana that IN many homes lte
suspected there are cases OF smallpox.
Two c,sEs N HOSPITAL.
There are two cases. one 81 which ~ reported of
q fatal character. tue other doubtful. And what
KIND oil hospital Is ~ Let us describe u. II -
mean wooden structure, on the brunswick pike,
useu a. shelter Tor ''iraInps,n and since ~ has
known that smallpox was al kciJ's-that Is the
name IL u known by-tramp tickets have
been given for lodgings theTc-a splendid way
OF circulating the Infectious disease. TIE Overscer
OF the POOR. worthy man. soon as he knew Tor GER
tain mat smallpox was nj keS's sent the ramps
To the Aimshouse. line building at the head Of the
town, which has hitherto been kept Tree from
uamps, because of tue fear that they would make
the home oil the poor dirty. There not another CITY
In the Union that has maintained such q miserable
place for the accommodation OF travellers ana sick
persons Trenton has done Ia the hospital at kei-
iy's IL Is and has been a disgrace 60 the cily.
hiding could possibly accommodate, but u n
likely now that tEis state % affairs Wal change.
CALI TOR yACcTN.TIoN.
The Board OF Health recommends parties IN the
city 10 be vaccinated. aud YESTERDAY morning
mothers were waiting anSlously. With iheir children
IN their arms. 10 have vaccination performed.
THE COnNON COUNCIL
was IN session last night-IueSlay-a received
from The Board Of Health their report There is To
be q general cleaning mp; rules Tor Keeping the
streets arc 20 be rigidy enforced and there n
some talk OF posthouse being established.
HOW 10 BREED sMALLroX.
was reported from the seventh ward in
winch twelve persons twelve goats. eight hogs tour
dogs, dock Of geese ana a num0er OF chickens
were saia 10 occupy three rooms. Among the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES a swan gaiheTer, who
brought home the refuse nom houses and deposited
II IN the yard for ho2s ami geese. Also raEpIcker
house it would Oe Impossible To INT One case OF
smallpox reported from that quarter ol The city,
in that very building, which Is al the corner Oi
spring ana Willow streets.
TRYING TO ALLaY FEARS.
The medical men are doing ali tacy can 20 quiet
the fears OF the citzcns bu cannot stop exodus
OF well-to-do families TO places not iniecicd. Tue
fears IN many Instances perfectly grouadesl,
and alter day or two most KEY the excitement
Will die away. A. present smallpox l. the talk "
nearly AL cirizens, and fear may possibly no.p 10
spread the disease.