The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-09-04
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CHOLERA.

lllll NANAA hNAAhANhA VI 4A0AAhAN NLAUlIAut
the title of a standard work, a new editio
of which has just been issued by its al
thor DR.. John G. Peters, an eminent med
cal practitioner Of New York. The fol
lowing condensation ofth most import
ant and valuable parts Of the book WI
copy from the New York Tribune:
There are several points which DR., Pc
tiers luCidly sets forth TO which the atten
ton OF the community cannot be Toe
often directed, and by the proper observ
anCG Of which the most pOpulous cittei
may obtain practical immunity from the
,leyOuring pestilence.
|. As to the origin of cholera. It's pri'
mary seat Is in the swamps Of India. II
iirst appeared as an epidemic in the yeaI
1917, commencing fearful march OF sew
cnteen years duration, which did moi
cease till II had encircled the globe. The
customs Of the people were favorable to
the spread Of the Contagion. They are
devoid OF all habits of cleanliness, and
even Of deCenCy, especially in their neg.
lect of arrangements for the purposes Of
nature. The conditions ofepidemic ehol.
ERA are: LIST, an atmosphere impregnated
with the products OF iermenting human
excrement; Cd, an elevated temperature,
with o stagnant condition Of the atmoS.
phere; 3D., low marshy grounds, moist
soil, and decomposition of vegetable mat.
Ter; 4th, filthy streets and yards; 9th, i'm.
,,uro uoInH oapncioI1y that HphfoL 10
poisoned by cholera discharges, or by the
washing OF the clothes Of cholera patients;
9th, spoiled meat or fish, unripe or stale
fruits and vegetables, and other unwhole.
some food.
II, AS to the communication Of cholera
II Is spread by ships in the same manner
rs yellow fever. It's progress can be thus
traced to the principal European seaports.
II has always been brought to this COun.
try by ships. Impure water Is fruitful
source OF the disease. Pumps and wells
near the level of drains, CesspOOlS, privies |
or stables are very dangerous in cholera
times. But the most active agents in dis.
seminating cholera arc persons already
sick with the disease They contaninate |
the air, the water, and the soil, and bring
the pestilenCe 10 our houses and families,
Still, cholera, strictly speaking, Is not q |
disease, II often fails to be |
communicated from one person TO an. |
other, though II Is spread only by cholera |
patients. In most cases, perhaps II may |
he said In all cases, the disease Is prOpa.
gated by tho excavations of individuals |
infected with cholera. A single infected
only by an apparently |
diarrhoea, may convey the
cholera to distant and healthy localities,
A great length Of time, II should be no.
tcrd, may Glapsc between the departure
Of passengers by ship, wagon or rail, and
the outbreak of cholera After Chol.
ERA matter has passed into the
Tried state, healthy men may carry It
about in their baggage. Although accu.
Of filth may excite disease sim.
liar To cholera, they cannot originate tho
real malady, unless cholera matter has
been introduced among them. But the
lructice of emptying cholera excavations
nlO common prlvles, cutters, sewers, or
Ipon heaps OF manure, greatly promotes
he extension of the disease. These fer.
ncnting masses arc rapidly converted
into sources Of ContagiOn,
III. As to the prevention Of cholera.
The most rigid quarantine should he
Three weeks detention aitOT
he last case Is not too long, even when
COUPLED with the most perfect diSlnieCtiOn
,iclOthing and baggage. Though cleans
ny affords the best protection. All pu.
resent and dCCaylng matter, and parLiCu-
Arly all GXCrement, and whatever has re-
'cved the cholera discharges must be
lisinIcCted by powerful antlscptiCs. A
trOng solution Of sulphale Of iron or cop.
YER Is the best. Next Is carbolic acid.
{ cholera discharges get into CUTTERS and
the whole accumulation may
70 changed into mass Of cholera poison.
~. As to the treatment Of cholera, In
IL cases Of any severity, the carpets
hOuld be taken up, the room stripped OF
Il unnecessary furniture and ornaments,
he bed placed in the middle Of the room,
nd guarded with an India rubber sheet.
vi discharges should be received In
csses containing tablespoonful oil, the Q
Olution Of COpperns, and the same guam.
Ity of chloride OF lime. The bed and
Ody linen, and towels, used by cholera s
atients and their nurses shouldbc imme- 4
lately put into o tub In which one ounce {
{ pcrlnangatato Of potash has been {
ssolved in every six or eight gallons Of c
ratGr. Nurses should cleanse their, hands {
nd those OF the sick person, In water In c
ihlCh a few drops Of tho same saturated {
Dlution has been mixed, and should never
artake of food without first carefully
Iashing their hands. With these pre-. [
let II be borne In mind, there Is G
Ot the slightest danger 10 those who at. /
md upon the cholera cases. OF course,
ltendants should be very careful about L
lcr diet, but should take plenty of Y
'holesome food, plain beef, mutton, or '
Oultry, rice, farina, hOmlny, Bread toast,
nd similar staple articles. Green tea Is 3
lie best beverage when the bowels are &
regular; coffee, chocolate, or blaCk ten 8
hen they Rre inactive. Salt Is one OF c
10 best tonics and disiniCclants, and II
lOuld be eaten freely, to the amount Of D
le.half or n whole teaspOOhlnl nj each b
cal. The moderate use OF condiments, RI
lCh as black or red pepper. French or c
ngliSh mustard, Worcestershire sauce, b
I'd the common spices, Is often beneficial. s
loss Of appetite Is produced by fatigue n
: anxiety, a tGaspoOnful Of tho tlncture a
gentiAn, orOf Sloughton's bitters, may v
g taken In a little sweetened o
alter before each meal. The sulp. Il
ate Of iron Is the best preventive o
nd curative remedy against cholera, dc. c
roying any germs Which may have oh. Is
lined access TO the system. 1t may be c
lken several times q day in q solution of II
TeIye grains in six ounces Of water, with n
xteCn grains of Quinine, and one draChm Il
{ aromatic sulphuriC acid The Fremont. {
Dry diarrhOea sometimes continues for
everal days, or even weeks, but should c
ways I've checked with the least possible a
clay. Camphur Is much relied on for n
his purpose by all schools Of physicians II
rom five to ten drops, according to the Il
AVefitV OF the ease may he taken on n