The New York herald., 1873-11-01


the number OF deaths and in the number OF new
cases, and an increase in the list OF fconvaescents
the deaths being 20; yellow fever II; other causes,
s. The report at this time yesterday was-total 80
yellow fever, "a; other causes, 9. The weather,
too, continues to be favorable. and there can be
but little doubt that the retrogression OF the pesti
lence has finally commenced, and that its
abatement will now be very rapid. Contributions
OF money, food and clothing are still pouring in,
and am sorry TO say that aid Of this kind will long
be needed, though the Odd Fellows announce that
they, as class have received all that they deem
necessary for the present. The Howards, upon
whom the greatest burden fell. are still in want,
and they have made an appeal to those who SYM
pathize with suffering humanity everywhere,
couched in such language that it cannot fail to
touch the feelings OF all who may see 1t.
The yellow is not abatng-This was written yes.
terdayl-and God only knows when It win scores Of
funds viii not pay our expenses SIX days From the sick
and dying the cry OF distress and sue ring steadily
and loud For their sake send moneyed relief 10
cure nurses stimulants and nourishmenI We require
stan President Howard Assccston uons '" = = Ans
A. f. FRANKLAND and others, Committee.
The following figures will show that there is a
good foundation for the appeal There are now
1900 persons under treatment for yellow fever.
and 200 families are drawing rations from the
commissares. Giving an average OF three persons
these charities win amount to 5000; ana, besides
these, there are large number or orphans, esti-
mated by some to be as many as 1900 Many OF
these, it is true, have been offered homes in other
cities, and some OF them have already been sent
away but the majority will be left In charge Of the
charities Of Memphis. Chief OF Police
Athy calls this morning upon the
police authorities OF other cities for help. Since
the incpience OF the fever eight OF the force have
died ; fifteen are now down, five OF whom are re-
ported as every low,r and four OF these will prob
ably, before the fight is over, be laid in their
graves. Their duties have been greatly increased,
probably doubled; but, with one or two excep-
tions they have never ninched.
1t would be good idea for each trade OF profess
sion throughout the Union to make collections
and send them to some reputable person here
representing the class Tor which they are intended.
The printers here have stood to their work man.
fully, and although all OF the papers are short
handed it is not because any OF the employees have
Ned, but because they have been stricken down by
the raging epidemic. Let the printers elsewhere
send relief to their af1icted brethren OF Memphis.
Persons who do not know what particular class to
relieve can send food, clothing or money to the
President OF the Howards, and rest assured that it
will be properly applied and that it will 60 to the
relief Of some who sadly need relief
THE MISSIONARY BALE OF COTTON.
This was contributed by some person, name un-
known, on White River, Arkansas, to the Sisters
Of Charity Of Memphis 1t was sold, recorded
in my last. and brought the magnificent sum or
81, 5oo the person buying It Immediately shipping
it to be resold in st. Louis Some disappointment
was manifested here yesterday when 1t was learned
that it only brought 800, or not more than its
actual worth But when 1t Is known that st.
Louis had already subscribed over $4,000
for the relief Of Memphis, and when it
is considered that the cotton men Of the
former city are not a fair exponent OF It's chari-
table feeling, this disappointment win not be OF
long continuance, and there is no fear that when
st. Louis is again asked for assistance she will
readily respond. The bale is now on its way to
Cincinnati. II former tangible expressions OF SYM
pathy good thing to judge by, the good people
OF Porkopos will no doubt s'see" our 81, 500, and
go some .'better.r Where 1t viii 60, from there
am not informed; but as IL is on mission OF char
ity. hopes are entertained that 1t Will meet with
the success IL deserves.
THE DYING couRTEsAS
Rev. Or. Slater. of the First Methodist Church.
who has been jealous in good works,r since the
fever became epidemic, has lust called To see a
patient with whom am staying temporarily, and
fndng him convalescent engaged short time in
conversation. lie seems TO be nearly broken
down. having been at hard work almost constantly
for the past iorty-two days relieving the sick and
besg e nos he g haS es
the next house (which is OF a kind for which
Greene street IS noted, from the bedside OF dying
courtesan, with whom he had stopped to offer up Q
prayer.
knew Immediately that her moments on earth
would be very lew ! gave her what comfort 1
could, and at her request knelt in prayer. All
Of the women IN the house, suppose there were
ten or twelve-came in the room and all OF them
knet while prayed, and seemed deeply affected
hope 1t may do some good to tue living as well as
the dead. The girl was comatose when left, and
Noticing that the Doctor had an unlighted cigar
stump in his hand, asked him 10 have a match.
ave can't pray and smoke at the same time, ana
let IL 20 out while talking to the dying girl; but,
II our sick friend here does not object VIII light
up again." There was no objection, and in a few
minutes the good man was out again on his errands
OF love and charity.
NOBLE EFFORTS oP THE CLERGY
This circumstance, besides showing the little
time now given TO what on ordinary occasions
would take the form OF a solemn ceremony may
also be used az lifting opportunity to say some
thing In praise OF the Memphis clergy. What the
Avalanche said at an early stage ol the scourge,
and which Is now reproduced Is not In any wise an
exaggeration; but would say that the first word
needs TO be emphasized -
II there is in our midst one class more conspicuous
than another ier unring deyoton q the ek and dying
they shrink Braving the pestilena air o. the injected
6oye h f h5se 5Sn ma need @ aT h %
have alen martyrs e Their holy duty But the others
beathto close the ranks widcned by those who, until
days stood beside them shoulder shoulder,
like brave comrades advancing 70 charge In battle.
As lar as your correspondent Ia able TO Judge,
there Is not one class here more conspicuous than
another. since my arrival the place has been
little else than vast hospital, and those who are
not SICK engaged in attending the SICK, or
doing other work necessary for the Improvement
the sanitary condition OF the city. Minister'S IL
Is true, are doing all they can, and deserve all the
praise they get; numbers OF them have been sick
70 be SICK means 70 nave the yellow fever now.
and some have given up their lives-the exact
number ! am not able, at present, to recall.
If the proportion OF deaths be any indication OF
diligence In duty, the greatest need OF praise 10
due TO the Catholics, tey having lost FIVE priests
while no single Protestant denomination has lost
more than one. and t Is PROBABLE that the former,
without doing harder labor, having better or
ganlzation, have managed to do more.
THE DOCTORS SACRIFICES.
The physicians OF Memphis who remained at
their posts TO light the pestlence, ana those who
came to their aid from a distance, are showing
signs OF exhaustion They, Ia common with the
clergy cannot be overpraised. one by one, at
various periods OF the malady, the following mem
have died .-urs. l.. s. uatch j. Il. kennnn. A.