The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-24
ASIATIC CHOLERA.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE RECH.
MOND BOARD OF HEALTH.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES.
OFFICE OF TIE BOARD or HEAtTB, !
RICHMOND. june %. 1873.

RICHMOND. june %, 1873. !
To INC Ctti&eas Of Richmond
The existence Of cholera in New Orleans
Memphis, and Nashville is acknowledged
Rumors prevail that it has made its appearing,
in Cincinnati, Washington, and other places
IDasmuch as, In all Rfmer epidemics of tn,
disease in this country Richmond has suc
'ered, tt behooves us to endeavor to ward
this sscourge, Or at least to adolt means ca,
culated to mitigate its severity.
The municipal authorities will adopt ever,
measure tending to that end. But we he
speak the cordial and prompt cooperation O
every citizen in the efforts which will be
made.
In former visita.ions Of THE cholera /,
travelled from the North to the South. and
by experience we could predict almost tbf
day of its appearance. Its first manifestation
this season was at New Orleans, and Is now
travelling northward. We are happy to be
| able to give the assurance that thus far there
has not been single case developed. There
| have been a few eases Of cholera-mprbus
| produced Ia nearly every case by imprudeBct
| in diet, but only one death from this cause
| has been reported.
We ask that every housckeeper proceed al
| once to have bis premises thoroughly
| cleansed; walls whtewashed especially the
cellars; quick-ime freely distributed in all
damp places, and on places from which piles
Of dirt or rubbish have been removed. AL
sinks and privy boxes frequently disinfected
by the use OF a solution of copreras and 8
small quantity of impure carbolic acid id
| water. The same mixture should occasions
ally be used in all water closets. Thorough
ventilation of all dwellings, from cellar to
garret, with free admission of light. The
dirt and rubbish, if placed in barrels OF
boxes in the alleys or on the sidewalks, will
be removed by the city carts. We recommend
that lime be sprinked over the daily accumu
lations Of garbage. The garbage carts will
make more frequent visits than formerly.
The citizens will BIZ required to keep the
cutters adjoining their premises clear and
tree from distractions. We recommend
that in all stables and cow-houses pow.
dcred plaster OF paris be freely used, and
frequent removal OF the manure. Wherever
practicable the cutters will be regularly
washed out by the police inspectors.
We especially recommend strict and regu-
lar attention to personal cleanliness by bath
ing the person, and frequent change of cloth
ing. AS to diet we advise that there should
not be any decided departure from what is
habitual, only avoiding those articles which
from personal experience are known to dis.
agree. or what are generally considered in
diSestible. Select fresh and ripe vegetables
which should be well cooked, and sound
meats, fresh or salted but at no time ever
tax the stomach with too hearty meal. Be
temperate in the use Of stimulants of all
kinds. Avoid late hours, being careful to
procure a sufficient amount Of sleep. Upon
the first appearance of a diarrhaa attention
should be paid to the diet, and the advice of
a physician sought.
We respectfully ask of every citizen to re-
port to one of the members of this Board
the eXiStance of any nuisance which may
come under their observation.
Physicians being required to report to this
office every case of cholera coming under
their charge, the Board will early be in
formed fits appearance, and will announce
the fact in the daily papers. The public may
rest assured that we will not withhold infor-
nation on the subject.
J. G. CABELL, NJ. D.,
President Board OF Health.