The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-09-23
Baltimore Steamers to be Quarantined
at Norfolk.
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Latest by Mail and Telegraph from the
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TSpecial telegram 10 the Dispatch.].

ATLANTA, GA, September 22.-Informa-
ton hv telegraph and interviews with gem
tIcmen from Savannah to-day show the
heaviest mortality OF any day since the
tayer set in. The best estimates put deaths
=, fity-siy: possibly they will run up to
siy,v with later reports. This unusual IA
toljtv is due to the sudden GOODNESS follow
inr the equinoctional storms. The cool
weather continues, and increased fatality
NAV be looked for for three or four days.
This j. the highest death-rate Savannah has
ever known. The highest figure reached in
1854 was fiftv-one deaths. The depression
is terrible, but there is small exodus, nearly
every family having some patient who needs
attention. and requiring them to remain.
There are over two hundred sick with the
fever at present, and fully one half as many
more down with other bilious fevers. It is
estimated that there are 1000 whites and
$4,000 negroes in the city at present. The
fatality is notably among the wealthier classes
lattcrly. The Relief Committee estimates
tonight that the daily expenses for next
week will be at least $4,000 per day, and
there are no accrued funds to depend on.
Over eight thousand people applied for re-
lief to-day, many OF them representing
families. a
For the first time since the epidemic Off
cial calls have been made on other seaport
cities for physicians and nurses. This will
increase expenses. .. ...s....
The epidemic in 1854 ended with black
frost, November 10th. The scourge will
hardly end earlier this year. Contrary to
the usual custom the fatality increases with
the progress Of the epidemic. " 9
Every city and township in Georgia have
assisted Savannah, but matters have passed
beyond local control now, and Georgia ap-
peals 10 people everywhere for aid. ~.
Reports received here, and believed to be
reliable. state that there are six hundred
yellow-fever cases in Brunswick. That Is
nearly half the population OF the town. Q. Q.
The Savannah Ne,rs Of "Wednesday says:
We report to-day thirty-three interments,
OF which twenty-seyen were yel1ow-1ever.
This is the largest mortality that we have
had to report, and among the deaths are
those whose names and faces are familiar to
many OF our readers. There Is no abate-
lnent in the epidemic, and there is very
general complaint OF want OF medical; att
tendance. We trust this matter will be
looked into at once, and il medical aid IS
needed that the volunteer aid which. has
been so generously offered from other cities
VIII be accepted. .o. la $50 .@
This is due to our suffering sick and to
the cause Of humanity. A terrible calamity
Is upon our city, and it behooyes every one
70 aid in aleviating the universal distress.
We would say, however, il physicians come,
lei them not come from our interior towns,
as their presence would only swell the death
record. Physicians from the southern coast
cities, who have experience in the treatment
ol yelow-fcver, are the only ones who can
safely face the danger. ai .,..s,. :, !.
lBy Associated Press.j g .ries:
SAVANNAH, September 22.-Total inter-
ments to-day 35, Of which 81 were from yell
low-fever. .,.....,l,
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES TAKEN BYfgTHE
WILMINGTON AUTHORITIES. .s1i,3.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch, ~; .sf 4
WILMINGTON, n. c., September 22.--There
mas been no yellow.fever whatever here this
season. The city Is in very good sanitary
condition, and every precaution is used to
prevent the introduction OF the disease. In
consequence OF sanitary measures the gene
rai health is excellent, as is shown by the
iact that there have been but eight inter-
ments OF whites thus far during the month
against fifteen the same time last year. i
cannot get the colored interments. Strict
quarantine is in force against all infected
ei'ies both by land and sea. Vessels ar
IN'ns here from all ports south Of Cape
rear are not allowed to come 70 the city,
a0f TO communicate with any one except
through the health officers, but there is NO
quarantine on arrivals north Of this and
Europe. 7i s,:5 s :ssss
s'ret precautions are used to prevent ar
,Nals a by land from infected cities, and .
Ae'u aud experienced health officer Is on
~ery train from the South. These trains
A' not allowed TO come here, but are
ss'pped three miles from the city limits,
"nere arrangements are provided for The
s'haon Of passengers. DisInfectants are
provided by the city authorities and freely
u'eu everywhere. Health ofiaeera make