Locomotive, Volume 34, Number 2, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 September 1855 — Page 2

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TO CONTRIBUTORS AND CORRESPONDENTSA number of prose pieces, and several in poetry, (no, not poetry, but the most ridiculous doggerel.) huve been received, and pluced among the rejected urticlus. Wo would like to accommodate all that send articles for publication, but by " doing so we would fill our paper with matter of no Interest to the general reader. We cunH do It. J. J. B. H. We don't know thut our readers could make any thing more out of the letter than yon did we can't Several matters are on huud, some of which have been in type for a week, that are laid over this week. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1855. I7Saturdayisthe day of publication of the Locomotive when it will nlwaysbereadjfor subscribers. In nocasewill weletaoopjofthepaper go from Uieofflco before publica tionday. V. , LOCOMOTIVE STEAM PRESS BOOK AND JOB PRINTING OFFICE. "IfTE would cull the attention of Railroad Men, Presidentsof j Colleges and Academies, the Medical Profession, and all others, to our assortment of NEW AND BEAUTIFUL TYPE ! 1 Just received from the bet Foundries In the United States, embracing: all the Medical Stjf, jfeeont, Fractions, French Letter Algebraical Signs., and all the modern facilities for do in? work iutbebest style. All our Typo and Machinery is new, and in good order, Including two of Adams' improved STEAM PRINTING PRESSES which enables us to do our work in a superior stylo, on as shor time, and as pood terms as any other otlk-e. We have on hand a superior article of Hook and Col red JPapers, and the best of Inks, and as we are practical workmen, we guaranty all work entrusted to us to be done in the neatest manner, with promptness and accuracy. Our Job Department is well supplied with all kinds of New and Fashionable Type, and we are prepared to do -A.1X XXLixxcls of Joto Worlt Z on the shortest notice, and at the lowest living rates; and BLANKS OF EVKHV DJRSClllPTIONI on Cap, Letter, Folio Post, Flat Cup, French, or Colored Papers, aud Cards or Card Boards. For the character of our work we confidently refer to any Book or Job bearing our Imprint. Our prices are regulated at the lowest cash standard, so as to be regular and uniform, and equal to all; and contracts for work will be adhered without resort to extra charges. JJpOrders from a distance promptly attended to, and accuracy guarantied. JtlpOffico on Meridian street, immediately opposite the Post Office. ELDER rft HARKNESS. Widows' and Orphans' Society. On and after next Tuesday, a committee of Ladies will visit every family in the city, to solicit contributions to assist them in completing their building, and meeting the current expenses of the Society for the next year. It has been customary for the ladies of this society to visit for this purpose in November, but as that interferes with the benevolent society, they have changed the time, and will not call again this year. ' The object of this society is known to all our citizens the ladies that spend their time in carrying out its designs, do so without any other reward than the knowledge that they are contributing to relieve the wants of the distressed and needy in the city those orphans and widows that have no other dependence and reliance than this society in cases of extreme want. They now have ten or twelve orphan children under their charge, and there are frcaiipnuaiiuns ,or assistance niax vfivy are obliged to turn away for want of means. Through the liberality of our citizens, the house they are erecting is now nearly finished the building is up and nearly plastered, but they are behind with their builders, and unless they get further assistance, will not be able to get into the house this fall. They want to do this, so thatthey can better provide for their charges, and be of less expense to the citizens. Although application was made to the Council, they received no assistance, but are left to depend entirely on the contributions of citizens. Their necessities are pressing, and we hope they will be met in their visits with that liberality their benevolent object requires. If any one can't contribute as much as they would like to at prerent, if they will subscribe, and pay during the summer and fall, it will enable the society to finish the building and shelter' the helpless but we hope no one will turn these benevolent ladies awaj', in their visit next week,' without contributing something in proportion to your means. Don't forget it, but be prepared for them when they call. . ' .. Marriages and Deaths. It is our wish to pub-, lish in our paper every marriage and death that takes place in our city and county, free of charge, and the only reason we do not publish all, is that we are not furnished the necessary information." Of marriages we care nothing if the officiating clergyman, or the parties or friends do not take interest enough in it to furnish the names and dates, we can get the names and dates of the license from the records of the court, through the kindness of our accommodating clerk, and his. deputies, who have furnished us every facility to do so for the last five or six years if persons getting married would rather see it published under the head of license issued, than under the regular marriage head, we have no objection. In , deaths it is different the friends of the deceased should at least show them enough of respect to ' furnish the fact to the editor, personally, if possible, so that he may be satisfied that it is correct. We frequently hear of persons being dead, but do not hear the time of their death, or, perhaps, do not know their full name, and make no mention of it for fear we may get it wrong. It is just as much due to any one dying,' and to his friends, that it should be published, as that they . have a decent burial, and we . hope it will be looked at in this light in future, and the facts fur. nished us for publication. While on this subject, . we will say one word in regard to publishing births if any one wants a birth in their family published, we will do so, without charge, if they furnish the facts; but we shall expect them to be handed in so that we may know they are correct. There is often notices of every kind dropped into our box, without name, or anything by which one can know the writer of course we never publish them. The following from an exchange, will show the kind of information necessary to send an editor in the case of a death or marriage: o "What we need in case of a marriage, is the date, the name of the officiating clergyman, the names of the parties married, and the city, coun

ty, and State, to . which they belong. It is in good taste, we think, especially where the bnJe is a young lady, to give the name of her father thus" Miss Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. D. E. and we prefer information that will enable us to give the notice in this form. " In case of a death, we need the name, date, residence and age, and where the deceased is a lady, the name of her parents or husband, or of both." Concealed "Weapons. A writer in the Journal of Tuesday, tried to burlesque our article on pistols of last week, and the editor of the Journal attempts to counteract it, by trying to give the article a political tendency a far-fetched and rather small effort to make political capital. Politicians may make what use of the article they please; but our object in publishing was to show the amount of concealed weapons owned, if not carried, in this city and vicinity, and the word foreigners was incidentally mentioned . by Mr. Vajen, without giving it a political thought, and repeated by us to state facts, and let our readers draw their own inferences.' We should

like to see a full statistical account of the con cealed weapons sold in this city for the last five years, and if the gentlemen in that business, or any of them, will furnish us a list, we will cheer fully publish it. i ; ine central canal. As the water is again out of the canal through the city, the question of having it filled up is pretty generally discussed, and seriously contemplated by some of the property holders. As this is a matter of greatimportance to our city, we have referred to the report of the City Attorney, Mr. N. B. Taylor, made to the council last year. As this report is of inter est, and has not been published, we copy it now entire: "Having examined the subject, we are unable to find any act of the legislature expressly direct ing the construction of said canal through this city, but the internal improvement act of 1836, authorizing the board of internal improvement to select such route as they might deem most ad visable for said canal, and to enter upon the lands, fec, and made Indianapolis a point on the line of said canal. They have also examined the city records, and find no action on the subject, nor is there anything in reference thereto on the recordc of the corporate authorities of the town of Indi anapolis. Your committee are, therefore, of the opinion that it was under this general authority under the act ot 1836, that the canal was located and constructed through the city of Indianapolis. The canal formed a part of a great system of public works undertaken by the btate. It was intended for the public use for the purpose of navigation to afford increased facilities for commerce, and to build up and sustain manufactures. It was to be a State work. The State prosecuted this work for a short time, then abandoned it as a public work, and sold the part partially completed to a company of private individuals imposing no conditions as to the purpose for, or the manner in which it should be used, and without binding them to the completion of the same as originally contemplated. , ' When property is granted, or taken for a particular purpose, and that purpose fails or is abandoned, the property reverts to the grantee, or to the person from whom taken for such particular purpose. There ifppWFoiiardrp changed or' abandoned, this implied condition is broken. : I am, therefore, of the opinion that the conditions upon which said canal was located in this city have not been complied with, but that they have been violated in cverv respect, and me principal oujectanu aesign oi saia wort wholly abandoned." , . , ; . There is no doubt in our mind, that if either the city, or the property holders along the line, desire it, and prosecute the matter before the Courts, that they can have the canal closed, either through the whole city, or from Market st. south. The whole matter is just in that shape. ..Democratic Mass Meeting. There were more strangers assembled here at the Democratic Mass Meeting on Wednesday last, than was ever collected in this city, except at the State Fair. We should estimate that there were at least 15,000 strangers. The whole day was occupied with marching, and speaking, from several stands. The following are the resolutions adopted as the platform of the party: Whereas, As we have assembled here to-day as a Mass Meeting of the National Democracy of Indiana, we. deem it more appropriate to postpone adopting any resolutions upon State policy until our next State Convention shall be called to nominate candidates for State offices. Resolved, That we claim with pride the name of National Democrats that we are "Old Liners," and always expect to follow the old lines so plainly marked by the patriots and sages of the Kevofution, m the Declaration of Independence, and in the Constitution of the United States. Our name is as unchangeable as our principles, and our principles are as immutable as are the foundations of the Universe. Resolved, That we announce our continued hostility to all secret political societies and organizations, as being inimical to the ' genius of our institutions, and revolting to the pride and manly spirit of a free and intelligent people. That we deeply deplore the frequent scenes of riot, outrage, murder, arson, and desolation which have been occasioned by these worse than Jacobin organizations: and that we anneal to every man who values a good reputation and an honorable name among his fellow men, to lose no lime in separating himself from so foul a conspiracy; for he that counsels and associates with men who commit these most revolting crimes, is a participater in their guilt, and morally, if not legally, responsible for their acts. Resolved, That we hereby proclaim our decided hostility to the principles and conduct of that sectional and fanatical party, known as Abolitionists, who hav""n recently unfurled their banner of AbolitiorfWrand Disunion, throughout the northern States. That we view their proceedings with increasing apprehension of great injury to the peace and prosperity of our common country, and as being diametrically opposed to the provisions and requirements of the Constitution of the United States, which, if violated, as they propose, must bring the dreadful result of disunion, civil war, and the ruin of our beloved country, and the destruction of the last pillar which sustains the temple of Liberty on earth. Resolved, That we cordially re-affirm the principles of the Democratic National Convention of 1848, and of 1852, as embodying the only practical system of action which can be taken on the great National question to which they refer, and as best tending to perpetuate the peace, harmo ny and integrity of the Union.

; Resolved, That we most positively and unequivocally condemn and oppose all attempts to control by force and violence the right of free suffrage of citizens at the polls, either in the States or Territories of this Union. The will of the people properly expressed is the highest law, but if that expression be stifled or defeated, there is an end of civil government, and a failuiof the people to protect themselves. Resolved, That we view with disgust and disapprobation, the conduct of non-resident Know Nothing bullies from Missouri, or hired abolition fanatics from Massachusetts and elsewhere, in their interference with the legal rights of the actual settlers of Kansas to vote as they please, or to deprive them of the sacred and inestimable privilege of deciding the laws which are to govern them as citizens of the Territory. Resolved, That we cordially invite all men of

a national sentiment and faith, to co-operate wun us in maintaining the sanctity of the American Constitution, the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the integrity of the Union, against the nttempts of fanatical Abolitionists and demagogues, who are aiming to array one section of the confederacy against the other, and whose ambition to possess political power, would induce them to sacrifice the dearest interests of the country, and to entail the dreadful conse quences of civil war, bloodshed, disunion and anarchy upon the ruins of our now happy, prosperous and mighty nation. Resolved, That we will most strenuously mamtain the fundamental principles of the rights of civil and religious liberty; the right of the citizen to worship according to the dictates of his own conscience, the freedom of speech and of the Press, the offering of the benefits of our laws and institutions to men of every nation and of every clime, the equality of all good citizens, and the protection of government to every man who legally claims to be an American citizen. . ' Marion County Fair. Our Farmers and Mechanics must not forget our Marion County Agricultural Fair, in the noise and excitement of the State Fair. . It will be held in the ground fitted up for the State Fair, on the 3d, 4th, and 5th, days of October, and the premiums awarded amount to about $1,400, in gold, silver, and sil ver-ware. For particulars, see large bills and premium lists, but remember, that entries must be made on Monday and Tuesday, October 1st and 2d. Dr. A. C. Stevenson will deliver the annual address on Friday, at 1 o'clock P. M., and immediately after the address, the premiums, will be awarded. There is going to be a great competition between the lady and gentlemen riders the society have offered liberal premiums to both, and we are satisfied some of the readers of the Locomotive will get it. Below is the regulations, and the premiums awarded for the riding: . 1st. That it is W far the best plan for heads of families to become members of the society by. purchasing a member's badge, costing one dollar, and entitling the possessor to admission during' the fair, together with his family, (males under age,) and also the privilege of exhibiting for competition any article or animal belonging to himself or family. ' 2d. ' That persons exhibiting stock are expected to furnish their own forage. ' 3d. That member's badges are not transferable and a violation of this rule will be punished 4th. That articles and animals not enumera-' ted in the premium list will receive the attention of the committee to which they would naturally be referred, and, if of superior quality, will be entitled to a discretionary premium. - 5th.- That the premiums not called for at the fair will be delivered at a public meeting of the society, at the State House, on the last Saturday of November next. . 6th. That the society this year offers a most liberal premium list to those skilled in horsemanship, viz : CLASS T. NO. 1. OPEN TO ALL. . ' , ' To the lady over 16 years of age who manages a horse best, and rides most gracefully and lady-like, a silver pitcher 25.00 To the lady who rides ; second best, silver cup, .. ' 15.00 To the young miss of sixteen years and un- . der, who rides best, side saddle 20.00 To the miss who rides second best, side saddle, . 15.00 CLASS T. NO. 2. OPEN TO ALL. To the young gentleman over sixteen years -of age, who manages and rides his horse : best, a silver hunting watch 25.00 To the young gentleman managing and riding his horse second best, a silver watch, 15.00 To the boy of sixteen years of age, and un- ' 1 der, who manages and rides his horse best, a silver watch, . . , 15.00 To the boy who rides and manages his horse second best, a saddle, 10.00 The competition for which will take place be-: tween those under 16 years, on Thursday the. 4th, at 2 o'clock P. M., and on Friday, the 5th, at 9 o'clock A. M., those over sixteen years of, age. Any person in the State by becoming a" member can compete. : Let our Farmers see that our own Fair our' County Fair, is second only in the number in at tendance to the State Fair. JtSTColburns Railroad Advocate, of New York, on the 25th, gives the names of nearly all the Master Mechanics of Railroads in the United States. We copy the part relating to Indiana roads, for two reasons because it gives : the name of the master Mechanic! and because ! it shows where the principal shops of the different roads are located: Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Cleveland R. R., Indianapolis, Indiana, P. B. Housum. ; Terre Haute and Alton R. R., Terre Haute, la, C. N. Collamer. . : Terre Haute and Richmond R. R., Terre Haute,' la, Charles R. Peddle. Lafayette and Indianapolis R. R., Lafayette, la. James L. Vauclain. - New Albany and Salem R. R., Michigan City, la, Cephas Manning. - . New Albany and Salem R. R., New Albany, la. E. Benjamin. - , Indianapolis and Cincinnati R. R., Indianapolis, la, Robert Meek. .' Madison and Indianapolis R. R., Madison, la, J. O. D. Lilly, Evansville and Crawfordsville R. R., Evansville, la, John Ivinson, Jeffersonville Railroad, Jeffersonville, la, Reuben Wells. . - , Ohio and Mississippi R. R., Aurora, Ind, M. W. Newell. . , Michigan Central R. R., Michigan City, la, Thomas Cobb. Michigan Southern R. R., La Porte, la, W. Cess-ford.

jESTMr. Samuel Merrill, one of the first settlers in this city, and a gentleman that was universally esteemed and loved by all who knew him, died in our city, on last Friday, after a short illness. ' A meeting of old citizens was held on Saturday last, at which the following resolutions were passed: . . ,. Whereas, It has pleased Him who holds in His hands the destinies of all, to remove from our T midst our fellow-citizen Samuel Merrill, on the 24th Aug. 1855, full of years and full of honors, thus severing a connection which had

been profitable to all with whom he had Deen associated; therefore. 'Resolved, That in bowing in deep humility to this afflisting dispensation, we are reminded of our duty to imitate his example in doing earnestly and zealously, fearlessly and firmly, whatsoever our hands find to do, remembering that the night cometh when no man can work. Resolved. That the high moral, and Christian traits of character of the deceased, his unyielding honesty; his purity, his industry, his energy, will be long remembered by this community, and are worthy of all imitation. Resolved. '. That we deeply sympathise with his afflicted family, and that a copy of these res olutions be furnished to them by the Secretary, and published in the city papers. jC"See the proceedings of the Countil, and the report of the Board of Health, in relation to the Central Canal. It is singular that the company owning the canal should always let the wa ter out at a season of the year when there is most danger to our citizens from sickness ; yet they have done so on several occasions.' We anticipate that measures will now be taken to have this canal filled up, in consequence of this outrage. M3T On Wednesday night a span of horses were scared by fire crackers, and ran through Washington street, that was crowded with people, and fell into the cistern at the State Bank, which was unfinished. As there was a scaffolding near the top, their fall was broken, and they escaped with little injury. They were taken out the same night. . , JJ3Tlt will , be seen by a card in another col umn, that Capt. T. B. Johnson, well known in this community, is locating land claims, or buy ing lands, as agent, in Iowa. His personal ac quaintance of that country will be of great bene fit in making good selections. . jfc-We would call attention to the Law Opin ions of Hon. Jas. Morrison, and Judge Liston, on the constitutionality of the law regulating Foreign Insurance Companies. Every business man is interested in it, and should carefully examine it.; .... j3TThe Atheneum opens for the Fall season to-night, with a large number of Actors and Actresses " : ' 2Z3TK gravel train on the Lafayette road was thrown over an embankment, on Wednesday night, by an obstruction placed on the track It is supposed the object of the villain was to throw the excursion train off, that came up a few . . - -r 1 4. -l. V UVvl J j V ; - - JJSrRemember that the Public Schools. com mence next Monday, in all the wards except the 1st, where the addition to the School House is not completed. . ; J2TThe Silver Ware intended as premiums at the Marion County Agricultural Society, can be seen at the jewelry store'of Talbott & Hall. It was manufactured by Mr. Bailey. Among the goblets, cups, &c, we saw ; a handsome silver pitcher, to be awarded to the most graceful lady rider a handsome present. XF"The Wood Measurer has selected circle street as the stand for wood wagons, and all having wood to sell, must take it there and have it measured, as the ordinance provides. Th selection of this location has been confirmed by the council. - i-.-a Operations before the Malakoff and Redan The Next Attack. , From the correspondence of the London Daily News. The following is a diary of some of the leading events in front during the last few days: July 24th. Another hot sunny morning, with an atmosphere equally as oppressive and sultry as it has been for some days past. The empty condition of the water-tanks and reservoirs, and the gradually diminishing flow from the springs near the front, are becoming a source of great inconvenience and anxiety. A great part of the water carried down for use in the trenches last night had to be brought from the large reservoir in the Tehernaya Valley, connected with the aqueduct to Sevastopol. The distance of this water is so great,' nearly three miles, and the decent to the low ground and subsequent ascent so tedious and dificult that the expenditure of time and labor is rendered a serious matter. Notwithstanding the excessive heat, and the exposure to which the troops are necessarily submitted during their 24 hours, four of duty in the trenches, there has not been any increase in the number of cases of cholera. July 26. Light rain continued to fall during the whole night. The atmosphere is still cloud-; ed. ; As a proof of the heedless indifference to danger which some of the men acquire from constantly moving among shot and shell, the followingexample, which occurred lastevening, may be mentioned: . A large shell had been thrown from the Kedah into our right attack, and during its passage the fusee had accidentally dropped out. The shot fell, therefore, like a round shot,' into part of the approach connected with the old ad vanced or third parallel. Some men of the 47th Regiment were near, waiting for the reliefs to arrive, and ready to return to camp. , One of these soldiers, after examining the unexpected shell actually had the foolhardiness to jerk the ashes of the tobacco in his pipe, which he had just finished smoking, into the fusee hole. An other of the men standing by, and observing the action, had only just time to utter an exclamation, when the shell bursted. The recless author of the mischief suffered severely both his legs were shattered, and he was frightfully scorched about the head and face. Five other men were wounded, but fortunately none were dangerously hurt. It is presumed that the man had no idea of any of the pipe-ashes being sufficiently hot to cause ignition of the powder in the shell. Instances of men exposing themselves to iminent hazard, by showing their position to the enemy, occur daily, even in the most advanced works; and it often requires the greatest watchfulness

on the part of the officers to make them sufficiently thoughtful of their own safety, and that of others around them. The cavalry division have been kept under arms all day, the several regiment's notice. It is said that an attack was looked for in the direction of the Tchernaya. A constant fire has been kept up all day in the batteries. July 27. The tire in the batteries was very heavy, and continued incessantly all night. A Circassian chief, apparently of very high rank, with a staff of five or six attendants, was escorted over the works on the Mamelon Vert by a

French general officer to day. The novelty of his costume, equally with that of his followers, who all carried the cartridges lor their pistols slung in a row like a necklace, and dependent upon their highly embroidered vests, attracted general attention as they rode through ine camps. They were powerfully framed men, and had a spirit and soldierlike bearing. The officers of engineers m the held are much reduced in numbers. The arrival of others is said to be daily expected. - No rain has fallen to day, but the sky has been overcast, and the temperature less high and oppressive. : .. .. July. 28 The nre in the Datteries was as heavy and uninterrupted last night as it has been for several nights past. The early part of the night was moonlight and clear; subsequently clouds gathered, and some showers of rain followed. ah., i j .1.. . r i Kjwr Allies nave proveu me necessity oi Keeping their plans more guarded and secret than before; the circumstances of the repulse on the 18th would seem to warrant the belief of traitors in the camp. The French General has now no confidant, he scrupulously avoids those expedients of vacilitating timidity councils of war. Chve never called a council of war but once during his military career, and then acted quite contrary to its decision. We all suppose that our next as sault will take place at some moment when we least expect it, or, as a French officer remarked, no further notice will be given beyond "Fix bay onets," "Forward. Abstract op a Remarkable German Document nN PnoTEryrTON aoatnst Cholera. "There has been in Germany, and at this time particularly in Bavaria, a scinetific medical examining commission appointed, concerning the nature and the spreading of the Cholera, and the means of protection against it. , An effectual check has in fact been given to this disease. The Bavarian Sanitats Commission, after spending more than a year in research, has at length reported through its chairman, Prof. Dr. Pettenkofer, a man know alike in science and in . business, in the latter as having made a highly valuable discovery in Gas illumination. This report has given so important a disclosure and is of such weighty interest to the subduement of the cholera epidemic, that the government in Bavaria immediately distributed the same in hundred thousands of circulars among the public. ' Perhaps no work ever created greater excitement and satisfaction than this document. The principal results that have been attained in this Report, by means of, hundreds of thousands - of facts of the most convincing kind, may be comprised in the following: 1. There is really no cholera-catching matter (contagion) in the common acceptation of the term; nevertheless the disease can be conveyed from one place to another. ; - 2. The cholera always takes its course in the direction of the natural passage of trade, (rivers, lakes, etc.) 3. The height of a place above or below the luvol of the eoa, is not material to the reception of the disease. 4. The air contains no-cholera-catching matter, and the disease therefore docs not follow the direction of the wind. 5. Just as little is it carried forward by or spread through water. 6. In return, the earth receives and develops the cholera-catching matter from the excrements of cholera patients. 7. The excrements of patients in privy-vaults or closestools generate the catching matter, and are the real cause of the same. 8. The gases that are developed by the decomposition of organic matter, and particularly of excrements, permeate the earth, rise to the surface, and become the cause of fevers and cholera.. 9. Not a single cholera case was observed in Bavaria the cause of which could not be traced back to this kind of infection. 10. The close-stools of persons that are infected, and are in the first stage of the disease, and especially of those who are already suffering from that Diarrhea which is always the forerunner of the real cholera, are more contagious than those o.f persons who have the cholera as a diseasfi 1 1.. The cholera has always been brought to a place in which the epidemic never before appeared, by a sick person, and in fact its spread caused by means of the excrements of the same coming in contact with the earth. In no otheri way does this propagation take place. Direct contact with the natient. the inhalation of tlip nir in the sick room, the washing of the corpse, yes, even the dissection of the same does not impart the disease. 12. Not every species of earth acts on the decomposing process in the same manner, and the spreading of the catching matter is therefore dependent upon the constitution of the soil on which the buildings have been erected. On rocky soil, granite or sandstone, the cholera never becomes epidemical. In return, on clay or calcarious earth, or in general, in earth that keeps the ground damp, the catching matter flourishes best. 13. The cholera poison can be kept within a person for from one to twenty eight days before breaking out. This accounts for the spreading of cholera to distant places. ' , , 14. The disease is imparted to the tenants of a house, that have not been infected by direct contact, by sleeping in apartments to which the above named catching poison can come to. 15. To prevent farther infection and spreading, the close-stools must, before they are emptied, be made harmless, by an addition of sulphate of iron or green coperas dissolved in water. . Chloride of lime does not suffice, because it only purines the air, and does not destroy the cholera poison. 1 Wl.AMn .(.nnnnra nut nlw1 - J. stop, the vault ought to be cleaned at least once a week by an addition of sulphate of iron. ' The same ought to take place at all inns and hotels. In the different apartments of hospitals the air ought to be purified by papers, moistened with spirits of turpentine and exposed to the air, placed at different places. 17. The clothes of a patient, that have in the least degree been soiled by excrements, should not be washed or soaked, because the poison is often called forth and spread thereby in the most j dangerous manner. It should invariably be i burned in a s(ove that enters a flue, 18. There are no other means of preventing ; cholera, or its spreading, than those which tend I lo render harmless the decomposition of the j human excrements, and their being led off and . removed in the best and safest manner.