>m* M ;* -•-.. CO ^ V' X -a»*'«0 ' \ V" if: "v Rgpg * \iK l'(t i; T ortsmoutb leM Association o w T(l TIIK CONTRIBUTORS OF THE FUND FOR Till. RELIEF OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, DrniNT, tup: jprcbalcnte of the iUlloto MtX tn that I oiun in 1855; EXHIBIT OF THE TREASURER RECEIPTS AND DISBUKSEMENTS OF THE FUND. STATI'MKNTS OF OTIIKR MEMBERS OF THE ASSOC! ITION; TCH, l| 4 SKETCH OF THE PEYER, ETC., ETC. RICHMOND: H. K ELLYSON'S vii am FOWEfi PB1 •■ main 9TBEET. 1856. / I CONTENTS. I SE. RfI'ORT OF TB HON > >untCub a I' W. \'> !Vi;|i I.V HIM V i OLE How ' \rioN • INDEBT1 • I). I». i r him I B rot' J. .V. ScHOOI.FIK: 01 8. T. fl CPBNDITO&B8 Prockk: no: Common Council - OF THANKS TO Sketch of tub \ I-'kvek. by De. -I V S ilfiexd '■'■ D \ iN 1 - * < I. , OF VOL TO PoBi . OF VOL. I • Coi. James G. HoUiADAt's statement «»T*R or THE PORTSMOUTH OrFHAN » " M319961 MEMBERS OK THE ports m o u t lj |\cliff Association. 1). D l'lSKK. JAMES G HOLLADAY, GEO. W. PEETE, JOSEPH N. SCHOOLFIELD, HOLT WILSON, [NCHESTEK WATT SAMUEL T Jl LETT ERRATA. ' 1!). 33d I , for John I.arh, rend John Lash. Page lit, 30th line, for Jordan Sparren, read Jordan Sparrow— make samp correction pagej 23 a- 99d line, for church, read check. Page 23, 31th line, for N. Schoolfield, read J. N. Schoolfield. Page 27, 17th line, for F. Montserral, read F. Montserrate. Page 29, 39th line, for Thos. Brook, Jr., read Thos. Brooks, Jr. Page 34, 33d line, for Adington, read Ahingdon. Page 35, 10th lino, for Francis Minserrate, read Francis Montserrate. 44th line, for H. S. Shappner, read H. S. Shaffner. Ith line, for Dr. Aspull, read Dr. Aspell. Page 40, •.' r. Hardy, read Rev. Mr. Handy. ! line, for Dr. McClorkey, read Dr. McCloskey. Page 63, 7th line, for Portland §7 33, read Portland $733 00. 64, 51st hne, for Surry $-.26 65, read Surry $20 66. Page 64, 15th line 2d column, for Forestville $133, read Forestville ?10J. rv REPORT Of thb Portsmouth Kn.u.i Association to che Contributors for the Relief of the Sufferers prom Xellow Fever, in tiii: Town of Portsmoi hi, di ring mi. Epidemic of 1855. Tin: Association, in bringing to a rinse the labors volun- tarily assumed by them, desire, for the gratification of those who contributed so freely towards the relief of their suffering fellow-citizens during the late epidemic, to make an exposition of the manner in which they executed the trust thus self-imposed. At a time when the town was nearly deserted by her panic-stricken inhabitants, and few, very few, were left to minister to the necessities of the sick and th<- Buffering — when a quorum of the Council of the town could n^t be had — when the merchant had left his counting-room and tin- mechanic his work-shop — the under- signed — nearly all of whom holding official relations to the municipal affairs of the town, acting in concert a- a Relief Association, hut at first without regular organization — undertook the management of matters, designed and calcu- lated to relieve the distresses of her people. Before rendering an account of the mode in which the duty, thus assumed, was performed by them, it is their wish to return to the generous and noble-minded contribu- tors towards the relict' of their suffering fellow-citizens, the grateful and heartfelt thanks of the whole community. It gives them pleasure to express the gratitude they feel for the great and many benefits the people of Portsmouth have received from the numerous, liberal and benevolent citizens, ttered all over the country, who. in time of Bickness and Buffering and death, remembered the poor and the needy, and ministered t.. their necessitii It is impossible to realize what measure of distress tin? dire calamity which befel our town would have inflicted " 2 10 upon her inhabitants, without the timely aid so abundantly poured in upon us by friends everywhere. Their generous contributions alone afforded the means of keeping gaunt famine from our midst, and enabled us to supply food to appease the pangs of hunger, which otherwise could not have been alleviated. How sublime a eulogium on the character of our institu- tions and our people, did this spontaneous outpouring of benevolence in behalf of a plague-stricken city, present ! The citizens of every section of our country — the old and the young, as well as little children — people of all shades of politics and religion, simultaneously and without concert, joined in the holy charity which was to furnish food and comfort to a dying community ! When our wants became known — and they w T ere by no means few, or small — there was not a day on which supplies of money, provisions, medicines, and necessaries of all kinds, were not flowing in upon us. In this connection, it may not be invidious to refer to the very great sacrifices made by the Baltimore Steam Packet Company for our relief. At an enormous pecuniary loss they kept up a constant communication with Baltimore, and free of all charge, transported to our town the physicians, nurses and provision sent to our succor. The positive assu- rance of the enterprising and intelligent President of the Company, M. N. Falls, was given, that the line should be kept in operation ; and for days and weeks and months, the free use of their boats was kindly afforded to us. And the Seaboard and Koanoke Railroad Company, through their faithful president, Dr. Wm. Collins, now, alas ! no more — dead in the discharge of his duty to the Company and the place of his birth — should not be unremembered for the very liberal policy displayed by them. But we will not particu- larize further, for, when all did so well, it is impossible to make a distinction. Assistance was not alone furnished us in provisions and 11 money. When the call for personal help went forth, '>ur erics were heard ami nobly responded to. [ntelligenl ami philanthropic physicians, kind and Bkilful nurses, and -^ < • 1 1 - He, sympathizing women flocked to our relief. They knew the danger the} were about to encounter, bni thai did not cause them t" hesitate, Intent onl) on ministering to the wants of sick ami Buffering humanity, all thoughl of danger to self was discarded, ami vigorously ami nobly did they battle with the plague-fiend— -some to tall, to rise no more until the sounding of the last trump ' .Martyrs to human- ity ! Exemplars of heroism ! They Tell more nobly than if cut down on the battle-field amid the pomp and circum- stance of war. No martial strains or loud huzzas cheered them in their labors. Nothing hut the shrieks of the suf- fering and the groans of the dying saluted their ears. Noiselessly and without applause, save that afforded by a consciousness of their holy mission, they followed in the track of the pestilence, rendering all the aid to its victims which an arduous course of theory had placed at their com- mand. To the Genera] Government — to the President of the United States the Secretary of the Navy, ami the Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, are our people under obligations tor their ready assent to the requesl of a com- mittee of our citizens for the use of the United states Naval Hospital. Fortunate, indeed, was it for our town that the use . . t" this noble institution was secured — fortunate that the execution of th *der from the Department at Washington devolved upon the humane and liberal Commander of the Station at this place, and the able and enlightened Medical Corps then stationed at the U, 8. Naval Hospital — Surgeon Lewis \Y. Minor. Thos. B. Steele, dame-. F. Har- rison, Randolph Harrison. John C. Coleman and Frank A. Walke. It is due to Commodore McKeever, to say, that he gave the order from the department the most extensive con- struction, so as to afford as much relict' a 1 - possible Our in- 12 tercourse with him has been of the most pleasing kind. For liis liberality and humanity he is entitled to our warmest thanks. From a higher source, the Secretary of the Navy, they all have received marks of appreciation of their services. But this will not prevent us from giving utterance to the feel- ings of gratitude entertained by all, for their kindness, skill, attention and sympathy manifested towards the sick under their charge. Some of us have reason to know and feel the debt of gratitude due them, and it will be our con- stant pleasure to bear evidence, on all occasions, to their worth as officers, as physicians and as men. Nor may we neglect to mention others, whose zeal and interest were so intensely exhibited in our behalf during the gloomy period through which we have passed. The names of Thos. Webster, Jr., of Philadelphia, J. W. Weir, of Harrisburg, J. Albright, of Lancaster, J. Levering, of Bal- timore, Thos. Dodamead of the city of Richmond, D'Arcy Paul, of Petersburg, Jno. M. Otey, of Lynchburg, Jno. P. Ingle, of Washington City, and the noble men who com- posed the committees of these places, together with those of Boston, New York, Albany, Washington City, Alexandria, Charleston, Columbia, Wilmington, Cincinnati, Lexington, and, indeed, the whole band of benevolent and zealous men who composed the several Relief Committees in the various cities, towns, villages and country places throughout our favored land — these all must ever be remembered by the people of Portsmouth with the profoundest gratitude. Having in a very general way, and in a feeble manner attempted to return our acknowledgments to our many no- ble and generous benefactors, we will proceed to the exposi- tion promised in the beginning of this report. In taking charge of the supplies so bountifully placed at their command, the Association met with abundant de- mands for their use. The epidemic had seized upon the community when totally unprepared for it. The whole 13 population was paralyzed by panic There was no place prepared for the reception of the indigenl Bick; and from a want of knowledge of the character of the disease, it was next to impossible to procure competent nurses. All mer- cantile pursuits and mechanical operations having been brought to a close — the wages of labor baving been stopped, and the stores having been closed, the Association a1 the very threshold found its hands full. Fortunately, the first need was supplied by the consenl of the Government to the use of the Naval Hospital : and the Association at once pro- ceeded to afford all the relief in their power to alleviate the Buffering caused by the want of food and nursing. The town was districted into wards, to which commit! were appointed, whose duty it was to seek out the sick and the destitute. A central office was opened, a1 which daily — ions wen- held. For the supply of provisions, articles of diet and clothing, stores were rented and store-keepers placed in them. As fast as g Is arrived they were sent to the stores to be issued to those in need, on the orders of the Ward Committees, or of the members of the Association. tetics and cordials were gratuitously Bupplied on all the physicians requisitions. It may not be out of place to remark, that three of the four successive keepers of the Provision Store died of the Fever, and the fourth suffered severely from an attack. There were three est a l il i shinen t s in the town when- pre- scriptions were compounded, and every attendant ineackof these dispensaries suffered with the disease. This created another demand on the Association. Apoth t'i ..m abroad nobly came to our aid, and it was only bi fchefr ex- ertions that the prescriptions of the (acuity «rejc< !"" up. of those employed in this duty, everyone or lai took the Fever, and certainly four, it' not more, diedhof it. No doubt the loss of rest and fatigue incident to their cen- Btant and harrassing labors tended to this result. Baving been bo fortunate as to obtain the use of the II Naval Eospital for the reception of the indigent sick and others who preferred going there, provision had also to "be made by us for their conveyance to that institution. This was not so easily done as might be supposed. The fear of contagion rendered it very difficult at first to procure a driver for the sick wagon, and then only by the payment of exorbitant wages. Two of those employed in this capacity died. When the physicians and nurses who came to our assist- ance began to arrive in our midst — there being no public house open, and few citizens of the town remaining who were able to accommodate them, we had to make provision for their entertainment. Some of them were quartered at the residence of Win. H. Wilson, Esq., which had been kindly placed at our command; but that being insufficient, we were compelled to open the "Crawford House," and keep it on our account, to board and lodge them. At this establishment, for some time, as many as forty persons, physicians, nurses, apothecaries and others, were provided for. As the Fever proceeded in its devastation, many heads of families fell, leaving helpless orphans unprovided for. To meet this contingency, we were compelled to open a tempo- rary Orphans' Home. The Academy-building was taken possession of and furnished for their reception, and placed under the charge and supervision of the Sisters of Charity ; and, as the natural protectors of these little children were swept away by the pestilence, they were removed thence and properly nourished and cared for. After a short time, the benevolence of the citizens of Richmond relieved us of this charge. We concluded to send these helpless little ones to a city of our own State, rather than to the fraternal city of Baltimore, which had also kindly made provision for their reception. In nursing the sick, much difficulty was experienced by in the Committee in procuring proper assistanci Never hav- ing been visited 1>\ a similar epidemic, our people were ignorant of its nature, and unfitted for its management. The fear of contagion operated in the beginning very much i.i enhance the difficulty. It was hard to persuade them tli.it there was qo more danger in aursing the sick, than there was in breathing the atmosphere in the stre< ts. Con- sequently, extravagant prices had to be paid for all attend- ance. At first, three dollars per day were demanded by nurses, however incompetent; and the supply of those, even at that price, was very limited. I'm this want was in a measure supplied by the nohle volunteer nurses from abroad. And then we had to make provision for the burial of the dead. In this last sad duty the Association was materially assisted by the indefatigable and truly praiseworthy exer- tions of one of our colored population, familiarly known as Bob Butt. This humble negro, in his line, performed duty beyond all price. Fnaii morn till nighl he labored at his spade, ami frequently made the grave-yard his resting- place. Under his direction and superintendence, all who died of the Fever wire decently committed to their mother Earth. [n all their operations the Association endeavored \<> along with as little expenditure <>l' mone] as possible. Under a different state of things all that th< mplished might have been done for tar less than they expended. They readily admit this. But, when tin- amount expended is contemplated, and the circumstances by which thej \\' surrounded tak.n into consideration, it is not probable that another organization could have done with less. Emer- gencies which could H"> l»' perceived were constantly aris- ing, which had to be met at ..nee. Personal help was continually in demand, and this was only t.» Ik- had at exorbitant rates. These, and various other ca ;' a similar nature, went far to increase fchi »nd what they would have been in ordinary tim< IS It is not pretended by us that our proceedings were con- ducted with that regularity which characterizes the doings of organized bodies in times of health and prosperity. We claim to have done the best that we could with the limited personnel at our command. We now see that errors were committed, which, if we had the matter to go over, we could rectify. But we have the consciousness of knowing that what we did was done for the best, and, that in what- ever else we mav have fallen short, it was not in our inten- tions. Before closing this Report, it is proper that something be said relative to the Orphan Asylum which this Association contemplate erecting. To this object, as will be seen in the Keport of the Treasurer, a sum has already been devoted. And it is in contemplation to appropriate whatever residue there may be to the erection and support of so necessary an institution. It is true, no funds were remitted by our gen- erous friends for this special object, but from the profound interest which was felt by all abroad, manifested in special contributions for the orphans, in offers to take charge of them, and in the abundant supplies of clothing and all other necessaries incident to their helpless condition, the Association concluded that it would not only meet the views of all, but be the best appropriation of the funds remaining on hand and unexpended, which could be made. Indeed, by the able report of Thos. Webster, Jr., Esq., and the Belief Committee of Philadelphia, it will be seen, that a portion of the generous contributions there has been in- vested in funds to aid in this design of our Association. An Orphan Asylum Bill is now in course of progress in our Legislature, which we trust will be speedily consum- mated, when the necessary action will be taken in order to accomplish the work designed. With these remarks, we now proceed to lay before the public an account of the receipts and expenditures of our Association . ACCOUNT CURRENT OF TilK. TREASURER OF THE PORTSMOUTH Relief Association. 18 Dr. 1855. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with Aug. 25— To cash, by the hands of W. Watts, being balance re- ceived by him up to the period of his illness, as per statement rendered, * Contributions— viz : J. J. Lardner, Page & Allen, E. W. Clark & Co., Philadelphia, R. A. Hamilton, " E. M. Lewis, Cashier, " Saml. Marx, Cashier, (Richmond,) A. Goodwin, Cashier, (Fredericks- burg,) A. Goodwin, Cashier, (Fredericks burg,) A. Goodwin, Cashier, (Fredericks burg,) Aug. 28 — To draft, D. D. Fiske, Mayor, on Howard Associatioi of Norfolk, (Philadelphia $250,) . Check, P. C. Osborne, Cashier, (Petersburg,) Check, E. M. Lewis, Cashier, (Philadelphia,) it ti it a a Chubb Bros., Washington, Cash, (Louisa Court House, $6,) Cash, A. B. & T. A. Work, Hanover, Aug. 29 — To cash, T. Brown, Wilmington, North Carolina, Cash, from Amelia county, Check, E. M. Lewis, Cashier, Philadelphia, . Israel S. Sheldon, Saratoga, New York, Aug. 30— To John S. Stubbs, Esq., .... Aug. 31 — To check, E. M. Lewis, Cashier, Philadelphia, . E. P. Nash, of Petersburg, Check, Hardy Bros., from Jas. Johnson, Esq., of North Carolina, .... Cash from Columbia, Lancaster county, Pennsylva nia, ...... Sept. 1— To check, Thos. Matthews, Cashier, Lewisburg, Vir ginia, ...... Check, Hardy Bros., additional from Jas. Johnson Esq., of North Carolina, Check, A. Emmerson, from a friend in Washington, Cash from Oney H. Edwards, being proceeds of wood sold, ...... g e pt. 4 — To check of Thomas Matthews, Cashier, Lewisburg, Virginia, and cash, ..... Amount carried forward, ..... * See statement A. $5,735 CO 80 00 25 00 400 00 25 00 800 00 1,273 23 30 00 313 13 5 00 1,701 75 912 12 400 00 400 00 895 87 16 00 10 00 117 00 5 00 909 17 20 00 25 00 306 68 94 12 200 00 175 00 506 90 200 00 50 00 43 50 44 25 $15,719 32 19 ///-• Portsmouth lidi'j' Association, 1866. -By li. <;. Scott, for provision store, ... 5>) 00 .7— Win. Porter for digging graves, per order of J. ( Holladay John Cnffee for same, by same, Robert Rix for services, b^ sa , Henry Todd, nurse at Hospital, by order of L. W -Mil' on, .... Pati ick McDonough, nan me, John Batl and John Bartley, boat hire ami drayage r J. r. Wm. Collins, • bysicians al Crawford Ilou-.', order J. 6. Holladay, b I. Day, conveying rick to Hospital and House, order J. V Schoolfleld, I G '■'• . : ded for rick and lute, ....... Amount carried forward, ..... 7 00 8 00 19 00 2 50 1 30 uo 40 00 9 00 14 50 4 50 45 50 15 00 13 00 50 00 20 00 8 00 8 no 3 00 20 00 60 00 26 00 4 100 00 100 00 00 Mo no 20 Dr. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with 1855. Amount brought forward, ..... $15,719 32 Check from Hardy & Bro., from citizens of North Carolina, ...... Cash from W. Luckett, Bath county. . Cash, Rev. J. D. Mitchell, Lynchburg, Cash from a Delaware Farmer, Sept. 5 — To R. H. Battle, Teller, from Jas. D. Proctor, From Ro. Saunders, Williamsburg, Virginia, J. A. Smith, Cashier, from Thos. Pemberton, Cash, Win. P. Underwood, Surry county, . Cash, John L. Alston, N. C, . Sept. 6 — To check, J. M. Otey, Cashier, Wm. Radford, Lynch- burg, ....... Check, Andrew White & Sons, Sweeney Rittenhouse & Co., (assistant Postmaster,) Check, C. Dewey, Cashier, sundry, . W. W. Pierce, of Wilmington, North Carolina, Hebron Baptist Church, T. Hume, Wm. R. Gait, of Buchanan, .... Episcopal Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, Rev. R. S. Mason, ...... Church contribution at Sweet Springs, E. M. Lewis, Cashier, Philadelphia, . Sept. 8 — To citizens of Washington, D. C, through Merchants Exchange Association, ..... 734 59 L. S. Webb, Cashier, (half to Norfolk,) from citi- zens of Windsor, ..... 150 00 Sept. 10— To N. M. Crawford, D. D., Georgia, ... 5 00 Check Morton, Bouldin & Gains, Charlotte, from W. T. Scott, Esq., through H. B. Grigsby, . 65 50 Check, P. C. Osborne, Cashier, from citizens of Pe- tersburg, through D'Arcy Paul, Esq., W. H. Jones, of Mecklenburg, through Dr. Peete, Check, W. L. Scbaeffer, Cashier, from Philadelphia, through Thos. Webster, Jr., Chairman, being ad- ditional, ...... Check, E. M. Lewis, Cashier, from same source, Phi- ladelphia, ...... From vicinity of Enfield, North Carolina, through G. A. T. Whittaker, Mis. Philip Williams, at Capon Springs, Sept. 12 — To cash from Raleigh, N. C, through C. Dewey, Cash- ier, from the Methodist and Baptist churches, From Clarksville, Virginia, through W. H. Gee and J. E. Haskins, committee, .... Amount carried forward, ..... $19,787 87 100 00 5 00 7 00 1 00 60 00 150 00 58 32 10 00 5 00 10 00 20 00 103 00 384 00 49 71 15 00 10 00 178 00 336 25 402 00 282 00 20 00 200 00 502 50 50 00 10 00 102 18 42 50 Ck. | 13 50 25 00 •J I Portsmouth Rditf Association, IS . Amount brought forward, ..... Sept L— By Jackson Car r, nurse at Hospital, order L. W. Minor, - It I LT ...... Sept 3— By caterer James Webb, support of physician t, der I l"lt N\ Uson, ..... Martin Connolly, nurse, orderof J. <•■ Holladay, i. Reed, board of Lucinda Ro -. a nurse for eleven days, order J. G. Bolladay, ... 11 00 \V. w i advanced J. G. Bolladay, and dis- pensed La charities, . . . . • Francis Reilly, nurse, order J. G. Bolladi ll.it t< >n ,v Cocke, druggists, advanced them, by order .1. <;. Bolladay, and due bill given by them, and 1'iiily paid, ..... Bngfa Gilroy, nurse, order .1. •■. Bolladay, . W. AN'. Stevenson, amount to be expended by him tor sick and suffering, order -I. . II order of ll"lt Wilson, . • . . E ; t. 0— ISy Pasquali \ apothecary, order <>f J. G. Hol> ladaj , . Back hire, Wm. II. Pettijohn, order J. G. Bolladay, J. W. Matthews, cash borrowed by J. <>. Holladay for use of sick, Ac, ..... Abby, i der J. r. I.. w . Minor, ...... . Walker, servant at Hospital, order Dr. I.. W. hUn Sam Barron, servant Dr. I. W. Minor, ...... Amount carried forward, .... $1,oj i oj 30 < 30 DO 300 00 •J I 00 20 00 2 00 10 00 7 50 5 00 7 00 20 00 1 00 21 00 L60 00 1 in 00 ■j . 00 2 10 1 00 5 00 . 50 16 5 00 400 00 103 00 2,000 00 53 72 22 Dr. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with 1855. Amount brought forward, ..... $19,787 87 Citizens of Washington, D. C, additional, through Merchants Exchange Association, . . . 156 10 Cash from Thos. P. Brown, of Alexandria, requests not to be acknowledged through newspaper, Citizens of Georgetown, D. C, Sept. 13 — To Goshen Baptist Association, in Caroline county, through B. Manly, Jr., one-half sent to Norfolk, . Philadelphia, through Thomas Webster, Jr., Campbell county, Virginia, through S. T. Peters, . Sapponey Agricultural Club of Chesterfield county, Virginia, J. H. Cox, . . . . . 30 00 Congregation at Moore's Meeting House, Amelia county, through Lewis E. Harvie, . . . 168 80 Wm. P. Stewart, Esq., of Norfolk, . . . 10 00 Four gentlemen of Pittsylvania county, Virginia, through John M. Otey, Esq., Cashier, and Wm. Peraw, of Campbell county, . . . . 25 00 St. Luke's Church, Amherst county, by Col. J. D. Davis, through J. M. Otey, Cashier, one-half sent to Norfolk, 20 00 Wm. E. Taylor, Esq., of Norfolk, at Healing Springs, Bath county, . . . . 50 00 Contributors at Jones' Springs, North Carolina, through Rev. J. H. Wingfield, . . . 20 00 Operatives in the Manchester Woolen and Cotton Manufactory, Richmond, through J. A. Cowar- din, Esq., ...... 32 25 Sept. 14 — To employees of the Wilmington and Manchester Rail- road, through L. J. Fleming, General Superin- tendent to M. N. Falls, . . . . 123 50 Merchants of Boston through Alex. Bell, from Bos- ton Committee, ..... 1,400 00 Columbia Lodge, No. 58, Frederick, Maryland, through the Worshipful Master, . . . 150 00 Citizens of Wilmington, Delaware, through W. F. Askew, Treasurer, Relief Fund, . . . 600 00 Episcopal Church, Hillsboro', North Carolina, through Thos. B. Hill, Secretary of Vestry, one- half sent to Norfolk, . . . . . 67 09 An unknown lady, through John R. Kilby of Suf- folk, John P. Wilcox, through Rev. E. C. Murdaugh, Anacosta Fire Company, Washington, D. C. through Chas. W. Sanderson, President, . Amount cariied forward, . • 14 00 25 00 50 00 $25,181 33 23 the Portsmouth „^,„„ ( i- Amoiuit brooghl forward, Jno. .1. i.v.ii, apothecary at Hospital, order Dr. L. \\ . Minor, Hannah Wheeler, cook at Hospital, order Dr. I.. \v Minor, Joyner, servant and nurse at Hospital, order" Dr. I.. W. Minor, Ma< ''ant and nur,e at Hospital", order Dr. J.. W. Minor, William Hobday, cook at Hospital, order Dr. L. W. Minor, Ca. $1,85:, 02 60 00 46 50 46 00 42 00 46 50 62 00 31 00 62 00 11 00 11 00 60 00 Lewis Williamson, apothecary at Hospital, order Dr. L. W. Minor, Jack Butts, nurse at Hospital, order Dr. 1,. W. Minor, Jack Pagan, servant and nurse at Hospital, order of L. W. Minor, surgeon, Adeline Wright, washer at Hospital, order L. W. Minor, surgeon, Hester Hodges, irasher at Hospital, order L. w! Minor, surgeon, Harris Williamson, apothecary at Hospital, order I.. W. Minor, surgeon, • ' Hodges, nurse a: Hospital, order L. W. Minor," surgeon, ... 1 t» • . • 46 50 Jane Barnes, washer at Hospital, order L. W. Minor \ .' 3100 l-anghorne, nurse at Hospital, order L. W. V "'••-.. 62 00 '" ' ■ • washer at Hospital, order L. W. M.n-xr. .-uiffeon, . . . ' 31 0Q CI iller, nurse at Hospital, order J.. W. • Mi '"' r - wgeon ' ,. no N. Schoolfield'a order and receipt, . •'■ J! - '■■•'- '"'■ itationery, order Holt Wilson, . 200 ' ippOTt physicians North street, order of Holt Wilson, . „. .„ * • • 2-> 00 B. I>. Clark, freight on , ice, order of Holt Wl: 243 75 B«pt ^_]tr . • f unloading, hauling, repacking and weigh- ing can;o of i,.,., order of J. Q. Hollad . 54 Lewis Willej and Phil. A, ■ ; - <■. Hollad ... Mackey, hackman, o r( |,, r .[. (l . Holladay, . . U 50 John O'Neill, nurse, onhr J. <;. Holladay, . 61 oo Amount carried forward $2T950~98 24 Dr. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account tcith 1855. Amount brought forward, .... Val. Birely, of Frederick, Maryland, . Mount Zion Lodge, No. 4, and Mount Vernon En campment, No. 14, I. 0. 0. F., through Geo. F Morris, of York, Pennsylvania, Episcopal Church, Martinsburg, through D. H. Con rad, Esq., ..... Glorious Philadelphia, through the untiring Thos Webster. Jr., Chairman, Citizens of Washington, D. C, through John P Ingle, Treasurer, .... Trinity Church, Washington, D. C, through L. D Gale, Warden, ..... Sept. 15— To citizens of Chesterfield county, through Wm. Am- bler, Secretary, ..... St. John's Lodge, No. 1, and Concord Chapter, Wil- mington, North Carolina, through Thos. M. Gard- ner, Treasurer of St. John's Lodge, Citizens of Wilmington, North Carolina, through his Honor, John McRae, .... Columbia, South Carolina, through his Honor, E. J. Arthur, ...... Citizens of Warrenton, North Carolina, through his Honor, Thos. A. Montgomery, by Donnans & Johnson of Petersburg, .... Citizens of Enfield, North Carolina, through G. A. W. Whittaker, ..... Philadelphia, through Thos. Webster, Jr., check, . Citizens of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, through J. W. Wier, Esq., . Presbyterian Church, Hillsboro', North Carolina, through Thos. B. Hill, .... F. Dewees, of Lexington, Kentuckj', . James Evans' Lodge, No. 72, Masons, Buchanan, through L. M. Mayo & Co., committee, Third Street Methodist Episcopal Church, and Fourth St. Methodist Episcopal Church, through John M. Otey, Esq., Cashier, Lynchburg, Vir- ginia, (one-half sent .to Norfolk.) . Musical Association of Lynchburg, through D. A. Lan^horne & Co., committee, Sept. 17 — To Howard Association of Norfolk, sundry amounts due up to 14th September, as per statement, * . New York, through J. G. Wilkinson, Teller, Ex- change Bank, Norfolk, . . . . Amount carried forward, $25,181 33 10 00 50 00 18 50 500 00 250 00 163 46 200 00 50 00 500 00 500 00 100 00 25 00 1,129 65 550 00 46 00 10 00 50 00 161 28 56 00 4,316 07 1,500 00 35,367 20 * S*e *tatement B. •J.-. tht Parian ouih ■ ■ 'iation, 18 uit brought Forward, .... Sept - Bi Wilson, port - •'• O. Kolladay, . 1 i .. Il.ll.i'l.n . . Midi. i.l Merirale, nurse, order J. <;. Bolladay, Tbomai Randolph, for board of Boffman, nun der .1. V,. Bolladay, .... Julius Babardy, order S. T. Hartt, . 1). Townsend, order 3. T. Hartt, . \\ . A. AIL n. " ■ " 1. McBride, " J. A. Foreman, services rendered Sanatary commit 9. T. Hartt, Cornick, nurse at Hospital, order I.. W Mil. on, .... Venus, midwife, Bospital, order I.. W. Minor, o, ...... Win. Flaherty, nurse at Hospital, order -unrein I. W. Minor, ..... Wm. A-l . hackman, for Benjamin Bowe, order ■! Bolladay, ..... Win. II. Bingley, services rendered in receiving and transporting goods, Ac, order .1. (J. Holla- day, ....... Se^t. 10— By David Linscott, order S. T. Hartt, . 11 — By John Wilkin-, bread fol ! my, order S. T. Hartt, ...... Bill of C V. DiggS, materials t".>r I'." Bouse, ol- der .1. V Si hoolfield, .... order H"lt Wilson, i • of phj • Noj tli street, order Boll Wilson, ...... loading steamboat der •' . << . Bolladay, . ■ K. !.ii . rclrr .1. <;. Bolladay, ...... Bob t. K ing, fo i Hack hir< . J» rdan S| arren, order of .1. c. Bolladay, B. v onloadii order of .). <.. H lad ...... II- O'Ji '1 tor same, by -nme, r J. O. Holla tick to Hospital, order •' '■• Bolladay, ...... t. 12 To Bugh Gilro; J. O. Bolladaj . - 'J no ". on 15 00 . L6 10 7'J "i 16 SO 1- on 58 50 1 00 ;. no 11 52 i 30 . 1 no •_' no 1 50 oi ward, $a,:.io 51 70 00 74 50 400 00 26 00 26 Dr. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with 1855. Amount brought forward, ..... $35,367 29 Citizens of Charlottesville, Virginia— the University and county of Albemarle— through B. C. Flana- gan, Esq., Cashier, ..... 306 81 St. James' Church, Richmond, through Rev. Joshua Peterkin, ...... County of Louisa, through Alexander Gan-ett, Citizens of Washington, D. C, through John P. Ingle, Treasurer, '. Sussex county, through Alex. Aldridge, Citizens of Tarboro', N. C, through John Norfleet, Magistrate, ...... 222 23 Citizens of Port Republic-— Mount Crawford— and S. of T., all of Rockingham county, through Wm. W. Greene, ...... 25 00 Sept. 18— To J. D. Mitchell, of Second Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg, through John M. Otey, Cashier, . 100 00 Dr. Mabone and S. Martin, by J. A. Smith, Cash- ier, through R. H. Chamberlaine, Esq., . 25 00 Citizens of Littleton, North Carolina, through F. Mallory, (one-half to Norfolk,) . . . 40 00 Citizens of Winchester, Virginia, through J. H. Sherwood, Mayor, . . . . . 303 24 Merchant's Committee of Boston, through Geo. R. Sampson, ...... 1,000 00 Fourth street Methodist Church, sent through John M. Otey, Cashier, Lynchburg, . . . 50 00 Baptist Church, Lynchburg, through John M. Otey, Cashier, (one-half sent to Norfolk,) . . 70 00 Fourth street Methodist Church, South, Lynch- burg, through J. M. Otey, (one-half sent to Norfolk,) ...... 45 00 Residents at Old Point, through Major James G. Martin, . . . . . 51 25 Rev. C. W. Andrews, . . . . . 10 00 New York, from J. T. Soutter, through R. H. Chamberlaine, Cashier, .... 1,000 00 John H. Brant, postmaster at Harrisburg, and his clerks, ...... 50 00 Citizens of Columbia, South Carolina, through his Honor, E. J. Arthur, . . . . 501 50 Sept. 19— To Lodge No. 266, York, Pennsylvania, through Da- vid B. Prince, W. M., . . . 10 00 John Eubank, of Hoylsburg post office, Lunenburg county, Virginia, through E. B. Branch of Peters- burg, ....... 10 00 Amount carried forward, $30,757 82 27 thf Portsmouth ■». 18 Amount brought forward, .... . 13 — ByWm. Shurman, unloading r, order J. O. Bol ladaj . ..... incis Reilly, nurse, order J. ('•. Bolladay, Win. D. Brown, ord( r S. T. Bartt, Sept. 13 I!t i labor on steamer, order J. <>. II.. I support of physicians <>n North street, order II. .It \\ ; .... il>. ili Manning, i f J. N. Schoolfield Marg in I Barriott, James K. Haynes, supplies furnished, order .J. N tolfield, ..... - •. 14— Ht I>r. E. Byrne, order J. <;. Bolladay, .1. W. Matthews, cash loaned bj him, order •). G Bolladay, ..... Mr. ry. order •'. <;. Bolladaj . P. Montserral, 11 spital, order J. \\n. nurse, order 3. T. Bartt, 1.'— Bj hack hire. Wm. Outten, order J. N. Scl Ifield, i rn, order J. N. Schoolfield, for provision sti Caterer, physicians on North street, order Boll Wil . . . , Eugi ■ Brady and wife, nurses, order J. <;. Bo laday, ...... ' Luke, for serrices .i- a warden, order S. T. Harti II. Buchanan for same, by same, Th lore Bardii _ ime, ph Foiles, for same, I w . 1 1 . - • t. 17— By rv I of physi l t, orde Holt Wilson, ..... .1. r. mi.ih II. Cherrj injr prorisi I order J. O. Bolladaj . r ..t" .1. <;. Bolladaj v> himself f"r physician an incidental ezpei .1. II. Cherry, hire "f laborers r S. Bartt, ...... I Stai tal, "nler sm I.. W. Mia .... rer at Bospital, I.. W. Minor, .... Jack B ^ % rvant at Hospital, order sur w. Minor, ..... ,i' II. W. Mil. ...... A- unt carried forward) .... ('It. LO 51 - - 11 24 mi Til (Ml 16 -_ 10 . V2 no 27 00 on - 27 no •J 7 mi - 00 III! 00 10 111 16 00 10 34 61 25 00 400 00 10 00 28 Dr. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with 1855. Amount brought forward, ..... $39,757 82 Citizens of Wilmington, North Carolina, through his Honor, John McRae, . . . . . 500 00 "C."— Ford's Depot, near Petersburg, . 5 00 Additional from Rev. H. Kinckle, Lynchburg, . 6 00 Congregation of St. Stephen's Church, Bedford county, through Rev. R. H. Wilmer, . . 100 00 Christiansburg, Montgomery county, 7a., through John C. Wade & Co., (one-half sent to Norfolk,) Miss McReady of Philadelphia, Citizens of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, through J. Albright, Mayor, ..... Overton Bernard, Esq., ..... A poor person near Hillsboro', North Carolina, through R. Burwell, ..... 1 00 Church of the Nativity, Rev. W. Lay, through David May, Esq., of Petersburg, Virginia, . 25 00 Additional from Warrenton, Warren county, North Carolina, through Donnans & Johnson, of Pe- tersburg, ...... 200 37 Additional from the glorious old Cockade, through D'Arcy Paul, Esq., 339 17 Occupants of Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, through Messrs. Alpheus Hardy & Co., . . 200 00 Sept. 21 — To citizens of Washington, D. C, through John P. Ingle, Treasurer, ..... 500 00 Rev. J. C. Passmore — contributions of St. James' and St. Mark's churches, Washington county, Maryland, ...... 25 00 St. James' Church, Richmond, through Rev. J. Peterkin, ...... 100 00 Citizens of Amherst and Campbell counties and Lynchburg, through John M. Otey, Esq., Cash- ier, 46 50 Machinists and employees of Virginia and Tennes- see Railroad Company, through John R. McDa- niel, Esq., President, . . . . 46 00 Citizens of Charlotte, North Carolina, through com- mittee, ...... 409 93 Lastly's Church, Louisa county, and Macon Trabue, Chesterfield county, through Rev. L. M. Lee, . 22 50 Children's Fair of Richmond, for Orphans, one- half to Norfolk, 28 56 Cary C. Cocke, Esq., Bremo, Fluvanna county, Virginia, . . . . . . 50 00 W. Brichell, Esq., near Weldon, North Carolina, 10 00 Amount carried forward, $42,841 46 29 the Portsmouth Relief Association, IK urn brought forw ard, .... Sept l- Ht Geo. Joyner, aurse al hospital, order L. \Y Minor, .... Sept 19— Bj Crawford Hon J. S. Sctaoolfield, Dr. Walton, ordei J. S. Si boolfield, Caterer, tupporl of physicians on North street, order IL.lt Wilson, .... Rope for steamer, order J. G. Bollad iley, nurse, order S. T. Bat tt. . 20 Bj " ■ Keenan, nurse, order S. T. Bartt, Sept 21 Bj W. A. \ Hi: iriea furnished sick, order S< T llartt. .... Daniel Townsend, ourse, order S. T. Bartt, Patrii i Bi enan, Martin Flaherty, ** " " Eugene Riley, " " " Marshall Bntchinson, services as warden, order S T. Bartt, .... i rer, support of j>Ii\ cicians on North street, order of li"H Wilson, .. Hv Dr. Thos. Flournoy, order S. T. Bartt, Johi . hack hire, order S. T. Bartt, ph Barcott, conveying sick to Bospital, order S. T. Bartt, ■lulin< Barbady, nurse, order S. T. Bartt, James K. Baynes, services as clerk, order S. T Bartt, .... * | for physicians, order S. T. llartt, \'. clerk at provision store, order Bartt, ..... ' Iranced bj 3. T. llartt, order J. Q. lli.lladay, - t. it Bj \<>" Dowlh . . ■ J . v - • [field, l; ■ Gny, .1. \ 8 [field's order to himself, to be expended .! B. a. R. I'.. Levy, stal order J. N. School field • . physicians on North it r, i"r Holt Wilson, Bill of Thos. Brook, .'r.. for provisions, 4c, orde Unit Wilson, ..... .nit Jim, to physicians on North stri Bolt Wil M illy Hay n I, nwi - 1. Bartt, P, \ apothei P. Brennan, qui " Ch. $4,619 88 3C 00 LOO no 60 00 26 00 8 19 35 00 20 ou 27 00 14 00 10 00 28 00 CO 00 25 00 25 00 75 00 16 00 21 00 14 00 45 00 50 37 60 -,'J ; : 20 00 00 100 00 69 28 35 00 8 00 30 00 Amount carried forward, 30 Db. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with 1855. Amount brought forward, ..... $42,841 46 Sept. 22 — To unknown — envelope endorsed " Miranda," one-half sent to Norfolk, ..... 5 00 Sheldon Toomer, Esq., Montgomery, Alabama, . 20 00 Wm. Smith and J. Davis, Richmond Hill, Yadkin county, North Carolina, one-half sent to Norfolk, 5 00 Citizens of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and the Masonic Fraternity of that place., .... 232 75 Citizens of Salem, Massachusetts, through Joseph Andrews, Mayor, ..... 500 00 Citizens of Concord, Massachusetts, through Al- bert Stacy, Esq., . . . . . 187 25 Merchants of Boston, Massachusetts, through com- mittee of S. V. Smith, James Barbee and Geo. R. Sampson, Esq., ..... Thos. Pettis, engineer, New York, . Francis E. Luckett, Esq., .... Sept. 24— To New York and Newark, through J. G. Wilkin- son, Esq., Teller Exchange Bank, Norfolk, Eutaw, Alabama, an unknown friend, Citizens of Halifax county, through Messrs. Barks- dale & Read, of Richmond, Virginia, . . 102 58 Mount Olivet Baptist Church, through Rev. B. Manly, Jr., one-half sent to Norfolk, . . . 47 92 Nath'l P. Young, Esq., of Smithfield, Isle of Wight county, Virginia, . . . . . 25 00 Several friends, through Wm. F. Taylor, Esq., Teller of the Bank of Virginia, . . . 35 00 Friends on North side of Western branch of Eliza- beth river, through Arthur Emmerson, Esq., . 125 00 Sept. 25 — To contributions in New Bedford, Massachusetts, through O. Crocker, Esq., . . . . 520 00 Additional from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, through J. W. Weir, Esq., Treasurer, . . . 34 32 Little children in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, through J. W. Weir, Esq., Treasurer, . . . 1 55 Check of Chubb Brothers, Washington, . . 145 14 J. B. Parker, Esq., of Burlington, New Jersey, one-half sent to Norfolk, . . . . 50 00 Sept. 26 — To Howard Association of Norfolk, through R. W. Bowden, Treasurer, as per statement up to 20th instant, . . . . . .3,248 71* Sundry sources, through J. M. Otey, Esq., Cash- ier, Lynchburg, Virginia, . . . . 65 50 500 00 5 00 5 00 3 ,750 00 10 00 Amount carried forward, ..... $52,462 18 *See statement C. ;;i th<- Poriamouth lid n, 18! Ajnonnl brought forward, ..... Win. Forbes, cook .it Hospital, order surgeon I.. W. Minor, ...... . asher at Hospital, I W. Minor, \ line Wright, washer at Hospital, order bo . L. W. ^ ! . i \ A. Wilson, washer at II i , ital, order bo L. W. Minor, ..... rer, physician North street, order Holt Wil- «*' ' 1 1 t • • * • • • • S. T. Il.ii it".- order to himself for cash to l rpended, ■ In aici in- Noi tli - M. Wil-. hi, . Envelopes, order II. Wilson, .... der to himself for cash to i pended, ...... Amos N\ . Edward i previaii - i. iimi. ...... Bj Pat ick Qilmore, nurse at Hospital, order surj L. W. Mil. ..... ' . physicians on North street, order II. \\ 1 h paid for relief, order of II. Wilson, rder to himself for cash to be ex- pended, ...... I - 9 of Crawford Horn J. S. Schoolfield, - •. . Bj Mary E. Scott, - of R. T. Scott, order S. T. Hartt, ...... R. i.. 3 ■ - in Btore, order S. T. Hartt, iniali II. Cherry, order S. T. Ha Hack hire, W. II. Pettijohn, order S. T. Hartt, '1 h ■•. Roonej . am - i ■:' Hospital, « L. W. Minor, ...... Charles Kelly, n ital, ordi in I.. W. Mil ..... John .Martin, inn-.- at Hospital, ord I • w. Minor, ...... Jack Ho Iges, nui -■■ at II pital, ord >n L. \\ . \|n James Blliott, sane at Hospital, a L. W. Minor, ...... II > nali Whe ■ II'-; ital. ord W. Mb Mr. Sullivan, apothecary at Hospital, ordc I., w. Mil »r, . ll pital, ordet surgeon L, W. Mi: i (400 Jl Cb. $'VJ19 86 37 50 18 00 22 00 296 00 25 00 300 00 69 76 rj 00 ■ 10 00 301 00 1U0 00 60 00 10 76 00 300 uu ■ 16 00 13 00 30 00 40 00 1L6 no 16 no 32 Db. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with 1855. Amount brought forward, ..... $52,462 18 Sundry sources, through J. M. Otey, Esq., Cash- ier, Lynchburg, Virginia, . , . . 25 00 Sundry sources, through J. M. Otey, Esq., Cash- ier, Lynchburg, Virginia, . . . . 7 00 Children of Sommerville, Augusta, Georgia, through Dr. John M. Gait, for the orphans, . . 50 00 Francis A. Baner, St. Peters, Indiana, . . 3 00 Union, Wythe county, Iron Works, through Cren- shaw & Co., . . . . . . 35 00 Dr. Brockenborough and others, Essex county, Vir- ginia, through Cashier, J. A. Smith, of Rich- mond, ....... Check, E. M. Lewis, Cashier, New Brunswick, N. J., J. B. Hill, through Donnans & Johnson, Sept. 27 — To additional from the citizens of Lancaster, Penn- sylvania, through his Honor, J. Albright, W. A. Turpin, Esq., of Powhatan, through John Emmerson, Esq., ..... Citizens of Union, Monroe county, through Henry Alexander & Co., committee, Sept. 28— To MartinsbuEj, Virginia, through D. H. Conrad, Esq., ....... Citizens of Berryville, Clarke county, Virginia, • through Treadwell Smith, Esq., . Cjtizens of Salem, Massachusetts, Citizens of Washington city, through Mr. Ingle, Treasurer, ...... Check of W. W. Heath, contributions in New York collected by him, .... Baptists in North West Virginia, one-half sent to Norfolk, ...... Huntsville, Texas, through Wm. D. Schoolfield, Esq., ....... Citizens of Henrico county, Virginia, through James Ellett, Esq., ...... Abner Clopton Division Sons of Temperance and Mount Union Church, Bedford county, through J. M. Otey, Esq., Cashier, Lynchburg, . Citizens of Charleston, Kanawha county, Virginia, through J. M. Doddridge, Esq., . Wilson P. Bryant, Esq., through John M. Otey, Esq., Cashier, ...... Sept. 29 — To students of the University of North Carolina, . George W. Wheelwright, Esq., of Boston, Massa- chusetts, ...... Amount carried forward, . . » 42 83 402 00 7 50 400 00 10 00 50 00 50 00 177 30 620 60 500 00 64 00 8 66 50 00 186 81 110 55 80 00 20 00 110 00 10 00 $55,482 43 33 the Portsmouth Relief Association, Cb. 1855. By nniount brought Forward, .... ,400 •"•! Bich'd II. Parker, clerk al Hospital, order surgeon I.. W . Minor 01 00 l iris Williamson, apothecary at Hospital, order sur- gcon I.. W. Minor. ..... GO (ill Frederiok Walker, attendant at Hospital, order sur- n I.. W. Minor, ..... fiO 00 John Hodges, i. Hi-- at Hospital, order I.. W. Minor. jeon, ...... 16 00 Jame C. Eames, nurse at Hospital, order surgeon L. W. Minor. ...... 25 00 .It!.. .1. Lyell, apothecary at Hospital, order L. W. Minor. ■ t. 2 — By Thos. Qilmore, nurse at Hospital, order Dr. Minor, l.w I rawford Bouse and nurses, order Dr. J X. Schoolfield, .... Caterer, physicians on North street, order J. X oolfield, ..... Oet. 3 — By Charles Fuller, waiter at Bospital, order surgeon L W. Minor, ..... Physicians on duty in Portsmouth, order Dr. J. X Schoolfield, ..... .1. M. Wells, nurse, order S. T. Hart , W. I.. Driver, apothecary, " 8. T. Bartt's order to himself fur cash to be expended, Hannah Corvin, nurse at Bospital, order ]>r. L. W. Minor, ...... Opt 4—Bj •'. S. a K. B. Levy's bill stationery, order J. X. lolfield, ...... S, 1. Bartt's order to himself for cash to be expended, Oet. 5 — By John C. Lamb, nurse at Bospital, order Burgeon L. W. ML Jan - le, nurse at Bospital, ord -r surg i I.. W. Mil Riddick Peirce, nurse at Hospital, or<: on L. W. Minor, ...... S. T. Hat it'- order to himself for cash to I cpended, \\ . R. ( account for porter, order J. X. oltit id, ...... Oct. 7 — By Samuel Hoffman, nurse, order J. ('<. Bolladay, Oct. B Bj Cal ■ Flaherty, nurse at Hospital, order I.. W, Minor, ...... Dr. Thomas, of Cincinnati, Ohio, &C, order J. X. Id. ...... Amount carried torn aid. .... I'i:. i :ii 60 00 50 00 7 ." I 50 00 300 00 210 00 43 'i'l 300 mi T."» 00 150 00 30 00 35 00 650 00 200 00 30 00 9 100 00 L0 10 00 18 221 50 • 8 00 300 00 112,931 -i 36 Dr. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with 1855. Amount brought forward, ..... Oct. 6 — To Fork Church, Baptist, Fluvanua county, one-half to Norfolk, ...... Odd Fellows, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, through J. W. Wier, one-half to Norfolk, Citizens of New York, through G. W. Camp, Esq., Cashier, ...... Sussex county, Virginia, .... Georgetown, through W. H. Edes, for orphans, . Oct. 8— To congregation of St. [John's Church, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, ..... Citizens of Windsor, North Carolina, through L. S. Webb, Cashier, one-half to Norfolk, . Columbia, South Carolina, Historical Club, through John Usher, Esq., Secretary and Treasurer, G. W. Humphries, Esq., Mississippi, Citizens of Portland, Maine, .... Cash from Southampton county, ($10 counterfeit, re- turned,) ...... Bethlehem Baptist Church, through Thos. L. Hund- ly, one-half to Norfolk, .... Mountain Home School, Buchanan, Wm. R. Gait, Esq., ....... Several contributors, through Rev. Leroy M. Lee- out of which remitted $25 for widows and or- phans of Norfolk, ..... Charleston, Kanawha county, Virginia, through J. M. Doddridge, Esq., ..... Citizens of Frederick, Maryland, through John Loates, Esq., ...... Oct. 10 — To citizens of New York, through G. W. Camp, Esq., Cashier, ...... Oct. 11 — To Grace Church, Boston, Rev. Charles Mason, one- half to Norfolk, ..... Citizens of Natchitoches, Louisiana, through Wm. M. Levy, Esq., one-half sent to Norfolk, Mathews county, through Rev. Mr. Bohannan, for orphans, one-half sent to Norfolk, . Citizens of Gloucester county, (Wm. P. Smith's check,) ...... G. Humphrey?, Esq., of Mississippi, Ch. Brown, Johnson & Co., and D. Sherman, through D. D. Fiske, ... . . H. S. Shappner and Jos. McCorkle, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, . Amount carried forward, $62,842 85 36 00 25 00 2,000 00 34 00 172 20 50 00 82 00 44 50 25 00 33 00 20 00 16 61 20 00 101 75 65 00 40 00 1,000 00 150 00 117 50 70 00 64 83 25 00 90 00 $67,125 24 37 the Poriamouth Beh iation, L8( Amount brought forward, .... i ifa to himself to be exp >nd .1. N . Sehool Beld Dr. Bryant .in.l Dr. Aspull, order J. N. Schoolfield, . I ded by him, order of J. S. Schoolfield, Julius Biliaoly, services aa clerk, order B. T. Bartt, James Webb, nurse, order S. T. H Oct. :>- Bj Miles Peirce, nurse at Hospital, order surgeon I.. W Uinor, ...... Win. Hamilton, nurse at Hospital, order surgeon L W. Mil. ..•••• Lydia Butler, washer at Hospstal, order surgeon L W. Minor, . . - li 1 1 1 Todd, cook at Hospital, order surgeon L W. Uinor, . . . . • Jordan Sperrin, hack hire, order .f. G. Holladay, S. T. Hartt's order to himself for cash. Hack hire, Win. Outten, order B. T. Hartt, . Oct lo— Hv hack hire, W. H. Fettijobn, " Oct 11— By hack hire, Robert, order J. G. Holladay, Back bin . Max. ■• " Rent, servants, kc, Crawford House, J. -V School Bald's order, . Bread for Hospital, order J. X. Schoolfield, . Marshall Hutchinson, wardman, and other services order J. <•• Holladay, Oct. 13— ByTboa, Brennan, nurse, order J. Qt. Holladay, . Halt Wilson, .... Relief t.. a lady, daughter and two orphans, order of II. .h Wilson,, ..... Oct. 18 -By Mrs. Curran, nutse, order .1. <;. Holladay, . , Amos W. Edwards, services in store, order of Holt Wilson, ...... Oct 22— By Win. Brown, nurse, order of Unit Wilson, Chas. E. Fiske, clerk, " " . Win. A. Smith's bill, bacon, " i. irgi R. Bo rices rendered, order Holt Wil- son, paid to John Jack for him, Win. (i. Ifanpin's bill of groceries, order J, <;. H"l- ladaj . . Win. — By R. G. Scott to pay hands in Btore, order of 11. Wilson, W. .1. W i, services rendered, order 1». I>. Fiske, . John Jack, services rendered, order of Holt Wilson, Cargo of ice, T. (i. Kusaell, order of Holt Wiison — 195 tons .it 2 cents, and {5 insurance, . Hill of Hatton \ Cocke for J.">00 prescriptions, $526; deduct their due bill (<it. 'J«'. By labor on steamboat, J- W. Dongan's bill, .1. w. Dongan for services rendered in provision tpproved bj John torekeeper, hiii. ild llathieson, for services rendered, order (' w. Peete, Holt vl ilson, l>. I». Fiske, Oct 31 By W. II. Wilson for injuries and damage to Lis bouse and fnrniture by yellow fever patients, mattrs bedding, carpets, hi. ink''-. Ac, taken bj associa- tion ami replaced, . John Milne, ourse, order l». D. Fiske, Wm. Bentley, ••••••... Amount carried forward, . . . . . $10,299 88 6 00 46 M 31 80 61 25 25 00 H 00 20 00 60 00 62 00 44 19 60 00 302 28 389 37 24 50 8 75 50 00 395 00 225 00 148 - 77J 09 1« 00 18 00 40 00 CO 75 20 00 511 00 148 00 146 00 I 18 40 Dr. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with is;,;,. Amount brought forward, .... Relief committee of New York, P. Perit, Esq., and W. H. Macy, for orphans, Nov. 14 — Additional from citizens of Lancaster, Pennsylvania through his Honor, J. Albright, for orphans, one half sent to Norfolk, .... Proceeds of sales at provision stores, and ice, Nov. 17— T. G. Reyburn, Esq., St. Louis, Steamer Saranac, .... W. W. Powell, Esq., Leesburg, W. Pollock, Esq., Danville— and $48 28 for or- phans — deposited to my credit in Bank of Vir- ginia, Portsmouth, as agent, in trust, (all through Dr. N. C. Whitehead of Norfolk,) Nov. 21 — To additional from Clarke county, Virginia, through Treadwell Smith, Esq., .... Nov. 23 — To gentleman on board of the Baltimore boat, name unknown, through S. T. Hartt, Nov. 24 — To congregation of Episcopal Church at Berryville, Virginia, through Francis M. Whittle, one-half sent to Norfolk, ..... From a widow near Salem, Massachusetts, through Geo. Choate, Esq., Treasurer, Nov. 27 — To Capt. A. B. Fairfax, (wishes not to be known,) Nov. 28 — To Middletown Presbyterian Church, Delaware, To contribution through Rev. Mr. Hardy, (one- half sent to Norfolk,) . Mount Olivet Lodge, Carrsville, Virginia, through C. W. Murdaugh, by J. G. Holladay, . Thos. A. Harrison, (for orphans) of Sussex county, Virginia, ...... . $72,550 30 > 1,000 00 103 00 1,312 54 150 00 245 57 11 00 6 66 27 00 30 00 25 00 1 00 12 50 32 60 15 00 40 00 1 00 Amount carried forward, $75,663 17 41 the Portsmouth Relief Association, 181 Amount brought forward, .... cca (iuy. nurse, order D. D. Flake, Nov. I— B7 Dr. McClorkey, orderofH. Wilaon, . Mr. Sullivan, clerk at Hospital, cider surgeon L vf r > • Labor at protiaion store. John Jack's receipt, Jethro A. Jenkins for dry goods, sundry orders, Nov. 3— By Sophia Spencer, nurse, order D. D. Fiske, J. X. Schoolfield's order to self, sundry bills to pay, " " to pay Hospital bills John Jack, for services rendered, balance, Order of S. T. Hartt, for Dr. Covert, " Dr. Rich; " " Win. Trugien, . Mr. Walter, father of Dr. Walter, order G. W Peete, ...... Sundry bills of physicians, nurses, Ac., accounts rendered and paid Dr. G. W. 1 Marshall Hutchinson's receipt for cash, in order to convey Win. Smith, lunatic, to Brooklyn, order of D. D. Fiske and Holt Wilson, out of funds under special control of D. D. Fiske, sent from New York, ...... Robert G. Scott, keeper of store, to pay of labor- ers and hands, ..... J. X. Schoolfield's order, for cash to self, to pay- off sundry bills, . Robert Scott, services at store, order of J. X. Schoolfield, ...... Wm. D. Sturdevant, services at store, order J. X. Schoolfield, ..... ' A Williams, f..r bacon, chickens and eggs, bill approved by <•. W. Peete, Mrs. Fox, nurse, ord> t <;. W. 1 Nov. 7 — By J. X. Schoolfield's order to self, to pay certain orders, ....... Nov. 6— By Wm. T. (iuy, for Ann Grimes, nurse, W d, per Mai, drayman, order of Holt Wil- son, ....... ard Association, one-half amount sent from Wcldon, per Cashier Webb, check of Holt Wilson, Treasurer, . . . . . Nov. 10— By Wm. W. Manning, dry goods, sundry order.* of II It Wilson and others, to furni.-h iridowa and or- phans, ....... Amount carried forward, Cn. $20,7:' 1 18 30 00 20 <«> . 20 00 . 2 no 300 00 , 1,311 77 38 71 300 00 3 00 132 00 100 00 3 129 31 75 00 17 50 400 00 61 00 20 25 282 23 15 00 600 00 60 00 1 00 75 00 $20,11:, .i 42 Dr. 1S55. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Amount brought forward, ..... 4 — To contributions of citizens living near Tye river ware- house, Nelson county, Virginia, through J. M. Otey, Cashier, (one-half sent to Norfolk,) . 6 — To contribution of Thos. Laversaye, through Thomai Hayward, intendant of police, Tallahas3ee, one half sent to Norfolk, .... 10 — To sales from provision store, through J. N. School field, ...... 18 — To cash loaned to Rechabites, now returned, . 21 — To contribution from citizens of Goldsboro', N. C, through J. B. Whitaker, Esq., intendant of po- lice, omitted in September last, Cash from Norfolk Howard Association, contribu- tions due to 20th December, as per statement $75,5G3 17 75 00 10 00 12 10 300 00 80 00 9,280 3G* Amount carried forward, •See statement D. $85,320 G3 43 the PortiDWUth Relief Association, 186$. Amount brought forward, ..... Norfolk Howard association, being contribution bj Andrew White \ Sou of Appomattox county through Cashier Otey, check of Holt Wilson Treasurer, ..... Norfolk Howard Association, amount remitted them check of Holt Wilson. Treasurer, . James K. Webb, nurse, order of S. T. Ilartt, John Lash, for cigars for u«>- of Sanatary com mittce, to furni-h doctors, muses and guests, or der J. <;. Holladaj, .... Not. 12— By J. X. Scboolfield's order to himself, to pay gro ceries and dry goods, Win. Howie, brother of Dr. Howie, order Holt Wilson, ...... James C. Wallace, order of Holt Wilson, . J. X. Scboolfield's order to himself, to pay groceries and dry goods, .... Sot. 13— By relief to an orphan, order of Holt Wilson, C. W. Murdaugh, services rendered in going to and returning from Washington city, to procure use of Hospital from the General Government, Anderson, slave, use of horse and feeding same order G. W. Peete, .... Expenses on 49'- cords of wood, order G. W Peete, . Sor. 14— By J. X. Scboolfield's order, to charge him with cash being amount of -ales at auction, and expenses of same, and cash from Matthews, for sales of ice, ...•••• James Barry, articles furnished to Hospital, order J. Cx. Holladay, . Relief, in wood, by Holt Wilson, per Davy Owens, Relitf to an orphan, order of Holt Wil on, EUaha Everett for wood, order J. X. Schoolfield paid D. J. Godwin, .... Mhn Barrett, for caps for orphans, bill of W. B Dail. ...... Norfolk Howard Association, for Norfolk orphan* chek of Holt Wilson, Treasurer, one-half sent from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Cb; $26,1*6 24 10 00 3G 50 75 00 15 45 700 00 10 00 25 00 2,000 00 10 00 25 00 9 00 42 50 1,312 54 14 25 2 00 10 00 72 00 2 60 (1 50 Amount carried forward, $30,508 4 s u Dr. Hult Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with 1855. Amount brought forward, ..... $85,320 63 Amount carried forward, ..... $85,320 63 45 (he Poritf^ftdh Lditf Association, Co. m . Amount brought forward, ..... $30,5Gfi 48 Cash, being amount to date checked from perioral relief fund, which was specified for benefit of or- j lit us of Portsmouth by th u contribu- !, as per statement subjoined: — Childi imerville, and Au- gusta, i . . through Dr. Gait, 50 00 2— From Peril and Macy, Presi- dent and Treasurer Relief Com- mitter, Xew York, . . 500 00 (—Georgetown, W. B. Ed . 172 20 11— Matthews county, Va., through Rev. Mr. Bohannan, $T0, one- half sent to Norfolk, . . 33 00 20— Additional from Relief Commit- \ ■ ■ V >k, . . .COO 00 Oct. 24— From a gentleman in Sumpter- Ville, South Carolina. . 5 00 Nov. 2— Citizens of Lancaster, through W. M. Beinhai-dt, . . 15 00 W. J. Broaddus, through R Thoa, Hume, T 26 Not. 13— Additional from the Relief Com- mittee, New Vork, . . 1,000 00 Nov. 14 — From citizens of Lancaster, through J. Albright, Mayor, $103, one-half sent to Norfolk, 51 50 Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Amounting as per above, to $2 to credit of Holt Wilson, agent, in trust for or- phans of Portsmouth, in li.ink of Virginia, Portsmouth. Norfolk Association, contributed by Roy. Moses Gibson and lady, from hands of W. II. Macfar . !, through Capt Samuel Watts, Nov. 7th, It— By cash appropriated to Orphan Asylum, J. J. Williams, lure of not C. A. Smith, dry goods, order of Holt Wilson Nov. 1C— By S. T. Bartt'i order to himself for cash, [ki ii A K t house, Xov. 19 nt by Jacob, drayman, order II. Wflaon II ick hi i:. Bai I of J G. HoUaday J. N. Bchoolfield'i order to himself to pay groceries and dr\ .... Amount carried forward, .... 2,435 95 1 00 15,000 00 40 00 10 00 500 00 li 00 , 1 00 , 1 900 00 $49,4 46 Dr. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with 1S55. Amount brought forward, ..... $85,320 63 Amount carried forward, . $85,320 63 303 25 400 80 ; 100 00 10 60 50 00 LOO 00 50 00 2 00 47 C •• Portsmouth Rdiqf Association, Cn. 1855 Amount brought forward, ..... $40,407 03 10 Bj Jamt W. Matthew . this sum allowed him tor ser- vices to Sanata r Committei ! n iti . 100 00 .1. (i. Hods len'a bill for coffins, raised top, plate, box and hearse $13 each, Hit tops and plain $10, mat- per bill, .... Titos. Brook's bill, groceries, 4c, Walter II. Taylor's bill for groceries, .vc, furnish d Hospital, order L. W. Minor, surgeon, Nov. 21 — By I>r. Cole's widow, order of Associati Abby, cook :it Academy, order J. (J. Holladay, 1 »r. Mollo, order A ssociation, .... Dr. Kennedy, " .... 1 brd Hall for nse of their Btore, paid Jos. Bon; kc, . Relief, order of Holt Wilson, per Davy Owi J.- V \ i! 's estate for services rendered, order of Association, paid Amos Edwards, . . . 55 00 Nov. 24 — By cash, being amount from Episcopal congregation at B irryville, through Rev. Mr. Whittle, for orphans, $25— one-half Bent to Norfolk, credited to II. Wil- son, agent in trust, in Bank of Virginia; . . 12 50 Not. 38— By J. G. Holladay's order to self, .... 4000 Relief, order J. G. Holla. lay. .... G 00 Bob Butt, grave digger, balance allowed him, $100 having been paid, ..... 1,289 GO Dec. S— By Hospital, whitewashing rooms occupied by sick citi- zens, ....... W. Watts' bill for ice. ..... W. Watts' expenses to Washington to obtain use of Hospital, Relief, order of Holt Wilson, .... Dec. 4— By W. Watts, balance due him in settlement of bis unt, ...... Relief, one quarter cord of wood, order II. Wilson, Cash placed on deposit for benefit of orphans, bring onc-balf contributed by citizens living near Tyo Rivi boo . Nelson Co., Va., and remitted by cashier Otey, of Lynchburg, . . . 37 50 G. W. I indry bills, expenses to Washington on committee to procure hospital— hack hire, bu- rial ' meal, potatoes and freight, . . 3G 50 John Nash, 1!-').. trustee, foi 10 lota in square No. 3, ti in square No. -'. i lots In square No. 3, 5 lots is square No. 10, one-half in No. 14, and 2 lots adj lining, on the west of the Ravine, as a burial ground for the dead who died by the yellow fever In 1855, all 1 OsJc Grove Cemetery, . '00 Amount carried forward, $J2,'jc4 Jl 'J 7 75 22 59 25 00 10 00 23 75 1 75 48 Dr. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with 1855. Amount brought forward, ..... $85,320 63 Amount carried forward, ..... $85,320 63 49 the Portsmouth Relief Association, IS Amount brought forward, ..... $62,964 : Methodist Church. $70 Baptist Church, through J. M. Utey, cashier, Lynchbn ...... 57 50 K. \\ . Bowden, Treasurer, by check of Holt Wilson, Treasurer, one-half $161 28, 3d and ith Methodisl and Episcopal Churches, through J. M. Otey, cashier, . . . . $0 64 It. W. Bowden, Treasurer, by check H. Wilson, Treasurer, from Ka. Division Son- of Temperance, for widows and orphai ■ Eforfolk, through L, M. 00 K. W. Bowden, er, by check as above, one- half, from two students Ricb'd Hill. N. ('.. . . 2 50 R. W. Bowden, Treasurer, by cheek Holt Wilson, Treasurer, one-half, from Episcopal Church, HiUs- boro, N. C, through Thos. B. Hill, ... R, W. Bowden, Treasurer, by cheek Holt Wilson, Treasurer, one-half, unknown, envelop endoi •Mn. iii> ImIi." .... 2 50 Amount carried forward, . . . . . - . ,<\ •>! 7 • 50 Dr. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in Account with 1855. Amount brought forward, • $85,320 63 Amount carried forward, . . . « $85,320 63 51 tht Portsmouth Relief Association, L866. Dec. 5— By amount brought forward, K. w. Bowden, Treasurer, i>_\ check II. Wil orer, one half of (16 81, Bethlehem Bap. Churcb R. W. Bowden, Treasurer, by check II. Wilson Treasurer, one-half, from X. W. Baptist church Norfolk I ..... K. W. Bowden, Treasurer, by chock Unit Wilson Treasurer, one-halt' of 834 61, Christiansburg, Va K. W. Hnwden, Treasurer, by check Molt Wilson Treasurer, one-half, citizens of Littleton, N. <'.. K. W. Bowden, Treasurer, by check Holt V> isurer, one-half. Odd Fellows, Barrisburg, Pa. R. W. Bowden, Treasurer, by check Hoi I VI Treasurer, one-half of $36, Fork Baptist Church Fluvanna, ..... H. W. Bowden, Treasurer, by check Holt Wilson Treasui . . 203 63 citizens of Bedford, Va. 100 00 Hillsboro, \. C V. Christiansburg, \ 2)356 18 178 0!) R. W. Bowden, Treasurer, by check Holt Wilson, Treasurer, citizens north side west branch Elizabeth river, one-half, ...... R. W. Bowden, Treasurer, by check Holt Wilson, Treasurer, one-half^ from Berry ville, Va., Orphans, deposited check Holt Wilson, Treasurer, con- tributed by little children Hanisburg, Pa., Dec. 6— By cash by cheek II. Wilson, Treasurer, being amount of children's Fair in Richmond for orphans, now de- t r.-i ted for their benefit, and taken out of general fund. ....... Job. P. Foiles, warden, I rendered additional, loth V .... Mrs. M. (.'ullins, 2 gallons milk 130 days at 82 cents, Belief, by order of committee, .... J. 8. 8tubbs, rent ol , order of oo dttee, 1 — By J. K 3 (field's order, being cash received by him from Norfolk Howard Association's President, Mount Perry Baptist Church ate' • ..t' Cul peper Co., for orphans, and deposited lor theii . . Dec. 10 — By Wm. H. Wilson, additional bill, damage .u bouse on Ac, ... Amount carried forward, ..... Cb. , |68 81 B HI 4 33 17 31 20 00 12 50 18 00 178 09 62 50 12 50 i ,5 30 00 32 00 loo 00 to oo 200 <«» - 52 Db. Holt Wilson, Treasurer, in account with 1855. Amount brought forward, ..... $85,320 63 Amount earned forward, . j . » i . $85,320 63 53 the Portsmouth /■■ 16 imt brought forward, Dec. 10 Bj J. S. Schoolfield'a bill for furnishing h>t of if G. W. Peete ami Holt Wil« Dee. -I Bj envelopes, II. Wilson, Treasurer, Relief, order 11. Wilson. Treaa., Don - of Portsmouth for relief of poor and rafferii ..... Pope a Mnrphj for chickens, H. Stoakes, tor liurying 598 persons, $7,774, (less for coiling 11,006 11. R. W. Bowden, Treasurer Norfolk Howard Associa tion, one-half of contribution Thos. Hayward. .). N. Srhooltield, balance due him after expending -i paid him, according to his statement, .In''. ■ 's bill for blankets for orphans. mittee of Common Council of Ports mouth to Richmond in relation to orphans, E. II. l.a--it. r'> bill for articles furnished, Dec. 11 — By Rawls h Bro. for poultry and e_ " for bacon. .... Expenses of Committee of Common Council to Rich mond, and their return with orphans. Dea 38— By J. N. SchoolfleH's order, Dec. 24 — By following amounts from Norfolk Howard Association in their statement to October, for orphans, viz : Juvenile Fair, Richmond, . . .14 3 Rev, Lercy M. Lee, sundry p . 2."> oo Children of Camden. S. C. .20 12 church of the Holy Cross, Olaremont, S. C . M 75 lira. E. A. Bedinger, Kentucky, . .so oo Lady of Pendleton, 8. <'., . . . in oo Citi ■ Masons, Lincoln Lodge, tfo. 137, . 13 50 First English Lutheran Church, Baltimore. de| r benefit of orph.-i . , r ,0 41 Michael Keltjr's bill fi ■>■•.. mond Peters, for servant and nurse to J. G. Tott-n 't family, ...... Dec. 27 — By relief for eight orphans, ..... Rev. Thos! Hume's expenses to Richmond, three trips, about orphans, ...... •.. The*. Hume [1100 advanced to Dr. Wm. Collins] for UM of .. during yellow fever, J. B. Campbell's bill for prescriptions, . Dec. 28 — By this amount i v Hatton A Cocke's bill for medici; B ipital, .... Amount car- • 1,197 02 $6,679 89 .).l the Portsmouth /!>■! m, Cb. 181 Dee. 28 Amount brought forward, ..... $64, TM 4i This atnouut Appropriated to the Humane Society of Portaflioath to purchase wood for the poor, . . 2,000 00 This amount to pay bill for coffinfl, . . . 1,1 ■ Norfolk County Perry for wood, - . • 50 00 (.'has. II. Levy for poultry, . . . 10 62 Garlic k, Qwathmey and Hodj ... 4 60 Thi^ amount appropriated and reserved to pay bills outstanding, and for printing and contingencies, . 2.700 00 This amount appropriated to Orphan Asylum, . . 10,000 00 This amount appropriated to Mrs. Hagley, of Durant'3 Neck, Perquimans Co., X. C. whose husband died here from fever, ..... 30 00 Dec. ft— Geo. I.oyall, Esq., N. Agent, for 30 blankets at §1 85, . 55 50 Moses P. Young, shoes for orphans, ... 9 25 IMief. 2 00 J. ft. Hodsden's bill for mattrasses for orphans, . 4 50 Palance to new account, .... 5,050 CI .'0 63 6 .n) Statement of ](". 1855. STATEMENT A Waits, Esq., President of the Funds received by him. Common Council, of Aug. 1— To Win. B. Whitehead, Suffolk, Va., Aug. 8— To .1. K. Kilby, " " Aug. 9 — 0. Bernard, Portsmouth, Norfolk county, Aug. 10— J. A. Jenkins, •• " " John Cocke, " " " Aug. 12 — J. D. Denegree, New Orleans, Aug. 13 — Jos. R. Anderson, Richmond, Aug. 14 — C. St. George Chubb, Washington City, J. R. Chambliss, Greensville, Va., Aug. 15 — D'Arcy Paul, Petersburg, Aug. 17 — Unknown, Suffolk, Va., W. P. S. Sanger, Washington City, Aug. 18 — Thos. Brooks, Jr., Portsmouth, Norfolk county Through J. M. Otey, cashier, Lynchburg, Through Dr. Pritchard, Jones' Springs, N. C, Through Jas. Adams, Esq., cashier, Washington City, Thos. Webster, Jr., Chairman, Philadelphia, Through John Campbell, Esq., Weldon, N. C, Through Thos. Webster, Jr., Esq., chairman, Philad'a Through J. W. Randolph, Richmond, Ed. Ruffin, Bath, Va., Thos. McAbee, N. C, Dr. Eppes, Prince George county, Va., Howard Association, P., B. & Was., H. Davis, ..... Aug. 22— Thos. Webster, Jr., chairman, Philadelphia, Hon. J. C. Dobbin, Washington, . To amount paid over to Holt Wilson, Treasurer, . To balance of contributions in my hands, To cash sales of wood, J. A. Foreman, To balance expended and accounted for as subjoined, Aug. 17— John Dahle, U. S. N. Hospital, Cash for orphans, W. T. Anderson, removing nuisance, Postage stamps, &c, . Aug. 18 — J. G. Holladay, for distribution, Aug. 20 — Benj. Rowe, Geo. R. Boush, for distribution, D. D. Fiske, printing and publishing, Aug. 21 — Geo. R. Boush, for distribution, H. Stoakes, niattrasses, Loan to Rechabites, Balance due W. Watts, and paid by Holt Wilson, Treasurer, by his voucher, No. 383, . 21 00 5 00 , 5 00 2 50 . 100 00 . 25 00 . 50 00 , 200 00 . 50 00 . 30 00 . 300 00 $100 00 70 00 5 00 20 00 5 00 100 00 50 00 25 00 50 00 2,000 00 5 00 50 00 30 00 500 00 360 00 100 00 400 00 60 00 400 00 500 60 55 00 10 00 10 00 525 00 2 00 1,000 00 50 00 6,482 60 5,735 60 747 00 17 75 764 75 788 50 23 75 • > I STATE M ENT B. List of amount* contributed to the sufferers from TeUoxc mouth, through the Howard Association, Norfolk, to inclusive, Bhocco Springs, proportion per order. Citizens Washington City, " Etna F. Company, Charleston, S. <'., proportion per order, kenaon, N. Y., one-half, Citizen- Washington City, proportion per order •villi, one-third, Halifax, V.i., •• Wheeling, one-half, Washington City, " Jefferson County, " A.nnapoli Masons, Richmond, proportion per order, Branch, for different persons, one-half, Wheeling, " Christiansburg, " Lexington Cadets and Olliccrs, one-third, New Baven, " Washington City, one-half, Charleston, S. C, " Staunton, two-fifths, liuehanan, one-third, Lient. Williamson, one-half, 5 ork, one-third, Madison C. II. . one-half, Cumberland County, " Annapolis, " Hanville, Wilton, toway, Fork, one-third, Jefferson County, one-half, Bagerstown, " Belmont Iron Works, Wheeling, one-half, [lie, " Balem, " Rooky Mount, \ . > Orange and Alexandria Railroad Co., " Washington I I r7orks, Williamsburg, " Christ Church, Albemarle, 1. U. U. P., Washington, N. I Amount carried forward, n Fever in Ports- 1 [tit S, i,l, inl„ r, 7.'. 30 00 50 50 00 60 llll I2fi 16 :;:; 12 50 loo 00 40 62 20 00 20 00 62 50 250 00 r, (id 96 76 341 70 43 50 203 00 33 33 5 00 86 16 75 20 06 48 no 60 00 I/O ioa 50 50 333 33 50 00 25 00 30 00 30 no 137 IS 10 00 To 00 7.'. oo 10 00 1 00 $3,561 77 58 Amount brought forward, .... Charleston, S. C, one-half, Lancaster, '* Providence, It. I., one-third, ..... Fayetteville, two-fifths, ..... Zion Lodge and Mt. Vernon encampment, York, Pa., one-half, *Washington City, " Steamer Hetzel, " $3,367 77 39 00 5 00 333 33 200 00 25 00 86 97 59 00 $4,316 07 * Of this amount §2 75 is especially contributed by the children of the primary school for the benefit of Jittle orphans. STATEMENT C. Statement of Indebtedness to Portsmouth vp to 20th September, inclusive. Bellany's Church, Gloucester County, per order, Citizens of Alden, Va., one-half, Cadet West Point, " Citizens King & Queen, one-third, per order, Citizens Leesburg, Va., " Sons of Temperance, Mecklenburg, one-half, . H. H. Burgwyn, brother and father, " High Bridge Church, " Citizens Warrenton, Va., one-third, Citizens Washington, N. C, one-half, Powell's Chapel, " Citizens Camden, S. C, " Citizens Washington City, " Ladies Frederick Seminary, one-third, Masons Warrenton, Va., " " Scottsville, one-half, Citizens Chestei field County, " " Macon, Geo., one-tbird, " Newbern, N. C, " " Washington City, one-half, " Lovingston, Xelson Co., '* " Scottsville, one-third, Sons of Temperance, Scottsville, one-half, N. M. Martin, Son & Co., per order, Citizens Beaufort, N. C, one-half, " Roxobel, Bertie Co., N. C, one-third, St. Paul's Church, Lynchburg, one-half, Citizens Columbia, S. C, one-third, •' Lexington, Va., " $20 00 25 00 2 50 47 73 200 00 7 50 50 00 16 75 166 67 210 00 4 50 43 25 186 18 37 41 45 50 5 00 100 00 66 66 166 66 62 92 53 72 63 26 5 00 10 00 35 00 20 00 172 50 23 00 116 51 Amount carried forward, $1,965 22 Ati'i'imt brought forward, I ting ton, ■ one third, Chris! Church, Halifax, < half, Officers and Cre* l . S. ship Michigan, one-third, 1 ■ I -v, half, per order, .... Cm. N I Del., and St. Join. 2 A one-third, ...... 01 ■ • W i- I .ty, iialf, Kir>t Presbyterian Church, Trenton, one-third, Christ Church, Readi 1 nd, Hartford, Conn., Citizeni Shepherdatown, Jefferson Co.. one-half, Ponghkeepsie, one-third, J. <'. Moir. Elamsrille, Va., one-half, Citizen? of Bedford County. .1. If. <>!ey, cashier, one-half, i • i . S. ('.. one-third, V. M 11,965 22 it M low oo 78 00 ■ 50 i»> 10 00 160 00 13,248 STATEMENT D. ment of Indebtedness /•- Portsmouth up to October 1 ;ens Charleston, B. ' one-half, St. Mathew's Church, Wheeling, Va., Catholic ition, Annapolis, " 1 tpel Hill, N. C, 1 as Henry County, Va., Parley's Church, Louisa Co.. Va.. Citizens Nottoway County. Citizens Georgetown, S I '• Citizens Sag's Head, N. ' St. John's Church, B g Lick, Va., Juvenile Fair, Kichmond, ^orphans,) " I Washington City, " Workmen of Trenton Locomotive and Machine Shop, one-third per order, ...... Phi: 3l Ambler, (self half, Citizens Danville, Va., ©ne-thinl. per order " Boydton, Mecklenburg Co.. Va.. Bus Edward A. Thorn, Weldon, \. C, Citizens Charleston, S. •'.. Surry I .. \ a., one-half. One-third, per order P I. 0. O. P., Erie, Pa., on-half, Citizens of Washington i Amount carried forward. half. S.'.O 50 lor 50 21 77 70 43 SI 60 11 26 oo 51 37 01 14 19 43 10 12* n 60 I'M I u to 5 N 37 Sl.P-'u 10 GO one-half, one-third, per order, ti It one-half, . Amount brought forward St. Mathew's Church, Wheeling, Citizens Leesburg, Va., " Princeton, New Jersey, " Washington City, Merit Briggs, (self) per order, Methodist Protestant Church, Halifax, N. C, one-half, Citizens Appepart, Essex Co., one-third, per order, . Bethesda congregation, Lexington, Va., one-third, per order, King k Queen, King William, Gloucester and James City, i third, per order, ..... Citizens of Essex Co., one- third, per order, " Greensboro, N. C, Edgeworth Young Ladies' Institute and Young Ladies' Methodist College, per order, E. B. Wallace, Stafford County, one-third, per order, Citizens of Charleston, S. C, one-half, D. Hickman, (self) one-half, .... Citizens of St. Louis, Mo., one-third, per order " Lancaster Co., Va., " Abingdon, Va., " " " Sussex Co., Va., one-half, " " Boydton, Mecklenburg, Va., " " Hammond Street congregation, Bangor, Maine, one-half, Citizens Charleston, S. C, one-half, Officers, laborers and mechanics of Fort Delaware, one-third, per order, ........ Citizens of Providence, R. I., one-third, per order tt tt tt tt tt Fork Union Division Sons of Temperance, Fluvanna Co., two-fifths per order, ...... A friend in same county, two-fifths, per order, Christ Church, St. Ann's Parish, Albemarle, one-half, Citizens of Tallahasse, " Geo. Washington Lodge No. 9, St. Louis, " L. H. Anderson, (self) per order, Citizens of Farmville, Va., Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg, Citizens of Perquimans Co., N. C, " Washington City, " Hagerstown, Maryland, " Danville, Va., " New Market, Shenandoah Co., " Nottoway Co., Va., Leroy M. Lee, for sundry persons, (widows and orphans Portsmouth per order, )....... Two churches, Unity and Macphelat, one-half, per order, one-third, per order one-half, one-third, per order one-half, Amount carried forward, $1,120 10 2 50 245 28 109 54 523 62 10 00 16 00 15 00 16 66 25 50 85 66 100 00 6 66 56 18 5 00 160 66 248 82 313 33 131 75 25 75 17 25 50 00 25 00 67 00 119 00 166 66 166 67 10 00 2 00 3 63 150 00 25 00 15 00 67 66 21 96 41 66 111 27 48 87 20 00 57 50 20 61 25 00 21 12 $4,460 87 Pil Amount brought forward, .... < , i t iy .mi- Accomac Co., Va., half, . - Danville, ison's If. E. Chapel, ! . \ .>.. ■■ Newborn, V I . third, per order, do. Nottoway •'.>.. \ one half, Major Laidley, tJ. S. \.. Fayetteville, ' ne-half, Ciii. , i one-third, per order. <»lil Saint Michael's Church, Marblehead, Man., one-third, pe order, ........ Presbyterian ('lunch. Williamsl org, L. L, one-third, per order, D. Shelton, Buffalo, N. Y., one-third, Children of Camden, S. <'.. for orphans, one-half. Citizens of Boxobel, N. • '., " Pittsylvania I a Newark, N. J., one-third, Church Hoi; ' 'laremont ParMi. - I ne-half, orphans, Police Department, Boston, one-third, per order, Citiiei iham, N. C, one-half, klenburp. N. C, one-third. Employees of Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad Company, one third, per order, .... Religions societies of Plymouth, Mass., one-third, Church, Orange C. B., Va., Lady of 1 . S. C, one-half orphan?, Different Churches of Pike Co., Mo., one-half, . CHisensoi Warrenton, Va.. one-third, per order K. A. Bedinger, Kentucky, one-half, orphai Citizens of Jersey Ci( one-third, Albany.' N. V.. Berryville Musical Association, per on! Citizens of Fredericksbui . one-half, i \. S. ''.. one-third, orphans, 1'olar Star Lodge Masons, St. Louis, one-third, per order ns Lincoln Lodge. No. 137, orphan', one-half, I Providence, K. I., one-third, per order B. M. Miller, ' Lutheran church, Baltimore, Md., one-third, orphan immlttee, omitted in previous settlement. i ' -t.iunton, W'rittenho . I . Washington City, . . . . ibody, Btq., Baltimore, Md., Mail Line, C. T. William-. N. •!.. .... $4.4' 112 50 16 18 <; 86 6 00 47 'J'. 41 or, 33 33 35 00 20 12 20 00 25 00 B0 00 329 40 55 OS 7 00 19 13 II - 4> 00 111 III) lo no 19 M 350 51 287 10 200 00 1- 00 41 70 16 66 12 :.o 1- 66 50 00 17 ' i~ 16 Amount carried forward, 18,178 . 62 Amount brought forward, Hon. E. G. Read, Person Co., N. C, Roswell Sunday-school, Geo., Barnum & Co., Baltimore, Md., Miss Mary V. Hamilton, Beatlee's Ford, N. C, F. M. Whittle, Berry ville, Va., (refunded,) Sons of Temperance, Kanawha, Balance, . $9,178 53 22 5Q 6 00 33 33 2 50 12 50 25 00 , . $9,280 36 STATEMENT OF D. D. FISKE, MAYOR. Cash received from Charleston, S. C, through John Cochran, Esq., $1,836 81 Cash received from New York through W. W. Sharp, President of Exchange Bank, Norfolk, ...... 796 66 Total expended among widows and destitute of Portsmouth, $2,633 47 D. D. FISKE, Mayor. .;:; STATEMENT E in, at A', /■"■- ited by Hit Wilson, th' •'" t/ir latt alphabetically arranged, •■/' Oath Contributions Treasu ■ /' t month Relief At ialion, during Epidemic in Portsmouth, Virginia. SI A INK. Bangor, Uand, . NKW II tilt'MIIKK. Portunoath, "D, • >rd. Charlestown, lord, inrjport, M.r bleb'ead, PI r month, in, rhom: island. ■• idenoe, COXSECTICIT. Hartford, New Ha new \ inj, .... Buffalo Dicker-in, .... Howard Association, [Nor- folk, v ■ "i rk '.ni (fen .uk. ^ ork, , . snd, nt, NKW JKl Burlington, Brnnawiek, •■•I irk . Princeton, Williams 0. T. 1 nibiaand Philadelphia Railroad, - 60 on 1-7 36 |- 00 520 00 287 10 41 66 7'. 10 1,121 60 Colni rlarrisbu Lam Mount .' ■ . Philadelphia, . fork, Hiss HcReady, ofPhilad'a Fort Delaware, Middletown, Newi rna. Wilmington, ' VBIA. 176 00 410 00 I -7 10,01 5 M 85 00 Wt ~>'i 66 ' in ii, SI All VI. AND. 341 7u 3,700 00 50 00 1,451 75 mi . 20 (in 102 168 06 10 »] 168 06 16 |« 83 Baltimore, Annapolis, Frederick, rstown, Wasbinj VIRGINIA. lia, A Lexandria, AllllH I -' . Amherst and Campbell, Albemai lc. Aid Abingdon, . . Bath, Buchanan, . r\ \ ille, Bethlehem, Capo Clarksi i ' Hi'-. bell, . Id, < liri-' Chart' . Cumberland, I > :i » v i 1 1 • ■ . LIS "H 7- mi LOO mi HUO 00 6,2S 37. 74 -!' 77 7 41 26 on 173 1,682 27 25 00 11. L2£ . 18 . -n In 00 120 ; oo 7s 72 16 in 00 50 1 7., "I ' »n unknown »mount «ni fpm B»lilmf>rc m VIRGINIA — CONTINUED. Essex, 143 4'J Llamsville, 10 00 Fredericksburg, 411 79 Ford's Depot, 5 00 Fluvanna, 98 00 Farmville, 193 12 Gloucester, 84 83 Greensville, 50 00 Henry, 51 50 Hanover, 10 00 Harrisonburg, . 259 50 Halifax, 165 91 Henrico, 225 44 High Bridge Church 10 75 Jefferson Co., 90 62 Kanawha, . 170 00 King & Queen, . 94 98 King & Queen, King Wil- Ham and Gloucester Cos., 25 50 Louisa $6, and $10 cas h, . 16 00 Louisa, 85 75 Louisa and Chesterfiel d, . 22 50 Lewisburg, 621 15 Lynchburg and vicinii y, . 1,331 28 Lunenburg, 10 00 Leesburg, 456 28 Lexington, 264 47 Lancaster Co., . 131 75 Mecklenburg, (Boydtc nllO 83,) 138 33 Martinsburg, 68 50 Mount Olivet Baptist Ch., 47 92 Mon. oe, 50 00 Matthews, . 70 00 .Madison, 16 75 Mabone and S. Martin , . 25 00 Norfolk Co., 313 66 Nelson, 128 72 Nottoway, 169 73 Old Point, 51 25 Orange and Alex, Rail road, 70 00 Orange C. H. Church 48 00 Petersburg, 4,595 31 Powhatan, 10 00 Prince George, . 10 00 Pittsylvania, 105 00 Richmond, . *2,823 21 Rockingham, 25 00 Roanoke, (Big Lick,) 29 01 Surry, 26 65 Sweet Springs, . 336 25 Suffolk, 189 00 Sussex, 194 75 Shepherdstown, 60 00 Smithtield, 25 00 Southampton, 30 00 Scottsville, ,, 73 26 Staunton, . 253 00 Salem, 127 52 Shenandoah, 57 50 Stafford, 6 66 Ya. and Tenn. Railro. id, . 45 00 Williamsburg, . 160 00 Wythe, 35 00 Winchester, 303 24 Warrenton, . . . 232 11 Wheeling, .... 402 50 Wilcox, J. P. . . . 25 00 NORTH CAROLINA, Beatlee's Ford, . 2 50 Bertie, 20 00 Beaufort, . 35 00 Chowan, 400 00 Chapel Hill, 70 43 Charlotte, 409 93 Chatham, 141 00 Elizabeth City, . 273 00 Enfield, 75 00 Forestville, 133 00 Fayetteville, 235 00 Greensboro, 100 00 Goldsboro, 80 00 Graham, 7 00 Hillsboro, . 204 09 Hertford, . 5 00 Halifax, 16 00 Jones' Springs, . 380 00 Lyncolnton, 15 00 Littleton, . 40 00 Mecklenburg, 19 13 Milton, 35 00 Newbern, . 256 65 Nag's Head, 37 50 Plymouth, 107 79 Perquimans, 41 66 Person, . , 22 50 Raleigh, 664 18 Roxobel, 20 00 Richmond Hill, 5 00 Rocky Mount, . 10 00 Shocco Springs, 61 75 Tarboro, 222 23 University of N. c, 110 00 Wilmington, 1,216 71 Windsor, 232 00 Warrrenton, 300 37 Weldon, 93 00 Williamston, 45 50 Washington, 210 00 I. O . O. F., 25 00 Wilmington & 1 lanchestei Railroad, . , 123 50 Yanceyville, . 50 00 Miscellaneous, • 269 00 SOUTH CAROLINA. Charleston, . . . 360 76 Columbia, 1,086 50 Camden, 65 37 Claremont Parish, 56 75 Georgetown, 51 60 Pendleton, 10 00 Sumpterville, 5 00 GEORGIA. Augusta, . 60 00 Boswell Sunday- ^choc I, 6 00 * Amount in provisions unknown. 65 OEOHOU — COM" IN I - 1 1). MISSOURI. Columbus, 100 00 Louis 8!>f> 47 n, .... Pike county, 25 00 Miscellaneous, 6 00 MISCF.I.LANEOrS. ALABAMA. sales at tl> 10.'. 00 Eutaw 10 00 . . ; Huntsville, 25 00 ii 13 ID Montgomery, ■• sales of wood, . Mobile .... " sale of horse, 125 "o •it :,:i - -ISSIPPI. J. J. Lardner, . K. A. Hamilton, •J.', no G. Humph - Win. Katun. Jr., In mi G. \Y. Humphries, 25 00 1'. A. Cunningham, . Unknown — envelop, " Mi- ;. oo LOUISIANA. randa, .... Friend, unknown. 10 on Natchitoches, 117 • Itimore boat. 30 00 X. 0. M.iil Line, 83 33 Contributors through Kev. Hansons, 100 00 J. W. K. Handy, Cash through J>r." White- 15 00 FLORIDA. ad 70 00 mac, 24.-, .',7 Tallahassee, 160 00 tner Hetsel, ■l.T Miflii^an, . . 31 98 TEXAS. Lt. Williamson, 5 00 Branch, .... Huntsville, 60 00 Cash returned by Recha- bit .300 00 KENTUCKY.* Philip St. Geo. Ambler, . 10 00 Merritt liiitrgs, 10 00 Lexington, 10 00 D. Hickman, 5 00 E. A. liedinger, 50 00 I.. II. Anderson, 15 no Unity and Ifacpheiat Chs., 21 12 INDIANA. Lincoln Lodge, . Norfolk Howard Associa- 12 O'.i Thro' Rev. Francis Deblin, 3 00 tion, (locality unknown,) 525 00 'Cash was sent from Louisville to Baltimore for us, which we received in provisions. 9 66 EECAPITULATION F Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, $758 00 50 00 . 5,608 47 Rhode Island, Connecticut, 704 66 350 03 New York, . 20,694 90 New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, 1,500 77 12,877 74 1,229 60 Maryland, District of Colum bia, 679 79* 6,863 09 Virginia, North Carolina, 21,216 22 6,790 42 South Carolina, Georgia, 1,635 98 227 G6 Alabama, 73 66 Mississippi, Louisiana, 50 00 300 83 Florida, . 160 00 Texas, 50 00 Kentucky, Indiana, 60 00 3 00 Missouri, Miscellaneous, 924 47 3,258 34 86,067 63 Expended by W. Watts, (see his statement A,) 747 00 $85,320 63 •This sum is exclusive of provisions amounting to thousands of dollars, which were received from Baltimore. Provisions were also received from Richmond, Petersburg and other localities, the amount of which is unknown. I»l si;., R EG A.T K D STAT KM ENT Of Expenditures of I Ml WUson, Treasurer, Portsmouth Belief A ution. I'hysiciar ..... Nurses, ...... Physicians nnd nurses expenses on North street, Physicians and nurses expenses at Crawford House, United States Naval Hospital, . Transporting sick to Hospital, Druggists and Medicines, . Wardens. .... Norfolk Howard Association, Clerks, serTants and labor, Reli .... Provisions, provision stores and rent, Dry Goods, Ice, .... turnery, Horses and hackhire, Wood, .... Orphan Fund — special contribution-. Orphan Asylum, * . Lots in Oak Grove Cemetery, '. Digging Graves, . Collins and burials. Re* • red for oontingencii .1. .\ . Schoolfield, tatement,) s. T. Hartt, (see bis statement,) .1. <;. IMI.iday, . ince, .... 21 58 28 SO 1,111 47 1,987 mi )3 60 l-l 00 1,653 01 42! 250 50 1.075 99 1,690 38 3,50- II 1,15 716 09 83 70 1.748 82 164 50 2,961 87 25,060 00 480 00 [,439 «D 16 36 3,700 00 10 06 3,107 35 40 00 61 $85,320 63 -i mt'l> of Virginia, Incorporating the asylum. Gfi SEGREGATED STATEMENT Of J. N. Schoolfield' s Expenditures. Physicians, . Nurses, $1,588 84 336 50 North street mess., 30 88 Crawford House, . . 805 93 Druggists and Medicines, United States Naval Hospital, Transportation of sick, Pest House, 459 43 1,706 30 48 50 169 24 Clerks, servants, &c, 155 00 Relief, . Provision stores and rent, 2,302 86 894 10 Dry Goods, 2,195 86 Stationery and printing, . Wood, 76 15 106 75 Horses and hack hire, 28 88 Orphan Asylum, 54 55 $10,959 77 SEGREGATED STATEMENT Of S. T. Eartt's Expenditures. Physicians, ....... $38 25 Nurses, ....... 1,192 94 Physicians and nurses expenses at Crawford House, 5 00 Hospital, ....... 11 00 Transporting sick to Hospital, . . . . 43 00 Druggists, ....... 298 00 Wardens, ....... 160 00 Clerks, servants, labor and provision stores, . 677 53 Relief, ....... 480 76 Horses and hack hire, ..... 275 87 Di gg ir) g graves, ...... 15 00 $3,197 36 C9 PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL. At a meetiag of thi I ' rancil of Portsmouth, held on the .'.th of ruary, i- following letter was laid before the Board: P0BT8MOUTH, Y.\., Feb. 2, 1856. To the PtesidaU and Mend (he mmon Council of Portsmouth : Gentlemen: — The Portsmouth I ciation respectfully request that you appoint a committee to audit the accounts of Holt Wilson, Tn - urer, and such other accounts as may be presented for examination. The Treasnn i unt has beei time past and ready for publi- cation. Very respectfully, gned,) HOLT WILSON, Treas. Acting Secretary. The following gentlemen were appointed to constitute the committee, viz: Samuel Watts, Samuel M. Wilson, Jos. A. Bilisoly, Hugh X.Page, John K. Cooke, John Cocke, and John < 1 , 1 1 ton. At a called meeting of the Common Council of the town of Portsmouth, held at the office of John U. Andrews, Esq., on Monday evening, March 10th, I860— Present, W. Watts, President; J. G. Holladay, Washington 1, Holt Wilson, Geo. R. Snead, Jos. II. Porter, James Guy, George W. Peete — the l ; report was submitted, and on motion received : The committee appointed by the I I il of the town of Torts- mouth, at the request | ief Association, to examine- the accounts of H<«lt Wilson, Treasurer Association, and such ight be submitted to them, report I uminedthe accounts of said 11 in, Treasurer, and they find his disbursements. four hundred and lift y-.-ix items in number, amounting to eighty thousand i hundred and seventy dollars and two cents, supported by proper vouchers. The ree- at to three hundred and throe oontributi from varion f the State and country, making the munifi charity of eig] 1 three hundred and twenty dollars ■ sixty-three og i balance i f five thousand and fiftj md sixty-one cet The committee would state that the accounts of the Treasurer have bean ■ >-' December. Si thai dal have h ivtd by the Treasurer, from ti nsand ono hundred and ninety-seven dollars ind two cants Tor the orphans, and I iitional .70 contributions, amounting to four hundred and thirty-two dollars and twenty-six cents. His disbursements since amount to three hundred and four dollars and twenty-five cents. As all the Treasurer's segregated state- ments were completed and made out to accord with the accounts as closed, it was deemed unnecessary to reopen the accounts. The committee are informed that it is the intention of the Association to appropriate whatever balance may remain in their hands after paying all their liabilities, to the erection and endowment of the contemplated orphan asylum. All which is respectfully submitted. SAMUEL M. WILSON, SAMUEL WATTS, JOS. A. BILISOLY, HUGH N. PAGE, JNO. K. COOKE, Portsmouth, February 28, 185G. On motion, the Council adjourned. V. O. CASSELL, Clerk. -Committee. RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS. The following preamble and resolutions, submitted by Holt Wilson, were unanimously adopted by the Common Council of Portsmouth, on the 5th instant : Whereas, at a former meeting of this Council, his Honor, the Mayor, was requested to call a public meeting of the citizens for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of expressing the public gratitude to our numerous friends for their kindness and charity, manifested towards our sick and suffering during the prevalence of the late epidemic — and whereas, his Honor did, in compliance with said request of the representatives of this town and people, call said meeting, which, however, failed to carry out and accomplish the designs and intentions entertained by this Council — and whereas, the expression of public thanks and gratitude is in every view most fit and becoming on the part of this community — therefore, Resolved, by the Common Council of the town of Portsmouth, including Gosport and Newtown, representing the people thereof, and speaking in their name and stead, and by and through their authority, that, impressed with sentiments of profound gratitude, the thanks of this entire community are hereby tendered to the benevolent people of the States of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Ehode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey. Pennsylvania, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin ; also to the benevolent and zealous men who composed the several relief committees 71 within their borders— to all tbe churches; t<> their humaue ons, ieties, fraternities, and public works and work-shops — in which are included all conditions, pi and employments of mi the rail- ■. Is and steamboats, which kindly . heir lines free of charge physicians and muses, and all others, who came to our relief— to all these benevolent people, men, women, and even little children, who re- mitted to us ample means, both in money and provisions, and ministered t<> us in a i .unity and distress unparalleled, alleviating our burdi and abundantly and munificently supplying all our wants. I, That while we thus express our grateful acknowledgments to all, everywhere, who thus remembered us in our affliction, we may nut be unmindful of those individuals, the doctors and nurses and ministers of I -pel — the living and the dead — whose noble zeal and humane exertions should • by us with d< —and likcv that anion- rsl and foremost in the pub] q, are to be ranked Thos. Webster, Jr., of 1 f Philadelphia, M. N. Falls, J. A. Levering, of the city of Baltimore, Thos. Dodamead, of rmond, and D'Arcy 1'aul, i who supplied us with provisions, without which our condition would have been destitute indeed. Eoerf, That the spirit of those noble women, the ■rs of Charity, and I of Mercy, whose devotion to the duties and voluntary obligations of their holy profession renders them regardless of danger and effects an entire immolation of self upon the altar of charity, elicits and commands the public admiration. The cry of wo, which went out from our midst and fell upon the heedful cars of those religious sistcr- n, and in prayerful accents of womanly sympathy. The wine and the oil and the pence of an beds of the sick, th . and tl - freely, fully and incessantly Truly, their faith hi . a good ] and their -charity never I Bt That the thank nnunity are peculiarly due to the ptoofths k, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Richmond, for the deep interest they manifested in t and b» I]. less orphans, who ' randei but who found friends inda willing and ready ; for them and to provide for a" incident to their lonely condition. '. That our acknowledgments are hi dent of the l"i ry of tl ief of • Bun " .md Surgery, for tl Deration with tl of until, w] lining the the U. Hospital, when i or si b and dyi a itboal the grant ol which our situation would have been plornble; and 72 that the liberal interpretation of the views of the chiefs at Washington, by the commandant of the Naval Station, Commodore Isaac McKeever, merits our sincere thanks. His ready and efficient co-operation was never with- held, but always cordially rendered. Nor, in this connection, are we unmindful of the officers and men of the United States vessels, the Saranac, the Michigan, the Hetzel and the Savannah, whose noble exertions and benevolent contributions in our behalf are most gratefully cherished by us. Resolved, That our grateful acknowledgments are tendered to Lewis W. Minor, Surgeon of the U. S. Naval Hospital, and to his able and humane assistants, Thos. B. Steele, James F. Harrison, Randolph Harrison, John C. Coleman and F. A. Walke. These excellent men and skilful physicians were in season and out of season, at the beds of our sick and dying people, ministering to their necessities, and smoothing their pillows in the solemn hour cf death. Their kindness to the sick and their urbanity to all during the trying times when their labors were so accumulated, ennobled their po- sitions and dignified their honorable profession. Resolved, That as a memorial of them and a testimonial of the public appreciation of their valued services, a committee be appointed, with instructions to have executed six gold medals with suitable inscriptions and devices, and that one be presented to each of these physicians, together with a copy of this and the foregoing resolution. Resolved, That we entertain the highest appreciation of the noble offer of the Rev. Mr. Spackman, of the State of Pennsylvania, a minister of the gospel, who, regardless of personal danger, and with a zealous devotion to the duties of his holy mission, volunteered his services and offered to come among us to labor among the sick and dying, who might need the consoling and comforting offices of our holy religion. Resolved, That as it is in contemplation to erect a monument over the graves of those lamented doctors and nurses who laid down their lives in our service, and in the sacred cause of humanity, this Council cordially ap- prove the design of the Portsmouth Relief Association, as one in every view commendable and appropriate. Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the Portsmouth Tran- script, and in papers of this State, and a notice of them be requested by the editorial corps abroad, that our gratitude may be proclaimed wherever it may be due. SKETCH OF THE YELLOW FEVER, AS IT AN'EARED AT PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, IN THE SUMMER AND FALL OF 1855. PREPARED AT THE KKQTEST OF THE PORTSMOUTH RELIEF ASSOCIATION, BY J. N. SCHOOLFIELD, M. D. ■ - — ■ ' ■ •■ 10 I N Tito DUCT I (i\. At the request of the Portsmouth Relief \ ition, the "Sketch of the Yellow Fever, as it appeared at Portsmouth, Virginia, in the Summer and Fall ol 1855," lias been prepared. They supposed that Borne account of the origin and ; that most terrible epidemic would be expected of them, by those who had contributed so largi so liberally of their means for the relief of the Bnfferers from its ravages, ami would pr interesting to the public generally. It therefore appeared to them, that h a narrative would not be out of place in the report of their Irani tions in the administration of the munificent fund with which they had ' n entrusted by the generosity and benevolence of the people of the whole country. We have endeavored to give an accurate description of the sanatary condition of tin: town immediately preceding the appearance of the fever, and a detail of all circumstances in any wise calculated to shed light on the causes whi gin to it. On a careful consideration of these data, we have formed our theory in relation to its production; but this will not prevent the reader from coming to a different conclusion. He will find e facts related which cannot he reconciled with the doctrine of importa- i, and others, again, inconsistent with that of endemic origin. We think that the preponderance lies in favor of the theory of non-importation, though in this opinion we are not sustained either by the gentlemen com- ng the ion. or the medical faculty, considerable portion of the community at large; and hence are alone individually responsible for the we I ..' . Ivanoi I. With great unanimity the conclusion n arrived at, that the disease was imported into the town by the i Franklin. Th< lily admit the presence of a Btroi disposition in the state of the atmosphere, and other circui ted with the })\ . mdition of the town, existing at the time, but are an- wil j mything beyond. For the development of the epidemic, according to their I ,'1 it by what name yon may,) was absolutely neces ud this, they assert, was supplied from the hold ■■•iwrr. They do not deny the exist a proper nidus for the infection, or that the surrounding circumstances fav< red tb I of the fever; but they insist I have arisen from them, unless anot tnent, not indigenous, had ' ight in with them. T' alledge, that mat mbustible nature might be present all around, but that no conflagration could ensue without the application rk. 76 In preparing this sketch, it has been our aim, as far as possible, to avoid all medical technicalities, and thus adapt it for popular circulation. On this account, also, much has been detailed, intended to interest the general reader, which in a memoir designed only for professional perusal, would have been omitted. It is, what its name purports, a mere sketch, hurriedly gotten up, for the purpose of diffusing some general knowledge of the nature of the fever, the methods of cure resorted to in its treatment, and of the extreme suffering and mortality consequent upon it. Beyond this it claims no consideration, and deprecate? criticism. 77 SKETCH OF THE FEVER. CHAPTER I. SKETCH OF PORTSMOUTH AND VICINITY. In order thai the history of the yellow fever, as it pre- vailed at Portsmouth, in Virginia, during the months of June, July, August, September, and October, L855, may be properly appreciated, it will lie necessary f<> give a detailed topographical sketch of thai town, ami of the country lying immediately in tin' vicinity. Beretofore, owing to the close proximity of tnis town to the city of Norfolk, with which it ha> been generally confounded, very little has hem known as to its location, population, or business relations. The prevalence within the limits of the town, of the mosi ma- lignanl ami fatal pestilence which the annals of mortality record, has brought it into notice, ami enlisted in its behalf tin- sympathies of the whole country. Portsmouth is still a part of tic- county of Norfolk, ami constitutes the county seat. It Lies in latitude 36 50 north, ami longitude 76 lowest, ami is beautifully situated on the south Bide "!' the Elizabeth river, having a frontage of .ily a mile on thai river. On the opposite hank of the same Btream, at a distance of three quarters of a mile, lies tic city of Norfolk, with a population of near sixteen thou- sand. The river flows between tin- two cities, affording sufficienl depth of water (■• floal vessels of tic very largesl class. The social and business intercoursi tween them i> >• intimate, ami i< maintained bj steam ferry boats, which ply continnously during the day, and for a considerable pari of the nighl . Portsmouth is quite an old town, and existed as such prior to the Revolution. By an act of the General Assem- bly, passed in 1752, it was established, and located on the lands of Wm. Oafford, in honor of whom one of its prin- cipal streets is named. It is composed of Portsmouth pro- per, Gosport and Newtown, the whole being under the same municipal government. Gosport is that part of the town which lies at the southern terminus of the corporation limits. It is bounded by the river on the front, the government Navy Yard on the south, and by an arm of the river on the north and west, which separates it from Portsmouth proper, and Newtown. This place was settled many years ago, and was at one time the seat of a very large shipping business, which has entirely dwindled away. The site of Gosport is flat, and is drained by a creek, which runs along the whole extent of its western border. In shape it is triangular, having the navy yard wall for the base of the triangle, and the river and the creek, just alluded to, for its sides. The point where the two sides of the triangle unite, forms the landing for "Gosport bridge," an earthern causeway connecting Gosport with Portsmouth proper. This bridge is about eight hundred feet long, and twenty feet wide, and is covered over its whole length, to a considerable depth, with woody matter. In wet weather it is in a condition barely passable. Newtown, as its name implies, is of more recent settle- ment. It stands on a low flat piece of land, having a wa- ter boundary on three sides — the east, north and west — separating it from Gosport, and Portsmouth proper. The place is badly drained, and in some parts of it, after con- tinued rains, the water stands in pools for many days ; and there being a very small proportion of the lots built upon, weeds, grass, and other vegetable growths abound. The different creeks, to which allusion has so often been made, are all shallow, and at low tide the water ebbs entirely from them, and their beds, composed of a soft bluish mud, are T9 completely exposed to the sun a rays. All of these Btreams air. to a greater or Less extent, covered with a rank growth of rashes, or grass. At times when the water has re- ed from these marshes, the effluvia arising from them we ha\e noticed as being very offensive; but, in former year-, this has nol been Looked upon as a Bource of disea because it was supposed to be corrected by the large quan- tity of saline principle which the water covering them held in solution. Portsmouth proper, is a peninsula. On its north Bide, which is washed by the river, it is penetrated by Swimming Point creek, which very soon bifurcates, and each branch of the creek puisnes its e..nrse through the very heart of the town for several hundred yards. The creek which runs be- tween Portsmouth proper, and Grosport and Newtown, runs for more than half a mile along its southern boundary. All the streets drain into t - water courses, and they thus be- come the receptacles <>t' all the filth of the town. On their margins, in many places, are pig-pens, stables, and other nuisan The country around. I'm- miles, is very flat, and in some places swampy. The soil is generally sandy, and readily absorbs fluids when poured upon it. In the outskirts of the town, and tin: country surrounding it. where the population is Bparse, and buildings few and scattering, and when' the surface is covered with vegetable growth, intermittent and remittent fevers prevail to a considerable extent during the months of August, September and October; but in the set- tled and built up portions of the town, especially among those Living on paved >-• such diseases are of rare oc- currence. Typhoid fevers are very rarely met with, for in a practice of fifteen 3 we have not seen as many cas on the whole, the population is of a better class than is usually found in seaport towns of equal sise. Composed for the most part of well educated mechanics, and respectable laborers, who rind employment at the government works at 80 the Gosport Navy Yard, where first rate wages and constant work is obtained, they are enabled to supply themselves comfortably with house room, and to procure proper food and clothing. With a few exceptions, and it is only within the last five years that we have met with them, there is none of that overcrowding, so common in our larger cities. Notwithstanding but few of the streets are paved, they are usually clean. They are all wide, and intersect each other at right angles, forming squares of equal size throughout the town. There are no lanes, nor are there any courts to be filled, as they generally are, with dirt and destitution. As a general rule, one house accommodates a single family, and there is no lack of proper ventilation. The supply of water for the use of the inhabitants is obtained from pumps, wells and cisterns, and is usually wholesome and abundant. The markets, through the summer, are abundantly sup- plied with fruits, vegetables, and fish of various kinds. In no place can these indispensable articles of food be had of better quality, and the prices at which they are sold are so reasonable, as to put them within the reach of all . A man must be poor indeed who wants for a sufficiency of good nutritious food at any season of the year. The population of Portsmouth at the last census was near nine thousand, but having increased largely with- in the last five years, it must have been about ten or eleven thousand when the fever made its appearance. Of this number, about one-fourth were blacks, being a smaller proportion than is commonly found in south- ern towns. In Gosport, where there are about sixty houses, some six hundred of the inhabitants reside, and among them may be classed some of the worst population of the town. A very large proportion of its residents is made up of Irish, who have recently come to this country, and have not been here sufficiently long to become acclimated. Nor have they forgotten the mode of life to which they were accustomed in their native country, for they live huddled together in small close apartments, in which no regard is paid by them to cleanliness, or to ventilation. The ship yard of Page A; Allen. being the point to which the fever was first traced, will occupy a prominent position in this memoir. It is situated in Gosport, and has a front- • of four or five hundred feet on the river. Its boundary runs along Water Btreet, to the same extent. Formerly a large foreign trade, particularly with the West Ladies, «i carried on at this spot. The wharf has been built many years, and is now going to decay rapidly. The pine Logs, of which it was originally constructed, are now rotten, and their pores saturated with water. The whole surface is covered to a depth of several inches with chips, shavings, and other debris <>t' a ship building establishment. A small dock, which penetrates the wharf on the front, is nearly filled up with materials of a similar description. Near the end of the wharf, and fronting on the river some two hundred feet, stands an old brick warehouse, three stories in height. This building, for many unoccupied, has of late been iiM-d as a workshop in one part of it. and as a stable in another. The upper stories are very little used, and nearly all the time closed. Immediately in the rear of this old house, and in 11 n i n ^r along its whole Length, with a width of thirty or forty feet, was formerly a dock, into which the tide flowed freely, with a depth of water sufficient tor lighters aid other tlat boats. The bed of this dock was -'ft and muddy. Within the last five years, by making it a recep- .>■ of the refuse materials of the ship yard, this dock has also been filled up. In this way an extensive mass of w ly mattei-. several feet deep, lias hern formed, upon which tic rain and river water, and the burning rays of a southern sun are constantly acting. <>n the Water Btreet front there are four houses, three of which are aged as dwellings and :rdin'_ r houses, md the remaining one as an office for the proprietors. There is still another dock on the premie the foot of Randolph street, \s edition is ven much 11 82 the same as those before referred to. This establishment gives employment to about an hundred men, by far the greater number of whom came from the north, particularly from the State of Maine, to seek employment, and are entirely unaccustomed to a southern climate. On Water street, opposite the ship yard, and distant only a few yards, is located a row of three story brick buildings, eight in number. This block of buildings was built five or six years ago, and is familiarly called "Leigh's," or "Irish row;" and the tenements of which it is composed, are exclusively occupied by Irish, of the very lowest description. They are filled to their utmost capacity with people regardless alike of cleanliness and comfort. We do not assert a fact likely to be controverted, when we say that each room in every house lodged a family, and that the population of the "row," at the breaking out of the epidemic, exceeded two hundred. The basements of these houses are occupied as low groggeries, and abound in filth and noisome odors. The back lots, which extended to the marsh on the west, were in keeping with the other parts of the premises. The habitations of the pig, that favorite animal of the Irish peasantry, were numerous, and in close companionship with cow sheds, and other nuisances. All the lots were insufferably filthy and disgusting ; and if their condition was not such as would breed a pestilence, it certainly was well calculated to feed one. The remaining portions of Grosport were as clean as any other parts of the town, at the period of which we write. Newtown, as its name implies, has been recently built up. Here the streets are very wide, and the site on which it is built is perfectly flat ; and after a rainy season, very wet and muddy. Three-fourths of its boundary consist of marsh, the whole of which, at low tide, is uncovered with water, and exposed to the sun. The houses are scattering, and with very few exceptions, built of wood. They are comfortably designed, and provision is made in them to insure free ventilation. There ii verj little of the over- crowding alluded t" in our description of Gosport, to be met with here; and the inhabitants are cleanly in their persons and in their dwellings. The population of this suburb consists almost exclusively of the employees of the Navy \ 'aril, and their famili* Adjoining Gosport, and forming its southern boundary, is situated the Government Navy Yard. Its front, on Lin- coln street, running east and west, is improved by a high brick building, probably six hundred feel Long, having a single opening, forming the main entrance to the Yard. Tins gate opens at the foot of Water street, and a guard composed of watchmen and marines, is maintained at this point day and night. A very Large part of the site of the Yard is made ground, and especially is it so in the vicinity of the barracks, where the marines are quartered. Mud obtained by digging out the dry dock, and by dredging the river, and bark, chips, shavings, and such Like materials from the various work-shops, were used for filling in and grading. It is now well graded and drained, and kepi in most excellent order; and unless the nature of the new- made ground is looked upon as such, nowhere are there fewer sources to be found, to which to refer the origin of disease. At tin- Bouth-eastern part of Portsmouth proper, near the head of Gosport bridge, is the wood wharf, fronting on the river, and having to the .smith a border of marsh, and od the north a dock, from the upper pan of which at verj tow tides the water recedes, bo as to expose the bottom. This dock was built aboul five years since, and the mud obtained from it was thrown mi the marsh lots adjoining on the north. These Last are still Low, wet, and Bpongj : they nt on Crawford street, and on them is built a row of ten or twelve tenements, occupied in the upper parts as k dences, and below as Low groceries and drinking-horn The prei in the rear . ry wet and filthy, and so are 84 the under-ground basements which they all have. The vegetable and fish market is held in front of these build- ings. Having given a topographical sketch of the localities in the neighborhood in which the fever originated, and raged with such great violence, it will be interesting, as having considerable bearing on the subject, to say something of the range of the thermometer, the course of the winds, and the state of the tide for the period of time immediately pre- ceding and succeeding the appearance of the epidemic. We have annexed below a meteorological table for the months of June and July, showing the degree of heat and currents of wind prevailing at that time. By the kind permission of Surgeon Minor, we have been allowed to extract them from the Journal of the United States Naval Hospital, under his charge. By reference to them, it will be seen that the heat was excessive, particularly towards the end of June, and beginning of July, averaging at 3 P. M. of the former period 88±°, and of the latter 88°. The lowest tides in the vicinity of Portsmouth are produced by strong south or south-west winds ; and it is worthy of remark, that for a Ions: series of days the wind blew from that direction. As was to be expected, the beds of the creeks and small streams, the margins of the rivers, and many of the docks, from the lowness of the tides, were constantly exposed to a parching sun, while the thermometer marked a degree of heat rarely paralleled heretofore. By this combination of circumstances, the exhalation of effluvia from the shores and marshes, more or less offensive in their character, was produced. In other respects, the state of the atmosphere presented no unusual phenomena, and the public health was as good as it is ordinarily at the same season. Tl" '"R. W 9, A.M. 3, P. M 9, P, M Sun B, A. M 3, P. M », V. M Junr 1, 74 70 S. W. s. v S \V. -• . s. W. s. w. ■ 3. . ralm. . V \\ . V W. \ w. V W. w \V. \v U S. \v. S. \V. S. W. '■ S w - \\ . 8. W. " 78 W. \v. w. W. S. u . s. w 8. W. s. W. " 10, \. w. V \v \ W. S. \v . • 11. 76 78 W. w. \\ . w. '• ' rn 74 N 1 \. E. N. E. • 13, fiO 74 70 w. w. N W, \. u . " 14, 70 71 70 \\ . w. W. W. - LS, 6-4 78 BO 76 w. w. \\ . W. • M, 70 80 -i BO S. K. 17, . B8 -1 •• -i) w W. w. " 10, BO -1 s. w. s. \\\ -. u S. \v. - s w. s. U . s u S. W. .. ._., 80 calm. 8. W. B w. • • 86 U w. W. u . M •23 i W. •vv. AW w •• s. w. 8. u . s. \v. w. w. w. w. ■■ w. \\ . w. W. - \v. w. w. AV. •• W. w. w. \V. it o pre- sume, thai he died of some infectious disc;, Such was the condition of affairs on the 2ls1 da) of June, when, with the consenl of the Norfolk Board of Health, the health officer granted permission for her to go to Gosport, upon the captain's promise that her hold should not be broken out, and thai only outside repairs should be done to her. She accordingly proceeded to Page & Allen's ship yard, <>n the same daj . for the purpose of being overhauled. At'ter reaching the wharf al Gosport, the bilge-water ■ pumped oul of her,* pari of her stores Mere broughl oh deck, and a portion of her ballast discharged upon the wharf. A Large number of men were working in the imme- diate vicinity where this occurred. Now it was thai her repairs were commenced. Hands were sent down into the hold to work on her engines and boilers, and continued tit employed as long as she remained al the yard. Carpent were busy about her deeks. and in repairing her masts and -par-. No apprehensions at her presence were entertained until Sunday, Jul) 8th, a day that will he long remem- bered by every citizen of Portsmouth. A young man — I alter — a machinist by trade, coming from the city of Rich- mond, iii Bearch of employment, was engaged to assist in • In in account of th< i ■ ' port, K. l., in Jui ■ . iiiai •• om n*»r her wIiti h»>r Dtlga « ''• r ffll j'nmp«» doubt as to the nature "t the disease which had terminated Garter's life. A resolution, directing the town Sergeant to cause the immediate removal oi the Ben Franklin to the quarantine ground, was offered, ami unanimously adopted; for all came to the conclusion at once that Bhe was the Bource of the disease. The order of the Board was carried out on the -aim' day, though not without much opposition on the cart of the captain, win., at'tcr obtaining legal advice, finally acquiesced in the action of the authorities At tin* request of Captain Harrison, who had assumed tnmand "t' tin- steamer after her arrival at Norfolk, we visited that vessel "ti the 12th oi -Inly, and in company with him, thoroughly examined her. So far a- it was ) Bible r . . judge by such an examination, Bhe appeared to be in a healthy condition. She certainly was clean, ami there were no disagreeable odors, either about her decks or in her holds "i- engine rooms. There was very little water stand- ing in her bilge, ami Buch as was their, we ascertained t<> be clean ami Bweet. Whether made bo for tie wion of our visit, we will nut pretend t>> Bay; but she certainly v in 4 condition a- ing vessels usually are, ami we gave him a paper to that effect, in order to aid him in taining a clearanc* from fin port, as he expected t<> he able t.i -ail on the next day. The captain informed as that the repairs were -till going on, and that mechanics had n at work in her engine-rooms every day since the re- turn cit' the steamer t>> quarantine, and that among them there had been no t' any kind, of which he was awai Weh id that Cart was the first oi f which tie- people were cognizant. After his death, on maki further investigation, it was tained that even prior t<- li' '.Ml his attack, there had been several cases of yellow fever. Ot these we will have something to say hereafter. There is another incident connected with this vessel, which is worth relating. Towards the close of July, sub- sequent, of course, to her dismissal from Portsmouth, a lighter loaded with wood, in charge of Elvy Trotter, a ne- gro, and Noah Wickins, a mulatto, on her way to market, at Norfolk, was hailed from the steamer, and induced to go alongside. The wood was purchased for the use of that vessel, and the two men remained to deliver it, intending to get off the same day. In this they were disappointed, for a storm coming on, they were compelled to remain on board all night. Having slept on the deck of the steamer, they departed for home next day, Wednesday, and reached it, at Bower's Hill, distant eight miles, on Thursday. They both were taken sick on the day of their arrival. The symptoms were so well marked, that the character of the fever under which they suffered could not be mistaken. Both of them died on the seventh day of their illness. Nei- ther of these men had been to Norfolk or Portsmouth. '.H CHAPTER III. BOMS LOCOUNT OF CASE!! OP YELLOW FEVER will' II OCCURRED IN FORTSMOUTB AM' VICINITY, IN TEARS L852 AND L854. Several times within the last five years there have been cases ol yellow fever in Portsmouth and the adjacent coun- try. Although 1 1 1 « - x uiiv !!•« in number, they presented the peculiar combination of symptoms which characterizes that 'I: La September, 1852, several cases of yellow fever were admitted into the wards of the United States Marine Hos- pital, near Norfolk, then under our charge. We have before us the record of these cases, made at the time. ( >n referring to it we find that William Thomas, aged 22, native and citizen of Virginia, was admitted on the 4th 9 ptember, with fever, which continued without amend- ment, in spite of the remedies used, until the 9th, on which day he died. The entry in the Journal on this Last men- tioned day says, thai "Thomas was frantic all Last night, and frequently dng. ts now comatose. Pulse very feeble. Has great difficulty in swallowing. Discharf from his bowels frequent, watery and involuntary. Skin Lemon-colored, pupils dilated, andeyes jaundiced. Vomits a black fluid resembling coffi iunds." After death his .»kin assumed a bright Lemon ting Sept. l'.t. Admitted John Gannon, aged 1">. resident of Virginia, with fever. Eas been sick two days, during the whole of which time has had profuse bleeding from the The hemorrhage continued until his 'hath, which occurred at midnight of the day on which he came into the hospital, w ith convulsions. 8 pt. 27 Admitted EJdward William d 27, resident of Virginia, -with fever. This man had been on an excur- sion to Alexandria with a fire company, and had slept on the deck of the vessel in which he went, several nights. He was stupid on his admission, and evidently in a hopeless condition. He died on the next day, in the afternoon, having ejected black vomit very profusely. Cases of this character were not confined to seafaring men. Among the citizens of Portsmouth they were suffi- ciently numerous to attract the attention of the medical faculty. Dr. John P. Young, one of the most prominent physicians of the place, it is thought, died of yelloAv fever. The symptoms characterizing his illness were very suspi- cious. The excessive prostration, and sudden giving away of the powers of life, the sense of sinking, irritability of stomach, and the lemon tinge of the skin, more particularly conspicuous after death, were quite sufficient to indicate the nature of his disease. He had been sick but two or three days, and neither he nor his family supposed him ill. He had not even asked the attendance of a brother practitioner, though he was seen by one on the morning of the day on which he died. His critical condition was made known to his friends. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon he got out of bed to go to the close stool, when he tainted; and notwithstand- ing the free use of stimulants externally, as well as inter- nally, the system never rallied, and he breathed his last at 8 o'clock P.' M. Mrs. C, a most estimable citizen of Portsmouth, where she had resided for many years, was buried on the same day on which Dr. Young died. She sunk under an attack, in all essential respects, identical with that which carried him off. And so it was with Mrs. >S. and Miss B. Each of these ladies suffered greatly from gastric distress and irrita- bility, and ejected from the stomach matter of a dark floccu- lose character, very much resembling black vomit. These cases occurred late in October, which probably accounts for the limited prevalence of the disease at that time. In the summer of 1854, the French steamer Chimere arrived in the harbor, with the fever raging to an alarming extent among her crew. With thi ption of the native Weal India u< nearly every person on board \ attacked, and the mortality was ven great, she had come from the Weal Indies, ami was immediately on her arrival ]>ut in quarantine. The sick were at once removed to the I nited States Naval Hospital, then under the charge of Surgeon Thos. Williamson, an eminent physician, wh perience in this disease was very great, and Dr. Jan I' Harrison, his accomplished assistant. There were no other cases at the hospital excepl those brought from the French steamer, and we only refer to her now for the pur- f introducing several of the dis which < curred at that time, and which we think can be certainly traced to her. While the Chimere lay at her anchorage, a large number of L r la his house. Mr-. Bate, assisted by her nephew, a youth about eighteen years old, emptied ami cleansed quite a large number "t' them. After a laps* few days l»<>th sickened, and within five days after, thei both died: the nephew on one day, and Mrs. Bate on the m-xt. We did no1 Bee the young man until after death. Prom the history of his case, as detailed \>\ his attending physician, and from the peculiar tinge presented by the corpse, \\<- have m> hesitation in pronouncing hi- t.> ha i yellow fever. We >au the lad} about tw< . hours before Bhe died, and found her situation such ae preclude all hope of her re At the v^ry inception her attack the nervous prostration wi aplained much of oppression about thi The desire for cold drinks was urgent, though she wdh unable u» '.II retain anything on her stomach, and- the disposition to emesis was persistent. The fluid thrown off from the stom- ach partook of all the characteristics of genuine black vomit, and after death her skin became intensely yellow. Mr. Bate himself did not escape its invasion, but suffered much less than either his wife or his nephew, and ulti- mately recovered. Cotemporaneous with the sickness in Mr. Bate's family, there were several similar cases, though not so severe, on the farm of Mr. L. Gayle, lying on the river, some half a mile or more from Mr. Bate's residence. A quantity of raw cot- ton had floated upon his shore. It was gathered up by mem- bers of his family, and carried into his yard, where it was spread out to dry. Three or four of the younger members of the family were taken sick, but the disease in them as- sumed a mild form, and they all recovered. It is a curious fact connected with the sickness at Mr. Gayle's, that no one had the fever except those who had handled the cotton, and of those every one took it. Mrs. Fox, living a quarter of a mile from Mr. Bate, on a point of land formed by the bifurcation of Scott's creek, was also taken with the fever, about the same time. Like the cases before detailed, she had high fever for two or three days, loss of strength, headache, gastric distress, and con- stant vomiting. On the third day the fever left her, the pain of head passed off, the nausea and sick stomach became gradually less, and she convalesced rapidly. "We have the particulars of no other cases of yellow fever, occurring within the last five years. The late Dr. Trugien informed us that he attended a young man, on County street, near the Gosport bridge, in 1834, who died of that disease, but we have no report of the case. C H A P T B R IV. aom 10001 m 01 prbviodb vbllor fetes epidemics in Norfolk, \m> i:i.~i:\\ 111:1:1:. In past years Norfolk and Portsmouth have Buffered verely from visitations of this disease. After much inquiry we have not been enabled t<» find an account of any previous epidemic in the latter place With regard to Norfolk, we have been more fortunate, and although we do no1 pro] to treat on the fever as it appeared in thai city during the lasl summer, still we Bhall make free use of the history of former epidemics, for the purpi shedding light on the origin of the one, which has bo recently fatally afflicted 1»< »tli tit i- In the Medical Repository, volume t. No. 1. and article 1> 1 most interesting paper, furnished by Drs. Selden and Whitehead, which minutely details the origin and ]»n>u r; • •t' tin- fever, as it appeared in Norfolk in tin- year 1800. To the extracts which we shall make from this memoir, we in- vite particular attention, The circumstances attending the epidemic of that year, as detailed by thos tlemen, bear a marked and striking cnblance to those accompanying the epidemic which so signally afflicted the people of both plaoes during the summer and tall of tb it which has just closed] and particularly i- it 90 with regard to the to] il»hy of the locality where the disease first made its ap- pearance : — ■• Tip- local circume s, both permanent and accidental, vious t>> the ;h.|». arain f the die and during its pro which hare been known in other places to affi the health of the inhabitants," are very interesting, and '.!(> taken in connexion with events of a recent date, well calcu- lated to afford much information. In giving a description of the city in the year 1800, they say, " The ground upon which the principal part of Norfolk stands, forms a kind of peninsula of an oblong figure, the Main street, ranging with the course of the Elizabeth river, runs along the ridge of this peninsula, forming its longest diameter. It is not paved, nor are any of the other streets or alleys, one small lane only excepted, and the soil being chiefly a red clay, mixed with sand, renders them, in rainy weather, very muddy." And they go on to say, that " the line which marks out the boundary of Norfolk, on the side near the river, compre- hended originally more water than land, on the side of the Main street. In some places the wharves are advanced up- wards of one hundred yards into the river as far as this boundary line, in others they are not yet carried so far, while in some parts no attempt has yet been made to disturb the orginal possession of the river. But that part of the town where the malignant fever principally prevailed stands entirely on made ground, reclaimed from the river by sinking pens of large logs, and filling them chiefly with green pine saplings, which are slightly covered with earth or gravel. In some places large openings are left for the formation of docks ; in others wharves are formed next to the channel of the river, while the more interior parts are still covered with water ; and, in many others, the lots remain in their origi- nal state, so that, from these circumstances and the loose texture of the work, the water of the river penetrates, at every tide, through the whole extent of the wooden fabric, which is thus alternately exposed to the action of the water and air, assisted by the powerful rays of an almost vertical sun." And again : — " The means of ventilation and cleanliness have been neglected, proper places for streets have not been left, and what has been marked out for that purpose, is, in 91 9 vera! places, not yel filled up, though the private property around is completely occupied with buildings. In the only tolerable streel in this part of the town there are two plao inaverj public situation, about twenty yards each in Length, and eighl or nine in breadth, which have never yel been filled up with other materials than what accident has car- ried thither, and the tilth of the neighborhood, for which they Berve as the common receptacle. In these ponds, 01 rather Binksof putrefaction, though sixty yards or more from the river, the tide ebbs and flows through the "pen texture of the adjacent reclaimed ground: yet, at Low water, they are never entirely dry, but form an agreeable retreat for the neighboring hogs. The effluvia which were exhaled from these, and similar places, during the warm months of sum- mer and autumn, were indeed highly offensive, The malig- nant fever first made its appearance about twenty yards from these offensive pools, in a wooden house resting upon Logs, the OUnd under it not being raised bo the level with the adja- cent Land, and which was always partly covered with water, and completely overflowed twice in fcwenty-four hours by the tide." The arrival, on the 21st, 22d, and 23d "lays of July, of thi' sels from the Wesl Indies. Loaded with fruit, is re- corded by them. Their cargoes were in a very bad condi- tion. A Large portion of the oranges and Limes of which they consisted were in a state of putrefaction, and were, in that >tate. Landed at Commerce streel wharf, about sixty yards from the | is. or ponds above described. Tin- casks were opened, and picked on the quay, and the rotten fruit, ami the materials with which they were packed, left on the same spot for many days. The smell arising from this filthy ma-«s of vegetable matter was highly offensive. "Two young ntlemen employed in a vendue ..dice at the spot where the fruit was landed, ami by whom it hail 1 n picked, and re- packed for public sale, and near the window of whose cham- ove-mentioned putrid ib\e mass bad been im 1:: 98 some time lying, were the first attacked on this street, on the 26th July ; and both dying with the usual symptoms of yellow fever, in its most malignant form, occasioned no small apprehension. Several, indeed, had died some days before, after a short illness ; but these heing mostly sailors, in obscure hoarding houses, and not regularly attended by any physician, had drawn but little attention." According to the same authorities, the spring and summer of that year were remarkable for the high degree of heat which charac- terized them. As early as April the thermometer of Fah- renheit had marked 90°, and about the 20th of June it had become steadily hot, and so continued until after the middle of August, with little variation. Their remarks in relation to the course of the winds are particularly interesting when viewed in connexion with the meteorological table for June and July, 1855. How marked the similarity : — " Southerly winds prevailed, which were always light, and often inter- rupted with calms ; nor did we once experience, during that period, the northwest wind, which usually succeeds rains and tornados at this season ; which proves so refreshing and invigorating, and which suspends for some time the too pow- erful influence of the sun in a sultry climate. Rains had been very frequent in June and July, but instead of cooling the atmosphere, it was observed that they were invariably followed by more intense heat. For more than two months after the 25th of June the inhabitants of Norfolk lived in an atmosphere heated above the 85th degree Of Fahrenheit. Sometimes to the 94th and 95th, but very frequently up- wards of 90 degrees." Just so was it in Portsmouth in 1855. There had been frequent falls of rain in April and May. A long dry spell, terminating in a season of sultry heat, succeeded. As early as June 6th the thermometer marked 80°, and on the 7th it had gone up to 84°. After the 14th the heat was almost stifling, and at some period of every day, for the remainder of the month, it was as high as 80° ; for eleven days of the 99 Bixteen it reached 85 :m< I upwards, and for the four last days of the month it was, respective]: 92 . 92°. The winds were almosl invariably from the south or we and only blew from the northwesl on the Ith and 10th, up t.> which time there had beeu n<> case of yellow fever. The breezes were generally light, and often there weir calms Pot several days in succession. The heal during July exceeded that of June. For twelve •lays the mercury reached 90 and upwards, and for the iter part of this time 94 and 96 . Excepting the 9th, 11th, 16th, and ITtli of July, when it was from the north- wesl ot northeast, the wind blew constantly from the south or west, and for day- in succession it continued to blow from the Bame quarter. To use the langualerable pain over his brows. sion about the prcecurdia, and a sensation of burning in the 100 regioD of the stomach, The heat of body was much in- creased above the natural standard, his face was Hushed, and his pulse was more remarkable for frequency than strength." In spite of active treatment, the burning sensation about his stomach was more aggravated, the vomiting became inces- sant — the matter thrown up being of a dark color — the strength sunk rapidly, while the skin assumed a yellow hue, and the disease hastened to a fatal termination, with symp- toms unusual to the febrile diseases of ordinary seasons. The case just described, like that of Carter, in the minds of the public, marked the beginning of the epidemic. In a few days the cases became more and more numerous, and every physician had more or less of them on his lists. Those first attacked had the disease in its most violent form, and many of them sank under it. In the vicinity where it ori- ginated the business houses were pretty soon closed, and in less than a week, intent on seeking a place of safety, a large number of the citizens of Norfolk fled the city. The native born residents, although not exempt from its invasion, suffered comparatively little, when they were seized by the fever. Immigrants from Europe, and from the northern States of the Union, were peculiarly suscepti- ble of the disease, and in them it displayed itself in its most malignant form. In others it put on a milder form, and the old natives of Norfolk enjoyed an almost entire immu- nity, taking the disease in a very mild way, when attacked; but generally enjoying as much health as they were accus- tomed to at the same season of the year. The negroes did not escape: many of them sickened, and some died under it. The disease continued to rage with more or less intensity until the middle of August, varying with the state of the weather ; at which time, all other diseases were merged in the prevailing epidemic, and it was the only species of sick- ness to be met with. The history of the decline of the dis- ease, (as will be shown hereafter,) in its details, coincides very nearly with those of the fever of 1855. The memoir from which wo quote goes onto nay, thai " on the 4th of •tember the thermometer st I at Bixtj degrees in the warmest |. al r of the day. Attacks of the fever were 1 frequent at this period, bu1 there was little alteration as to the form or the sew rity of the disease, The number of oa was diminished, evidently from one cause— the Lessened number of the subjects susceptible of this form of fever, •out the middle of the month it again became sultry, rains became frequent, and the heal of the Bun oppressive; and although the number of new cases was very sensibly ivavcl. yel no vessel arrived from Europe or the northern States, without some of the crew being immediately affected with the prevailing complaint." ••<>ii tin- :>tli of October a deluge of rain fell, accom- panied with a powerful sweeping wind from the north-eai The weather became suddenly very cold; the mercury fell t" ''' degrees on the morning of the 6th, and on the 7th it was as 1"\\ a- 12 d< of Fahrenheit. In a few days after this not a vestige of yellow fever was to he seen in Norfolk. Tlir weather became hot again on the 12th and 1:1th. ion the latter day the mercury stood at So di in the shade, and it was oppressively hot in the sun,) and con- tinued until the 20th. Thi ition of the fever in the eail\ par: of this month induced those who had removed to return, and strangers began to visit ug after the L6th, several of whom were attacked with this fatal disease, and not being aware of its existence, neglected themselves in the commencement, and in many instances, fell victims to it ; hut since the 30th, all descriptions of persons have enjoyed uninterrupted good health.*' correct hill of mortality was kept; but after the most careful invest entlemen competent to the under- taking, it has been estimated that the total number of yellow fever deaths during that year did DOl I two hundred ami fifty. Drs. Hansford and Taylor, writing on the same subject, 102 (see page 206, 4th vol. Medical Repository,) say, that "this disease in its most malignant form, always originates on the river, or on loio, new made (/round, and in houses Imilt on the docks; and in all cases begins with strangers and new settlers, affecting every one in proportion to his time of residence, and leaving the old inhabitants, not wholly ex- empt, yet proof against its destroying power. The natives of Virginia, and of the South, for the most part, escape with life. Those from higher latitudes oftener fall victims, and with Europeans and strangers, the fever is generally uncon- trollable, depending more upon constitution for recovery, than the aid of medicine." We have quoted thus at length from the papers of these physicians, whose reputation and character are personally known to many of the older citizens of Norfolk, for the pur- pose of showing that epidemic yellow fever has visited the seaports of Virginia, when there was no ground to suppose that it had been imported. For these gentlemen were all fixed in their belief that the fever of 1800 had an indige- nous origin, and in this opinion they claim to be supported by all intelligent persons. Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and some of the towms in the interior, all suffered from the ravages of yellow fever in the year of which we have been writing. So also did Charleston, but to n6 very great extent ; the highest mortality for any one day being twelve, and the aggregate mortality for the season one hundred and thirty-four. The Hon. David Ramsay gives some facts in relation to the course of the fever for that year in the last named city. From his paper we extract the following: "The disputes about the origin of the yellow fever, which have agitated the northern States, have never existed in Charleston. There is but one opinion among the physicians and inhabi- tants, and that is, that the disease was neither imported nor contagious. This was the unanimous sentiment of the med- ical society, who in pursuance of it, gave their opinion to L03 the governmenl lasl Bummer, thai the rigid enforcement of the quarantine laws was by do means necessary on account of the yellow fever." II" gives il a-- his opinion that the disease is a local om . < - in Charleston. At page 352, volume I of the Medical Rep *itory, we have the opinion of the medical faculty of Baltimore rela- tive to the domestic origin of the pestilential sickness in that city in the hoi season of 1800. " After tin' mosl scru- tinizing investigation," to use their nun language, "the faculty haw found n<> proof, or even can-" "t* suspicion, that the feveT which lately bo unhappily afflicted our city was derived from foreign caus< - They cite various tacts ami circumstances, which fully prove that its origin was of a domestic nature. There were sufficient sources, from which the disease mighl have been derived, without going ad the limits of the city to hunt them up. "The first persons who sickened hail no commu- nication with vessels engaged in foreign commerce, butwi osed to powerful local causes, ami were attacked at such distances from each other, as to preclude the probability of any one of them having derived it from the other." Numerous cases, which occurred before the fever became il. are referred to particularly by them, ami which they endeavored in vain to trace to any vessels engaged in foreign commerce ; hut in all these caa ■• had been ex- posure on the pari of the patients to causes of a local nature sufficiently powerful to produce the ,i A large pro- tion of them made their appearance in the vicinity of the • at Fell's Point, to he described hereafter. It would be well to compare the description which the faculty of Balti- more give of Fell's Poinl with tha Gtosport, in the i chapter of this narrative. The medical gentlemen i im- posing that body looked Upon the low marshy ground j u ; vicinity of the •• Point. furnishing the principal iouk of the malignant disease of that year. It i by thciu as tallows : — k ' The cove, which extends from the 104 mouth of Jones' Falls to the interior parts of Fell's Point, the bottom of which was left bare by the recess of the tide, for some weeks immediately preceding the epidemic appear- ance of the fever. This was occasioned by the prevalence of north and east winds, which continued a great part of the summer, as may be perceived from a register of the weather during the season. Such is the situation of this pestilential cove, that all the filth conveyed into it by the west, north- west, and south winds, must remain to stagnate and putrify under a summer's sun." The physicians living on the Point concurred in the opinion that the disease begun on the borders of this cove, the condition of which was so offensive as to affect persons who had occasion to pass that way. The faculty looked upon the " docks in general, but more espe- cially the interstices between the wharves, where the water stagnated, and afforded a proper matrix for the generation of pestilential effluvia, as other very important sources of infection. And, also, stagnant water in cellars and gutters, filthy alleys, and unpaved streets, ponds, and low grounds, and particularly the ' made ground' of which the wharves and lower parts of some of the streets are formed." They are very decided in the expression of their views as to the domestic origin of the fever, and are sustained by the fact, that it did not exist in the more elevated parts of the city, remote from the sources of exhalation before alluded to. And by the progress of the disease itself, for wherever these nuisances existed, there the disease more abounded, and showed itself in its most virulent form. Dr. De Rossett, of Wilmington, North Carolina, says, in writing of the epidemic, as it appeared in that town in the year 1800, "No suspicion has been expressed by persons of any description, of the importation, or contagiousness of the disease, as its origin, in every case, could be reasonably as- cribed to local causes." Galliopolis, situated on the Ohio river, was afflicted by a severe visitation of the fever in 1796, and many of the in- 105 habitants perished under its attacks. The town is Located od a high bank on the wesl Bide of that river. A Bhoii time after the disease had disappeared from that place, it w sited by Mr. Andrew Elliot, who, in speaking of it, Bavi •■ This disorder certainly originated in the town, and in all probability from the filthiness of the inhabitants, added to an unusual quantity of animal and vegetable putrefaction in a number of small ponds and marshes within the village. " The village of New Design, nearthe Mississippi river, ami distant from St. Louis twenty miles, lost fifty-seven out of a population of two hundred, from a nsit of the yellow fever in IT'.'T. The village is on high ground, but Burrounded by ponds. The die iust have been indigenous, as no one had arrived in the village from any point where the lever prevailed for more than twelve months. MirHin county, Pennsylvania, was Beverely afflicted in the • autumn of 1799, by the same disease, and many persons Biding in Nitinay, and Bald Eagle valley, died of it. This valley is low, ami abounds in ponds, the water of which, becoming extremely low from the dryness of the season, v. stagnant ami putrid, and very offensive to the smell. In their immediate vicinity the fever raged with great malic nity. The cases were characterized by tin- coffee grounds vomit, and profuse diseh.-i f blood from all the mucous surraci ling to tin' statements of a letter written by Dr. Richard P.ayley to t he Rev. Richard Channing M v, the yellow fever . Fork, in 1795, owed Its origin toa simi- lar Bel of causes. Dr, Bayley Bays, that u he has been uni- form in his opinion as To the C8 :* it- production — namely, the accumulation of every f filth and per- ishable matter on the low and )>>^r n<>iide of the city, and the abominable custom of filling up tie- d^rks with similar materials/' In his , .pinion •■ such causes, aided by a moist atmosphere and a let sun. could not fail of producing the most baneful exhalations, und thut 14 io<; their effects must necessarily be felt by those who were mure immediately exposed to their influences." He goes on to name particular localities which suffered greatly from the effects of the fever, and among them the " wharf on which Mr. Delefisto's stores are erected," which was in a truly execrable state, and just in the condition to give birth to the " dock," or yellow fever. The same state of things brought back the disease in the following year, a detailed account of which may be found in his letter to Governor Jay, dated November 28, 1798, and published in the Medical Reposi- tory, vol. 1, page 121. On the 6th November, 1797, Gov- ernor Mifflin, of Pennsylvania, addressed a letter to the medical faculty of Philadelphia, asking of them a correct account of the origin, progress, and nature of the disease, which had then so recently afflicted that city. A reply was made to his communication by Drs. Rush, Coxe, Dewees, Physick, and others. We now have their answer before us, and shall call attention to some of the leading facts and opinions contained therein. These gentlemen looked upon the disease as the bilious remitting fever of warm climates, excited to a high degree of malignancy, and originating from the same cause — to wit, putrefaction. They were also of the opinion that, influenced by surrounding circumstances, an ordinary bilious attack would run into yellow fever. They also supposed both of these diseases, under certain states of the atmosphere, and predispositions of the system to be contagious ; an opinion in which very few of the medi- cal profession of the present day concur, and from which, as we shall show hereafter, Dr. Rush himself dissented, after a more close investigation of the subject. They did not view one attack as affording to the system an immunity against its recurrence. On fully examining into the matter, they came to the con- clusion that the epidemic ow r ed its origin to several causes. And first, as being most important, to the ' ' putrid exhala- tions" from the streets, gutters, ponds and low marshy "7 grounds in the neighborhood of the city. And in their be- lief as to the fruitftilness of this source in the iM-.Mlncti.ni of fever, they were rally confirmed by the numerous accounts received by them of the prevalence of the same disease, in- duced by like causes, during the preceding summer and au- tumn in New York and in various parts of New Jersi Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina, not only on the seaboard but in the inland towns. And in the second place, they supposed it to be derived from the noxious air emitted from the hold of the Snow Navigator, which arrived with a heaUhycrew from Marseilles on the '_'.">th of July, after a passage of eighty days. The fever first appeared on board tins vessel, and affected many in its immediate vicinity, caused no t by the effluvia emitted from a quantity of decayed fruit in her hold, Bome of which was in a state of putrefaction. The smell thus occasioned was s,, offensive as t.> affect persons several hun- dred yards from the wharf where she was lying. In support of this proposition, numerous examples <>(' fever, generated in a like manner, are brought forward by them, which it is unnecessary t<> repeat here. With regard t.. the importation of the fever into the city by this vessel, as alledged by the medical faculty, we shall show by Dr. Rush himself that he inte.l the opinion at a later .lay. Since the year 1800, the yellow fever has prevailed I it extent in many parts ,,f the United State8. In 1819, it again became epidemic in many sections of the country, extending as far north as Boston, where there were a t'.u ■I September ami October. In New York it was pecu- liarly malignant, ami confined itself chief!) to nhl slip an. 1 vicinity on East river; the same locality which suffered s.v.r. ly from it in 1797. The newspapers of thai day t' able matt* The opinion is supported by the following tarts. The alley ha>k of Smith's wharf has been filled up with dock mud, shavings and other putrescent materials. The same remarks will apply to the construction of Smith's wharf generally, ami also to those parts of the Point when- fae fever first ap- peared. The immense mass of materials just adverted to have been accumulating for many years. While the heat of the sun remained moderate, tin- destructive principle was only partially evolved ; but the intense heat of the last sum- mei reached the mass of perishable materials and gave ori- gin to the disease. The bills of mortality reported three hundred and fifty deaths, caused by the epidemic of that r. A- Mobile it was also highly malignant and fatal in 1819. There, too, an investigation was had to determine with .. curacy its origin, and to ascertain with certainty the extent of its ravages. Its local origin at that point was demon- strated beyond a doubt. The committee who took the mat- in hand, refer particularly to the wharves, which w< filled up with rotten logs, shavings and otic ;etable matters, lightly covered with swamp mud — to Water street, filled up with materials of the same description — to the docks clogged with timber, old hoar-. - :nd other filthy Bubstances in a state of decay, as prolific sources of malarious emanations. Owing to a long continuan northerly winds in September and < >ctoher the tides wi :y low, and the dookl and a lar^< extent 4 marsh were 110 left uncovered and exposed to the heat of the sun, thus caus- ing the generation of offensive effluvia. Constant rains pre- vailed from 28th of July to 11th of September, which were succeeded by a drought and hot sun for sixty-six days. In the first instance the disease attacked only those employed about the river and wharves, but about the 10th of Septem- ber it became general, attacking the Creoles and not even sparing the negroes. The sickness in the summer of this year was not confined to the cities on the seaboard, for among the inhabitants residing on the waters of the Tombigbee and Alabama rivers it was greater than ever before known ; and in every instance, from investigations had at the time, it was ascertained that the causes producing it were of a local character. Dr. Dyett, in a letter to Dr. Musgrave, dated at Montser- rat, September 1, 1823, giving an account of the epidemic which prevailed there in 1821, says that it unquestionably was not imported. To use his language, "to the epidemic of 1821 , a local origin must therefore be assigned ; unhap- pily, local causes sufficient to account for its appearance existed at the moment." And again: ie The weather was, and had been for many preceding weeks, intensely warm. The thermometer ranged in the shade from 89 to 96 degrees. No heavy rains had fallen, but the surface of the earth was daily moistened with light showers. In every corner of the town, but more particularly in the immediate vicinity of the house in which the epidemic first manifested its presence, heaps of animal and vegetable filth commingled, were suf- fered to accumulate. It is to the operation of these com- bined causes — to the production of a highly vitiated state of the atmosphere, arising from the action of extreme heat upon mixed animal and vegetable matters, in a state of putrefaction, and perhaps also to the extrication of mias- mata from the drying surface of the earth, that I attribute the generation of our late formidable and concentrated epi- demic." Ill It will be r< member ed 3 thai in our description of the con- dition of Pag< a Allen's ship yard, we referred to the state of the wharf as being covered over with chips. Bhaving &c, and also described a dock, situated about the centre of the yard, equi-distant from the riverfront, and the dwell- ings on that part of the lot fronting mi Water street, which had been recently filled up with materials of a similar char- acter. How nearly identical the condition of this locality was with that which existed > Buch an extent that candles would not hum in it. Notwithstanding the fish w< thrown overboard, andmeai cleansing and ventilati d, the fever invaded them on the L8th of the month. On the 4th ->i July, tin- .ship arrived at Havana, when the 15 114 second lieutenant was attacked, becoming- at once delirious, and vomiting incessantly a dark colored fluid. The case was evidently yellow fever. On the 12th she sailed for the United States, when the cases were so frequent and fatal in their termination, that consternation reigned throughout the vessel. The surgeon and the purser were the last vic- tims, both of them dying with black vomit. The origin and cause of this serious calamity must have been in the ship. They had held no communication with any vessel at sea, nor had they touched at any port on their voyage to Havana. The vessels lying in the port were un- usually free from sickness, and the city of Havana was re- markably healthy. Neither had any intercourse been had with the city, or any vessels in the harbor. 1 1 CHAT T E R V . ORliilN \\|i PROGRESS OF Tin l i:\ i Having thus given a topographical description of Ports- mouth, and especially of that pari of the town which seemed bo have been more particularly infected with the fever; and having taken a retrospective view of several of the epidemics which havi' prevailed in past years, in various sections of the country; we are brought down to the consideration of the yellow fever epidemic, by which the inhabitants of Port mouth and Gtosport were bo terribly afflicted in the summer and tall of the year through which we have just passed. It is a matter of much importance to determine with accu- racy the cause which excited into action this most fatal \ tilence. With a very Large number of the citizens of thai place, "ii the breaking out of the fever, we were disposed to look solely to the steamer Ben Franklin for that cause, ami thought that the infection hail been carried by her to G port. In the chapter devoted t<> a detail of the facts con- ted with the presence of that vessel in our port, we have given everj thing, <>t* which we arc cognizant, having any bearing on the sutgect. Until we had bestowed more care and attention in investigating the matter, these ciicinn- Qcee appeared to hi' sufficient to sustain the community in the opinion which they had formed in relation to tic ncy of the steamer in the production of the fever ; Inn upon a more full examination into the hygenic condition of the locality, in the vicinity of which the fever first made its appearance, and of the meteorological state of tie atm phere at that time, onr first impressions have been done away with, ami we ha n forced to the conclusion that Uvnu /" ported, but was of dom The 116 facts connected with the prevalence of yellow fever at Nor- folk, Baltimore, and other places in former years, to which reference has already heen made, fully sustain us in this proposition ; and we are still further confirmed in the view which we just advanced, by the circumstances attending the first cases, of which any authentic information can be had. The question of the non-contagiousness of yellow fever has been so fully settled by the course of the late epidemic, that we shall only advert to it very briefly in this memoir. In olden times the faculty were very much divided in opin- ion in relation to it, but the evidence going to show that no one ever contracts the disease from contact with an indivi- dual laboring under it, is so overwhelming, that very few, at the present day, believe in its contagiousness. Dr. Rush, the very best authority in this disease, did at one time enter- tain this belief, and, in his earlier writings, ably argues in its support ; but a more intimate acquaintance with the dis- ease convinced him of the error he had committed, and in a most lucid and able letter to Dr. Miller, dated October 8, 1802, he repudiated the views which he had labored so hard to propagate. He concludes in these words : " The yellow fever is not derived from specific contagion ; it is always generated by putrefaction ; it is not contagious in its simple state, and never was ; is not, and, while the laws of nature retain their present order, never can be imported, so as to be- come an epidemic in any country." This is very strong language, but not stronger than the circumstances attending the progress of the late epidemic would warrant the use of at this time. In no instance coming under our observation did a case occur, when a suspicion of its being contracted by contagion, could, for a single moment, be entertained. If the knowledge of this (the true) doctrine of yellow fever had been generally prevalent, the country would have escaped the deep disgrace produced by the heartless brutality which characterized the proceedings of the authorities of Suffolk, Weldon, Isle of Wight county, and other places, with regard 117 to their quarantine regulations; and the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth would have been spared much of the suffi ing and death which befell their unfortunate inhabitan We should have had no threats ot the imposition of heavy fines on the fugitives from those plague-stricken cities : nor would practising physicians have refused to attend upon these same fugitives, when overtaken by the plague-fiend at their wry doors did actually occur in at least one in- stance. Had the quarantine regulations of the above-named places been adopted generally, and rigidly enforced, as they were attempted to be by them, Norfolk and Portsmouth would have presented an aspect of horror only to be com- pared with the Bufferings of the poor wretches who were confined in the black hole at Calcutta. We do not advert t.» this subject for the purpose of producing irritation and unkind feeling, but solely with the view of inculcating the fact, that the universal testimony of all well informed phy- Bicians at the present da - to prove that yellow fever not h< propagated by contagion, ami that. t.> take the dis- -■•. a person must be exposed to the atmosphere of the locality where the fever prevails. • Before proceeding to tie- narrative of the firsl cases of the fever which appeared in Portsmouth ami vicinity during the last summer, we shall very briefly give our view.- a- to the siting causes t" which it owes its origin. These may he readily Burmised by an attentive perusal of what has been said in the preceding pages. We think the facta presented by the history of the Bame disease in other Localities, in past warrant ns in drawing the following conclusions 1. Thai the condition ot Pa Mien's wharf, particu- larly of the dock, to which we have before called attention. filled np as it was with an immense mass of ible mat- ted upon by water from the river, and by rains, in [junction with the extreme heat which prevailed at the time, and also of the Bhort e ot' the creeks, ami the marsh in tli" same vicinity, < i as they were to the burnu US rays of the sun, had much to do with fomenting and bring- ing into action the malaria which gave birth to the pesti- lence. 2. That the filthy condition of the premises known as Fish Row, the want of ventilation therein, and the over- crowding of its inmates, rendered them peculiarly suscepti- ble to the influence of the malaria. 3. That the heavy rains of April and May, followed by a long continued drought, with the prevalence, for many suc- cessive days, of calms, or light southerly winds, thus causing the tides to be continuously low for an unexampled period of time, furnished another element necessary for the forma- tion of malaria ; and 4. That the extreme degree of heat, for which June and July were so remarkable, supplied the last essential ingre- dient in the production of that noxious agent. All authorities are concurrent in the opinion, that yellow fever only prevails in very hot weather ; that a high degree of heat, of itself, is not equal to its origination ; but that, in combination with it, there must be vegetable matter, un- dergoing the putrefactive process, by the aid of the presence of moisture. The generation of malaria by the combined action of these three elements, heat, vegetable matter, and moisture, is retarded by too free a supply of water. Low marshy grounds, even with intense heat, will not give rise to it if they are covered ivith water, because the emanations from the marsh are drowned by the stratum of water lying over it ; but if the muddy bottom is just moistened and ex- posed directly to the sun's rays, a species of fermentation is the consequence, and the exhalation of effluvia actively pro- moted. This probably would not be so efficacious in the production of fever with a brisk circulation of the air, as from high winds, as it would be during the prevalence of calms, or light winds. The presence of these elements, so necessary to the forma- tion of malaria, was particularly to be noticed in Gosport, 1 19 where the fever took its rise, in the midst of a population ripe for the development of disease, b] reason of so large b proportion of them being un acclimated and living huddled together in close, badl) lighted and worse ventilated rooms. A close scrutiny into the history of this formidable di will establish the fact, that it never yel has made its advent in situations remote from wharves, docks, or low marshy and new made grounds, except on ship board, and there i to be found the same elements which exist in so great pro- fusion in the localities just referred to. Whether or not the B ii Franklin had yellow fever on board when she arrivi d at N irfolk, we will not take it upon ourselves to declare; but with a full consideration of all the circumstances connect) 'I with the beginning of the epidemic, we do not hesitate to affirm it as our belief, that the yellow fever would have \ tted Norfolk and Portsmouth even if that steamer had never reached their shores. The faots associated with the history <»t' the first cases which came to the knowledge of the pro- 'ii, will, we think, substantiate us in this position. A detail of the cases of Carter and Jones has already I given in the chapter devoted to the Ben Franklin, as tl to have originated on board of that vessel ; bu1 other cat - which by no ility could be traced to the ie sou] irred prior t>< them, it is fair to presume that a those tv not produced by causes existing in thai ship. The Franklin, be it remembered, went i G port on the 21st of June, and immediately workmen went oo h<>ard of her repairs. Now it' she was freighted with yellow fever malaria, ought there not to have been Borne if that di developed before the third of July? And of the 1 . of bands working about her holdi and engine rooms, would it nol be reasonable to suppose t more than hm of them would ha ome victims to the ] tilential effluvia with whicl illed? And again, < !arter and J •• d to I marsh malaria arising front the large oiasa posing 120 vegetable matter, which abounded all over the ship yard, as they were to any emanations from the steamer ; and would it not be more in consonance with truth to say that their sickness was due to this latter cause, more especially as others, similarly exposed, who had never been on board of the Ben Franklin, were seized with the same train of symp- toms several days before they were? If this ship had been the only source from which epidemic influences were derived, ought not the first cases to have been traced directly to her beyond the shadow of a doubt ? On the 24th of June we were called upon to visit Mrs. Fox, sr.j living on Scott's creek, in the same house where her daughter was sick in 1854, about one mile from Ports- mouth. The point of land on which the dwelling of this lady is situated, is formed by the bifurcation of the creek, and has a marshy shore on three sides of it, at a very short distance from the house. She was about sixty-five years old, and a native of New Jersey, from which State she had but recently removed, and at the time of her being taken sick had only resided in Norfolk county about six weeks. The farm on which she resided was cultivated as a garden farm, entirely in vegetables and fruits, and at that time all around the house the ground was covered with decaying vegetable matter, particularly cucumbers, of which many thousands were rotting on the vines, within a stone's throw of her chamber. The case at first presented the usual initiatory symptoms of congestive bilious fever more severely than were usually met with so early in the season ; which we supposed was due to her recent arrival and want of acclimation. She complained greatly of pain in her head. The skin was hot and dry, and the thirst great. The tongue was large and flabby, and covered with a thick fur. The eyes were red and injected. The prostration was extreme, and the rest- lessness so excessive that it was with the utmost difficulty she could be kept upon her bed. The craving for cold I -J I drinks and ice was persistent, and Bhe was entirely unable to retain tlietn after tln\ were 8 wallo wed. The fever sub- Bided alter two or three days, but there was no amelioration of the symptoms. The distress of stomach ii 1 and the vomiting continued, the matter ejected becoming dark and flocculent. < >n the fifth day the disturbam it the mach passed off, and the brain assuming the burden of the die me sunk into a deep stupor; and so continued until death closed the scene. After death the peculiar Lemon tin, -kiii. bo characteristic of yellow fever, was very distinct. We have been thus particular in recording thu be- cause it is the first which made its appearance, being in point of time six days anterior to any which occurred in Portsmouth. Though the neighborhood in which it ap- ired was v» ry thickly settled, it was the only case which showed itself. The susceptibility to an attack in the person of the old lady, was owing no doubt to her recent residence in so warm a climate. As to the indigenous production of this first > as< . there can be but one opinion. The subject of it had never been to town after her arrival at her son's house, and had had no communication with the Ben Frank- lin nor any other vessel. It is true that the steac me rive ur six days before she was taken sick, was lying at quar- antine in Bight of the house, at the distance of nearly a mile; hut it would hardly be contended that the malaria \\as carried so far through the air in potency sufficient t.. terate the fever, even admitting that the steamer was in- fected with it. And besides, if her attack is to be accounted for On this theory, how was it that other houses, Lying tween Mrs. and the anchoj ' tie- Franklin, i caped ? T i bed her residence, the wind must have blown from the north-east, and there were only two days in June on which it came from thai quarter— the L6th and 17th- tacked. 16 122 The information in regard to the next cases of yellow- fever, we obtained from the case book of our lamented friend, Dr. Trugien, who fell a victim to the pestilence. This list shows that he had at least three cases in a house on Page & Allen's wharf, fronting on Water street. The lot on which this house is built runs back to the dock, which we have before mentioned as being recently filled up with decaying vegetable matter, in shape of chips, shavings, &c. On the 30th of June, Dr. Trugien was called on to see Mrs. Brown, Eugene Riley and Robert Webb, who were all la- boring under an attack of fever. Owing to the death of the attending physician, we have been unable to obtain the particulars of these cases, which in the investigation we are now engaged in would be peculiarly interesting. That they were cases of genuine yellow fever, there can be no doubt, from the subsequent history of the individuals who were the subjects of it. Mrs. Brown and Eugene Riley recovered, and although they remained in town during the whole sea- son of the epidemic, residing in Gosport in the midst of dis- ease and death, and acting as nurses under the employment of the Portsmouth Relief Association, suffered from no fur- ther invasion of the fever. Robert Webb, the third patient, w r as a citizen of Peters- burg, and a new comer. He seemed to get better in a few days after he was taken sick, so much so as to return to his work in the Navy Yard, and to be able to change his resi- dence to Newtown, where in the course of a few days he died from a relapse ; ejecting the black coffee-grounds mat- ter copiously from the stomach. This was the first death occasioned by yellow fever, which occurred outside of the limits of Grosport ; it will be noticed, however, that the fever was contracted there, and that the subject of it was a "newcomer," having resided in Portsmouth but a very short time. So far as we have been enabled to ascertain, there were no other cases which preceded Carter's. Thus far, w r e have information of five oases, of which three died ; 123 and in ever) instance of death, the unfortunate individual w as a ■■ new comer. 1 ' While .Mrs. Brown was sick, and before the nature of her illness was suspected, she was visited by a friend from Bamp- ton, wIki remained to nurse her. Within a week Bhe too was attacked by the same disease, and died in four or five days afterwards. The fever brok< t in Irish Row as earl v a- the mIi of July. John Cooke, win. kept a small grocery in one of the basements, died on the huh of the month, ami Penelope Perkins, living in the same house with him, mi the 11th. Roherl Allen, whose residence was also in the " Bow," sickened and died during the same week, as did also Ellen Conly. All these individuals weir [rish immi- grants, and not one of them had hern at wmk on hoard the iimr. The firsl case which we saw in Gosport was that of Jacob II. Race, a native of New Jersey, who had only been in that place a month of two. in the employmenl of Page & Allen. This man hoarded in a house adjoining the ship yard, "ii Water Btreet. He wa> taken on the lath of duly, and died on the 20th. In all the essential characteristics, it was as decided a case of yellow fever as we met with during the whole pi of the epidemic. In the same house our at- tention was cabled to William Mackey, also from New Jer- . and working with Race on tin' new ship then in pro- f construction. Be complained only of feeling un- well, hut being alarmed at the condition of his friend, he determined at once t" return home, and accordingly Left on the evening of the same day. On reaching Baltimore, his sickm iming confirmed, he was compelled p, and before the close of the week he too died. Neither of tie m. *n had been employed on board tin- steamer. No no tideni had yet died, although the number of fatal ca had reached - ight. ■in this time tin- fever spread rapidly ovei i and very soon became epidemic. On the "Ji»th of July, the ma- 124 nicipal authorities, apprehending the serious results likely to ensue from the impending calamity, instituted measures to abate all nuisances, and to cleanse and purify the streets and other foul localities. They appointed a sanitary com- mittee, and clothed them with ample power to take all steps which they might deem necessary, not only to effect this end, but, if possible, to confine the disease to the bounds within which it was then prevailing. By their direction the north end of Water street, in Gosport, through which the employees of the yard residing in Portsmouth had to pass, was barricaded, and a police force maintained there, night and day, to prevent the ingress of any one to the infected districts. A thorough examination into the condition of the streets and lots was ordered, and, when it was required, lime was used in great profusion — probably not less than five hundred barrels were thus spread over the town. The sanitary committee published the annexed notice on the 24th of the month : For the purpose of allaying the general alarm, the Sanitary Committee appointed by a special meeting of the Common Council held on the 20th inst., have determined to report daily the state of the prevailing epidemic. They request all the physicians to make up a report of their cases to sun- set of each day, and have it at the Dispensary, No. 77 High street, directed to the Sanitary Committee. From the returns of three physicians, there were under treatment at sun- set on the 23d, eighteen cases. Up to the present time there have been eight deaths only. The disease is principally confined to Gosport, there being only a few cases in other parts of the town, and they originated in Gosport. J. N. SCHOOLFIELD, Chairman. These reports were daily made until the 9th of August ; and were discontinued at that time, owing to the illness of the chairman of the committee, who had been attacked by the fever on the night preceding. Notwithstanding all the means adopted with the view of restraining its ravages, the fever rapidly extended its bounds, and before the close of the month, there had been sixty-eight cases, twenty-six of which bad terminated fatally. Everj case of fever which had occurred up to the 30th could be positively traced to Gosport, and at this time there was scarcely a house in thai place in which the disease bad nol shown itself. In continuing <>nr narrative of the firsl cases, we come next to that <>t' Frederick < i . >» I \\ i 1 1 . Living on tin 1 street Lead- ing from Page & Allen's yard west, and distant from th.it point eighty yards, ami about the same distance from the house in which Race died, lie lived with his father on Randolph street, in a large, airy bouse, on a high and di\ street, bul with a low marshy />"<■/>• Int. Frederick- was the first <>t' the family, consisting of seven adults, who took the disease. He was attacked on the l'.tth. and the congestion of the brain was so intense, that coma immediately super- vened, and continued unabated until the day of bis death, which happened on the 22d. The nexi case was that of E Glenn, his brother-in-law, and within a day or two Mis. Glenn also Bickened. The former died in the morning, ami the latter in the evening of the 26th. A panic seized the remaining members of the family. .Mrs. Drewry quit the llnUse, aild tied to Soil! 1 1 51TI1 j it . »II . where the leVe!' overtook heron the day of her arrival, and proved fata] in three da] When, on the 27th, Mr. Godwin and Mrs. Jones were taken with the disease, their friends hoped that their Lives mighl be saved by a removal into a healthy atmosphere. This v. accordingly done, bul to no purpose, for death speedily claimed them for bis own. Mrs. < >•> l\\ in. the Bole surviving member of the family, was destined soon to drink of the same cup. < >n being taken with the lever on the 3d of Au- gust, she was carried to the Naval Hospital, where, in spite of the most unremitting kindness and attention extended her, death closed the Bcene on the 6th. Thus, in the short ■pace "f eighteen days, was every member of this household hurried into eternity. Nol one of these p< rs< as had Keen on board of the Ben Franklin, nor had they held any com- L2« munieation with her. They were all native residents of Vir- ginia, and had been citizens of the town for many years. In all these cases black vomit appeared as a prominent symptom . All the inmates of the house adjoining Mr. Godwin's on the east, and of course nearer the ship-yard and the steamer, passed through the fever, and, strange as it may seem, not one of them died. The occupants of the house adjoining Godwin's on the west, four in number, moved from Gosport into Portsmouth, but not in time to escape. Every one of them suffered from the fever, and two of them died. In the house immediately opposite there were three cases and two deaths. There are nine tenements on that part of Randolph street, which lies between Water street and the creek, flowing be- tween Gosport and Newtown. It is particularly high and clean, and in front of the houses situated on it are a number of large trees, affording a delightful shade in warm weather. Six of these dwellings are on the southern side of the street, and have low and marshy back grounds attached to them. On the northern side are three only, having the marsh on the west ; and on the north, distant but a few paces, the filthy back premises of " Irish Row." The epidemic raged in this locality with a virulence unparalleled. Forty-five persons, living in these houses, were attacked by the epi- demic, and of this number tiventy-jive died. Thirty cases terminated fatally prior to the 1st of August, seven of which occurred in native residents of Virginia, and of these only three were born in Portsmouth or its vicinity. Four were born in States north of the Potomac, and the re- maining nineteen were foreign immigrants, principally from Ireland. This statement coincides with the history of pre- vious yellow fever epidemics in other places, which uni- formly proves that new coiners, especially foreigners, not only are more liable to contract the disease, but also to have it in its most malignant form. 127 While the fever was prevailing with Buch fatal results in Randolph street, ••Irish Row" was Buffering to an extent equally alarming. The carnival of death was being enacted ineverj tenement. The cases had become so numerous that there were no1 well persons enough lefl to wait upon the sick; and it was utterly impossible to procure nurses for them. Buffering, and alone, the poor creatures were lying without the attendance of any one, to give them even a drink of cold water. With the exception of the physicians and their drivers, and one or two other fearless and humane in- dividuals, they were shunned by the whole community, and abandoned to their hapless fate. 80 far as we have been able to ascertain, there was only a single male adult residing in the blow who escaped an attack, and he was an Ameri- can, who had lived in Gfosport many years. This man. Mr. W. W. Stevenson, is entitled t.. the gratitude of all benevo- lent people t«>r his untiring zeal and laborious exertions in ministering to the relief of the necessities of the sick and the dying. From the very beginning of the epidemic he fearlessly entered the abodes of wretchedness and diseat and continued t<> perform the offices of a pood Samaritan to its close. The hook keeper in the office of the ship yards, on Water street, opposite the Row, took the fever and died before the end of the month. The occupants of the house next to Irish Row, on the south, composed exclusively of Irish, living in very dirty and crowded apartments, all sut- d from the disease. In this house there were eleven cases previous to the 22d of duly, of which more than one half died. The epidemic had now reached a (point where it hecaiiM evident to the faculty that some arrangements were abc lutely indispensable, by which the sick might he more com- fortably provided for. It was suggested by them, that they should all he removed into some healthy locality in tin- vicinity, where persons might he obtained who could attend on them without incurring danger of contracting the die- 128 ease. The sanitary committee finally succeeded in procur- ing a site for the purpose, after much difficulty, and imme- diately proceeded to erect thereon a temporary hospital, or pest-house, for their accommodation. In two days, by the assistance of a large force of volunteers from among the me- chanics employed in the Navy Yard, a house twenty by forty feet square, which was at that time deemed sufficiently large for the purpose, was erected, and filled up with appropriate mattrasses, bedding, &c, and furnished with medical stores. The house was opened on the last day of July, and before night every bed was filled. The committee appointed Drs. Maupin and Trugien physicians to the house, which duty they undertook to perform gratuitously. They had scarcely en- tered upon their duties before it became obvious that the building was utterly insufficient for the purposes desired ; but most opportunely for all, on the next day, permission to send the yellow fever patients to the Naval Hospital was ob- tained from the Department at Washington, by a commit- tee, composed of members of the Common Council, who had visited that city for the purpose. The pest-house was accord- ingly closed, and the patients removed to that establishment. But of this we shall have more to say in a separate chapter. There had been no case of yellow fever in Portsmouth up to the 1st of August which could not be traced to Gosport, except that of John Herald, who lived in the very heart of the town. The house in which he resided was situated near the centre of a square, with a lane leading to it opening at a distance of twenty or thirty yards, on High street. Even this case did not excite much alarm, for, as he worked in the Navy Yard, it was thought that he might have contracted the disease by passing through Gosport on his way to the yard ; but when his wife and his daughter were both taken with the same symptoms, neither of whom had, at any time, been exposed to the atmosphere of Gosport : and when Mr. John K. Pendleton, a most estimable young gentleman, who lived next door to Herald's house, and who had kindlv visit- 1 29 <' < * been attacked by the fever, the feeling of alarm became gen- eral, and consternation was depicted in every countenance, [t could not longer be concealed, and the sanitary commit- gave publicity to the fact, that the yellow /< ver was epi- il> mic in Portsmouth. In the history of Portsmouth, the blackest day on which the sun ever shone was that of the first of August, 1855. The day was very hot and sultry, and the Btreeta were alive with people. A single object enlisted their attention. A wagon covered with white, and having a mattrass lying on it- floor, attracted the gaze of her terrified inhabitants ; and nothing was thought of — nothing was talked of, but the im- pending calamity, as this vehicle, freighted with its fevered occupants, passed slowly through the streets on its way to the hospital. An elderly woman and her young daughter were the passengers, looking as they mournfully rolled aloi for the last time on the familiar objects of earth. The hus- band and tin- father had just passed away, and they were to follow him in a few brief hour-. What had been feared, and hoped against, had now become a reality, and each one felt that he was living and moving in the midst of a pesti- lence. The thought was a most solemn one. and caused a feeling of desolation and despair to diffuse itself throughout the community. Many of the citizens had not waited as long as this before they Boughl to place themselves beyond reach of the epi- demic ; but now the panic became general ; and all who could possibly get away, deserting business and home, fled from the doomed city. In their anxiety to get without the range <>( the fever, they availed themseh irery mode of egress; t: its were crowded daily, and were fre- quently compelled, from want of capacity to accommodate 17 130 them, to push off from the wharf, and leave hundreds be- hind. Every available .shelter in the surrounding country was brought into requisition. Dwelling houses, churches, school houses, barns, and even kitchens, were filled with the refugees. Here two or three, and even more, families were sometimes crowded together in the same house, and, in some instances, in the same room. Nearly, if not quite, two- thirds of the white population had left the town before the middle of August. They did not get away without diffi- culty. In their desperate flight they certainly had a right to expect a kind and hospitable reception from the people of the neighboring country; but such a reasonable expectation, it grieves us to be compelled to say, was not, for the most part, realized. A craven and heartless fear had destroyed all human sympathy, and those to whom they looked for refuge shut their doors against them. A most rigid quarantine was established by the little town of Suffolk, located on the rail road, about seventeen miles from Portsmouth, forbidding any one coming into that place for the purpose of remaining, under a penalty of one hun- dred dollars for each day's detention. It is an absolute fact, that a gentleman, a resident of Portsmouth, was, by the health commissioners of Suffolk, denied the privilege of see- ing his own daughter, sick at that place. Isle of Wight county, too, had her quarantine, as will be seen by the following letter from Hon. Archibald Atkinson, the former representative of Norfolk and Portsmouth, in the congress of the United States: [Copy.] Smithfield, (Va.,) August 8, 1855. Dear Sir ; I think it due to yourself, as well as to the public, that you should be advised that a quarantine, and regulation, according to law, has been adopted, forbidding the landing of persons coming directly or indi- rectly from Norfolk or Portsmouth, at any point in this county, during the continuance of said quarantine. I am, with great respect, your friend and servant, ARCHIBALD ATKINSON. Captain Smith, Steamer Augusta. 131 The proceedings of the Trustees of Hampton, in reference to the same matter, which we annex, sho^i Imu willing they were to confine the unfortunate citizens of the afflicted cities to their pestilent homes : At a i of the Trust the town of Hampton, held ;it the Courthouse this 9th laj ! isl 1866, on motion of John L. IV, k. tli<- i uli of Hampton Creek was established as a quarantine ground far the town "i Hampton, 'I'll-- Tri dered that all vessels from Norfolk or Portsmouth, with- in tlif last live days, 1 rdered to perform quarantine until the first day of September next. The regulation extends to all per ects, arriving in BUch i >n motion "f ('. I.. Collier, it was resolved, That the foregoing ordinances he in full force immediately— except >■> tar as they may prevent the land of citizens of Elizabeth City county, both temporary and permanent, a- may wish to land within the present twenty-four hours, ending to-night at 12 ck. At Elizabeth city. X. c\. admittance was refused to a Btage Load of passengers, because they cam.' from the in- fected districts ; ami even Weldonl had her quarantine and fines, and stripes were ordained as penalties for it-< int'rin. ment. \\ hile nil this branch of our subject we cannot forbear !'• animadversion on the course pursued by the military authorities • Old Point Comfort. However inhumane and »'ltinu r it may appear, it i> nevertheless true, that citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, fleeing from the pestilence, in rch of a place of Bafe refuge at < Md Poinl . were tm t on th> wharf by armed sentinels, ir- victim. 1\ in August, Richmond and i l it necessary to protect themselves against the importation of 132 the fever ; but, in a very short time, a more healthy and en- lightened sentiment prevailed, and the antiquated and un- scientific policy 'which they had so hastily and inconsiderately adopted, was done away with. It is impossible to estimate the amount of mortality which would have occurred had this excluding system been gener- ally enacted and enforced. A more humane and intelligent action was had in other places. A number of counties and cities of Virginia, and other States, spread wide their por- tals, and gave to the wanderers a cordial welcome. The considerate kindness and hospitality manifested by the in- habitants of Matthews, Northampton, and Accomac coun- ties, and by the cities of Lynchburg, Baltimore, Philadel- phia, &c, will always be held in grateful remembrance. Their example will, we trust, have its influence, should a similar state of things again present. The total immunity from the disease which these communities enjoyed, notwith- standing the presence of the very large number of refugees who found an asylum in their midstj fully justifies the advo- cacy of the doctrine of non-importation, which has been at- tempted to be inculcated in these pages. Four weeks elapsed after the appearance of the fever in Gosport, before there was a single case which had its origin in Portsmouth ; and when it did show itself there, it was not, as might have been expected, in that part of the town nearest to Gosport, but in a situation distant three or four squares from Gosport bridge — thus furnishing another evi- dence of the domestic origin of the epidemic. The first cases, like those in Gosport, were of a very malignant type ; and of the six which earliest appeared, five speedily came to a fatal termination. The square bounded by the market, and King, High, and Middle streets, was sooner infected than any other part of Portsmouth, and to such an extent that not a single family residing on it escaped the ravages of the disease. On the 4th of August there had already been I:;:; fifteen cases on this Bquare, and before the closo of the fever, eighteen persona residing on it fell victims to its fury. From this point the infection radiated, and many days had not elapsed before it was diffused throughout every quarter of the town. There had been forty-three deaths in all, on the 3d of August, aud Uhk niy others died in the three follow, ing days. Tin- average mortality at this time was six or E iit daily, and, of new cases, fifteen or twenty. Nearly all the stoics had already been closed, and the business at ev< hotel in the place suspended. Overfour hundred of the em- plo :' the Naw Yard had taken their discharges. The telegraph office was shut up, and the James river Bteamers no Longer coming to Norfolk or Portsmouth, persons wishing to take passage in them were forced to go on board in Hamp- ton Roads. All earthly means proved inefficient in arresting the strides of the pestilence, and from heaven alone was relief to he expected ; and, looking to that source, the .Mayor, on the ♦*>th of August, issued the annexed proclamation : ami in ac- cordance with the recommendations therein contained, the 8th of thai mouth was observed in a most solemn manner as a day of fasting and humiliation, with earnesl prayer to a merciful God for his interposition in our behalf: Whereas it lias pleased the fircat Being who reigns over all, to visil OUT community with disease ami death, it l • us, as a people acknowledg- ing the supreme authority of God, to humble ourselves before bira and unite in supplicating his mercy and forbearance, and in beseeching him to the pestilence now in our midst; I would, therefore, recommend that the churches and congregations in town, ami citizens generally, observe Wednesday, August the 8th, as a day of fasting and humiliation, fir the confession of our sins, ami ean • si prayer to the Almighty thai his scourge red from among us. I). P. F18KE, Mayor of Por im m outk . The physicians responding to all calls for their services, were constantly employed in their attendance on the sick. The duties incident to the practice of their profession *. 134 arduous that little time was afforded them for either mental or physical repose. Very soon the fatiguing labors which they were compelled to perform, and the exposure in the line of their duty, in the most infected localities, to which they were hourly subjected, began to tell, and made sad in- roads in their ranks. Dr. Spratley was the first to succumb. He was attacked with the prevailing fever on the 4th of Au- gust, Dr. Parker on the 6th, Dr. Schoolfield on the 8th, Dr. Nicholson about the 10th, Dr. Cocke about the 15th, Dr. Lovett on the 19th, Dr. Maupin on the 20th, Dr. Trugicn on the 24th, and Dr. Hatton early in September. Drs. Par- ker, Nicholson, Lovett, and Trugien, were laid low in death within five days from the time they were respectively taken sick. There were ten regular physicians in Portsmouth when the yellow fever appeared, nine of these had the dis- ease, and four of that number died. Besides these there were two homcepathic physicians, Drs. V. B. and L. A. Bil- isoly, who practiced during the greater part of the time dur- ing which the fever prevailed. The former escaped without contracting the disorder ; the latter, though not so fortunate as his brother, Aveathered the storm. The want of medical aid with so large and increasing a number of sick, began to be severely felt towards the middle of August. There were only six or eight practitioners to attend on three or four hundred fever patients, and they were liable to take the disease at any moment, as the greater number of them did before the close of the month. To give a better idea of the deplorable condition of things at this time than we can possibly do, we publish below two letters Avritten by the late Dr. Trugien to the editor of the Peters- burg Express, which; in a most elocpuent and touching man- ner, make known the wants of the people and solicit for them professional assistance : Dear Sir : The condition of tilings in our town at the present is most serious and alarming. Deaths are occurring all around us, new cases are multiplying hourly, and <"ir means of treating them are hourly diminishing. 135 1 Ld you will the ii iily understand, when 1 tell you that 1 am doing the duties of two physicians, (Drs. Schoolfield and Maup my own, which are ally nuu al I am now doii until 1 fall. Can you nut m your faculty to rod Il< ■ tin- only p] qow up myself, and at the present writing the lat tleman is absent in attendance upon his family, who arc in the country. Oura is a devoted and - ifioing p a, and I call upon them in tli* name of humanity to come to our help. Who of the able and noble faculty of Petersburg will venture? J. \V. II T. Editor of ikt / To this second letter from Dr. Trugien a melancholy in- terest attach) i the fact of its being (prohably) the last which he ever wrote. The moral courage and the pious re- - ^nation which breathes through every Line, are sufficient to command for the memory of its philanthropic author the very highest respect and admiration: Portsmouth. August ~l\. 18 Dear Etjm -.< ■ It is now nine o'clock. P. M.. and I have just go! bacl» I my office, after being incessantly engaged since k this morning. I have sen ami prescribed for over one hundred patients to- I every u me, ami the most urgent entreaties xu to iii>lii.' mother, brother, or other friend. But i no further. I am completely exhausted, aud must have ; i little na- rthemon red in health. I am no alarmist, ami have no d n to exaggerate, and certainly no wi.^h to ban by the recital of but it would sicken any m what is now transpiring in our town. down, without the ability in m dro] imoutb. Oh ' I I :">r publicati ,iid. I know ii lire an ture th man — no gallant sou] — who will say, I will 136 physicians, I see, have volunteered for Norfolk, where the medical corps is larger than in this place. Shall poor stricken Portsmouth be left to her fate? Forbid it heaven — forbid it humanity ! 'lis a Macedonian cry — " Come over and help us 1" J W. H. T. At the same time the following letter from the President of the Common Council of Portsmouth, addressed to the Mayor of Baltimore, was by him submitted to the Board of Health of that city : Portsmouth, (Va.,) Atignst 20. To his Honor the Mayor of Baltimore ; Dear Sir : Several of our physicians are sick, and the others nearly broken down. Can we get medical aid from your city for the relief of the sick ? Write me on receipt of this. If any of your surgeons will come, they will not only be hospitably received, but will be amply remunerated. I do not wish, and shall not conceal the fact from our citizens abroad, that the fever is raging to an alarming extent. With sentiments of the highest respect, I have the honor to be, yours truly, W. WATTS. President Common Council. In response to these urgent appeals — these " Macedonian cries" — many proffers of assistance were made ; and on the 23d of the same month several volunteers, on this forlorn hope, presented themselves. In another place, a full list of these gentlemen, whose humane and self-sacrificing conduct so well merits the admiration and gratitude of mankind, will be found. With accelerated pace the pestilence pursued its march of death. It spared neither age, sex, nor condition. Hereto- fore very few negroes had been attacked, but this exemption was not of long continuance, for after the 10th of August they, as well as the whites, were stricken clown daily. With them the fever prevailed in its most benignant form, and very rarely proved fatal in those of pure African de- scent. The mulattos and others of mixed blood did not fare so well, and yet the mortality among the whole colored pop- ulation did not amount to eight per cent. 137 The Dumber of deaths occurring during the latter days of August averaged from ten to fifteen, and still the disease had doI reached its culminating point. Nol until some week or two later, in the early pari of 8 r, was the utmost fury of the pestilence exhibited. At thai time, fully one half of the inhabitants had either passed through the fever or were prostrated by it. Sickness dwelt in every house, and there w< • ircely enough well persons lefl to perform the necessary offices about the bed-sides of the sick. The hum of industry was stilled, all business excepl such a^ was incident to the presence of the fever was at an end, and a deep gloom shrouded the whole community. The friend' whose pleasanl converse enlivened the social circle to-day, was on the morrow in the cold ground, sleeping the Bleep which knows no waking. The solemn and all-en ing topic, on which dwelt the public mind, was death ! death : : death : I : •• X. 'thing but lamentable sounds are heard, Nor aught is seen but ghastly views uf death. Infectious horror runs from face to fa I pale despair — 'tis all the bu 'here To tend the sick and in your turn to die. In heaps they lie — and the same bed or floor The sickening, dyi !, and rottening hold." The 2d day of September will long lie memorable for the very great mortality which then occurred. < »n thai holy Sab- bath thirty-hoo persons — ahundn d of the population — ceased to live. The mortality for the week commencing on that day attained the fearful number of a1 hast one hundred muljifhi. equal to jive per cent, of the human beings in the town at that time. Those localities farthest removed from the point where the er originated now began to Buffer from its invasion. It prevailed to an alarming: extent in the extreme western » tion of the town, and with results \ as in those situ tions where it had previously run its course ' »n the Uh "t" 18 138 September the infection had extended itself to a cluster of residences lying north of Swimming Point creek, on the banks of the river, beyond the corporation limits. This was looked upon as a safe place of retreat, and many, thinking to get without the range of its influence, had there taken up their abode. A space of a mile or more intervened between this retreat and Gosport ; and yet only sixty days were re- quisite for the epidemic to traverse that distance, and those who had confidently hoped for immunity in that sequester- ed spot were again compelled to flee before the advancing strides of the pestilence. It is a curious fact, that the infection travelled with much greater rapidity in a westerly direction than in a northerly, although the wind was blowing from the south almost con- stantly, and rarely, if ever, from the east. This circum- stance is interesting, when viewed with reference to the en- demic origin of the disease. The number of deaths had now become so great, that it was with much difficulty that the most common offices of sepulture could be performed. The work of burying the dead had all to be done under the superintendence of a sin- gle undertaker — Mr. H. Stoakes — who alone remained in town to carry on his business. It was impossible for him to supply the demands which were made for coffins, and appli- cation was made to Commodore McKeever, the commanding officer at the Gosport Navy Yard, for his assistance in the emergency. That brave and gallant officer, who had so no- bly stood at his post and exerted himself to the full extent of bis authority in behalf of the distressed citizens of Ports- mouth, readily responded to the call. Immediately all the available force under his control were put to work to meet the deficiency, and day by day wagons piled high with the rude tenements of the dead, might be seen passing through the streets. Apparently very little feeling, and less ceremony, was ex- hibited in the burial of the dead. Th< - ! to be an r-anxietj rid of the hapless victims as speed ilj possible. When all hope of recovery was gone, and death was inevitable, its approach was looked for with man if impatience. Even before the i r sufferer had breathed his last, his coffin was engaged, and other arrangements made for his Bpeedy interment, and ere his limbs had assumed the rigidity of death, and within an hour or two after his diss lution, his body, with. nit shrowd or winding sheet, v placed in a common stained coffin, deposited in the hears under the sole charge of the negro driver, and hurried off to the cemetery, accompanied, save in a very few instana by neither friend nor relative to see the lasl Bad rites per- formed, ere he was shut outfrom their sight forever. Nor ,y religious services had over hi- grave — un- honored, unsung, and we^ might almost say nnwept, he was lefl • Bleep his last sleep" in the bosom of his mother earth. •• When o'er the friendless bier n<> rites were read — iw cbaunted and no paU .d ; While death and night piled up the naked throng, : silcuee car alaog. " With varying intensity the epidemic continued its com beii 3 v much affected by the if the weather. Any sudden change t.> damp <■••<•! weather, accompanied by an easterly wind, very much agg] I it, particularly if succeeded by a hoi sun. The heaviest mortality was usual- ly preceded two or three days by cool easterly or north-ea erty ston Such was the Btate of the weather on the 15th and 16th of September, and on the 17th and 1st), its . manifested in the large number of deaths which occur- red on those day « < m the 19th indications of an equinoctial rm wei ant. The day opened cool and clowdy, with a bleak nortl rly wind, accompanied by a drizzly rain. Tin- air WW peculiarly raw and di- j Mr. and ; re 140 essential to comfort. The results of this unpropitious sea- son developed themselves as early as the 21st, on which day the deaths numbered hventy-two. A gratifying decrease in the epidemic was observed after this date, there being only eight deaths on the 22d, nine on the 23d, five on the 24th, and three on the 25th. This seemed to betoken the dawn of a brighter day, and it was confidently hoped that the pall of darkness, which a long night of suffering, disease and death had spread over the town, would be speedily removed. The day-star of hope arose to gladden the vision with its bright indications of returning light, and health, and life. The atmosphere became cold and dry, and under its genial influ- ence the number of new cases were sensibly lessened. Ma- ny of those who had been sick for some time, died on the 26th, running the mortality up to twelve ; but this did not change the opinion which all entertained, that the improve- ment in the public health was permanent and decided. The disease had nearly entirely disappeared from the densely populated districts, having burnt itself out, and now it was only to be met with in suburban localities, and there princi- pally among negroes and young children. On the 2d day of October there was a cold rain, and it cleared up with a strong breeze from the north-west, afford- ing very cheering indications of the speedy extinction of the epidemic, whose ravages had produced such an unparalleled amount of suffering and death. Only two fatal cases were recorded on that day, and it afforded us the highest degree of pleasure to have it in our power to announce the gratify- ing fact, that there had not been a single death from any cause within the limits of Portsmouth during the twenty four hours immediately succeeding. The number varied for several days, ranging from two to eight, and many of the old cases terminated unfavorably. Previous to the 8th there had been some signs of frost, but on that day they were un- mistakable, and in some exposed situations ice formed. From this time to the 26th, the weather, though occasional- 141 lv warm and sultry, wtu cool and pleasant, and on the night preceding this latter date, a very white frosl covered the ground, and in many of the streets ice v. en a quar- ter of an inch thick. A sight of land to a disabled and tempest-tossed mariner, was aever hailed with expn of more pure delight. The streets were now last filling up, and every countenance was wreathed with smiles. Those who had left the town at the outsel began to return : the stores were opened ; the people from the country around were to be seen in larger numbers at the market, and daily additions were made to the muster-roll at the Navy Yard — tour hundred and seventy-three men having ed at roll-call on the 12th. There was Borne sickness, principally of an intermittent form, among the returned refuge* These . though lingering in some instances, were not generally severe. lint to this there were some exceptions. As late as the -1th November two very estimable young gentlemen, who had he, n absent so long as they suppose,] prudence demanded. were attacked by yellow fever. They lived in a very high and pleasant part of Newtown, in a large and airy house, and slept in the third story. One of them had returned a week before the freeze of the 25th, and the other the day after it. The day before they were taken sick was cool, and the wind was from the north~east, accompanied by a driz- zly rain, to which both of them had been exposed during the day and the early part of the evening. After retiring led, to all appearance perfei tly well, the fever Beized tie at about the same hour, and in both instates proved fatal ; one of them dying in the morning and the other in the ei ning of the loth. These were the last yellow fever in Portsmouth. The die bad exhrted the: m epi- demic for nearly four months, during which time, from the list of dead published with this, which has been prepared with much can- and labor, it will he seen that nearly ( thousand Jiuimu l» ingt by it- 14 2 It is a liberal estimate to place the population of the town during the fever at four thousand, of which probably a lit- tle more than one half were whites. In round numbers, nine hundred of these died, and one hundred of the negroes — the rate of deaths being in the former class nearly fifty per cent., and in the latter less than five, of the total number re- maining in the town. In investigating this subject, we have taken some pains, and from all the observations and re- searches which we have been enabled to make, we have come to the conclusion, that 42 per cent, of the whites who took the fever died, while only 5 per cent, died among the blacks, and even this last number would be too large, if persons of mixed blood were excluded from the calculation. CHAP T E K VI. DESCRIPTION \M> DREATMKNT. The Bame series lit' phenomena were not nniforml) exhi- bited in every case of yellow fever ; these varied very much in different individuals, but in all certain characteristic fea- tures oi the disease were present. We shall endeavor to describe it as i1 appeared mosl commonly, and then allude to the other forms in which it was met with. Usually, for two or three days, an attack was preceded by feelings of languor and weariness. Loss of appetite and chilly sensations. Very soon the fever came on, and the skin was hot and dry, and the face flushed. The eyes were red and suffused, and intolerant of the light, resembling those of an individual under the influence of ardent spirit - . The pulse waB more frequent, but oftener characterized by irregularity, ami not uniformly augmented in volume or in force. Sometimes it was remarkably slow, beating Less than sixty. The pa tient complained much of pain in the head and back, and aching in the joints and extremities. The whole surface of the body was sore, and there was qo position in which he COllld lie with ease, hence his restlessness and jactitation were very -teat. The thirst wa8 SO UTgenl that the desire for cold drinks could m»t he satisfied. The appearance of tin' tongue was peculiar, being Large, flabby ami milky, with a heavy coating of white fur, and often on its edj exhibited the indentations of the teeth. From its size and coh.i- it so much resembled an oyster as to cause the term " oyater-tongr to be applied to it. The taste was pecu- liar and insufferably disgusting, and the breath offensii J'.nt the organ in which the greatest Buffering « pe- rienced was the stomach. From the beginning the irritabil- ity in tin • intense, and the patienl almost con U4 stantly complained of nausea and a sense of weight and oppression about the prcecordia. We do not know how better to describe this feeling of distress, than by repeating the language of a poor Irish woman, who declared that she was "smothering about her stomach. ' ; A persistent dis- position to vomit manifested itself, and the intolerance of the stomach was so great that the very mildest fluids could not be retained. These repeated efforts to discharge the contents of the stomach were productive of no relief. The contents of this organ were first thrown up, and these were soon followed by the ejection, at first, of a yellowish, and then a darkish green bile, very copiously. The bowels were confined and the alvine evacuations deficient in the biliary secretion. After an interval, varying from twenty-four to seventy- two hours, there was a subsidence of the fever, and the skin became moist, cool and pleasant, and the thirst was less urgent. The pulse was not so frequent and was more regu- lar in its beats, and all the symptoms were considerably ameliorated. There was no recurrence of the paroxysm, as is usual in remittent fevers. If the disease was about to even- tuate favorably, the gastric difficulty was removed ; the vomiting ceased, the oppression about the prcecordia disap- peared, and a general feeling of ease and comfort was expe- rienced. But, if, on the other hand, the disorder promised a fatal result, the system was left in an extreme state of prostra- tion, consequent upon the injury sustained by the vital or- gans at the onset of the shock. The patient was listless and apathetic, often overcome by stupor, and not unfre- quently delirious. The distress of stomach had not at all been abated — the retching and vomiting were aggravated, and the matter ejected gradually assumed a darker hue and a flocculent appearance. In many instances the pain in the stomach was very acute and rendered intolerable by the vio- lent efforts which were constantly made to evacuate that or- ] i:. gan. In some cas early as the second and third, bul do1 usually before the fourth and fifth day. the matter vom- ited was very similar to thick muddy coffee, and in others it was thick and black as tar, while in other cases again pore blood was puked up in large quantitii The dischar- j from the bowels partook of the same character. Pn Mire firmly exerted over the region of the stomach would in wry many instances bring on a spell of vomiting. Towards the termination of the case hiccough came on, and formed one of the most distressing and ominous symptoms. v frequently the brain sustained the onus of the at- tack, and where there was in the stage of excitement dele- rium present, coma and convulsions were to be expected after tha • had been passed. Bere, there was qoI bo much disposition to vomit, and often the coffee grounds matter waa not Been at all. In one patient, who had been comatose from tin- inception of the fever, this dark fluid oozed from the mouth and anus a Bhort time previous to his dissolution, as we had an opportunity of witnessing, although he had not. prior to that time, ejected it from his stomach. The occurrence of hsBmorrhage, which was very common, furnished grounds for the formation of a prognosis, very un- favorable to recovery. These exudations of blood took place from all the mucous membranes, and in some ra the scrotum also was the seat of a bloody discharge. Very fi u. :• so fortunate a | well, in whose persons : in- guinous flows occurred. Bleeding from the gums and n were more often met with than from any other part. We one unfortunate young gentleman in the wards of tin' .al Hospital, on the fifth day of his illness, who seel 1 to he Losing blood from Ids whole mucous By stem. The hi 1 was running from his nose and gums— and if he eOUghed he spit blood J if he took a little ice water it brought on vomiting, and he threw up black vomit and blood mixed together, and if In- went to i ol he passed bl id from the bowels in large quantities ; and j 146 be was sitting up in his bed perfectly rational, with a plea- sant temperature of surface, no pain, and a pulse beating at ninety. So insidiously did it invade some individuals, that they could scarcely be persuaded that they were sick, much less that they had the fever. After a paroxysm of no great se- verity, lasting only a few hours, and accompanied by no very great feeling of distress, the fever left them, without a sensation of pain, or uneasiness, remaining in any part of the body. If interrogated as to their condition, they replied that " they were very well," or " felt first-rate." Such Avas the case in the person of K. Is., a stout, robust mar., who came under our charge. He made great complaint because he uas kept in bed, and pertinaciously insisted upon having permission to get up and go to his work. He slept sweetly. His intellect was clear, skin pleasant and moist, tongue only a little furred, and his stomach free from nausea and distress of any kind — and yet he died on the fourth day after he was taken, from suppression of the urinary secretion. The sus- pension of the function of the kidneys, preceding a fatal termination of the fever, was a very ordinary incident ; and we do not know of a single case that recovered after the se- cretion of urine had ceased entirely. This symptom, always the harbinger of death, came on in the most insidious man- ner, affording no premonitions of its approach. It frequently happened that the initiatory phenomena were wanting. Such was the manner in which we were taken. We retired at 11 o'clock at night, after having been actively engaged all day, and up to that hour, without hav- ing experienced a sensation of languor or debility. On the contrary, there seemed to be an exhiliration of spirits. Within an hour from that time, we were aroused from a sound sleep by intense pain in the head and back, but more particularly in the back. Every joint ached, and a feeling of tired soreness pervaded the whole body. The skin was preternaturally hot and dry, but the thirst was not very 147 great. There was extreme restlessness and jactitation, and there was no position in which we could Lie thai afforded the least ease. All the nexl day these Bymptoms continued in an aggravated form. The pulse was rerj quick, and lewhat augmented in strength ; and before night I thirst had become very troublee The Btrength was re- duced to an astonishing d considering how Bhort a time the fever bad existed, and sleep was not to be had. 1' •!• three days this state of things continued, when a pro- fuse perspiration coming on, the fever was broken, condition of languor and apathy which sneer. •del, is beyond scription. The prostration, mentally and physically, u;is rwhelming, that it required the j t exertion even talk. The severest su j> in th scitement was caused by the pain in the hack, and the aching, tired ■miis in the lower extremities ; and from observatii which our own experience induced us to make during the after prog epidemic, it appealed that those who sutler,. d most in the manner just detailed, more frequently aped the dangerous cerebral and gastric symptoms, and itly had a tar better chance of recovery. The pains in the back and lii med to aet a- '-/. and thus afforded protection to the more important organs. Black vomit wa^ ver rally present in ti i which terminated fatally; and instances of recovery after i'- OCCUT] very rare : so much so. indeed, that after it once made it- all hope was abandoned. It is true that survived, after having had it. hut the number iat fhev only formed exceptions to the rule. We cannot now recall, from ti. - which came under our observation, or that of others, the names ,,f halt* a dozen patients who did well after ejecting matter from the stomach. Death usually succeeded it in twenty-four or thirty-six hours; yet in oni rhich we saw, the man had thrown up black vomit in ids me, was from tie-re carried to ti ,i then 148 to the Naval Hospital, where he died on the second day after his admission, and the fifth after having had this character- istic discharge. The color of the skin, from which the disease derives its name, was not usually met with in the early stages of the fever, but more generally just preceding and succeeding dis- solution. At first it was dingy yellow, and gradually be- came brighter until after death, when the skin assumed a deep lemon tinge. The eyes were jaundiced, and the secre- tions from the kidneys and salivary glands partook of the same color, as did also the cutaneous exhalations, which fre- quently imparted to the linen a yellowish hue. It is difficult to realize the nervous and muscular prostra- tion incident upon an attack of yellow fever. A strong- man, by a few days illness, is brought to a state of debility not at all in proportion to the duration or severity of the symptoms under which he has labored. He could not possi- bly be made to estimate how really weak he was, until, in attempting to get out of bed, he discovered his utter inabi- lity to rise. These premature efforts at muscular exertion often resulted in great injury to convalescents, and in some headstrong individuals, who could not be controlled, pro- duced fatal results. Miscarriages were produced in several females who had reached the advanced periods of pregnancy, by an attack of the fever. Two such cases came under our notice, and both of them did well. Another lady, in the same delicate situa- tion, passed through the disorder safely, without an accident. These were the only cases of the kind which we saw, and from observations made during the treatment of them, we came to the conclusion that the probability of a favorable issue in persons affected with yellow lever, was not at all diminished thereby. When the fever had subsided, and the hope of recovery had been excited by the disappearance of many of the un- pleasant symptoms, it happened in several instances, that 1 19 an abscess developed itself in the parotid gland, which in- creasing in Bize enormously, proceeded on Blowly to suppu- ration. In one lady, in whose case tin* abscess appeared, death ensued, with all the Bymptoms complete of cerebral congestion, brought on, very probably, by the pressure which the abf ted on the blood vessels of the neck. A like result was produced in the Bame manner, in another lady, who. after having had black vomit, had so far convalesced nabled to walk about her room. Winn' the pri sure was not productive of fatal consequences, the absct went on to enlarge until the whole side of the face and neck wen- implicated by it. Relief was obtained only by evacu- ating the matter contained therein by the free use of the Ian The formation of abscesses in various parts of tin- body, gave much annoyance to convalescents from yellow fever. These furuncnli exhibited themselves in the person of the writer before he was able to Leave hi*- bed. A number of them filled with a thin matter of a dirty white color, showed themselves on the tare, and in other situations, and from that time to this present writing, a period of more than six months, he lias m,t been clear of them for a single day. When- the fever had 1 o ^\' a low type from the begin- ning, the subsequent convalescence was slow, and this re- mark 18 particularly applicable to Mich i v, r-d afb appearance of black vomit. The severe shock which the Btomach had sustained, had bo disordered its functions, that the most unirritating articles ( .t' nutriment could not he tolerated for Borne Length of time, without great inconvenience ; hence flatulent pains, and acid eructa- tions were very common. But where the stomach hail not been bo much affected, and the ohief - pain had been in the hack and extremities, and where a phlogistic condition of the circulation had characterized the attack, tin- recovery was rapid, and in a very few days th- tite returned, the function of dii « d. and the 150 Btrength regained. Many seemed to enjoy much better health after getting up from an attack of the fever, than they had previously. Much difference of opinion prevailed in regard to the pro- per method to be pursued in the treatment of the fever. While some preferred to Avateh the case and leave it almost entirely to nature to effect a cure, pursuing what was de- nominated the expectant plan — others endeavored to attain the same end by resorting to a very active course of medica- tion. The severe mortality attendant upon the epidemic, plainly showed that neither system was very successful. The expectant plan was generally followed by the visiting physicians from the South, where the disease is better un- derstood. At the onset, the patient was immediately put to bed and covered comfortably with blankets. The feet were immersed in hot mustard water, or a half-bath of the same directed ; after being taken from which he was wiped dry and again covered with blankets. The intention being to promote perspiration, warm drinks were ordered, but the quantity to be taken restricted, for fear of oppressing the stomach and producing vomiting. The next indication was to open the bowels, which was effected by a full dose of castor oil, followed by enemata of warm soap suds, to which castor oil and spirits of turpentine were frequently added. To obviate nausea, and relieve gastric distress, mustard was freely used about the epigastrum, and ice given, with direc- tions to swallow it before it was fully melted. Perfect rest in the recumbent position was enjoined, and for no purpose whatever was he permitted to leave his bed, or even to rise. If he complained of pain, or fulness in the head, applica- tions of cold were directed to the part, and the mustard to the lower extremities. The chamber was made dark, and conversation and company strictly prohibited. Aside from the w r arm drinks after hot bath, and the ice to relieve the nausea, no other injesta were permitted. After persevering in this course for two or three days, the fever usually sub- 151 sided, and left the patienl in h ver) prostrated condi- tion. t*ar a> position, rest, quietude and the bathing were Qcerned, there was do difference between the two plana of treating the fever. Thr sentiment favori sir utility prevailed universally among the members of the profession, And they were resorted to in every instance. With th who preferred a more active treatment, the I do- me] and sulphate of quinine was principally relied upon. In no similar epidemic was there ever before bo much of the latter medicine used. The usual course was to order at I first visit, without regard to tl • of the pulse or the height of the fever, a scruple i taken, and in four hours a lull dose of castor oil, to 1"- followed, as fore, by enemata, it' necessary, to ensure its operation. The mustard baths came next, and to protect the stomach, in anticipation of the troublesome symptons to which it \. liable, fi . was resorted to. After the I had been freely purged, if the fever still remained, then once in four hours calomel and quinine w iven io of five grains each. If. from irritability of stomach, this medicine could not be retained, an injection of hm of the quinine and a gill of starch was admin I, and re- peated, at certain intervals, until the peculiar actio tat remedy was mai i by the ringing and noises in the A ] means very early pi copiou and put a Btop to the pi of the fever. The same Btate of prostration, before mentioned, ■ I this mode of treatment. This was indicat 1 by the general languor and apathy which pervaded th . as well as by the weakness, irregularity and frequei The anti-phlogistic regimen had been m far as prudence would allow, and now an entirely different policy becam ilutely q< i h n was tkt it in tl {.To know when t depletio and to begin the use of nourishment ami stimulants, requir- 152 ed the exercise of a judgment only to be acquired by long experience and close observation. In making this change of remedies, a serious obstacle interposed ; the condition of the stomach was such as to forbid any thing being intro- duced into it. The nausea, sense of sinking and internal heat so commonly present, too well indicated the state of that organ. Vomiting might come on at any moment, and when it once began, the great difficulty of arresting it was well known to every practitioner. The most pressing indi- cation was to support the system, and the stomach refused its assistance ; under these circumstances, other means of introducing nourishment had to be brought into requisition . Beef tea and chicken broth, as rich as they could be made, in quantities of four and six ounces, were, by means of a syringe, thrown up into the rectum, at intervals of four hours, or more ; and even milk, with brandy, was adminis- tered in the same way, in extreme cases. We have reason to know, that these articles, thus employed, were, in many cases, productive of the very best results. If the stomach was in a condition to receive them, chicken soup, beef tea, wine, milk toddy, porter and brown stout were given at short intervals. The gastric symptons were the most formidable which presented themselves to the notice of the physician, and the most difficult to relieve. From the very beginning of the attack the stomach showed signs of its being seriously im- plicated, and often within twenty-four hours after the rise of the fever, the irritability was so great that nothing could be retained by it, and black vomit very soon made its ap- pearance. These indications were always ominous, and for their relief a great variety of remedies was suggested. The muriated tincture of iron, first recommended by the late Dr. Wildman, of Savannah, and so highly spoken of by him, was tried in many cases, in doses of from ten drops to a drachm, without the least beneficial effect, so far as we could ascertain. Bi-carhonate of soda and acetate of mor- phine, in minute doses, frequentlj repeated, the remedy ^ir_ r sted by the New Orleans physicians, was equally ineffl tual ; and the Bame may be Raid of nitrate of silver, sugar <>t' Lead, and opium, rhatany and other articles of the same class. Turpentine, in its pure Btate, and in emulsion, was more frequently prescribed than any other medicine ; but if it was at all efficacious in arresting the black vomit, we have yet to learn it. In the earlier ^ : for the purpc removing tin- nausea, and calming the sick stomach, we preferred the effervescing draught, with morphine, ami the Limited use <>f ice. [f these failed to afford relief, a mix- ture of creosote, Hoffman's anodyne, ami compound spirits of Lavender, was. in a number of instances, made use of by our direction, with results more gratifying than were attain- ed by any other means. In two cases, where the vomiting had been persistent for several hours, a Bingle dose succeed- ed in arresting it : and in oneof these, where it returned, after a considerable interval, it was again used, with the same results. We found it much easier to prevent vomiting than to relieve it after it had made its appearance. As soon as any disagreeable aensations were felt in the stomach, we sorted to vesication over the epigastrium, and directed con- stant irritation of the surface to :»' kept up by the tree appli- cation of sinapism. Butour main reliance was upon keeping that organ in a perfect state of rest, by absolutely forbid- ding the use of all articles, s.lid or fluid, except where the internal heat was very great, and the desire M drinks urgent, and even lien- nothing hut ice. in very small quae tities, at Long intervals, was allowed. For the purpose of alleviating thirst, the patient was directed, as often as he chose, to wash out the month with water icy cold. By this course of proceeding, we have reason to believe that much benefit was obtained. Hoemorrhagee from the gums and nose, inmanyinstan were very serious complications, and were Ruppresaed with difficultv. In addition * usual plan pursued in their 154 treatment, under other circumstances, various local appli- cations were employed, such as the muriated tincture of iron, saturated solution of alum, nitrate of silver, acetate of lead, and other stimulating and astringent articles. More benefit was probably derived from the two first named, than from any others. In one case, at the Naval Hospital, where the now of blood was so copious as to threaten a speedy fatal termination, the discharge was arrested, and the life of the patient saved by injecting the nostrils with the muriated tincture, in full strength. Various were the remedies prescribed, with a view of exciting the functions of the kidneys, in those cases where suppression of urine was present ; but they all proved alike inoperative. The warm bath — cupping in the lumbar region — fomentations — the ter- ebinthinate preparations — sweet spirits of nitre — and the whole list of saline diuretics were fully tried, without any beneficial effects. With scarcely an exception, in every case where the urinary secretion had been completely suspend- ed, the patient died. The symptoms indicative of cerebral congestion were combatted in the usual manner, by blood-letting, general and local, counter irritation, and the application of cold to the head. When in the convalescent stage, the parotid gland took on inflammation, efforts were at once made to prevent the formation of matter — leeches were applied, and they were followed by blisters. Sometimes the solution or tincture of iodine was used, as a local application. These means failing to resolve the abscess, warm cataplasms were resorted to, with the view of bringing it to a head as speedily as possi- ble ; when it was freely lanced, and the contents evacuated. While the process of suppuration was going on, it was ne- cessary to sustain the strength by the liberal allowance of nourishment and cordials. Blood-letting, except to meet some pressing indication in particular subjects, was very rarely employed. The disease, from the beginning, present- 1 .).) ed many of the features which characterize tvphoid forms r. During the prevalei the epidemic we iliil nol • i i to it a Bingle time, and only om came under our notice, where it mighl have been employed with benel and we afterwai retted thai we had nol tried it. The whole profession were unanimous in the opinion thai this remedy could nol be otherwise than injurious in a fever Low a t vi The urgent demand for attendance on the precluded any opportunity of making investigation into the condition of the organs after death ; consequently, we can give no in- formation calculated tn throw Lighl on the pathology of I fever. In a word, the mosl importanl points in the treatinenl were — 1 . To keep the patient in a Btate of mental and bodi- ly repose — 2. To gently evacuate the bowels by the very in ill lot cathartic medicine — '.'>. To induce free perspiration — ■\ Coprotecl the stomach and relieve the gastric irritability ; .".. After the subsidence of the fever, to sustain and build up the system — and 6. During convalescence, to see thai the patient did not leave his bed too soon, or commil any indis- cretion, either by using improper articles of diet, or p maturely going out. It was very difficult to keep the j >a- tinit in bed, and also to restrain him in the quantity of his drinks. Many deaths were caused by obstinancy and heed- rd tu these two important points. I tebilil mere efforl to rise in bed v I r :' prostration : and in the iri an 1 intolerant state of the stomach, the 1 »s1 in ularity in the quantum of fluids taken, enerally pro- duced vomiting, which it was impossible to relieve by any the healing art. CHAPTER VII. UNITED STATES NAVAL HOSPITAL. Portsmouth never before having been visited to any ex- tent by the yellow fever epidemic., was entirely unprepared to take care of, and properly attend to, the large number of her citizens who were daily attacked by the disorder. There was no establishment for the reception of indigent sick, and it was very early seen that unless some arrangement could be made, whereby they could receive proper nursing and me- dical attendance, the suffering among them would, indeed, be [heart-rending. The United States Naval Hospital, a most spacious and well ordered building, lying about a mile from the corporation line, could alone meet the contingency, and it was at once determined to make an effort to procure the use of it. Accordingly, on the 28th of July, a commit- tee of the Common Council, composed of Col. W. Watts, Dr. G. W. Peete, and Mr. C. W. Murdaugh, proceeded to Washington for that purpose, and on their arrival in that city, immediately waited on the Secretary of the Navy and laid the matter before him. They were very kindly received by that officer, and by the President, and the Head of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, who expressed the most anxious desire to do all that was in their power to alleviate the sufferings of the people of Portsmouth. As belonging peculiarly to his department, the subject was referred to Dr. Whelan, the Chief of the Bureau, for examination and re- port ; who, at a very short notice, prepared a most able and feeling paper, alike creditable to his intelligence and philan- thropy, recommending that the request of the committee should be acceded to, not only on the ground of the great interests which the government had at stake in Gosport and vicinity, but also, as responding to the higher and more noble 157 plea of hunianit) itself. In accordance with his advice, in- structions were at once forwarded to Commodore McKeever, the officer commanding the Gosport Navy Yard, to admit into thi Hospital all persons presenting a perm I by the chairman of the sanitary com oitfe Tim object of their mission being attained, the conimil returned on the 31st July, and reported to a special meeti of the < lommon ( ouncil th<' result of their application. Ac- cording to the terms of the arrangemenl entered into by the committee with the Secretary of the Navy, the town was to reimburse all expenditures rendered necessary for the care and support of the Bick citizens who might be Bent to the Hospital : and also to make g 1 all damage done to the fur- niture, bedding, &c. by reason of its use by them : and the 1 mmodore was further instructed to require, as a prelimi- aary to the occupation of the Hospital, a guarantee from the corporation to this effect. Accordingly a resolution m adopted, pledging the faith of the town to the terms agreed on by the committee, ami a ropy of the resolution, authen- ticated by the signatures of the President and Clerk of tin- Board, with tin* corporate seal annexed, was delivered to 1 mmodore McKeever on tin- same day, ami on tin- next day. August 1st. that noble institution was thrown open for tin- reception of the citizens of Portsmouth, rick with yel- low fever. In location and construction, there can be no finer estab- lishment. It is situated immediately on the river, about one mile from Portsmouth by land, ami about halt' of' thai distance from Norfolk by water, and affords a beautiful j»: t of the harbor, and of all vessels coming into port, which must pass directly in front of it. The house is eious, and four stories in height, with piazzas runnii length of the wings on either side. Qreat has bi taken in providing means for ample ventilation, and a boun- tiful supply of pure water. In view of tl this building was located beyond tin- i u. the privilege thus a - I •! was mabie value 158 Very fortunate was it for the sick who sought an asylum there, that the medical corps attached to the Hospital was composed of men of such intelligence and humanity as the officers constituting that body. At this period Dr. Lewis W. Minor was the surgeon, and Drs. Thomas B. Steele and James F. Harrison, his assistants. At a later period Drs. Randolph Harrison, John C. Coleman and F. A. Walke were also on duty as assistant surgeons. It would be supere- rogatory for us to speak of the high reputation of these gen- tlemen ; their manly bearing, humane dispositions, fine at- tainments, practical skill and enlarged experience, are too well known to require any commendation at our hands. The public have already had abundant testimony of the un- remitting devotion^ and fraternal sympathy, which charac- terized their attendance on the unfortunate sufferers placed under their charge. The obligations of the community, for their zealous and disinterested labors, is fully acknowledged, but can never be cancelled. In token of the high apprecia- tion in which they are held by the people of Portsmouth, the Common Council, at their meeting in February, directed gold medals with suitable devices and inscriptions to be pre- sented to the surgeon and each of his assistants, and appro- priated, at a subsequent meeting, fifteen hundred dollars for that purpose. The labors of love and mercy, so unostentatiously per- formed by the Sisters (Bruno, Isabella and Urbana,) of Cha- rity in the wards under the immed ate charge of Dr. Steele, set apart for the accou the women and children, were worthy of all praise. At an emergency, when the greatest difficulty was experienced in procuring necessary attendants to wait upon the sick, they promptly came for- ward and volunteered their services in any capacity in which they could be useful. Like ministering angels they moved about the ward, among the couches of the fevered inmates, with noiselea tread, performing all the duties of a nurse, with a spirit of inimitable delicacy and gentleness, without kion or desii arthl) recompense. M >.\ they reap nn abundant reward, whence alone they aspii ive it, The annexed table will show the numb* r ot a Imis i< tis, discharges and deaths al the Hospital Irom 251 i July to I" < » stober, including naval as well a> civil pal ients. m it ted. h'd. |>: |. | White men 3 352 21 1 138 40 women. 1 25 78 47 23 boys, 49 15 6 •• girls, 43 37 6 2 Black men. 1(» 9 1 1 women, 2 1 1 1 boys, 1 1 girls, 5 5 Total admissions, 587 •• dischargi •• deaths, renty-three of tin- ims! s which terminated fatally were in a hop< mdition on their admission. The earliest patients admitted came from the Marine Bar- within the walls of the Navy Sard. Thecorpsof ma- rines, having their quarters in this building, suffered very lv. nearly one half of them falling victims to the ej.i- domic. T ful maligi of the I hese u av;i> probably owing to the natu in the vicinity of their quarters, il made, and recenth i vered wil i mud i icavate I from the bed < I p ; to the losure at night t « > which they were subjects 1 by keeping guard in various parts of the yard, particularly a1 the main ling i: 'ft. and r-> the fret spirituous Liquors, to which most of them wrere ad I The fii Hospital itself toward tal buil 1- ing, and ks in attend- ance on 1 , but at some disl inthedwellii 'he surgeon, and in the persons of his children and servant ICO who had nut at any time visited the wards where the fever patients were confined, and who had only removed to their present home at the first of the month from Fredericksburg. One of these children, an interesting boy about ten years old, died on the 2d of September. About this time several other cases appeared in the Hos- pital building. A young lady in tlie family of Dr. James F. Harrison, and several of the marines, died during Sep- tember. All three of the Sisters of Charity had the dis- ease, and Sister Bruno narrowly escaped with her life. Not one of the surgeons, apothecaries or nurses, who were in attendance on the sick from the beginning to the close, were attacked by the fever. All the persons who took the fever at the Hospital, with the exception of the marines, were new comers. Miss Blackburn was from Richmond, Master Mi- nor from Fredericksburg, and the three Sisters from St. Ma- ry's, at Emmettsburg, Maryland. The disease had so declined that on the 1st of October the last citizen patient had left the Hospital, and no others were sent there after that dale. The following physicians were treated at the Hospital during the prevalence of the fever : Drs. Schoolfield, Cocke, Maupin, Trugien, (died,) J. Clarkson Smith of Columbia, Pa., (died,) Thomas P. Howie of Richmond, Va., (died,) Marshall of Baltimore, (died,) John D. Bryant, Azpell and Hamill of Philadelphia, Ralph L. Briggs, Wayne Co. Pa., Stewart Kennedy, Chambersburg, Pa., Hungerford of Bal- timore, Crow of Richmond, Thompson of Botetourt, and I. L. Hatton. The high estimation which was placed on the services of the surgeon and his assistants by the people of Portsmouth, was fully concurred in by the Naval authorities, as the an- nexed correspondence will show. 161 JUSI CREDIT FOB BONOB \r.u: BBBft D I Navy Department, Oct. IS, Sir: Now that the terrible pestilence with which the cities of Portsmouth mid Norfolk have been visited has greatly subsided, and Is I trusl wholly Bubdued, it is due to you ami those associated professionally with yon, not only to impart the praise which the Commandant of the Norfolk Naval (Sta- tion deems to be due to you and them, but to express the appreciation in which the Department holds the Belf-sacrificing and unflinching spirit, in acts of humanity, which have been devoted to the suffering sick by the M< dical Officers of the Navy attached to the Naval Hospital near Norfolk. The Commandant of the Station has very properly remarked that *' it is proper to bestow a tribute of praise upon the Medical Officers of that insti- tution. They have performed their duties assiduously and faithfully during those laborious and trying times," in which sentiments the Department fully concurs. The unremitting attention and the untiring zeal and devotion which have marked the course of yourself and assistants are worthy of all praise, and ive the gratitude and admiration of all. The Department tenders to you and to them its thanks for the magnani- mou • iwed upon the afflicted. Be pleased to make known to your assistants how highly their good DOn- duct during the ravages of the destroyer is appreciated. I am, very respectfully, S ur obedi' int, J. 0. DOBBIN S urg eon Lewie W. Minor, r. 8. Netted Hbepital, near Norfolk, I"-/ V. & ' ' HbepUei, I Portemcvth, Va., Oct. 20, ISM Sir: I have the plea- icknowledge the receipt of your lettt lf>th instant, expressive of your appreciation of the services rendered by my professional asmwiiatei and myself "to the suffering sick, " during I prevalence of the pestilence which has recently so afflicted the |- our vicinity. I am fully sensible of and highly appreciate the honor done us, b) ttering notice taken by I mentof the manner in which our duty hat rmed by my professional asi d this I! md myself. Tl • also bestowed by the i» ■ It is impossible, sir, \>> express fully the high estimation in which I bold the conduct of the gentli ith me here during 1 JU2 tinuancc (as an epidemic) of the really fearful disease which has so depopu- lated this region. So admirable has been the conduct of each that I can distinguish none individually. Suffice it, then, to say, that, in my opinion, Drs. T. B. Steele, James F. Harrison, Randolph Harrison, John C. Coleman and Francis H. Walke are entitled to any and every commendation the Department may think proper to bestow upon officers who, in the fullest sense of the expres- sion, have done their duty. In accordance with your request to that effect, I shall have great pleasure in making known to my official associates how highly the Department ap- preciates their good conduct during the ravages of the destroyer. I am, very respectfully, sir, Your obedient servant, LEWIS W. MINOR, Surgeon. Hon. J. C. Dobbin, Sec'ry U. S. Navy. CHAPTER VI I I . IX MEMORY OP THE DEAD. Portsmouth has to mourn the loss of many of her most useful citizens, who, from a sense of duty, remained during the raging of the pestilence, to assisl in relieving her sict and Buffering population, and who were, in the execution of thai benevolent purpose, attacked by the fever, and laid lowin death. Their disinterested labors in behalf of the afflicted and bereaved, rendered at a time of such peculiar trial and danger, are worthy of universal admiration : and in this connection, it Is proper to commemorate the self- sacrificing services performed by them. The task is a mel- ancholy one, recalling, as it does, the images of so many dear and attached friends, whose sad and untimely fate we have not yet ceased to deplore. Prominent among the names of these departed philanthropists, stands recorded that of the Rev. dames Chisholm, Late Elector ofSt. John's Protestant Episcopal Church, who, mi Saturday, September L5th, at in o'clock, P. M.. quietly fell asleep i n death, at the Tinted States Naval Hospital. This devoted minister of Christ was a native of Salem, in the state of Massachusetts, and a graduate in the collegiate department of Harvard University, and of the Theological School anderthe patronage of the Episcopal Church of Vir- ginia, near Alexandria. For fifteen years lie had been in the exercise of his sacred vocation, in various parts of the southern country, and during the four last years of his life, in charge of the church of which he was the efficient and beloved pastor at the time of his death. When the fever brok it last summer, it found him at his rt, and notwithstanding Dearly every member of his con- gregation had left the town, he remained and performed his 164 duties, as a faithful minister, up to the time of his illness. For some time his church was the only one open, and so long as he continued able, he failed on no single Sabbath to occupy the holy desk. There, in his tabernacle, to whose welfare he gave his whole exertions, with "two or three gathered together," he improved the solemn circumstances by which he was surrounded, and poured out his soul in earnest and faithful prayer to God, for assistance and for mercy ! A most interesting letter, written by him on the 3d of September, only a few days before his death, is so much like the man, that we shall give some extracts from it. It por- trays, in a style of great simplicity, his views of the duty incumbent upon him. " It probably occurs to you, that in the present appalling condition of our plague-smitten community, but one alternative presents itself to the con- sideration of every one. Shall I regard personal safety alone, and flee with all speed from this atmosphere of poison and death, or shall I look the question of my relations to society, to humanity and to God, full in the face, and decide accordingly ? The question of duty as a minister of Christ, has determined me to stand firm at the post, to which I believe all along that the providence of God called me. Up to this moment, for the period of seven weeks that the desolating scourge has been doing its remorseless work amongst us, I have been perfectly well ; not an uneasy or uncomfortable feeling — and never in my life have I had a finer appetite. For five weeks of this time I have been a daily, and sometimes nightly attendant, as occasion might call me, at the sick and dying beds of the suf- ferers and victims by this m ilignant fever. My present condition surprises myself — and I trust that I more than ever realize that the ' Eternal God is my refuge, and underneath are the Everlasting Arms.' I am in his hands, to do with me what seemeth Him good. " Acting in accordance with this pious resolution, he re- mained, as a faithful shepherd, to look after the spiritual welfare of the flock committed to his keeping ; and not only of his flock, but of all who desired his religious ministra- tions. He ceased not in the performance of his holy mission neither by day nor by night ; but was constantly found at the It..-, bedside of the Bickand the dying, pouring into the wound ed spirit the '• wine and oil of consolation, " and by hispioui tion ami prayers of faith, cheering the hop "In 1 anxious and desponding, and soothing bis passage to the tomb. For so frail and \\<-.\k a man, liis 1 were beyond his ngth. l:i the same letter, h< u The wards of the United States Hospital temporarily granted forth of our Portsmouth people, are crowded to the number of 160 . ith yellow fever patients, and 1 pay these wards a daily \ | leavoring I administer, as far as desired or needed, the blessed resources of oar holy religion. It is some comfort, amid these dreary walks of duty, to refli tint I have aided some poor creatures to seek and find thai peace which the world can neither pive n<>r take away. " 1 also visit wherever, in town, I am called for." For support and help he Looked only to one quarter. His reliance was on the mercy of God, as is beautifully exhi- bited by his letter, from which we have before given i tracts — " I have only one suggestion to make, (not that a finger be lifted, or the ■f one purse in New England be relaxed a little in the way of prof- fering aid, but) that in every city and town there, they wake up. and tr pond to the dictates of humanity and Christian sympathy, by intr* ing the calamity of these, their sister cities, into I id pulp ry mightily tot;.*! f I .at they satisfy requin immunil that they appoint seasoi --cial hnmilis r f..r tl mending of our a merciful God. m you not, a . from me, stir up I con. f Salem to their dutj ... 1 1, in this rasped ? " the time when Mr Chisholm was thus spending his energies in the exercise was urged to him, and 166 day by day did letters peach Kim, bagging him to come to his dying child. The little boy, they said, was constantly calling for Ills father, and asking "why dont pa come to me? " To a fond Christian father, the dilemma was most painful — duty to God, and to his dying fellow man on one hand, and the yearnings of a father's love for his moth- erless boy on the other ! He could not respond to both ; and though it might lacerate his heart, he determined to stifle the longings of parental affection, and labor on in the vineyard of death, where duty called him. The child did not live long enough to become fatherless ! We do not feel competent to delineate the character of such a man ; it is so well done by another, in the annexed extract, that we cannot do better than adopt it, and express our hearty concurrence in every sentiment contained there- in. It is the tribute of the Rev. J. C. McCabe, of Hampton, and was published in the Richmond Dispatch : — " Who that knew the Rev. James Chisholm by sight would have dreamed that that frail body of his held such a lofty spirit ! Weak and delicate, with a degree of modesty that almost amounted to bashfulBess, as shrink- ing and retiring as a young girl, thousands would have passed him in the crowd, unconscious that they were in the presence of a ripe scholar and an able divine. His look a personification of meekness, and to the superficial thinker he would seem to have been one of those who would quietly have retreated to his solitude, far away from the noise and bustle of an excited community. But the disease came — Chisholm's flock nearly all left ; and he, too, was preparing to spend a portion of his summer in the mountains ; but stern duty said "Stop." And then it was that this pale, delicate, frail, retiring man came forth to the struggle ; and the great and noble soul, which was, after all, the statue of the man. rose in its God-given strength, aiul he was here at the bedside of suffering, and there by the fresh made grave — here pointing the sinner to the cross of Christ, and there carrying food and drink to the suffering — now in the pulpit, seizing upon the circumstances of the visitation to warn men to prepare for death, and then in the hospital, whispering peace to the penitent and departing soul. Death came to Mm, and he met him as one who ■ " Sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approached the grave, I. ike one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams. 167 Dr. Etiehard 11. Parker was the first physician who felJ a victim to the fever. Advanced in life, and of feeble health, his system could not long withstand the fatigues incident to thf arduous labors through which he had to pass, in his at- tendance mi t he sick. Very early in the pro if the epi- demic he was attacked bj it. and died on the l"th of Au- gust. Dr. Parker was from North Carolina, originally, and had resided in Portsmouth bul a few yens, in which time he had established himself in a good practice, and attached to himself a large circle of friends. In disposition he was kind and affectionate, and as a physician, attentive and de voted to the duties of his profession. For many years he was in communion with the Methodist Church, and so con- tinued up to the period of his death. Dr. Parker left behind him a large and interesting family, mourn the loss of their sole protector and support. The death of Dr. John W. H.Trugien, on the morning of the 29th of August, at the United States Naval Bospital, after an illn five days, produced an intense Bensation throughout the community, and excited in i-yvy heart the liveliest sympathy for his family, thus sadly bereaved, by the loss of so kind a husband and lather, [n the morning of life, buoyant with bright hopes oi future usefulness and honor, he fell, a martyr to his noble efforts and sacrifii for the relict' of his afflicted fellow townsmen. An intima- cy, cemented by long years of close association, entitles us to speak confidently of his character. Dr. Trugien was horn in I touth, on the seventh daj of February, 1827, and was the only surviving son of Ed ward and Ann Trugien. His deportment from his child- hood was bo exemplary i justify his friends in predict ing tor him a career alike useful to society and honorable to himself. Biodesl and retiring in his bearing, he seldom mingled in the rude sports in which the yon; neration much delight ; but preferred, rather, to Bpend his time in the cultivation of his mind, b\ reading ind tnd\ 168 The medical profession, presenting, as it did, so fine a field for the exercise of the more noble sentiments and impulses of his nature, possessed for him peculiar attractions, and he often expressed a strong desire to embrace it. His par- ents, though moving in an humble sphere, with limited means, determined to gratify his cherished wish. In order to effect this, they availed themselves of the best schools within reach, where, by close application and hard study, his acquirements were such, before the close of his eigh- teenth year, that he was enabled to enter upon the prosecu- tion of his favorite design. His moral and blameless course of life, and his attention to his scholastic duties, won for him the friendship and respect of his teachers. The pecu- niary situation of his father being such as to preclude him from a collegiate education, he at once placed him as a stu- dent in the office of Dr. J. N. Schoolfield, with whom he re- mained for four years, diligently and systematically devot- ing his whole energies to the acquisition of medical know- ledge. Having a mind of an analytical cast, he did noth- ing superficially, but thoroughly investigated and mastered every subject to which his attention was directed. In 1847 and 1848 he attended a course of lectures in the Universi- ty of Maryland, and another course in the University of Pennsylvania during the succeeding winter, at which latter institution he graduated in 1849. On obtaining his diploma, Dr. Trugien settled in his native town, and became a candidate for practice, and so continued until the time of his death. With his talents and character there was no doubt as to his success ; and in a very few years he had fully established himself, and se- cured a very large share of the practice of the community. As a physician, no one had a better reputation, nor enjoyed in a more eminent degree the confidence of the public. He was attentive in his duties to his patients, and exhausted the resources of the healing art in his efforts to relieve them ; and they, in turn, were devoted Labors were of the ra arduous description, and rendered doubly so before the epi- mic had reached its climax, by the illness of Beveral of his brother practitioners. Frail and delicate as was his frame, he himself expressed astonishment at his pot* of endurance. The rising sun found him on his daily rounds, and he had not finished the labors of the day until Long after the approach of night. For six Long wee) was enabled to pursue this course oflife, exposed constantly in those parts of the town most infected by thi attack. But he was not destined to enjoy this exemption Longer. On the 23d of August, he visited and prescribed for over one hundred sick people! and then re- mained all night with a young friend ill with the fever, and did nut quit her until her spirit had plumed its flight to a brighter world. II" complained, on reaching home, of at fatigue, attributing it to tie- exhausting Labors of I ling day. I!.' was immediately conveyed to the h pital, which he 1 in a cheerful state of mind, and put to bed. For two or three day- he seemed to be doing well, and no unpleasant symptoms appeared until the night of the 26th, when he was seized with violent congestion of tin' brain, accompanied by convulsions, and only prevented from dying by th prompt and decided means. In a short time QOnsckra returned, and at intervals his mind v. lucid. He clearly apprehended his precarious situation, and made some suggestions in and t: and e\ I tic belief that 1 in death. In this most trying hour his ctlmn sure were remarkable. F< : his little children he 22 170 said lie desired to live, but not having procrastinated his preparation for another world, he expressed his firm reliance upon the merits of his Redeemer, and his complete submis- sion to the will of God ! For a day or two he seemed to rally, and his numerous friends were not without hope of his ultimate recovery. In this they were doomed to disappointment. On Tuesday night, August 28th, the cerebral congestion returned, and before midnight his intellect became clouded, and he sank into a deep stupor, from which he was never aroused. It was a pitiable sight to see one so young and gifted, passing away from earth, and friends, and home for ever. Slowly ebbed the sands of life, and at 6^ o'clock, of the morning of the 29th, his noble heart ceased to beat. " The spoiler set The seal of silence. But there beamed a smile, So fixed, so holy, from that noble brow, Death gazed, and left it there. He dared not steal The signet ring of heaven. " In all the relations of life Dr. Trugien maintained a most exalted position. He was emphatically a man of principle, inflexibly just in all his transactions. For decision of char- acter and firmness of purpose, he was proverbial. He never resolved without consideration ; but when once he had made up his mind as to what was rigid, he never for a moment turned aside to pursue that which was expedient. Even in his earliest years his morality was most refined ; and on the 4th of October, 1845, he made a public profession of religion, and united himself to the Presbyterian Church, of which he was made an Elder March 12th, 1852. In all the benevolent operations connected with his church, he took great interest ; and particularly in the Sabbath School, often acting as a teacher, when his professional labors would permit. The faith which he jjrofessed is beautifully illustrated by the annexed extract from a letter written by him two weeks before his death :— . '• It m painful to walk our si I never f»-l t am I ,.f [onel and melancholy as 1 did this evenii I returned from the labors and my own afflicted home. I- no unfrequ dinarily, I mel nol a human being nor livin tun . kind, and no sound wn >„ but the harsh i I ct. Oh, how I felt the force of the Psalmisl terriblejudf "Be still and know that I am God." Trulyhi rely afflicted and tried us. hut it was ail .1; nod true believer, I same hand can bind up the wounds Himself made. Oh ! Lord, turn away thy wrath fr< to ■ burn againsl Dr. Trugien was married December 28, 1852, ami left a widow, ami two interesting children, who can never appreci- ate their bereavement. Not so with his wilt"; for she too well knew how fond and indulgent he was, and how devotedly he " them. Hi- remains, accompanied by the members of his family, a number of tin- citizens ami physicians, were committed the earth on tip- afternoon ■ i the 29th. Thi ices wi solemn and impre* The corpse, enclosed in a neat mahogany coffin, was brought from the Hospital, and deposited on the ground, under the shade of the overhang- ing ti.cs. in the still silence of a summer's day, unbroken, e by tin- soughing of the wind through the melancholy pin'-. Bere, lii^ pastor, the Rev. Mr. Handy, performed tin- burial services in a most ft«l in-r ami appropriate manner, ami all eyes were bedewed with tears. ;. upright, pure, i a" feeble I With ju tul subdued, And worth without its pri ' The widow, in her lowly cell, Must l"t.L r thy loss depl The orphans wait thy Btep in vain, Tli' The pith <>f duty and of zeal, urn That thou art of the 172 At the time of his death, which occurred on the 24th of August, Dr. Martin P. Lovett had been a citizen of Ports- mouth but a very few months, having removed from Curri- tuck county, North Carolina, to enable him to educate his children. At the beginning of the fever, having been so short a time in the town, he had no professional business to detain him, but his esprit de corps would not permit him to leave, in the face of an approaching enemy, whose assaults he might possibly be called on to combat. Having sent his family beyond the reach of the infection, he determined to make himself useful, should occasion offer. His services were often demanded, and freely accorded to all who desired them. These labors of humanity were not of long duration. He was attacked by the fever, and died, after a brief, but painful illness, which he bore with much calmness and com- posure. Captain George Chambers, though a native of one of the Northern States, had been a citizen of Portsmouth for many years, and to a very large extent enjoyed the respect and confidence of the community. By prudence and attention to business, he had accumulated a competency, and had no inducement to remain in town after the appearance of the fever, other than a desire to be useful. As a member of the Common Council, he was placed on the Sanitary Committee, in which position he rendered very important services, super- intending the transportation of the sick to the Hospital, and in other ways exerting himself for the relief of the sufferers. While thus actively employed, disease overtook him, and af- ter a few days severe illness, he breathed his last on the 21st day of August. Captain Chambers was always looked upon as one of the most reliable men in the town. In all enter- prises designed to advance the interests of the place, he took a prominent part, and readily responded to every call made upon him. As the head of the fire department, which si- tuation he held for many years, and the duties of which he performed with promptness and ability, his services were in- 1 7a valuable. He had been repeatedly elected b member of the Town Council, and was for n long time superintendent of the N i -Ik county ferries, under the appointment of the irt, which last position he voluntarily retired from about a year before his death. In tl 'd< • Odd Fellows he was i steemed by his brethren as one " : ' their most honoi members, and his counsels were ever treated with marked tsideration. A- c immissioner of public schools, and a director in the Savings Bank, for a long irs, he maintained the respect and secured the confidence of the whole community. Captain Chambers was a widower, having lost his wife from an attack of the same disease of which he died, 1852, and ]evlin, a priest ol the Roman Catholic ( Jhurch, in charge of St. Paul's congregation, lie was a native of Langford, Ireland, and had been a resident of the United States since L838. He was ordained as a pri< the College of St. Vincent, near- Richmond, and had been in the assiduous discharge of the red functions of his office in Portsmouth about irs. The annexed notice from the Portsmouth Transcript of tin- l"tli • i anounces his death, and ^ri •- pression t" the kind regard in which he was held by lii^ fel- low cit Death 01 the Rev. Francis Devlin. — Th f the ■" the dnl of tin ir bi on, i> no of the I rch, in this ' ■ lay. Ho had parti illy the lit BUff< ■>■ We aaw lii 1 1 1 put on 1 '• tLuu^ 174 looked very much reduced, we had cherished the fond hope that he would be spared. From the commencement of the sad times from which we are emerging, up to the period of his attack, he had been actively and faithfully engaged in ministering to the sick and dying, since which time he has been mostly confined to his bed. He was an exemplary, mild, humble and godly man, and has no doubt gone to reap the reward of his firm adherence to duty under the most appalling circumstances. His course formed an exam- ple worthy of all imitation, and it affords us sincere gratification, as it en- ables us to exercise a sweet privilege, thus to do homage to a character which we have always esteemed. Such, we estimate, was the compeer of Chisholm and Eskridge. Dr. William Collins died from an attack of the fever on the 8th of September, leaving a most interesting family to mourn his death. Dr. Collins was born in Portsmouth, and always made his residence there, except when in the employment of the government, in the honorable position of Auditor in the Treasury Department at Washington. Having received a preparatory education at the Columbian College, D. C, he entered upon the study of medicine, in which science he graduated in the University of Pennsylvania, and then set- tled in his native town for the purpose of practicing his pro- fession, where he met with flattering success, having in a very short time built up a lucrative business, and attached to himself hosts of friends. Shortly after this, and at a very early age, he was elected as one of the delegates from Nor- folk county in the Virginia Legislature, in which capacity he rendered very important services, and secured for him- self a warm place in the attachments of his constituents. For many years he was a justice of the peace, performing the functions pertaining to that office with dignity and ability. Under the administration of President Tyler, he was ap- pointed First Auditor in the Treasury Department, which po- sition he occupied until by a change of administration his removal was effected. While in office at Washington, he was not unmindful of the interests of his native town, and on every occasion his efforts were exerted to promote her it:. welfare. Being brought by his official relations in contact with many of the capitalists of the country, he sel himself to work to enlist their co-operation in tin" work of resuscita- ting the fortunes of tin- railroad connecting tin- wat< rs of the Roanoke with Elizabeth river, which had at that time been suspended ami abandoned. Placing a very high esti- mate on the importance of this connexion I'm- the develop- ment nt' tin- resources of South-eastern Virginia, ami tin- ad- jacent country in North Carolina, and for the building up of Portsmouth, tor which In- entertained a Btrong filial affec- tion, he spared no Labor in carrying out the design which he had formed of procuring its re-establishment. By per- ering efforts he succeeded eventually in enlisting in tl enterprise men nt' means, who appreciating the great value i>t' the improvement, formed themselves into a company un- der the name of the Seaboard ami Roanoke Railroad Com- pany, ami under a charter procured for the purpose, rebuilt the road ami put it into successful operation. Jt wasaproud day for him when I eat object tin- which he had so long toiled hail been attained ; and ir was tit that the Presidency of tin' r^ad should have been bestowed upon him. as it was. Tl, ition lie held t<» the day of his death, perform] all tin- duties incident to it. t . . the satisfaction of the stock- holders ami directors. [f was in this capacity that his services to tie- community during the prevalence ..t" the epidemic, weir of such incal- culable advantage. When all other modes of - were cut oil", tin- car- on the road under his charge continued t.> run, affording not only a means of escape for the people fleeing from tic Destroyer, but a mode of conveyance by which ample supplies of personal assistance, medicine, fuel, clothing ami provision were introduced into the town, t ill charges whatever. In the performance of these 1" ■:. nt labors, and other duties of a benevolent character, he ttinued to exert himself until he was stricken down the fever Bis illness was Bhorf and painful, and surround 176 eel by his family and friends, he breathed his last, in the fif- ty-second year of his age. The annexed obituary notice of the Rev. Vernon Eskridge, was prepared by order of the Virginia Animal Conference of the Methodist Church, and published in their Minutes. So far as it refers to the Christian character and self-sacrificing labors of our departed fellow citizen and friend, we can bear testimony to its fidelity. In all the range of our acquaint- ance we knew no better man, nor one more eminently fitted for the duties of his sacred office. He was consistent in his religious life, earnest in the performance of his ministerial exercises, free from bigotry and self-esteem, kind and affable in his deportment, unselfish in his disposition, and amiable in all the relations of life. Where he was best known he was most loved. The manner in which he acquitted himself of his obligations to the community, both as a man and as a minister of Christ, in a season of peril and suffering, hither- to unexampled, had endeared him to every heart ; and his death, which occurred on the 10th of September, was univer- sally lamented. The day preceding, his son Richard, a most exemplary and promising young man, about seventeen years of age, also died at the Naval Hospital. A'ernon Eskridge was born in the year of our Lord 1801, on the 26th day of October, in the county of Westmoreland, Virginia. By the religious in- struction of his pious parents, he was early and deeply impressed with the necessity of seeking an experimental acquaintance with the Saviour of sin- ners. At a camp meeting, held in Lancaster county, Virginia, he embraced religion on the 26th of July, 1820, when he was about eighteen years of age. In 1822 he was appointed class-leader; in 1823 received license to exhort ; and in May, 1827, at a Quarterly Conference, held for the Hanover circuit, at Slash Church, in Hanover county, was licensed to preach. He traveled the remaining part of this year under Lewis Skidmore, P. E., and with Wm. H. Starr, on the Amherst circuit. In 1828, at a session of the Virginia Con- ference, held at Raleigh, North Carolina, he offered himself as a probationer, and was received and appointed as the Junior preacher, under Christopher Thomas, to the Williamsburg circuit. In 1830, at a session of the Virginia Conference, held in Richmond, Virginia, he was received into full connec- tion, and ordained Deacon, and appointed to the Elizabeth City station, in > I th < ':iri >liua. After tra\> tin which su] • lived h outh. i lain on land, in tlio Mediterranean, and | ed the gospel with the Niil f n.'t the w] this time, i far from hia fa- mily and hi land. Returning from ;i I hia family, last Bummei -hurt tin i the desolatii broke out in the city of Portsmouth. D by the awful ravages of the yellow fever, and the panic whii population of the city abroad, he nobly stood at the post of duty, and w at the call of all who needed his ministerial b< With | ind ristian I . he braved the danger which th around him, till all of him that wi I by th< of the unl his spirit 1 dissolvii ith, mysterious and incredible as it may seem in the light of <>nr imperfect knowledge, be recognized and hailed, by name, his mot) who had been long in the sj.irit land, and his Bon, whom, until that rj he knew no! 1. Thus, falling in the battle's strife, and parting with hi%. m the flesh, and greeting loved om in- ducted to ' of Christ, where tl right hand there are pleas re." " in his duty prompt JJ, Be ■ Kid wept, he prayed, and fell for all." Robert T. S tt, a member of the Common Council, was one of the mosl active and efficient laborers in the cause of humanity during the fearful times of which we have been writing, Be was a native citizen of the town, of longstand- ing, and had, by his upright course of life and kindness of heart, acquired the confidence and m of a large circle friends. Although not an educated man. he p< I a mind remarkable for it- rigor, and could, when opportuni- ties offered, use his pen with much Porce. Anxious to alle date the miseries inflicted upon his f< llo\* townsmen by the iging of the epidemic, he resolved t" maintain his ground and battle with it. The post of duty assigned him was the superintendence of the provis rthepurp< of dispensing food and nourishment to the need} and liungr in which responsible position Ik remained, to tin ao- 178 tion of all. until the time arrived for him to lie down and die. His attack was sudden, and the crisis came on m a very few days. He died in the first week of September, leaving a large family to mourn over the melancholy fate which overtook him in the midst of his career of usefulness. After the death of Mr. Scott, the store was placed in charge of Mr. Darien P. Daughtrey, a most worthy and amiable man, who was desirous of exerting himself for the public good. He had scarcely began his labor of love, when he too was called to his final resting place. He died on the 16th day of September, leaving eight helpless and destitute children, who had but a few days before been called upon to lament the loss of their mother. We have still to record the death of another of the resi- dent physicians of Portsmouth, Dr. L. P. Nicholson, an ami- able and kind hearted gentleman, who had lived in the town only a few years, and whose practice was very limited. He was far advanced in life when he removed from Southamp- ton county, Virginia, where he had been very highly es- teemed. Of a retiring disposition, his circle of acquaint- ances was small, and he was but little known in his new home. As far as opportunities offered, and health permit- ted, he exerted himself to ameliorate the distresses of his afflicted fellow townsmen. While thus charitably employed, he too was struck down by the pestilence, and soon num- bered with the dead. He left a wife and several children to lament his death, one of whom, an interesting son, Emmett, died in a few days afterwards at the Orphan Asylum in Kichmond. In response to the Macedonian cry which went out from the plague stricken town, a large number of well educated and intelligent physicians, actuated by motives most credit- able to themselves and honorable to human nature, promptly came to the assistance of the sick. It should redound to the lasting honor of the medical profession, that so many of its members volunteered their services in an enterprise of so IT'.' much difficulty and danger, without expectation <>\' receiv- ing pecuniar} compensation. By their noble effort* many valuable lives were saved, and much Buffering relieved. In their encounters with the pestilence, they dared not hope to escape unscathed. They knew how doubly great was the risk they ran. coming into an atmosphere poisoned with infection, from one perfectly free from impurity; and few, very few of them escaped an attack of the fever, and the ratio «>t mortality among them was verv large. With a single exception, every volunteer physician who came from a more northern latitude than Portsmouth, took the fever, ami eight of them died — to wit : Dr. Thomas Parke Howie, of Richmond. Dr. Leon Grelbardt, " " Dr. ( Ihs. Waters, " Baltimore. Dr. Marshall, " " Dr. .1. Clarkson Smith, " Columbia, Pa. Dr. Cortlen Cole, " Philadelphia. Dr. J. L. Berry, " Memphis, Tenn. And Dr. Edwin Hunti " Brooklyn, X. V. It is a source of much regret that we have not the data to enable us to give some extended notice of these philanthro- pists, who -i) nobly responded t<> the tl Macedonian cr can only record their names, and 1 • jtimony t<» tho invaluable Ben ices performed by them : to the fortitude and perseverance evinced in the prosecution of their arduous la- : to the kindness and attention exhibited in their minis- trations at the sick bed, and t<> the fearless and unshrinking courage manifested by them during a period of such awful solemnity and peril. Their humanity is fully appi by the community, and as a feeble expression of the grati- tude which dwells in every heart, the authorities of the town have determined to erect a monument in honor of their memory. ISO " Where manly hearts wore falling;, where The throngful street grew foul with death, O ! high-souled martyrs ! ye were there, Inhaling from the loathsome air Poison with every breath ; Yet shrinking not from offices of dread From the wrung dying, and the unconscious dead." The apothecaries and nurses, who so courageously came to our assistance, are also entitled to our warmest commen- dations. Moved by the most noble sentiments which can animate the human breast, they devoted themselves to the care of the sick and the dying. The duties which they as- sumed were humble, but not on that account light or unim- portant. Theirs it was to keep lonely vigils beside the sick couch — to calm the anxious mind — to elevate the hopes of the des^' wding — to cool the fevered brow — and often, too often, to speak words of consolation to the departing spirit, and smooth his pathway to the tomb ! Day and night, without- intermission, they were constantly employed in the performance of these charitable offices, contributing largely to the comfort of the sick, and aiding materially in their restoration to health. From the list which Ave annex be- low, it will be seen that many of them were prostrated by the pestilence, and fell victims to its relentless fury. Among strangers, far from home, and kindred, and friends, they died ; but not unwept. Beneath the cold earth their ashes repose, remote from the scenes of their childhood and their riper years, but not unhonored. Sculptured marble will tell to after ages the tale of their charity and their humanity ! Singleton Mercer, of Philadelphia. D. K. Craven, " Ed. R. Barrett, " E. Perry Miller, it It James Hennesy, Fredk. Mosefeldt, Win. M. Butler, of Baltimore. 181 .Mis> Lucia Johnson, of Philadelphia M a Olive Whittit Win < Graham, It would be very gratifying, if space allowed, to Bay some- thing of the numerous useful and worthy citizens, who were lost t<> their families and the community during the exist- ence of the late calamitous visitation. They fell so thick and so ta-:. that, to do so, would extend this sketch far be- yond the limits proposed. Fet, we cannot entirely refrain from referring to them. We should like to speak of thai estimable and unobtrusive man, Lewis W. Boutwell, one of the Elders of the Presby- terian Church, ami of his lovely daughter Emma, who wi not u separated in death" — of thai pious and godly man, ■ I hnD. ( Jooper, whose exertions in the cause of the sufferi ver faltered — of the sterling integrity of < Jharles &Iy< one of the oldest natives of Portsmouth — of the humble pi ty illustrated in the life of Nathaniel Manning -of the sim- plicity of character and earnesl faith of Samuel Brewer — of the urbane and generous Selden W. P. Allen — of the bril- liant and gifted Simon < rhio — of the upright and kind-heart- ed John C. Woodley — of the moral worth of Patrick Wil- liams — and of John B. Davis, G odwin, Thon G I harles Cassell, James E. Wilson, William .Inn Wilson W. Williams, John W. Colli] hard Willi R ibert A. < iia\ ■ - l . ■ _ M md a 1. • x- cellent and useful citizens, cut offby the pestilence ; but we must forbear. Long will the memory of their man} virtu be held -acred ; and years must elapse b< sa- ted in the bosom of society by their death, can be filled. CHAPTER IX. CONCLUSION. The tale of the pestilence has been recited, and now very- little remains to be said. Those who witnessed its progress, marked at every step by circumstances calculated to appal the stoutest heart, and safely passed through it, have much to be thankful for. Its effects upon the business of the town were, for the season of its prevalence, disastrous in the ex- treme, paralyzing industry in every branch ; and, in a pe- cuniary point of view, entailing a loss upon the community of not less than half a million of dollars. When we take into consideration the loss incurred by the death of slaves — the complete suspension of mercantile pursuits for near three months — the derangements of trade — the stoppage of trans- portation, both of freight and passengers, upon the rail road — and the total abandonment of mechanical and laboring ope- rations of every kind, public and private, for the same length of time, this estimate will be found not at all extravagant. But of that more deplorable loss, consequent upon the death of so many valuable citizens of the town — fathers and hus- bands, wives and mothers, brothers and sisters — it is not within the scope of the human mind to measure its extent ! Appalled by the magnitude of the calamity which had be- fallen them, many feared, and some even predicted that the town would never recover from the shock, and regain her former prosperous condition ; but these desponding anticipa- tions and croaking forebodings have already been proved fal- lacious. Since the re-establishment of the public health, a new spirit has been diffused among the people, a vigorous impetus has been given to business, and real estate has com- manded as large prices as at any former period. But, still there are some who are enquiring, with much anxiety, if the fever an i 1 1 1 1 < « t return with the coming summer. We think thai there are no jusl grounds for uneasiness on this score. The combination of elements which gave origin to the epidemic, arc of too rare occurrence to be Looked for again for many years to come, in the Bame locality, it' at all. Near a third of a century had elapsed since the yellow fever prevailed, to any considerable extent, in this vicinity, before it again made its appearance. The history of the di teaches us that it originates in temperate latitudes, from causes which are mel with only at bam- intervals, and thai in tropica] climates alone, where vegetable matter is in abun- dance, and where the heat of the sun iima- is uniformly great, arc its visits to be expected with any frequency or regulari- ty. There was no recurrence of the disease at Savannah in the year succeeding the very Bevere epidemic which bo re- itly devastated that city, notwithstanding it- raphi- cal position was such ;h afforded more probable grounds to expect its return, than are furnished by thai ofthi of Virginia. In the Wesl Indies, at New Orleans, and in lo- calities lying under the tropics, it prevails to a greaterorli extent every year; while in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Nor- folk, and more northern situations, and even in Wilming- ton and Charleston, years intervene between the periods of its eruption. The Bad experience of the past year has inculcated many valuable Lessons, from which it would be the part of wisdom to draw instruction. Admitting, as we are willing to do, that the causes which gave origin to the late epidemic, are n<>t positively defined, and, even admitting, as is generally believed by all classes, thai it was imported into Portsmouth, in the steamer Ben Franklin, thai should not, for a moment, Lse the authorities to hesitate in the institution of the nn prompl and vigoro tern of hy genie m would but do their duty in the premises, b) - on a decided line of conduct. They should at in the IM work of purification, and not defer operations until the ad- vent of warm weather. In our opinion, a proper system of drainage, and the filling up of low, marshy places, are the main objects demanding attention. The coves and the heads of creeks should be dug out, in order to facilitate the free egress and ingress of the water at all times. The docks and ends of the wharves should be excavated to a depth sufficient to insure that their beds should never be exposed to the ac- tion of the sun, at the lowest tides. Wet places, especially if in new-made ground, formed by mud taken from the bot- tom of the river, should be filled up ; and great care should be taken to get rid of all accumulations of vegetable matter, such as weeds, chips, rotten wood, &c, either by burning, or by covering them to a depth of one or two feet with earth. Damp and wet cellars, where the water stands for any length of time, should be filled up. There are other nuisances, ob- vious to the most superficial observer, whose removal should be insisted upon. For the purpose of effecting these important objects, it is necessary that a board of health should be instituted, to whom all such matters should be entrusted, and under whose directions all reforms looking to the sanitary condi- tion of the town should be executed. We do not assert that when all these things have been accomplished, that there can be no return of the yellow fever ; but we firmly believe that every thing that human agency can do to prevent it, will have been effected. To pursue a contrary course, because of the belief that the disease was imported, and neglect on that account to take any precautions against its re-appearance, would be the height of folly and madness. List of Deaths IN POBTSMOUTH, DURING THE BPIDEMIO IN Tin: BUMMEB OF I Aland. Michael Anderson, [a An Mrs Louisa Applewhite, Mrs A lie ii, Robert Allen, Benjamin Allen, Mrs Allen, Smith, died in i Moncester. Ayler, Mrs Arqnim R's cliild Ashton, Win's child. Alwyn, Mrs M W Alwyn, Mrs M W's son ■ elly, Elizabeth Avery, Mrs burn, Mrs John V lerson, Winifred F Ashton, William Ashton, John N sr Allen, Robert Almand, Wm B Alester, Mrs* child Charles's wife Ansel, .' Atkinson. Jas A's wife Ash, Robert Allen, S W P Bilisoly, Clarine Bilisoly, V B*s child Briti in Norfolk Bollock, Rol Black, Ann Brewi r v unuel ,1 Brittingham, Nathl Brewer, Alice V Brittingham, Wm Brockett, Wm N B died on Julian's creek ' Bohannon, Mrs Thus Bean, Wm S died in Washington Berlin, M Barsaligni, Elmira Bright, Patrick Beasley, Mary Ann Brener, Mrs' child Bailey. Jas II . died in Massachusetts Buckler, Mrs Barron, Richard Boyd, William . Barriet Brice, James i Bain, BamTs child Boutwel \Y Ballentine, Robert Ballentine, Joshua Brown, A Frederick Buchanan, Robert Buchanan, Mrs Rel • Buchanan, Frederick Buchanan, Wm'a cliild Briqrj Browi I W Brown, 1 >avid W I > • ■ v. hild Brown, Li roy L Brown, Juhn Brown, John's son Brown, M Britton, Win's child Bullock, Eli Bullock, Bullock, Josepb Bull ' irgiana Burke, Michael Burke, Thoa Bowen, Will Black, Ann • v. Mi Barrett, I'.d R, m from Philadelphia Barrett, Luther R Barrett, Mflton P Barrett, Benry Boush, Mrs Martha Boswicke, Miss \nna Berry, Dr .1 L. from Memphis Barbour, Joshua Barboui hild Bui kner, Mi-' son Bell, N Butt, ' ' Bowi Mr Baker, Mr Baker, < Baki 186 Bain, Miss Mary Broughtou, Win's son Brady, Bartholomew Bailey, Mary Ann Bryant, Samuel's wife Brennaman, Chas' wife Briggity, Mary Brohler, Mrs Boutwell, Miss Emma Bur ham, Mrs Buckner, Bo's daughter Brinson, Henry Bright, Mrs Bright, Mrs' child Bains, Eliza Bains, Samuel's son Boyd, Mrs Brittingham, Jesse Boyle, Daniel Boyle, Julia Blackhurn, Lucy Bilisoly, Charles Bilisoly, Charles' wife Bilisoly, C's son Joseph Bilisoly, C's son Charles Brent, Joseph Burton, William Burns, Mrs Borum, John S Collins, Dr Wm, died on Western Branch Collins, John W Collins, Wm B's wife Collins, George Chambers, Geo Chambers, Geo W Crammer, Lewis' child Connaught, Adam Colquhon, Martin Clancy, Joseph Cummerford, Mary Ann Cofield, Mr Corield, Mr's child Claridge, Wm II Cofer, Mr sr Cofer, Mr jr Casey, Ellen, died in Eichmond Culpepper, Daniel Cochran, Mrs Cooper, John D Cooper, Mrs J D Cooper, Henry Cooper, Narassa Cocke, Mrs Chas L Cooke, Wm T Cooke, John Cooke, Patrick Cooke, Alexander Coleman, Mrs Clarity, Darby's child Colebran, Wm Craig, Mrs Sarah Curling, Jordan Curling, Mrs Jordan Carey, Mrs E W Capps, Mrs Creekmur, Sam'l, died in Deep Creek Creekmur, Willis Creekmur, Wm, died at Bear Quarter Cowper, Willis Curran, John Curran, Stephen Cherry, Mrs Jeremiah Cherry, Jeremiah's child Cherry, Miss Elizabeth Cherry, John Crosby, James, died on Western Branch Crosby, Jas' child, at do. Clarke, Charles Coleman, Cornelius dishing, Mrs Conly, Ellen Conner, Mrs Chitty, Leroy Cassell, Charles Corcoran, Mrs Corcoran, Bryan Cocke, Mrs N F Cocke, Robert Coleman, Mrs Cherry, Mrs Laurrieta Cherry, George Cherry, Mrs John Claugherty, Darby Claugherty, Bridget Claugherty, Thomas Claugherty, Mrs' child Cady, Thomas Camp, Miss Elizabeth Gasky, Charles Corbet, Mrs Connelly, Mrs Connelly, John Cole, Dr C, from Phil'a Cosby, Mrs' child Comily, John's child Cummings, Mrs Cummings, Harriet Collins, William Curran, Mr Cooke, Catharine Collins, Daniel Collins, John Cake, Miles Condry, William Carey, Wm's child Carey, George Cooper, D Cooper, Miss Missouri Craven, D R, nurse from Pennsylvania Chisholm. Rev Jas is; Qirtrr, Mr, hist death. rt, Mrs 1 rt, John C.ry. Win M Davis. John Davis, James of Hi I taeberry, Jane in, Lyman I I • ■■.vry. Mrs Mary, died in Southampton co Drake, Hem Dnigan, Michael >r m. Michael Dohie, Wilson ,n, Rev Fran Dohbs, Win jr ] >..lilis. Virginia Dill, Ge DQI, Mrs ( Ipiirge Dill, George's child Dill, Georgi _-s, Win ' I >avis, John B 1 (avis, Mrs M iry Davis, Mrs Eliza D vison, sin Geo I fevison, -lames Duncan, Joseph Delastatious. Mrs W W Dunhai Dannovan, Mrs Daughtrey, DP Daughtrey. Mrs D P I Pressor, .lames Donnohoe, Coleman I >■ .liii- li- -■. Ann Dnigan, Michael Dnigan, Michaafa child ity, X.ith'l Donnovan, .!<>hn Dowling, J C Darden, Ml • Dennis, M kid, Nimrod I I barles' wife Evans; Charles' child Earle, John Etheridge, Alexander Etheridge, Win's child Etherid >n Etheridge, Mrs Edwards, Mise Virginia Edwards, Mrs Sa.ah Edwards, Henry Eskridge, Rev Vernon Ellis, Wm'a child Eastwood, .hilius ■ w 1. Rich'd's child . . len merson, Jam Emmerson, Jas' child Bmmerson, Thos 1 wife En.- . Thoe* child Etheridge, Alex's child Etheridge, Elizabeth Eckhard, Wm Eskridge, Rich'd Ford, Wm Forbes, Wall M child . Mary Foils, dos jr Eoils, Elizabeth lied in . French, lUghtet W Folger, M ■ l beth, clidl at ' .mi Mr- Fra« berty, Fi Fn nch, i H Mary Fins, Margai Fridlam, John Ferrib e, Jack Fisher, Alary A Fisher, Mr- Figlin, John Foreman, Jno A's child Flaherty, I '.it rick Flaherty. Boyd Flaherty, Sarah Flaherty, .lolm 3 Forbes, Sam'l A's son Mrs Fay, Wm Fay, John :. Ifn Ford, Wi Fitchett. Mrs Foley, Ja . d, Charity Forehand. Hardy Forrest, John W Fortune, Jai Frye, John Fl 1. Mr ( ill V. Mr- ( . ■ Guy, Wm < iuy, Mrs Win R t iri'ies. Herbert < i rimes, Mr Garrison, Jai .-, , died in Baltim ben, l'' • < Irant, /. >r T C win, Alexander 188 Godwin, Mrs Eliza Godwin, Frederick Glenn, Emmett Glenn, Mrs Elizabeth Graves, Robt A Graves, Robt A's daugh- ter Graham, Mr, nurse from Philadelphia Gendy, Mrs Sarah Gaines, Mrs George, Joseph George, Washington Gearge, Miss Gaskins, Geo Guy, Mrs' child Galilc, Peter sr Galile, Peter jr Galile, John jr Galile, John Galile, Patrick Galile, Peter's sister Grimes, Joshua Godfrey, John Godfrey, Mary Godfrey, Wm Godfrey, Mr Gwynn, Mrs Frances Gwynn, Miss Greelish, Mary Gray, Miss Amelia Gray, Edwin's child Goodcoup, Miss Effie Goodcoup, Mrs son Henry Gamber, John Gates, Mrs Thos Garrison, Mrs Gray, Mr Gray, Mrs' child Steele Greenfield, Henry Ghio. Madeline Ghio, Miss Ghio, Simon Hope, George Holland, Kinchen Holland, Harrison Holland, Mrs Hodges, J L W's wife Hodges, J L W's child Hodges, Josiah Harper, Col John Harper, Alonzo Harper, Lydia Hobday, T J's son Jos Hunter, Dr Edwin from Brooklyn Hudson, W T's wife Hudson, W T's child Hundley, Miss Harwood, Mrs Heighton, Peter Heigh ton, Mrs Heatley, Geo Herald, John Herald, Mrs Mary Herald, Miss Caroline Herald, Samuel Howard, C's wife Hughes, John Hancock, John's wife Hancock, John's child Hagley, Michael Herbert, Miss Betsy Howie, Dr Thos P from Richmond Hatsell, Wm Howell, Mrs Holden, Wm Hurst, Edward Hoffman, F Hoffman, Mrs F Hoffman, Miss Mary Hopkins, J W Hopkins, George Heinitsh, C H Hickman, Roman Heatley, Isabella Herkins, James Herkins, Elizabeth Hodges, John J, died at Deep Creek. Hodges, Josiah E jr Herbert, Mrs F C Herbert, Thomas Hobday, Joseph's boy Harwood, Mrs Hyden, Joseph Heighton, Wm Harvey, Chas G, died in Norfolk Hughes, Martha, died at Deep Creek Higgs, Nancy Hanrahan, James Higgins, Henry Hand, Mrs, died in New Jersey Hand, Mrs' child, died in Baltimore Hope, Miss Sarah Haarrison, James Harrison, Mrs Hoylan, Patrick Iverson, Mrs Catharine Johnson, Mrs Thos L Johnson, Thos L's son Jordan, Mrs Thomas Jordan, William H James, Stephen James, Thos Jarvis, Elijah Jones, Richard Johnston, Elizabeth Johnston, Catharine Jordan, Jane Jones, William Joi ry both Jones, William 2d .larvis. Thoi Joy, Lyman, died in Johnson, M sa Lucia, nnrae from Philadel'a y, Will! . Kelly, P« Kelly. John Kelly, Midi. Kelly, William jr Kelly, Ana Ketkr. Mrs :ii£, Ralph King, Mr ; Virginia nedy, John Reams, Lawrence ins, .Tan. ife Laurence, Jos Sirs Lewis, Fran IiCwis, Francis' wife Lew; hild Leu Loci ah I, John Fanny Land, Mr- Mary Lorent, Mr 1. Lingo, William ; Latimer, M Martha Linscott, M ly m b, Allen I I.I" v. Le Bn I m, PG . John 1 er, John 1 1 •I.yi, tel Lynch, Mrs Lomis, Mr I, Sarah Mr Land, Mrs Lavina ird Lilliston, B hild Luke. Mrs Leah Luke, i [Id Langhorne, John P Y 1 lharlotte hn Lyn I ; tael, jr h, h, is. Mr Lyons, Mrs :i P _'. William Lin I folk Laylor, Mr- Mil!' •nry Mcfiae, John i. John 'ly, Mr ■ M' Donough, Valentine Molalai . Mrs i liild Mi i , ,i ,i,n Mrs Matthe Manning, Bin M A Manning, b'd John ley, Mi- John Muirrin, John Mullins, Harry \ rs ' tin, Mr M\ Moon.'. M Mahon Murphy, Wm rah ball, Dr. from Bait. Mil] M It i i'k nurse m Philadelphia Mul b'd i inus, M Mull Mai. ird hn hia Mullerson, Mr.-' child M n 190 Moore, Richard Moore, Mrs Richard Moore, Richard's child Moore, Thomas Moore, Mrs Mary- Miller, Jacob Mathias, Mrs Myers, Charles T Myers, John Myers, Mrs Ellen Myers, Charles' child Mayhew, Bridget Mackey, Wm, died in Baltimore Manning, Miss Marg't Manning,Michael McEwing, Bridget McEwing, Edward Mullins, Joseph Mullins, John J Mooney, Mrs Wm G Mountjoy, Thos Miltear, Mrs May, Mary Middleton, Wm Mayo, James Moran, Michael Morton, Crowther McQuinn, John Moore, Jarres' son Murden, Robert's son Muller, James, died in Richmond Murphy, Dennis, died in Richmond Macklin, Marion Matthews, Mary McDonald, Robert B McFaddin, A J Morrisett, Joseph Morrisett, Mrs Helen Nosworthy, Fr'cis' child Nash, Richard Nash, John T Neaville, Mary Nee, Michael Nee, Michael's child Nosay, Mary Nicholson, Dr L P Nelms, Robert Nayler, Mr Negro, F Noland, Bridget Noland, Michael Mavin, Patrick Nelson, John E Newill, Mary Nesse, Elizabeth Owings, Wm T Owings, Thos Oakley, Jesse O'Donald, Peter O'Donald, Pat 1 O'Donald, Pat 2 O'Donald, Pat 3 O'Donald, Catharine O'Donald, Bridget O'Donald, — boy Overby, David O'Brien, Mrs Only, Mrs' son O'Connor, E O'Rouke, Hugh O'Rouke, Ann O'Neil, Ann O'Neil, Mrs' child O'Shanghnessy, Mrs Outten, Mrs John M O'Conner, Edward O'Conner, Patrick O'Brien, Miss O'Donohue, Mrs O'Donnell, Martin O'Donnell, Bridget O'Conner, John O'Donned, Peter, died in Baltimore Overton, Isaac Parker, S B's child 1 Parker, S B's child 2 Pennington. Thos Parker, Dr R H Parker, Mr J Parker, Mr Powell, John Pebworth, Wm Pebworth, Wm's child Porch, Jesse Porch, Mrs Jesse Perks, Luke Perks, Mrs Luke Pace, Miss Susan Pate, Mrs Petter, James' child Perkins, Coleman Powers, James Powers, Robert Powers, John Penn, Mrs Proctor, Wm Parsons, Martha Pullen, John Pullen, John's wife Pratt, Thurlus Patrick, — boy Patsey, Miss Peterson, Charles Purcell, Mrs Pons, Mrs Potter, Mrs Lauretta Perkins, Miss Penny Pendergrast, John Peirce, Thomas Pendleton, John K Pendleton, George Potts, Mrs Sarah '.II Parson -, Merit COS, Mrs .Merit Pike, Penina Pennington, Wm P( anington, Mary Aim Pi ken, Miss Martha Phillips, Augustus Perkins, J Parsoos, James Patrick, Mrs Patsey, M Pratt, Thorloos Quarles, Moses r, John Roser, John's son hUd r, Mrs Martha Bead, Mrs Wm Ricki Its, Joseph's child . Mrs child Ross, Miss . William's wife Ross, Lucretia -. Mary Roach, !.■ Rhodes, EHisha Richardson, Mr's child Richardi S d's child Richardson, John ilds, Mr's child Rand, C W Rand. Mrsf'W Rince, Elizabeth Rnliinsi.il. Mi.-' child Red.l. Mrs Rylej M as Mary Rndd, B Pa child Randolph, Tims' child Randolph, " wife Reed, M L ira Race. .Li l> R Repley, Mrs Rush, John Rebrins, M n {are! Sullivan, M bael Sullivan, Timothy Sullivan, " wife Standford, John Bweeney, Sweeny, Mrs' child Sweeny, A.'s child Snyder, Jam< .lames Snyder, James 1 child Silver, John's child Stephenson, Mary Sivils, Mrs Shephard, Nancy Simmons, Mrs < !has Simmons, Chas' child Simmons, M Shannon, James jr Shannon, James' child Stephens, Richard Sterling, Emma Smith, Mary's child Stripple, Ml - Statin, Carolina iph Scot) , Hhelton Syer, Robert, died m Wi tern "N irginia Sr.d'iiry. -hi i in \. v. \ Singlet Wm 1; Singleton, Wm R's son Singleton, Wm R's daughter Snead, l Snead, Wm P Shannon, David Smythe, Thomas Sullivan, Stephen Seabury, Charles, died in Matthew - county Thornton, M Turner, Tims Turner, Kim Toland, Mrs Totterdell, Jami Totterdell, Mrs Jas Totterdell, Tl Totterdell, Robt Totterdell, Miss Mary erdell, James' daug'r Taylor, Lydia Smith, Dr, from Colum- Tart, Mrs Wm bia, Pa Smythe, Mrs Semon, Chas Spratt, Tolly Spratt, Tolly's wife Spratt, Tully's sun Stewart. Thoi Stewart, Mrs Thomas Stewart, — boy, Tatem, Chas C Tab : die • Tyler, Severn J Tyl ild Tyler. Y lor, Wm Ts child Tan iii--. i . Trogien, Dr John W II Taylor, Mrs M Sam Paylor, < 1 Saunders " MO T»4 :i, Andrew's child Topping, Mrs Catharine ■ ■I Tli"' D I >'s . Roberl 1 Th 192 Thomas, John's child Thomas, Jos jr Thomas, Jo jr's child Thomas, Philip G's wife Thomas, P G's son Thomas, Henry G's wife died in Baltimore Toole, Michael Tierney, John Trugien, Mrs Edw, died in Baltimore Trainer, Edward Trainer, Mary Jane Trainer, Anne Vermillion, John Vermillion, Miss Veale, Jesse N Veale, Mrs Jesse N Wilson, James E Wilson, Miss Wilson, Martha Wilson, Mrs' child Wilson, Edward Whitney, Simon Whitney, Mrs Woodhouse, Miss M Whitehurst, John Whitehurst, John's child Wright, William Woodley, Wm Webb, Eugenia Webb, Catharine Webb, Laura Webb, Mariana Wallace, Wm's child Wilmer, John's son Ward, Mrs Frances Ward, James Whiting, John T Wrenn, Thos P Wrenu, Mrs Thos P Winters, Edward's wife Winters, Edward's child Wilkinson, John Westwood, Wm Webster, John Willis, George Webster, Mrs John West, John's child Webster, James Williams, Wilson's son Webster, Mary Whitmore, Jeremiah West, Bobt A, died in Waller, Mary Waters, Mary Walters, Dr. Chas Woodward, Geo W Woodson, Luther Wall, Mark Hampton Whittier, Mrs, nurse from Philadelphia Whitlum, Susan Woodley, John C White, Thomas D White, Eliza Jane White, Mrs Sarah Williams, Mrs. Malachi Waller, Wm Williams, Malachi's ch'd Waller, John Williams, Malachi's son Whitely, Mrs Williams,Mr (N Town) Welch, Thomas Williams, Malachi Welch, Bridget Williams, Malachi's son Wilson, John's child Williams, George Williams, Chas Williams, Avery W AVilliams, Mrs Avery Williams, Richard Williams, Mrs Jas A Williams, Mrs Jas L Williams, Lewis W Williams, Wilson W Williams, Joseph Williams, Patrick Williams, Fanny Williams, Mary Jane Williams, Caroline Williams, Laura Williams, Elizabeth Wilds, Thomas 6 at the academy Whitehurst, Mrs N, died 2 at Riley's in Isle of Wight co Unknown, Gosport Wilson, Edward Woodhouse, Matilda Wilburn, 's child Waters, John Waters, Mrs John Weston, Leonora Weston, Wm Wall, Mark West, John's child Youngman, Mrs Yates, Mrs York, Mrs' child Young, R C M, died in Norfolk Irishmen unknown 6 at the pest-house Webb, Robert W Wright, Martha Wright, Thomas Ward, Francis' sun 2 names unknown Man found dead Unknown, Gosport I'..;; SEUJ BrittiDgham, Wm I woman Bdusa, A Hain, R M'a Ann -nil. Wm's Ksthcr Bou Bowser, f D woman Bell, Nancy, f n Blizzard, Wiley, f n Bell, John, f n y. Jane, f n Ballentine, J • Fa boy Brook, Wro'a • '<■ Buchanan. Bo's Matilda Buchanan, i iel hanan, Ro's a child Bricquet, Mrs' Mitchell Rlackiston, -1 T - Nelson Bp wnley, Jesse, f n at Brown, Mrs V X's negro Bailey, Sarah Churchwell, lien, f n Church well. Polly, f n Creacy, Sarah, f n Cocke, John's William Clarissa, f n Culpepper, H. f n at Cocke, I ': - ' • gfO child Cherry. jjo Davis. W V isn Drewry, J Ms Dea us Day, Harriet 1». iv. Mrs GPs Bohin 25 rro Riddick, Mn M G ' W . J" n Rlddick, Mrs Marti >ps, f n Reed, G f n Findley, Jan !:• ed, John, f d Godwin, Richard, f n R imsey, 1>, hard's wife Reed. Mrs III' rin, R h'd'sdaug'i Richardson, H Tart. John's □ woman Law. f n Willy. Mrs' d woman Laurence, Mrs fn, at William-, R'a Chai Lyne, T Vs n woman Mini Marshall, Wilkins Newton In W Newton, Arthur Nai ear Duffi p woman Black child unknown • i Wi R ►bert Negro, name unknown I, Sarah, f n Wallace 1 woman William fn fn BURIALS BY THE RELIEF ASSOCIATION. By request, the Treasurer of the Portsmouth Relief Association publishes the subjoined list of persons whose burial expenses have been paid by him. HOLT WILSON, Treasurer. Jan. 21, 1856. Ashton, William Ashton, John N sr Allen, Robert Allmand, Wm B's wife Alester, Mrs' child Alester, Charles's wife Ansel, Mrs Atkinson, Jas A's wife Ash, Robert Allen, S W P Applewhite, Mrs Aeademy, 3 children Avery, Mrs Jas Brown, David W Brown, David W's wife Brown, David W's child Brown, Leroy L Brown, John Brown, John's son Brown, Miss Britton, Wm's child Bowser, free negro Bowser, George Bullock, Elias Bullock, Mrs Bullock, Joseph Bullock, Georgiana Burke, Michael Burke, Thomas Bowen, William Black, Ann Bingley, Miss S Barrett, Ed R Barrett, Luther R Barrett, Milton P Barrett, Henry Boush, Mrs Martha Brice, Andrew's wife Brice, Andrew's son Bosvvicke, Miss Anna Berry, Dr J L Barbour, Joshua Barbour, George's child Buckner, Mrs' son Betner, Mrs Bell, Nancy Butt, Mrs Bowers, Mrs Bowers, Miss Beacham, Mi- Baker, Mr Baker, Caroline Baker, Mrs Bracy, Jane Blizzard, Wiley Bain, Miss Mary Broughtou, Wm's son Brady, Bartholomew Bailey, Mary Ann Bryant, Samuel's wife Brennamam Chas' wife Briggity, Mary Brohler, Mrs Boutwell, Miss Emma Burham, Mrs Buckner, Ro's daughter Brinson, Henry Bright, Mrs Bright, Mrs' child Bains, Eliza Bains, Samuel's son Boyd, Mrs Brittingham, Jesse Boyle, Daniel Boyle, Julia Blackburn, Lucy Bilisoly, Charles Bilisoly, Charles' wife Bilisoly, C's son Joseph Bilisoly, C's son Charles Brent, Joseph Burton, William Burns, Mrs Borum, John S Bryce, John Bullock, John Baselean, Mrs' child Bell, Jno, col'd Brown, Mrs Elizabeth Ballentine, Joshua Berlin, Mrs' child Boyle, DanTs child Barber, Geo Briquett, Solomon Culpepper, Daniel Corcoran, Mrs in:. Corcoran, Bryan Cocke, Mrs :>!■, Bobert < talaman, M Churchwell, Hon Churchwell, Folly Cherry, .Mr- Laorrieta Cherry, George ( berry, Mrs John Crei B ih, t n Clangherty, Darby Ctangherty, Brid Clangherty, Thomas Clangherty, Mrs' child Cady, Thomas Capps, Mrs Charlton, Mr Camp, Miss Elizabeth ky, Charles Corbet. Mr- Connelly, Mrs sally, John Cole, Dr C y, Mrs' child < • >mily, John's child < Nnnmings, Mrs Cumniinu's. Han Collins, William < 'iirran, Mr Cooke. Catharine C.-llins, Daniel Collins, John Cake, Miles Iry, William Carey, Wm'i child * rey, George D Coo] Missouri Craven, DB Cfawhohn, Rev Jas '• r. Mr Covert. Mi - CoTert, John Can. Win M Cofield,Mr Coficld, Mr jr < Y.mmer, Lew \a i. ( barlotte Cook, Mr- Loty Coleman, Cornelius Cooper, Mills kmore, Samuel p, Wm < sa 1 >avis. John B Davis. Mr- Mary Davis, Mrs Elba Davison, Mrs Geo 1 i.ivi-.ii. .lames Duncan, Joseph 1 Ull, Mrs < ie Dill bild Dill, - sister Delastatious, Mrs W W Dunham, Miss Donnovan, Mrs Danghtrey, DP Dresser, .James Donnohoe, Coleman 1 kmnohoe, Ann Day, Harriet . Michael Dnigan, Michael's child ion, John B Dnrity, Nith'l Donnovan, John Dowling, i G ■ Dennis, Miss Donald, Nimrod Danghtry, Mr-. D P 1 'an, Lyman ryjr .■•, Mr- ,lld Etheridge, Elisabeth Bckhard, Wm Eskridge, Bi< h'd n, Ellen Elliott's child •rood, Julius Edwards, Henry Edwards. V Fen ; i ". Jack Fisher, Mary A Fisher, Mrs Figlin, John man, Jno A- child Flaherty, Patrick Flaherty, Boyd Flaherty, Sarah Flaherty, John For 9 tnel A Forbes, Sam'l A's son ter, Jas ■ r. Mrs . , Wm Fay, John Fl 1, Mrs Ford, Wm'- Foils. Job P - sister '-. Jos I'. -child Fitrhett. M ley, Jann ■hand. Charity 'hand, Hardy Forrest, John W Fortune, Jai Fry, John Flood, Mi ber, Mrs* child Fisher, Mr Findley, Rachad 1 . M .ret I lu^ht-r I 190 George, Joseph George, Washington George, Miss Gaskins, Geo Guy, Mrs' child Galile, Peter jr Galile, John jr Galile, John Galile, Patrick Galile, Peter's sister Grimes, Mr Grimes, Joshua Godwin, Rich'd, f n Godwin, Eich'd's wife Godwin, Rich'd's daugh- ter Godfrey, Mrs Godfrey, John Godfrey, Mary Godfrey, Wm Godfrey, Mr Gwynn, Mrs Frances Gwynn, Miss Greelish, Mary Gray, Miss Amelia Gray, Edwin's child Goodcoup, Miss Effie Goodcoup, Mrs son Henry Gamber, John Gates, Mrs Thos Garrison, Mrs Gray, Mrs Gray, Mrs' child Steele Greenfield, Henry Ghio, Madeline Ghio, Miss Godwin, A Gowdy, Mrs Graves, Rob't A's child Gregory, Sanvl, col'd Graham. Mr Godwin, Toby Godwin, Mr Glenn, Thos Glenn, Margaret Hope, George Hope, George's negro Holland, Kinchen Holland, Hanison Holland, Mrs Holland, Isaac, f n Hodges, J L W's wife Hodges, J L W's child Hodges, Josiah Harper, Col John Harper, Alonzo Harper, Lydia Hobday, T J's son Jos Hunter, Dr Edwin Hudson, W T's wife Hudson, W T's child Hundley, Miss Hundley, f n Harwood, Mrs Heighton, Peter Heighton, Mrs Harvey, Charles Heatley, Geo Herald, John Herald, Mrs Mary Herald, Miss Caroline Howard, C's wife Hughes, John Hancock, John's wife Hancock, John's child Hagley, Michael Handy, Wm Herbert, Miss Betsy Howie, Dr Thos P Hatsell, Wm Howell, Mrs Holden, Wm Hurst. Edward Hoffman, F Hoffman, Mrs F Hoffman, Miss Mary Hopkins, J W Hopkins, George Heinitsh, C H Hickman, Roman Heatley, Isabella Herkins, James Herkins, Elizabeth Hodges, S E's son Iliggins, Henry Hospital, 36 names un- known Hardy, Henry, col'd Hand, Mrs Hoffman, Mrs Johnson, Mrs Thos L Johnson, Thos L's son Johnson, Lucia Jordan, William H Jordan, Mrs Thomas James, Thos Jarvis, Elijah Jones, Richard James, Stephen James, f n Jordan, Mrs Jane Jones, Mro A James, S, young man at Johnson, Mrs Elizabeth Kelly, Peter Kelly, John Kelly, Michael Kelly, William Ketler, Mrs King, Mrs' child King, Miss Virginia Lyons, James Lyons, James' wife Laurence, Mourning Laurence, Joseph I!'7 Lewis, Fr.i- Lewis, Francis' iiild Lewis, Thoi king, Sarah i. John Fanny Land, Mrs Mary •it, Mr Lin_ Lingo, William Lane, I. Latimer, Mosely Linsay. Martha Linscott, M h, Allen Lyle, Patrick is, Henry, Le Breton, P G Lees, John r, .T.plm _-, Henry I ' Lynch, Michael Lynch, Mrs is, Mr I, Sarah L<>ng Mr - Lanri-' ' lit Biohard Moore, .'ohn Mooney, Win C M Donald, Ro Miller, < U Na T rd . ill'-. M • ! bael 1 Di LP Neli • ler, Mr B Mew I il-l Newell, worthy, !•".- ebild Owings, W\ ODonald, ?■ <> Donald,Pat 1 O'Donald, Pal -J O'Donald, Catharint 1 1 Donald, B tinM.- : ■by, 1 'avid O'Brien, Mr- Only. M nor E < I'Bouke Hugh < »'i; uke, \nn il. Ann Wi- O'C iiild Oakley. J worth, Wi i hild oington, Tl Parker, DrRH Parker, Mr 3 1 U, John Park Id 1 Park Perks, I. Perks. Ml ' I 108 Powers, Robert Powers, John Penn, Mrs Proctor, Wm Parsons, Martha Pullen, John's wife Pratt, Thurlus Patrick, — boy Patsey, Miss Peterson, Charles Purcell, Mrs Pons, Mrs Pierce, Thos Pullen, Mrs Pike, Mrs Pullen, John Parker, Sam'l Porch, Mrs Quarks, Moses Roser, John Roser, John's son Roser, " child Roser, Mrs Martha Read, Mrs Wm Reed, Geo, f n Reed, John, f n Silver, John's child Ricketts, Joseph's child Stephenson, Mary Rives, Wm C Redd, Mrs Ryley, Miss Mary Rudd, B F's child Randolph, Thos' child Randolph, " wife Ramsey, , f n Reed, Miss Laura Race, Jacob M Ripley, Mrs Riley, Mrs Riddick, Grace Reed, Sarah Scott, David, f n Scott, , f n Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, Timothy Sullivan, " wife Standford, John Sweeney, Mr Sweeny, Mrs' child Sweeny, A's child Snyder, James Snyder, Mrs James Snyder, James' child Ross, Mr's child Ross, Miss Ross, "William's wife Ross, Lucretia Ross, Mary Roach, Lewis Rhodes, Elisha Richardson, Mr's child Sivils, Mrs Shephard, Nancy Simmons, Mrs Chas Simmons, Chas' child Simmons, Miss Shannon, James jr Shannon, James' child Stephens, Richard Richardson, Saml's child Sterling, Emma Richardson, John Reynolds, Mr's child Rand, C W Rand, Mrs C W Rince, Elizabeth Robinson. Mrs' child Smith, Mary's child Spratt, Tully's wife Stripple, Mrs Statia, Caroline Savage, Joseph Smith, Dr Smythe,Thos Smythe, Mrs Semon, Chas Smith, fn, at J C White's Spratt, Tully Spratt, Tully's son Scott, Ro's child Spratt, Mrs' son Smith, Andrew's child Sullivan, Mrs Michael Shepherd, John's child Scott, Lucretia Thornton, Mrs Turner, Thos Turner, Kinchen Toland, Mrs Totterdell, James Totterdell, Mrs Jas Totterdell, Thos Totterdell, Robt Totterdell, Miss Mary Totterdell, James' daugh- ter Taylor, Lydia Thomas, John's child Thomas, Jos jr Thomas, Jo jr's child Thomas, P G's son Tart, Mrs Wm "Tatem, Chas C Tatem, Miss Rosalie Tyler, Severn J Tyler, Severn J's child Tyler, Mrs Taylor, Willum T's child Tarous, Lewis Trugien, Dr John W H Toole, Michael Tee, Martha, col'd Thomas, Mrs John Unknown 12 I9y Veale, Mi \ Wilson . James I i Wilson, \\ ion, Martha Wilson, Mrs' child Wilson, Edward Whitney, Simon Whitney, .Airs Woodhuiise. Miss M Whitehnret, John Webb, I, an i \\ sbb, M mana Wallace, Wm's child Wilmer, John's son Ward, Mrs lV.t: Ward, •■ Whiting, John T Wrenn, Thos P Wrenn, Mrs Thos P Winters, Edward's wife Whitehurst, John's child Winters, Edward's < ■ h i 1 < 1 1, Win Willis, George Wi Bt, John's child Williams. Wilson's sou Whitmore, Jeremiah Wright, Winny U ght, William Williams, A W Williams, Mrs A W William.s, Mrs .las L Williams. Mr.- J L's ch'd Whittier, Olive W Malachi Waller, Mary Williams. Mrs. Malachi Waters, Mary Williams, Malachi's ch'd Walters, Dr. Chas Williams. Ma achi'sson Woodward, Geo W Williams, Mr (N Town) W Williams, Elizabeth Woodley, Wra W Eugenia Webb. Catharine Wall, Mark White, Mrs Sarah White, T's child Waller. Win White, Thos Wright, Th White, S.ir.ih \\ -ton, L Williamson to fonngman, Mrs V.it- M Mrs' child Negro al Mr- Thomp- • :i's \i Wm Smith's -h's Irishmen unknown •-house G at the academy 2 at Riley's Unknown, ' losport tnes unknown Man found d< rro al Mrs Riddick's ro, name unknown Unknown, < losport N< ^ro near Duffee's Black chilli unknown Number paid for, buried by H. Stoakes, Number paid for, buried by J. N Veale and rlodsden A I l :» Total numl>er pa'ul for, D gging L-r.i. Lots in Cemetery. < iorBoa and burials, BL'RIAI. F.XPI 200 LIST OF ORPHANS, MADE SO BY THE FEVER. NAMES. Atkinson, James Atkinson, George Atkinson, Margaret R. Ansell, Harriett A. Ansell, Elizabeth Ansell, Alice Anderton, James E. Anderton, Isaac Ansell, Lavinia Brockett, Wm. Brockett, Frederick Brockett, Ella Brockett, Alice Brockett, Elizabeth Barrett, Mary E. Barrett, George H. Barrett, Robert H. Barrett, Lauretta Barron, Ellen Barron, Edward Barron, John Barron, Richard Brewer, Mary C. Barber, Dorothy Barber, John H. Ballentine, Ro. M. Ballentine, Alice V. Bilisoly, Urban Bilisoly, Adolphu3 Bilisoly, Eugene Bilisoly, Rosa Bilisoly, Bartholomew Bilisoly, Julius Brittingham, Margaret Brittingham, Owen F. Brittingham, John S. Brady, Mary A. Brady, Annie Brady, James Brady, Joseph Bain, Samuel Burns, John F. Casey, Mary Casey, Stephen Curran, Bartley Curran, Mary Cherry, Jos. Cherry, Alverta Cherry, Elizabeth Cherry, Margaret Cherry, Ella Clockerty, Martin Collins, Wm. T. Cherry, Emma J. Cherry, Mary Cherry, Wm. H. Cheary, John Cherry, Martha A. Cooke, Mary F. AGE — YEARS. 15 13 8 16 10 5 15 3 mos. REMARKS. Father living. a a Father dead. i 14 «< 12 a 9 it 4 it 9 mos. tt 13 tt 11 tt 6 a 5 mos. it 14 tt 12 it 4 tt IK tt 10 It 13 Parents dead. 2 << 5 Father dead. 8 mos. tt 15 Parents dead. 14 tt 12 tt 5 a 3 a 16 a 15 Father dead. 8 tt 4 tt 17 tt 15 tt 13 tt 10 it 2 Mother died. 3 3K Father living. 1 a 6 Father dead. 2 tt 19 Father died before fever 14 Mother died of fever. 10 a 8 it 3 tt 2 Father dead. Parents both dead. 11 Father dead. 9 it 5 a 3 a 6 mos. a 15 a 201 1 i tret V. , . Cnrlii 1 i leadi ( liarrT. . . i l ink r. : Father d ■\'ni. T. 1". Coma 12 Father living. Cum;- « lila 11 Cummings, Harr 3 • • ' ma I'.ir.-nt* dead. i w. < 16 < ta 11 < : bomas 3 Father dead. ' ma r, Collins, Mary J. IS i .- | 15 .1. unes 11 i . i Laura in • ■ i \nna S i Richard •• ( Aills 7 mos. •• < . Willie ■ Parents de.nl. Codi.-. ('. L. 18 * . Codi • • < ina 12 •• hn 1 l.innah la Donahoe, Bridget 10 " Dill, Samuel A. 8 • • 1 >; U, Engene E. 5 Pavi 13 If iry 11 fl '.-■et 10 • • Daris, Th 9 " Daris, Lawrenc • • . Win. *■ • • Dudley. Man \ • • . Olivia 20 •• • i 18 , . i 16 na 11 i 1 In • • - ran •• tin • Enun 11 Father Bring. Emi \. Kmmor'nn, J. M. 15 Emmerson, Sara! 10 Etber mira Father dead. bine 1 • • Mary F. Father living. ih E. 4 Edwai ■■ H. Edit 1 lino V. • moi . Flaherty, Catherine 13 Parent, dead Flaherty, Michael 1 1 Flaherty, Kitty 1J Flaherty, Marr 11 Flaherty. Bridget -; •■ 26 202 NAMES. AGE — TEARS. REMARKS. Flaherty, Anna 4 Parents dead. Flaherty, James 2 a Forrest, Ada 4 Father dead. Froy, Jos. 2 a Froy, Sally 2 n Forehand, Win. 6 mos. Parents dead. Forehand, Josephine 5 it Forehand, Lizzie a Ford, Wm. H. 10 Father dead. Ford, Jas. E. 4 it Ford, Charles H, 2 it Ferrebee, Mary A. 4 Parents dead. Ferrebee, Chas. H. 3 it Forbes, Samuel 18 Father dead. Forbes, Thos. 13 tt Forbes, Elizabeth 11 tt Forbes, Anne •I it Gallalee, Mary A. 7 tt Gallalee, Ellen 3 tt Gregory, Sarah F. 6 Parents died in Norfolk. Gregory, Caleb 15 it Garrison, John 10 Parents died. Green, Virginia 14 Father died. Green, Annie 12 tt Green, Zachary T. 9 tt Green, Leslie 7 tt Godwin, Harriett H. 18 it Godwin, Sarah L. 15 tt Godwin, Jesse 12 tt Graves, Mary A. 14 tt Graves, Margaret 11 tt Graves, Robert 8 tt Graves, Martha F. 6 a Graves, Daniel 2 tt Graves, Hosea B. 2 mos. tt Godfrey, Harriet F. 6 tt Godfrey, John J. 4 tt Godfrey, Rebecca J. 1 tt Higgins, James H. 3 tt Higcrins, Wm. F. 3 mos. a Hughes, Edward 12 Parents died. Hodges, Wm. F. 2 Father died. Houseman, Geo. F. 10 Parents died before fever. Heatley, Geo. 3 Father died. Heatley, Chas. L. 1 tt Hayden, Ann E. 10 tt Hayden, Mary F. 7 tt Hayden, Maria L. 3 tt Herald, George 10 Parents died. Herald, Frederick 8 tt Hughes, Mary 2 Johnson, Chas. C. 4 Father living. Parents died! Johnson, John E. 7 mos. Jones, Sukey Ann 3 " Jones, Jane E. 3 mos. tt Jordan, John T. 4 tt Jordan, Wm. T. 15 it Jordan, James V. 13 tt Jordan, Ann E. 6 tt Jordan, Edwin 6 mos. Knaub, Catharine E. 7 Father died. Knaub, John S tt 203 S IV Wis. Knanb, W m. 1', lied. I.\ nch, Margaret E. 11 I '.ii < i.i- died. Lynch, Sai ah A. i I._\ nch, Elizabeth fl Lew i-. Win. Leu ia, G i.; .. LewiSj Paulina 11 I.CU I 'ill ii Lew ia, Frederick • . Millgon, Wm. E. 6 Millson, Martha 3 Mai .mi. i.l. Delilah 13 Meslej . 1 1 t Meelej . Ci aw t".>rd 7 Meslej . John ■_> •■ Mm i in. John J. 10 Father cicail. Mnn in, M.u y A. 5 .. Mini in, : •1 * . Mun in, Bi rnard ' 1 Mountain, Win. If. 4 • i Manning, \\ m. 13 M a i 10 Mjei :■ Parents dead. McDonongh, Margaret 16 i. Mel lonoogh, Pati ick ia nougb, Mary McDonongh, Anne •-• (< Maj ". Josephine 14 Father died. May... Mary J. ia Mother deranged. May ma 10 ii >.av ... Washington - ii Mayo, ■ •j i . rs, Wm. C. 6 Father died. Myers, Mary 4 a M\ ei -. -I ' .(in '•"> mos. a Mel aid, Ji !m A. - ii McDonald, Ann I,. 5 ii oald, Mai ■■ .lano I ■ Nullum-. Zacbai iah - !i. M.u y 1. 14 ii . Ann E. 7 << Nicholson, A.urelia 1.-, • . Nicholson, Jai Nicholson, Ida - .. ner, Martin 1. Mary - nf died. Oakkv. Wm. 13 Fath'-i died. Oakley, Ellen - II Mother died. nnoi . Mary nor, Michael 11 'in 7 '• et * • O'D ii" 11, •! i Father died. mi. -11, Margaret O'Donnell, Mai t . . O'Donni 11. Ann •• d|i- nnell, Brl I . . O'Donnell, Marua Mo. . O'Donald, John Oakley, Mary Oakl'if, Ss: ah 8 204 NAMES. Powers, James Powers, Virginias ♦Perkins, Mary Perkins, John Perkins, Henry Perkins. Michael Pons, Francis Powers, John Powers, Robert Powers. Elizabeth Pratt, Virginia Pike, Sarah E. Proctor, Win. Pebworth, Sarah A. Pebworth, Louisa Pebworth. Win. Thomas Pebworth, Alexander Pebworth, Mary E. Pullen, John Pullen. Va. Pullen, Chs. Parker, Willis M. Parker, Mary S. Parker, Wm. R. Pratt, Mary V. Pratt, Louisiana Purcell, Richard Reid, Charles Reid, Jani.'s H. Reynolds, Henry C. Rosier, Elizabeth Rourke, Barney Rourke, Bridget Rourke, Thomas Rourke. Catharine Rand, Charles Reilly, Thos. Reilly, James Rawls, Francis Rawls, Roxana Reynolds, Elizabeth Reynolds, Joseph Reynolds, Colin Reynolds, Ellen Reynolds, Eliza Robinson, Mildred Robinson, Wm. T. Robinson, Jos. M. Robinson, James Robinson, Charles Richardson, Benj. F. Rawls, Mary F. Rertly, Wm. Sullivan, Morgan Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Mary Sullivan, John Snyder, Mrs. children Scully, Michael Scully. Wm. Scully, Mary Scully, Sarah Snead, Emma AGE— YEAKS. . REMARKS 4 Father died. 2 << 7 it 5 tt 3 a 1M it 11 Mother died. 4 Father died. •_> it 1 it 12 Parents died. 5 a 8 Father died. 12 Parents died. 11 " 8 it 4 tt 3 a U a 11 tt 5 ft 15 Father died. 10 << 7 it 12 14 4 9 Father died. 6 it 12 it 8 • t 10 a 9 it 5 .. 3 a 3 Parents died. 3 Father died. 1 it 7 Parents died. 9 << 15 Mother died. 13 n 11 n 8 a 2 n 20 '< 14 tt 11 a 6 a 4 a a 6 7 i 10 Father died. 13 tt 4 tt 1 a 7 Mother died. 4 n 9 tt 2 l A a 11 Father died. 20.- 3 Sullivan, Ann Sullivan, Camming u I. Mary V. . Walter • -th Stillman, Mary 10. ham U, Elizabeth '11, John a. II. Thomas, Wm. F. Turnej . Michael m, Mary F. m, John F. Tarner, Sj Ivester Turner, Amanda Paul pen, Lou illion, John \ million, Kicliard \ illion, Louise Vermillion, Alex, million, (iilliam lillion, .1 ani>otta \ B. Veale, Eliza J. Veale, Hannah P. W .i -. Willie re, John u Bri itharinc Willis, Geo. II. Willis, Milton w iller, Wm. C. Williams, Maria Williams, l.\ dia Williams. < Ipliflia ■ n. Mary F. Wilson, Lucy Wilson, .1 infant^ William-', Alice .1 . Willi j, Olivia <>. William-, Mar Willis i II. Williams, A i ei y L. Will Willian u CIs endon II. W I, ] :1111V ('. Wl \\ bite, Mary L. H Lit..- lLu«. J. utu. G mm- died. 4 . 7 n 11 Father died. 10 i 4 . 2 HI"... •• 7 16 Parents died. I << 12 Mother d 7 Fa: enti died s 3 i . Mother died. 12 Parent! died. 5 . . 4 " 5 Father died. 4 • • I " " lt> << i. 13 it 10 • • •• 9 4 •_> 4 • . '-' • 4. 3 4 . 3 Father died. 1 << 2 Parents died. 4 1- ather died. 16 nts dioJ. 7 .. » << Father died. 13 tt - '-' weeks. 11 4 • L0 7 .4 I - Parents ti i.-rl . 2 9 iuos. 4. 12 Father died. 7 17 Parents . . 1 tal Dtunbei of | 200 LIST OF VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS TO PORTSMOUTH. Dr. Hunter, New York, Died. Dr. Rizer, Philadelphia, Recovered Dr. Cole, do Died. Dr. Briggs, do Recovered Dr. Mierson, do do Dr. Kennedy, do do Dr. Bryant, do do Dr. Azpell, do do Dr. Molle, do do Dr. Randall, do Escaped. Dr. Hammill, do Recovered, Dr. McClosky, do Escaped. Dr. Walter, Baltimore, Died. Dr. Webster, do Recovered, Dr. Marshall, do Died. Dr. Ilungerford, do Recovered, Dr. Thomas, Cincinnati, do Dr. Berry, Tennessee, Died. Dr. Flournoy, Arkansas, Recovered, Dr. Baker, Key West, Escaped. Dr. Rich, Charleston, S. C. do Dr. Covert, do do Dr. Howie, Richmond, Va. Died. Dr. McDowell, do Escaped. Dr. Crowe, do Died. Dr. Gelbardt, do do Dr. Thompson, Virginia, Recovered. Total, 27. 20^ VOLUNTEER NURSES AND DRUGGISTS TO PORTSMOUTH. From Philadelphia. Thomas D. Beard. R. \Y. Graham, died. Henry Spriggman, died. James A. Boon. Mrs. Caroline C. Barnett. Singleton Mercer, died. Mrs. Margaret Kinnin. John Fl Edwin R. Barrett, medical student, died. Frederick Mushfeldt, cupper and bleeder, died. E. Perry Miller, druggist, died. Charles D. Shrieve, do. Theodore C. Stryker. John Wills. Mrs. Olive Whittier. died. Miss Leonora Patterson. ji. James Johnson. James Hennesey. William Husen, died. S. E. Townsend. Jas. B. < I irdon, druggist. Al< William Parker. Miss Lucy Johnson, died. There were nurses from other points, whose names are not remembered. APPENDIX CORRESPOXDENCE. The following embraces a portion of the voluminous correspondence ri - ceived by members of the association during tbe prevalence of the fever. It v i.illv designed not to publish any ol it, owing to the largo num- ber of letter.- received, which, it was thought, would enlarge too much tlio size of our report. But, upon reflection, it was decided it would be m •• to the public and our numerous friends abroad to publish at li a portion. The copies of replies of members of the association were not | served. There was not time to copy the originals when written. Most or many of them, however, have been published in the localities where they were directed. The following letter was received by Col. Watl lent of the Com- mon Council, fi i. W. B. Whitehead, Esq., of Suffolk, then in Staunton. Statthton, August 1st, 18! Col. Winchester Watts. Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Learning, as I passed through Portsmouth, that tbe muni er on Friday, the 27th tilt., had increased, and pecuniary aid - being solicited, [send yon above my draft on New Xork for one bundi dollars for I • d and afflii • and Newtown. You can add it to any other fund raised for tl >e of it as you think b 8< for ' Verj airs, \V. B. WHITEHEAD. Parsosage, Mabtin's E$Bi -II, ft. 1.1- and I 1 fhren, — Encl sent by acumiiiuiiiuiut of tl. Juo. b. Ej - if hii 27 210 sympathy for your afflicted town, with the request that you will apply it in such manner as will tend to the relief of the distressed. ° ° c Your friend and brother iu Christ, EDMUND C. MURDAUGH. Iter. Messrs. Wing field and Chisholm. Suffolk, 8th August, 1855. Col. W. Watts. Dear Sir, — A day or two siuce I sent $20 to my friend Rev. Geo. M. Bain, to be applied towards the necessities of the sick and distressed of your town ; and now I send you $50, the result of a collection taken up among a few of our citizens by me, which please apply to the wants of the sick and afflicted as your discretion may dictate. I regret I have not a much larger amount to send, as I doubt not you have much distress with you, occasioned by the calamity which has befallen your town, and which has driven so many of your citizens from home, and spread dismay among the people of the surrounding counties. * Y'rs truly, JOHN R. KILBY. Hicksford, Y.\., Augt. 10, 1855. Gentlemen, — My sympaties are excited towards the citizens of Ports- mouth in their present affliction. Allow me, through you, to contribute the enclosed sum ($50) for the re- lief of the suffering and the destitute; and if it shall have the effect of wiping one tear from the cheek of weeping widowhood, or helpless orphan- age, I shall feel abundantly compensated. May the God of mercy stay the hand of the destroying angel, is the ear- nest prayer of Your obedient serv't, JNO. R. CHAMBL1SS. Dr. Peetc, and Mr. Fiske. Richmond, 10th Augt. 1855. Hon. Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Sir,— I herein enclose you check for $100, to be appropriated under your direction, towards alleviating the distresses of the poor during the pre- valence of the yellow fever in your afflicted city. You will please dispose 21 I of this amount in suoh manner as may seem to you that ubj( \ i iy respect'ly, yr. .1 wir.s D. DENEGRE, Wabhi> [ugust ll.i- \ . ( Ibk i . Portsmouth, Fa, ■sir.- [ send herein a check of Chubb Brothers on John D. I a<>u, Norfolk, for $26, which please of for the benefit of any i>.x,r sufferers by the prevailing epidemic, either in your pla r Goeport. Should it not be convenient to you to bestow this, will you please hand tin- mayor, or some other person, who may be able to do good with it. It is from the children of Commodore Warrington and myself. Ho] the epidemic will Boon abate, and your plaa I to its usual bealth- fulness, 1 remain Your ob't BerVt, «ll.\s. ST. JOHN CHUBB. Tbeoegab Foundry and Enginb Wo Richmond, Fa., August LI, 11 /'.. the Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir,— La common with all of my fellow-citizens I hi w j f , sa the ravages of the fever in your beautiful town, and beg you to accept the enclosed remittance as a small contribution towards the relief of the needy sick. With kind regard, 1 am, dear sir. your fellow-citiB JOSEPB i:. ANDERSON. M M.Nni.i \ Spbinob, August 1 1 . - Col. W. Watts. />,- Sir,— 4 >n y< I purchased in Suffolk ten bushels of meal, which is for the sufferers of Portsmouth, which you will i i rain. .1. \ JENKINS. M \>,\<>\.i \. Va. Aug. l Uh, 18 Col. W. Watts. (in ,v I forwardi f meal for tl mouth ; and I a I by Mr. John 1 whi doubt, i Respt ctl •■ . vours, .1. A. JENKIN 212 Petersburg, August \4th, 1850. To the Mayor, or President of the Council, or Trustees of the town of Ports- mouth, Va. Dear Sir: — A meeting was held in the Court House of this city yesterday, at which resolutions were passed expressive of the deepest sympathy for the suffering condition of our fellow citizens in Portsmouth, Norfolk, &c, and committees were appointed to raise money to he paid into my hands and transmitted to your town, in order to assist those inhabitants who, from the effects of the epidemic, are now in a necessitous condition. Being uncertain whether the Bank of Virginia in Portsmouth is yet open, I now send a check on the Farmers Bank, in Norfolk, made payable to your order, for two thousand dollars, which, it is the desire of the contributors, may be distri- buted by your constituted authorities, so as to alleviate the suffering in your town, including Gosport. Praying that God, in his infinite mercy, will speedily remove the pestilence from our sister communities, and very soon restore both to health and prosperity, I remain, Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, D'AECY PAUL. P. S. — Over $500 of the amount sent was raised on Sunday, at the Wash- ington St. Methodist Episcopal Church — An additional sum will be for- warded when paid in by the solicitors. D. P. Jarratt's Hotel, August 14//;, 1855. Dear Watts. — I reached this place on my return from New York yes- terday, and in the existing state of the fever in Portsmouth, I feel it due to my children that I should not unnecessarily return to the town. I have heard and read of the ravages of the fever and the comparative desertion of Portsmouth, With sadness and sorrow, and did I feel at liberty to follow the promptings of my heart, I would come down aud render what aid I might in relieving the afflicted and distressed. I learned to-day that wood was selling for $0 a cord, and fearing that some of our people may not be able to buy it at that price, and remembering that I have some 30 or 40 cords on the line of the rail road, at my farm, I scribble you this note to ask that you will have it brought down by the cars to town and distributed among those who are unable to buy, and need it. With an ardent hope that both our stricken communities may soon be freed from the pestilence now in their midst, and that you and my other friends, who yet remain there, may be spared for brighter and happier days, I am, as always, Your friend, SAML. M. WILSON. W. Watts. Esq. ■1 1 3 i roi k. \\t!< Aug - Ool. Watts. Dear Sir : — By this morning'* train you will re< - r lObu il. from Mr. Elisha I this place. He ) to you to distribute th< >r your • The • 'ini by cars to his addrt Very i ly, JOHN R. KIL1 roue, V.\.. Aug. 1 U Winche8Teb Watts, Esq., Portsmouth, 1 I have sent down a few bushels "i" meal this evcniug.and Bhall Bend down fifty bushels Thursday morning. In addition, I have now about fifty dol- lars subscribed and collected, to contribute. Please write me what disposi- tion I Bhall make of it, as I will either buy provisii the mom It has been s 3 md others, that it would be 1 in- • it in meal, as it was a very ind high article in your market. Respectfully, BENJ. D. SMITH. P. S. — I Bend down n few bags, six bushels. Let me know if it wai ; . R) turn the bags for farther use. Sir, — You are all down on ns. but our only object is to prevent the here. Oui pi tple deeply sympathise with you, ami will contribi I are now doing - ssist your distressed and uufortu All wt shall do — no matter whether you think bard of user not. Truly yours, J. E. JENKINS. P. 8. — Fifty bushels additional will I down bj m of our i: on Saturday. •' I B vi.Tiv /"-• On Mayor of Portsmouth. : you by r tin 1. irr- it, which you will - distributi r at.d destitute in your city. It is with feelinj ktow 1 ooticed I :> by t ho nev ilarniiii.' extent II ping that this small donation may ha distress under which you a- 1 1 move it from your city, 1 remain, j RICHARD MASON, N . ■ ,-i 214 Washington, D. C, Any. 16th, 185.",. To the Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I enclose to your order a draft on the Exchange Bank of Vir- ginia, at Norfolk, for $ 100, This sum has heen contributed by the em- ployees on the Capitol extension and grounds, for the relief of the suffering poor of Norfolk and Portsmouth. Under the impression that the suffering was greater in Portsmouth and Gosport than in Norfolk, the whole is sent to you. With the earnest prayer that Almighty God will remove the pestilence from your midst, I remain yours, &c. C. W. C. DUNNINGTON. Washington, D. C, Any. 16th, 1855. Col. W. Watts. Dear Sir, — I regret to learn that the sickness which has for some time past been raging in your city, has produced a vast amount of suffering and want among those who are unable to flee from the pestilence. I deeply sympathize with them in their hour of trial and peril, and desire to contri- bute my mite towards their relief. I herewith enclose $ 50, with the re- quest that it may be so appropriated. Yours, very truly, W. P. S. SANGER. Jones' White Sulphur Springs, Warren Go., N. 0., Auy. 16th, 1855. Col. W. Watts. Dear Sir, — It affords me much pleasure to be the medium of communicat- ing to you the proceedings of a meeting held to-day, at this place, for the re- lief of our suffering fellow citizens of Portsmouth, Gosport and Norfolk. The proportion of the funds intended for Portsmouth and Gosport, $360, will be placed in the hands of N. M. Martin, Brother & Co., Petersburg, sub- ject to your order. With sentiments of personal regard and sincere sympa- thy for your suffering people, I am vour friend, &c. R. C. PRITCHARD . Jones' White Sulphur Springs, Warren Co., N. C, Auy. 16th, 1855. At a meeting held at Jones' Springs, by the visitors, for the purpose of taking into consideration the affliction that is now visiting the cities of Nor- folk and Portsmouth — on motion of Hon. Thomas Ruffin, the Hon. S. P. Hill was called to the Chair, and John A. Benberry appointed Secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. J. H. Wingfield. 215 I>r. R. C. Pritchard addressed the meeting in an imp ' quent mannei f- >rth the wants and afflictions of Portsmouth a 'Ik, by • f being w ourged by the yellow fever, and the duty of thi cut to aid thorn in this their h<>nr ol need, and n ■in their Bufferinf On motion of John S . Dan y, of Edgecomb, a committee of I □ the part of the ladies, and three on the part of the gentlemen, were appointed to inscriptions from those present, who report that the sum of $ has been re© tion of Mr. Dancy, tl J. H. Wingfield « appointed to receive the money and transmit it to r/orfolk, I ath and relief of ly, afflicted and sk-k. On motion of Hon. Thos. Raffin, Resolved, that the pn ~ of this raee Transmitted t.> the Norfolk and I utb papers, with the re- quest to publish them. adjourned. - P. BILL, Chairman S A. BeHBEBBT, >'""'/. New York, Aug. I>. I». 1'i-Ki:. \'.~ mouth. Dear Sir, — We have the pleasure of informing have pted in our city a fund, jcription, for the relief of the t 3 by yellow fever, in Norfolk, Portsmouth at I rt. As we are nativi Norfolk and P - need not if our deep interest and sympathy with you in your dial but our '-sent is ret" whom the amount raised for i ' ■ i \' rtano »utl Ifn and apply m>'- would respectfully r rach an practicable, and we await your reply in i Very respe tfully, youi BE1D & NASH. : BPIKLD, Isl.K Of WlQfl D 1>. 1'lSK Dear 8) n by the nai ilk ami I • it lie h Q d.> BO, ■ or> This field. Be has timl 'ise, of I har_ : 0001*1 216 character, are invited to come and remain until the fever subsides. He man- ifests a great deal of sympathy for the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, and has requested me to make the above statement to the proper authorities. I am, with high respect, your sincere friend, THADDEUS C. WOOTTEX. New York, Aug. \lth, 1855. Winchester Watts, Esq., Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — We addressed a few lines yesterday to three of your fellow- townsmen — Messrs. Fiske, Chambers and Bilisoly — in regard to a collection being taken up by our citizens for the relief of the poor sufferers in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Deen.ing it expedient to accelerate the remittance, and not having time to receive a reply from either of those gentlemen, the amount of twenty-five hundred dollars was this day remitted by Mr. Jas. T. Soucter, President of Bank Piepublic, to Mr. R. H. Chamberlaine, cashier Farmers' Bank of Norfolk — one-half of same being designed for benefit of Portsmouth and Gosport. Our object in writing to you is to request you to see that the money gets into the right hands, in case the gentlemen named above may be out of the way. Very respectfully, your ob't serv'ts, REID & NASH. D. D. Fiske, Esq., President of Howard Association, Portsmouth, Ya. Philadelphia, August 11th, 1855. Dear Sir,— Be pleased to find enclosed draft for four hundred dollars, which please dispense under your association to the poor of your town and Gosport. The committee of fifty appointed yesterday at the public meeting will organize at 12 o'clock to-day, and to-morrow I trust to be able to remit you a further sum. The present sum is an imperfect collection of a few hours this morning. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Com. of Relief for Norfolk and Portsmouth sufferers. Lynchburg, August llth, 1855. To the Mayor of the City of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir,— The Mayor of this city being absent, I take pleasure in en- closing you a check for five hundred dollars, which amount is given by the citizens of Lynchburg to aid in relieving those suffering in the city of Ports- mouth from yellow fever. I write this at the request of the committee who 217 have received tin- contributions of our citizen*, and wall only < attention to the preamble and reeol at ftbecil on the evening of the 16th inst., as a full c\ i of the sympathies of the people of Lynchbi V< ry respei tfnlly, your most obed't serVt, JNO. M. on Presidi ni of ( Hty Council. Suffolk, Va., it/// August, 1- 3 \Miri. Watts: My Dear Sir, — Enclosed you will find $6, which pi kind enough appropriate for the benefit of some poor sufferer in yoni afflicted town. I earnestly wish 1 were ablt I ten tines the amount, — but I am i. so accept this as my small offering in your behalf. Very truly yours. Wkldon Mh i s, Weldon, X. C, Aug. 18///, ISt Dear Sir, — I shall Bend to Mr. Pel I 9. ind R. II. R. Co., on D bushels meal, to be the ben .tiering poor of your town. Please appropriate it. I ale you the use >•( my mill to grind, free of toll, any wheat or corn that you may send for I remise to give all such pre- ference over any grinding that may be in my mill, either of my own or of ; as; and I have i slightest doubt my neighbor and friend, Col. N. M. Long, (who owi rn mill for bolting meal) will gladly do Bame. I know him so well that I am sure I can vouch for him. Sou not, tie us. t fully, .1. P. SIMMONS. • tmoulh. I In HM0ND, Dear Sir, — The enclosed ten dollars you will act ntribution for the aid of the sick of your city, from Mr. Thoi iafi M • Very i ly, N M. MARTIN, BON ft I Gl. Winchester Watts, Pn icU, Portsmouth. Philadelphia, August I D. D. 1 Pres't !(■■>' k m qf Portswsoutk and < [hnr Sir, — Enclosed please find draft fot four hundn 1 re- 218 mittance to you on the part of this community for the relief of the suffering poor of your city, to be dispensed under the superintendence of your asso- ciation. In haste, yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee. JOHN TRUCKS, Treasurer of Fund. Suffolk, Va„ Augt. 18, 1855. Col. W. Watts. Dear Sir, — I have sent you to-day ten bushels of meal, to be disposed of among those who are in needy circumstances in your town. Yr. friend, J. A. JENKINS. Richmond, Augt. 18, '55. Col. Winchester Watts. £) r . Sir, — Enclosed you have a check for five hundred dollars and sixty cents, being the amount contributed by a few of the citizens for the relief of the sick at Portsmouth and Gosport. I regret the sum is not larger. I am afraid your people have hard thoughts of us for our quarantine law. Nine persons in ten here are opposed to it ; and I have no doubt the law will be repealed next week. Please acknowledge the receipt of the check. Yours truly, J. W. RANDOLPH. Suffolk, Ya., Aug. \8th, 1855. Dear Col. Watts. Sir, — I have sent 8 bags of meal down this evening, containing 1£ bush. in each bag, making in all 12 bushels. I wish you to send one bag to my house, and the remaining 7 bags to be disposed of among those who are in needy circumstances in our town. By attending to the above you will greatly oblige your friend, J. A. JENKINS. Weldon, Augt. 18th, 1855. W. Watts, Esq., Pres't Common Council. Sir, — I am requested to enclose you sixty dollars, to be applied to the re- lief of the poor and suffering of your place. ■i 1 9 oral gentlemen intend contributing meal, believing it will supply noon conveniently a needed article of food. Most respectfully, JNO. CAMPBELL. Philadelphia, August 18, 1855. D. D. FlSKEj Ksy., Pres. Horn. .!«, of Portsmouth ami Gosport, I Z>ear SSu*, — I had t lie pleasure this morning of remitting you $400, and have now to request you will favor me with correct information of the mi r- tality daily in Portsmouth and Gosport, with such suggestions of what our committee might Bend you in the way of relief as you may think proper to add. ,\re you in want of fond and medicines'.' It is BO Btated here; and if so, inasmuch as there is no direct conveyance from hence, will funds in cash enable you to procure them. Do you want doctors and nurses? I L sent three to Norfolk, and the next that offer shall be sent to Portsmouth. Are we right in estimating the ratio of population and suffering as about in equal ratio? and is 60 per cent, to Norfolk and 40 per cent, to Portsmouth near the true ratio ? The Committee of Relief is anxious to partition all that they may send between Norfolk, Portsmouth and Gosport in proper shares. Please report. Tours truly, THOS. WEBSTER, JR., Ch'm of Com. Thf. Meadows, neab Abingdon, Ya., August v.*th, 1855. Dear Sir, — I send below a check on the Farmers Bank for $25, a slight contribution towards alleviating the heavy burden imposed on my fellow-citizens of Portsmouth in their season of dire calamity — and am with sincerest sympathy, V OT8 respectfully, WTNDHAM BOBERT80H Office Howard Association, Nokfolk, 19th Aug. 1855. D. D. Fiskf., Esq., Mayor of the Town of Portsmouth. It is with pleasure I have to communicate that this ai received donations from abroad for your I wn ai irt, foT the relief of the poor and the sufferers by the yellow fever, viz : >m Philadelphia, - - - - $260 Washington City, - - - - 176 Barnui- - - 100 $626 220 Which amount, say five hundred and twenty-five dollars, is subject to your order, by draft at sight, on Wm. B. Ferguson, President Howard Associa- tion, Norfolk. We have also a lot of provisions as a donation from Balti- more, one-third of which is for Portsmouth and Gosport, which will be de- livered to you at the office of Baltimore Steam Packet Co. Yours very respectfully, JAMES A. SAUNDERS, Sec'y Howard Asso. New York, August 20th, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — We are in receipt of your favor of 18th inst. You will have learned, before receipt of this, that the funds spoken of were remitted direct to Norfolk — to be divided equally between your two towns. Hoping that you may be soon exempt from the pestilence, We remain your obd't serv'ts, REID & NASH. U. S. N. Hospital, Portsmouth, Va., Aug. 20th, 1855. Dear Sir, — It very frequently happens that with patients suffering from the epidemic now prevailing, children and other unaffected persons of the families of the sufferers are sent to this hospital. This was necessary when no provision had been made by the municipal authorities for those who, though well, are the natural dependents of persons attacked. Since, how- ever, a commodious place for the reception of those who, being in good health, are not fit subjects for a hospital has been supplied, I deem it pro- per to ask that you will request the professional gentlemen who practice in your town, to specify in their notes to the committee the individuals of a family who require medical treatment, that only such may be sent here, while the well but necessitous find refuge in the academy. As all conva- lescent and well persons, (children and infants included,) are sent hence to that place, it would seem much more convenient to send such persons direct from their deserted homes to the asylum provided for them. I am, my dear sir, very respectfully, LEWIS W. MINOR, Surgeon. To the Chairman Sanitary Committee. Philadelphia, August 20, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Pres. How. Ass. Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find Farmers and Mechanics Bank draft on Bank of Virginia for four hundred dollars, being the third remittance of that 22] Bum from this community towards the poor of your town, sufl from yellow fever, to be dispensed under the Buperint* of your association Please acknowli pi of same, four favor of 18th inst., acknowledge ing the tirst remittance, is :it band this morning. Trusting anli' to inform me that the dreadful Bcourge is abating, 1 am yours truly, TlIo.MAS WEBSTER, -la., Cha'n Com. A Offick of Commit; Kki.ikk, Philadelphia, Aug. 21, If D. D. Fiske, Esq., Prea. How. Ass. of PortsmouOi, Va, Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find Farmers and Mechanics Bank draf Bank of Virginia for one thousand dollars, being the fourth remittance from this community to yours, for the relict' of the sufferers by yellow fever; re- ceipt of which please acknowledge. The committee are without cor information of the extent of the disease and consequent distress prevailing in your midst; and as your association or no other public or private body have made any call on Philadelphia, or apprized this community of your Buffering, otherwise than through the newspapers, the committee feel Bome- what embarrassed as to the extent they should proceed in their collections for reliaf. We are prepared to do all or any thing you may suggest, and if you would but intimate what amount of funds yon desire to have from this city, it shall be sent per return mail. In baste, yours truly, Tims. WEBSTER, Jb., Chairman. PBEDKBICKBBin A.Ug. 21, 18">".. Dear Sir, — In obedience to a resolution of the citizens of this place, adop- ted on the 17th insl ad you two drafts on the Farmers Bank of Vir- ginia at Norfolk, amounting to three hundred and forty-three dollars and thirteen cents, being one half of the sum contributed by my fellow citi» the benefit of the distressed and destitute "!' t] Norfolk and Portsmouth. And it is with great pleasure i of another i olutinn. adopted at the same meeting; which resolution, I embrace this cordial approbation. 1 have the honor to be, your obd'l serv't. JNO. 8. CALDWELL, U 1>. 1>. Piski mouth. JJ, B.- ritten, t: lollar note was handed in for t] mentioned, and I send I to Norl 222 Washington, Aug. 21, 1855. Sir, — I deeply sympathise with the good people of Portsmouth and Nor- folk in the sadly distressing visitation which has made them, truly, places of mourning and death. This sympathy, you may well suppose, has bor- rowed intensity from my official relations to, and personal acquaintance with, a large number of the employees, mechanics, and workingmen attached to the Gosport Navy Yard, whose familiar names I have recently observed in the published list of victims. Please accept the enclosed check for fifty dollars. It is surely a small tribute, but if it serves to " pour oil on the wounds" of but a single exposed sufferer, and Shall cause him to be borne " to an inn and taken care of," it will help a little to swell the aggregate of good effected by those who " do likewise." With sentiments of high respect, I am your obd't serv't, J. C. DOBBIN. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor Portsmouth, Va. Portsmouth, August 21st, 1855. Com. Isaac McKeeveb, U. S. Navy Yard, Gosport. Dear Sir, — The services of Mr. John A. Foreman, who is employed in the blacksmith's department, is required to aid us in relieving the sick and destitute. He wishes to obtain a leave of absence. I feel confident that you will grant it. Mr. John Jack and Mr. E. T. Scott are also assisting us. Will you grant them leave of absence also ? With sentiments of the highest esteem and regard, I am, respectfully, Your obd't serv't, W. WATTS, Pres't Common Council. Mr. Geo. R. BousU also desires leave of absence under the circumstances. W. W. In so good a cause, it affords me pleasure to grant the leaves of absence of Messrs. J. A. Foreman, J. Jack, R. T. Scott and G. R. Boush. Yours truly, I. McKEEVER, Com'di. Navy Yard, August 21st, 1856. Louisa C. H., August 22, 1855. To the Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find six dollars, which apply towards the relief of the sick and poor of your town. ] am, &c. Philadelphia, Auguai 22, 1866 D. D. Kiski. Esq., President //.>»•,;)•,/ Association of /'■• istnoutk, Va, losed pleasefind E. W. Clark & Iraft on John D. Gordon Norfolk, for four hundred dollars, being the fifth remittance from this community to yours, to relieve the distress prevailing in your midst, receipt of which please acknowledge. I have your esteemed favors of 18tb and 20th Lnst., and regret to learn from them and from the papers that the disease is even worse than it has I q. I refer you to my letter of yesterday sting information. We are organized here, and can help you to any extent you may desire. Only lei US know your wants, and t : will be relieved as far as funds can be available. I had the pleasure this morning of writing i F introduction tn you t'.r Dr. Martin Riser and Mr. R. II. Graham, who have volunteered to go to your town to help you — one as doctor, the other as nurse. Let me know when they arrive. Yours truly, TIIOS. WEBSTER, Jr.. Chairman, Norfolk, Va., 22d August, 181 Wikciikstku Watts. Esq., President of the Common Council, Portsmouth, J'./. Dear Sir, — Enclosed we hand you our check on the Exchange Bank of Virginia for $200, which we beg the favor of you to receive and distribute as you think host, to the needy and Buffering poor of your town and (. - -$100 to ( ich— as a donation from James • '. Johnston, I , of oton, X. 0., but now at the \\ bite Sulphur Springs, • Ireenbrier county. Be pleased to drop us a line, acknowledging receipl of the check. Very respectfully, sir, yours, U.\)l\<\ ,. BROTHER. Wi i ■'. 1866. I . W. W M i--. Ji,,ir Sir,— I notice that in acknowli it as if coming from me individually. This is no( so. I then herewith, a list of the contributors. Mr. Simmons has s il. .Mr. L 'id Mr. Bell will send kted at foot of lis! Mr. Jarrattfs will ob- ably with contributions from that neighborb od. If his firm is on the other side of the rr, [t is proper to say, thai among the contributions arc WI •-. I' and Know-Nothings Episcopalians, Id . — 224 » Americans and foreigners by birth. They give for the suffering poor, what- ever their sect or birth-place. In haste, Most respectfully, JNO. CAMPBELL. Hagerstown, Aug. 22d, 1855. W. Watts. Dear Sir, — Seeing your letter to the Mayor of Baltimore, published in the Baltimore Sun of to-day, asking for physicians, I respectfully offer my services to your citizens as a Homoeopathic physician, if my services would be of any use. You will very much oblige me by answering this. Yours respectfully, DR. H. G. LUNGREN. To Mr. W. Watts, President of Common Council. Philadelphia, August 22d, 1855. \Vm. B. Ferguson, Esq., President Howard Association, Norfolk. Dear Sir, — This will be handed to you by Mr. Henry Spriggman, who has volunteered his services as nurse for the sick of your city. Mr. Sprigg- man has had experience as a general nurse in our State Lunatic Hospital, and feels assured he can render you service. I commend him to you. Yours truly, THOS. WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee of Relief. Mr. John Jack: Will please dispose of Mr. Henry Spriggman as he may think best. Respectfully, W. B. FERGUSON, President Howard Association. August 23d, 1855., Franklin, Va., Aug. 22, 1855. Sir, — The people of this county, (Southampton,) deeply sympathising with the sufferings of their brethren from the recent calamity Avhich has befallen them, propose to render some assistance. I have been appointed treasurer by the county. I wish to know how you would prefer contribu- tions — in money or in provisions ? If in provisions, please write what kind of provisions. I am, respectfully, your friend, JOSHUA PRETLOW, Tr'r Soc'y. Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. 22.") York, 1'kns., August 22d, i S W. Wi lent qf the Common CbuncU oj A i< rr >V/-.- 1 read your call for medical aid in the Baltimore Sun . day, and hasten to respond to it. I am a physician of the Botanu - and am well acquainted with all the systems of medicine, having attended three different Medical Colleges, and graduated in Cincinnati thn 1 am now under appointment as a physician to a missionary station, in West Africa. But as I do not Bail until the middle or lattei part of Bep- teml ■ 1 fier my services to your board of health until that time. I deep- ly sympathize with your distress, and were 1 pecuniarily able would gratu- itously render every in my power. 1 refer yon to I>r. Thomas Nash, of your city, aa to my standing in my profession, and can bring any amount of satisfactory testimony with me. I will await your reply and hold myself in readiness to oome immediately , if this oiler meets your approval. Yours with sympathy, DAVID J. LEE, M. 1). I'.ai.timork, August 22d, 1866. To Tin: Hon. D. D. Fiskk. Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — We received a letter yesterday from the venerable Dr. Bamp- . (he will be 81 years of age on the 29th of September next.) in which he 3, M I learn that the yellow fever is prevailing in Virginia — I have ever believed that if my (Hampton's) Vegetable Tincture were given on the first symptoms of the disease, a reaction would immediately follow, and prompt relief be given, and I would recommend it in preference to all known eries for that wretch *e." We take the liberty to address this letter to you, (as we have had alight acquaintance,) and to offer you the Tincture for gratuitous distribu- tion to the poor Of your city. If you will accept of it let us know by return of mail, and we will send it forthwith. Yours truly, MORTTMEB a MOWBRAY. X. B. — Wi tin that in all cases of convali I would strength to the patient. M. a M Philadelphia, .i»;/. 22c/, i - 1>. D. 1 jq., Prcsi>l>-nt Howard Dear Sir, — This will be handed to you by Doctor Man;:, : : this . who has volunl un- der your disposal. 1 ■ character He had the fever himself al Ven 226 and is acquainted with its nature and treatment, and will, 1 trust, be instru- mental in relieving your overtasked medical corps, and likewise the distress- ed patients. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee of Belief . U. S. Navy Yard, Charlestown, Mass., Aug. 23d, 1855. Sir, — In view of the distress and suffering with which our brother mechan- ics and others employed at your station, are now afflicted, the officers, mechan- ics and laborers, and all others employed at this yard, held a meeting on Monday last, to take some measures for their relief. The meeting was call- ed to order by Com. Gregory, and duly organized. The objects of the meeting having been feelingly and appropriately stated by the Commandant, it was unanimously voted to appoint a committee of one from each depart- ment to raise funds in aid of the sufferers at your station. The committee collected the sum of twelve hundred and sixty-six dollars and fifty-three cents, a draft for which amount is herewith enclosed, with the request that you will be pleased to place it in the hands of a committee similarly appointed, or in such other manner as you may deem best, to be applied to the object above stated, viz : the relief of the officers and men employed at the Norfolk Navy Yard. Renewing in behalf of the employees of this yard the expression of their warmest sympathies, and their earnest desire that the ravages of that terri- ble disease may soon be stayed, and our fellow citizens of Norfolk and vicin- ity be restored to their wonted health and prosperity, We are, very respectfully, your ob't serv'ts, JOSEPH F. BOYD, Chairman. WM. W. VEILCE, Sec'y. Commo. Isaac McKeever, Commanding Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va. Richmond, Va., Aug 23d, 1855. W. Watts, Esq. My Dear Friend, — Conferring with your brother to-day, as we do daily, he spoke of your intending to occupy his house with the surgeons that might visit you. Allow me to tender the use of my house, if needed. Please use it as freely as you would your own or brother's. What intense anxiety we all feel here for you in your labor of love. God preserve and reward you. Truly yours, GEORGE M. BAIN. •>■>- . — I Rl< IIMOMO, A>i[l 28rf, Ifi 1». I>. I'i-ki , Esq., Mayor of the town of Portsmouth. sir, — It has become my pleasing dul i airman of the meeting of ttio citizens of Richmond, to enclose to you, in their name, the sum of twelve hundred and seventy-three dollars and twenty-three cents, contributed for the relief of the Bufferers from the effects of yellow fever in your town. It is proper to state, that the Bum of three thousand one hundred and eighty-three dollars and nine cents was subscribed for Norfolk and Ports- mouth, and that the committee appointed for the purpose, have deemed it proper to divide the amount received between the two places, in the propor- tion of three parts to Norfolk and two to Portsmouth, being an approxima- tion to their respective populations. !'•• for tl i ■ Beting was called, a committee had been appointed by the 5f< iu _ Men's I hristian Association of this place, to solicit contributions for the same purpose. It is due to their enlarged philanthropy to say, that much the larger portion of the amount now remitted was collected by them. They have exhibited s commendable zeal in the cause of humanity, by anti- cipating the action of the citizens, and endeavoring to afford prompt ai tance to those who are bound to them in the endearing relation of neighbors and friends. While we present thi> token of regard, we are ready, should your necessities require additional assistance, to contribute most promptly for your aid. The sum forwarded embraces also a contribution from the visitors at the Huguenot Springs, of sixty dollars, transmitted to mu " for the relief of the sick of yellow fever in Portsmouth and Norfolk;" and one hundred and four dollars and fifty cents, liberally bestowed by the employees on the jburg Railroad. The sum of five hundred dollar- heretofore contributed by our citizens, has been already forwarded to you by J. W. Randolph, Esq. [ cannot close this communication without' ag my conviction ol the deep sympathy of our entire community, fr the severe affliction and heavy bereavement of our fellow citizens of Portsmouth. The meeting, by lotion, have tendered the hospitalities of the city, and a cordial wel- come to all who may remove from the pestilence and take refugi ns. 1 • in assure them a fraternal greeting. With one voice, we unite in invok- ing the interposition of Provide! the hand of the di ire- re to you a pure atmosphere and perfect health, and grant you, as hep fore, prosperity and bappint \ . i ;. n spectfully, & GEORGE W MUNFORD, 228 Shocco Springs, Warren County, N. C, Aug. 24th, 1855. At a meeting held at Shocco Springs, on the evening of the 24th August, by the visitors, for the purpose of taking into consideration the afflicted and the affliction of the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth : on motion being made, Paten Atkinson, Esq., was called to the Chair, and L. 0. Willcox ap- pointed Secretary. Robert Ezell, Esq., was called upon and came forward and addressed the meeting in a forcible and eloquent manner, setting forth the various wants of the sick and afflicted, and calling for aid in their behalf. On motion being made, a committee of three ladies and three gentlemen each, were appointed to receive subscriptions and remit the same through a proper medium. On motion being made, it was resolved that Shocco Springs was no longer quarantined, but most cordially opened by the present pro- prietor, Dr. K. P. Alston, to the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth. The subscription list being opened, the present proprietor came forward and ad- dressed the meeting in a warm and very enthusiastic manner, with his whole soul devoted to their relief, and most generously headed the list with a con- tribution of fifty dollars, which was noble and generous in him, and bespeaks his deep sympathy in their behalf. P. A. ATKINSON, Pres't. L. O. WILLCOX, Sec'y. Philadelphia, Aug. 24th, 1855. Dear Sir, — By request of Messrs. Powers & Weightman, (large manufac- turing chemists,) of this city, I write to inform you that they have forward- ed this day, per Adams' Express, free of cost, 40 oz. of cinchonia, for the use of the sick in your city. It is much used as a substitute for quinine, particularly in couvalescent cases. Enclosed you will find pamphlets. They are well known to all our druggists, to whom you may refer. They have also requested me to say, that any articles in the way of chem- icals that may be required for the treatment of the sick, will be forwarded, (free of cost,) as soon as they learn the kind used in the treatment by the physicians. With very great respect, your ob't serv't, N. E. KING, Eirm of King & Toy, Druggists, Norfolk. To his Honor, Mayor Fiske. Philadelphia, Aug. 24th, 1855, D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Please find enclosed Farmers and Mechanics Bank draft on Bank of Virginia at Richmond, for eight hundred dollars, being the sixth re- mittance from this community to yours, the receipt of which please ac- knowledge. 229 My letter of las( evening will inform yon of whal other : *. i< 1 we are Bend- ing yon. I have just given letters of introductioi to I 1 ctors Edwin Parm- leyandJ. M. C. Randall, who leave by this train — may have mure applica- to-day. In haste, yourfl truly. THOMAS WEBSTER, Jb., < 'hairmon of < bmmitU > Pktxbsbubo, August 24ft, IS To 0i>- Mayer or President of ike Council of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — T semi herewith a check on the Fanners Bank, Norfolk, for nine hundred and twelve dollars and in cents, which, with $2,000 trans- mitted by me on the 14th inst., is the total amount contributed by the citi- zens of Petersburg for the relief of your deeply distressed community. Please acknowledge receipt of the enclosed to Yours, very respectfully, D'ARCY PAUL. Richmond, August 24, 1856. Col. Watts. By request of Dr. Brown, of our city, (in whom I ha tconfidei I commend to your favorable notice Dr. Thomas P. Howie, who visits your town for the purpose of offering his services to the nek. Jours, J. W. RANDOLPH. Hanoyi-r County, Va., Aug. 24th Dear Sir, — Enclosed is the sum off 10 we Bend for the I I the yel- low fever BuffererR. We hope the amount will n i, and though -mall, will 1*' the means of doing some good. Yours respectfully, N. B. CLARKE, T. A. CLARKE. To W. Watts, 1 Bar U'».a Spbikor, 26/J Airrnn: Bxi BSOY, I Dear Str, $20, which please hand I support of the i If for that pt > the afflict- ed from the sickness, in any way yon - whether you are able to attend to it, that in case you are not I beg the 2:io may follow uiy wishes and appropriate it for the same business. No an- swer is necessary, as I leave in a day or two. Hoping you may escape the terrible epidemic, Believe me yours truly, ISRAEL SHELDON. Philadelphia, August 24th, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Pres. How. Ass. and Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — I take pleasure in introducing Dr. J. M. Eandel to you. Dr. R. volunteers his services to your sufferers, and places himself unreservedly at your disposal and under your authority. He has treated yellow fever, is wealthy, and tenders you his aid from the highest motives. — Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Ch'm Com. Ref. New Orleans, La., August 24th, 1855. To the Hon. the Board of Health of Portsmouth, Va. Gentlemen, — The undersigned begs to offer his professional services to the town of Portsmouth during the present epidemic. He is at liberty to refer for character and standing to the Medical Bureaus of the Army and Navy, and to the most distinguished members of the profession in most of the American cities. If a demand should exist for additional physicians, and his aid should be required, he will, on being notified, proceed immediately to Portsmouth. With very great respect, and cordial sympathy, Your obd't servant, HENRY STEWART HEWIT, {At the St. Charles Hotel.) Richmond, Va., Augt. 24, 1855. Dear Colonel—! was called on this afternoon by Dr. P. Wilkie Brown, of our city, for letters of introduction to yourself, for two young physicians who have resolved to leave here to-morrow morning for your place. They are Drs. Thomas Parke Howie and Jas. H. T. McDowell. Dr. Brown speaks of them in the highest terms as physicians and as gentlemen, and assures me they are worthy of all confidence. They desire to make them- selves useful in your midst, so far as means can be blessed to that end. Hope you will receive them gladly, and I know you will kindly. Truly yours, JNO. F. G. POTTS. 231 8ab Bvrixoj, Augual ^j5. •' Health of Portsmouth. : In the •• New Y.>rk Herald" of Thursday, wo Baw a I from your city ( ■■ requesting " medical aid" from Baltim the relief of the sii k. suffering and dying in your midst, w] d down by the Bcourge now visiting y< rience in ordinary practice, and who are will] ind do ti utmost in prescribing for and nnrsil :k there, if assured op authority that their services are realh I, and would be acceptable. ants cannot always be relied upon, and therefore they pre- fer awaiting the assurance from you that shall authorize their starting upon so perilous, yet truly benevolent, an undertak - aid you consider it necessary for them to come on, I will be glad b> accompany them and aid what I can in laboring for the suffering and dying of your afflicted city. I await your early reply with much anxiety. The party, if they come, will hear their own expenses. With the truest sympathy and respect, Y"iirs, very truly, idress, MISS HELEN P. SXEU-, itoga Springs, X. Y. Richmond, Va., Augt. 24, 1855. Jho. W. Tiu'.ies, Po rts mouth, Va. My Dear Sir, — l>r. Thomas Parke Howie havi pair to rr city for the purpose of renderi hi- pi . asks a letter of introduction, which 1 take pleasure in giving. Xbu will find I>r. 11. resolved on the t purpose, that be call made by you in seeking to make himself useful among the afflict' :r o im- munity. He will, in his holy mission, duly ate any kindness or at- you can . being an entire stranger — while at the same time, . gentleman, will he found worthy of all confide] pathising with you in the distress with which } sur- rounded, and your almost una .' that the the ttroyer may be stayed, and that your beautiful city be so- 1 to its won! tb and cheerfuhe- Truly yours, jno. i". c . ns. White Sulphur Springs, Sat'y, Aug. 2bih, 1855. Winchester Watts, Esq., Pres. Council. Dear Sir, — I have the honor and gratification to enclose herewith two- fifths of the generous contributions of visiters here, to be applied in allevia- ting the distress and sufferings of some of the inhabitants of Portsmouth. Allow me to explain that, by a resolution of the meeting, the amount contributed was to be apportioned to Norfolk and Portsmouth — two-fifths to Portsmouth, and three-fifths to Norfolk ; and that two gentlemen directed their contributions of two hundred dollars to be sent to Norfolk, they having contributed before to Portsmouth. You will please acknowledge this remittance in the newspapers, and also in a letter to me, directed to the " lied Sweet Springs, Alleghany county, Va." I have the honor to be, Your obd't serv't, THOMAS C. TABB, Treasurer. Amount subscribed for Portsmouth and Norfolk, $ 1,267 25. Two-fifths of $ 1,267 25 to Portsmouth is, - - - - $506 90 Three-fifths of $ 1,267 25 to Norfolk is, - 760 35 $1,267 25 Amount to Norfolk, $760 35 Amount from two gentlemen, for Norfolk, - 200 00 $960 35 Philadelphia, August 25, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., President of Howard Association, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — This introduces to you Mr. Singleton Mercer, of this city, aged 32 ; has had the fever ; never nursed in it ; a young man of great nerve, fine family, and easy circumstances, a volunteer to your association. He places himself unreservedly under your direction. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., CKm Committee of Belief. Richmond, August 25, 1855. Gentlemen, — Mr. Bain and myself have just engaged Mr. Samuel Huffman, of this city, as a nurse for the sick of our town. He is intelligent, has had experience in New Orleans, and I have no doubt will be an acquisition in 233 Qua al a rming and distressing crisis. We made a 8] mtraet with aim: dollars per day. It is probable he maj ither with him at the ■ pay. This will be handed to yon by Mr. Huffman in person. K' sp i tfnlly, & Truly yours, in affliction, Mum. D. D. Fiske, W. Watts, J. <;. HoOaday, Dr. J. A. - -/./, Dr. J. W. U. Trugim, Hit Wilson, 1 MI WATTS. GEOBGE M. BAIN. Washington, 1>. C, Aug. 27ft, 1866. D. D. Piskx, 1. .'.' yor <>/ Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir,—! have the gratification of enclosing you a check (< | - sta, it being the amount contributed by the workmen of the Washington Navy Yard, for the relief of the sufferers in Portsmouth and Goeport. Plea pt the offering, and appropriate it to the above-named ol and oblige, ore eery truly, W. P. s. SANGER. Amii.ia Oo., August 27, 1866. As a faint b y of sympathy with the Portsmouth rs, and in default of the opportunity of adding it to any pubiic subscription, the within tritle fully offered, accompanied by daily prayers for tl relief. Wilmington, X. C, Awj. 21ih, 1855. D. 1'. Fiskk " r of /'< rtsmouth. Dear Sir,— I take pleasure in enclosing you a check for $117, being the contributions left with me by a portion of our citizens for the relief in part of the people of Portsmouth, now afflicted with pestilen I sincerely trust that the ravages of the fever which now prevails in i city, may be speedily ended, and Portsmouth be rot. .red to her ori ginal health. You have our warmest sympatb , With much i rs truly, T. Bl KK. .In. Phtladklpi D. D. Fi.-kf. Esq . Mayor I Va. Dear Sir, — I canm .nil water, bay rum and the like foe yon to-day, and I have n.> funds to remit to-day ; will have a hand- 80 234 some sum to-morrow. Mrs. Jacoks offers as nurse, and goes to-day to you. She is from Charleston ; has had the fever ; will, I trust, prove of great service. Your letter of 25th is at hand. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman, 8fC Boston, Aug. 27, 1855. My Dear Cousin, — The accounts of the ravages of the yellow fever in your midst reach us daily through the newspapers. I hope you and your family have been exempt from this fearful disease ; but whether you are sick or well, you must be deeply involved in anxiety and suffering. I en- close you $10, which please use in any way you deem expedient. Hoping that health will soon again be restored to your community, I remain very truly yours, GEO. W. WHEELWRIGHT, No. 6, Water St. To JRev. Wm. B. Wheelwright, Portsmouth, Va. Philadelphia, August 27, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth, Ya. Dear Sir, — Herewith enclosed, please find Farmers and Mechanics Bank draft on Bank of Virginia, at Kichmond, for nine hundred and nine dollars S3venteen cents, the eighth remittance from this community to yours in their distress. This contribution is made up of one day's pay of the master workmen, mechanics and laborers employed at the Navy Yard in this city, and same amount has been sent to Norfolk. It is not the intention of this committee to publish the names of any contributors to the fund, but this is an exception to the rule. Very many of these generous hearted men have worked in your town and Gosport, and have had, and expect to have again, social relations with your people. It has been a great pleasure to the com- mittee to transmit you funds, and I trust it will not be deemed invidious to any, to say there is a gratification about this remittance surpassing any other. The true dignity of labor could have no better exemplar, than the genial and free-handed sympathy our mechanics and laborers offer to your mechanical town. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee of Relief. Fayetteville, N. C, August 21th, 1855. Sir, — I have just returned from Havana, and having made myself tho- roughly acquainted with the treatment of yellow fever as practised in the tropics, would say, it : the charitable citizens will make op and on- to m< $100, for the purpose of defraying expensed, and for the farther purpose of paying hoard after I arrive, I will ad render n to the . gratuitously. Enclosed I send my card, taken from one of tlio papers of this place, showing I am a stranger here. ..-,) Db. K. II. BAKER, Dobbin Bold, FayetU Pro'r Macon House, Portsmouth, 7a, PHTT.A1MCT.PWTA, All./. 27, 18 D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth, Ya. ■'" flBr, — This introduces to you Mrs. Margaret Kinnin, aged 66, born in Perry, Ireland, a highly respectable lady, has shown me excellent refer- donal nurse; never had yellow fever; has nursed m fir hospital in Qui I ida. Bhe volnnteers her services from the hiL ,; motives, and I commend her to you. Tours truly, Thomas WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of CommiUet of Bd Edkmtoh, Aujt. '21, 18 Mayor of Portsmouth . Dear Sir, — I have written to inform you that the citizens of Edenton, and Chowan county, have made a collection for the relief of the Bufiferers of Portsmouth and Norfolk. On Monday, I sent one hundred and twenty-i bushels of meal for the two cities. It will be very convenient Cot us to for- mal) you with that article. sure you that WO deeply feel for you in the awful calamity that has befallen your city, and not only sympathize with yon, but are ready, willing and even anxious to lend a helping hand. Respectfully, B. W. HATHAWAY. Mayor, I B ' I.TIMOKE, Aug. 28 D. D. 1 - j., Dear Sir, — fours of the 26th il y to hand, and we i the case of n* by the steamer which leaves this afternoon. we think you will find it verj ial as a I i stimulant. V ira truly, MORTIMER A MOWBRAY. 236 Philadelphia, Aug. 28th, 1855. Mayor Fiske. Dear Sir, — No advices from you to-day. We have by the telegraph and papers, accounts, solemn and sad, and no abatement of the fever. In regard to the procurement of nurses and doctors we are very apt to be imposed up- on. You are aware that a published call for volunteers, besides inviting the earnest, self-devoted philanthropist, may allure the sordid and the crafty. Time is precious, your wants are urgent, and if mistakes should be made in the persons I send you, consider the intention, and not the result, and acquit the committee of blame. So far I have given letters of introduction to you, to two apothecaries, eight doctors, and twelve nurses. I hope to God they have gone. To-day, by mail train, through the liberality of the railroad company and the travelling mail agent, I send you forty quarts of ice cream, fifteen dozen mineral water, four dozen bay rum, one dozen cologne, articles which I thought might prove useful. By steamer Virginia, to-morrow, I will ship you thirty mattrasses, sixty blankets, lime juice, lemons, &c, hay, black tea, crackers, soda biscuit, &c, and by the mail train will send you icecream again. Daily reports from you are much to be desired. I know how you are overwhelmed with trouble, still it will assist the committee in their ef- forts to alleviate your distress, if you will keep them advised. My best re- spects to the doctors and nurses from here, who do their duty. Aug. 29th.— The Catholic Clergy have just sent $630 17, the proceeds of a collection taken up last Sunday, (in part only, I believe.) Our other Churches will take up collections next Sunday I hope to be able to send you some thousands more. I enclose draft of Farmers and Mechanics Bank on the Bank of Virginia, for $306 68, half of the Catholic contribution, with exchange added. In great haste, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman. Lynchburg, August 28th, 1855. Rev. J. K. W. Handy, Portsmouth, Va. My Dear Brother, — I send you herewith seven dollars, the gift of a few of our Sunday School children, for the benefit of the sick and suffering of Portsmouth, which you are requested to use at your discretion. Our people, old and young, sympathize with you in your present trials, and though we stand afar off and behold the terrible calamity that has fallen on your com- munity and Church, yet we feel smitten with you, and bear your case upon our hearts constantly. From all our pulpits and from every family altar, one cry ascends to hea- ven in your behalf. Tell the poor sufferers this. Please convey the expression of my deep sympathy to brothers Boutwell 237 and Trugien, [if they an- still living,) and to all our brethren in Oirist. May hia grace be with y irs. in the hope of a better life, •I. D. MITCHELL, Pastor Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, Vd. Ron i . \ni.. Aug, 28//*, 1- My Decor Sir,-— I have Bent np to-day per Bteamei 6 bam meal, which please receive for the sufferers in your afflicted town. ^ th wannest sympathies for your people, and with fervent trust that the pestilence will soon ai I am, very respectfully, your obd't Berv't, JOS. 8EGAR. Matob I'iski-. Portsmouth, I Philadelphia, August 28, 1855. D. D. Fiskk. Esq., Mayor of !'■ rtsmouth, Ya. Dear Sir, — I take pleasure in introducing to you .Mr. E. Perry Miller, dent of medicine and practical druggist. Mr. M. volunteers hit compound and put up prescriptions, an 1 to assist the physicians generally. Mr. Miller will shew you his credentials from Professor E. P. Thorn.; this city, of Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr . Chairman qf < '••unit' PHILADELPHIA, D. D. Kiskk. K.-q., Mayor of Portsmouth. Door Sir, — This introduces to you Doctor Q 8. Hamill, of this city, graduate of the University of Pennsylvania — ! had tlie (ever— ted it at the Charity Hospital, New Orleans, with D k. Dalton— 1 m general practice about seven years. Dr. H. volunteers his rs truly, THOS. WEBSTER, - ; nrman qf < '■ mm Philadelphia, ]». D. V- .. May uth, Va, ir Sir, — I take great eration Doctor J. 1 >. Bryant, of this city, sylvania — threediplomas — oneofth.-; Joseph's Medical 238 Hospital — has beeu South and has treated the fever here. Doctor Bryant volunteers his services to you and I commend him to your best attention. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee. Philadelphia, Aug. 29th, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — This introduces to you Doctor Ralph L. Briggs, aged 27 — graduate of Philadelphia College of Medicine — has never had the fever — never treated it — shows me strong testimonials, and is anxious to render you all the service in his power. ] hope he will do you good service. Yours truly, THOS. WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman. Philadelphia, Aug. 29th, 1855. D. D. Fiskk, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — This introduces to you Charles Shrieve, aged 22 — has kept apothecary store here — shows me good testimonials. He volunteers his services as apothecary and druggist to your association. I hope he will prove of service. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee. Baltimore, Aug. 29th, 1855 . Dear Sir, — Your letter of 25th, postmarked 28th, only came to hand this morning, and I have ordered every thing you write for, and will take them down to-morrow in the Louisiana. The ferry boat Princess Ann comes down to the Louisiana three times a week, and if you could send one of your committee down on Friday morning with that boat, I will deliver him the provisions and have them landed on our railroad wharf, and will arrange for the future, as I will go down with the boat. From the accounts received this morning, I am sorry to see no abatement of the fever in your much afflicted city. As I remarked in a former letter, only let us know what you want and it will he supplied most cheerfully. Do not neglect to send some person to meet me Friday morning. I hope you can come yourself, and we will make arrangements to supply your city for the future. Very truly, yours, M. N. FALLS. D. D. Fiske, Esq.. Mayor. 239 Own i s. a i;. it. i;. i J. ( i. BoLLADAT, 1 l>r. Sir, — On behalf of the Railroad Company I send you about nine hun- dred weight of bacon, for such distribution as you may think pro] v. ry !• apectfully, your ob't aerv't, WM. COLLINS, ft Gospout X.vvv Yari>, Aug, 20th, 1855. At a meeting of the mechanics and laborers at the Gosport Yard, held in the Ship Bouse, August 80th, 1855, the meeting wa to order by Kir. Samuel Bart, and the following letter was read from the mechanics and la- borers employed at the Charleston Station, by Mr. Newton Armistead : [See Letter, pagt 226.] On motion of Mr. Win. Guye, Robert A. Grravi ten Presid and John Cirurer, Secretary of this meeting. The meeting being organi it was moved and seconded, that Samuel T. Bart be authorized to appoint one from each department, and two from the laborer.-, mmittcu to . w the necessary arrangements for the comforts of the sick and distressed at this station. On motion of Mr. Paul D. Luke, the thanks of this meeting be, and are hereby tendered to the officers, mechanics and laborers employed at the Charlestown Station, for their liberal contribution for the relief of the dis- ced of our fellow-workmen. On motion, the proceedings of this meeting were ordered to be publi in the papers of Portsmouth and Norfolk. RO \ <;i;a\ ft. Joh:t Gbuber, Sec'tj. ii.k, August 29th, I s W. Watts, Esq. Are my professional services needed in Norfolk or Portsmouth ? J. 0. No'lT. M D I at Weldon 80th, at 9 o'clock 60 ruin. — An answer trill i>, without char JNO. CAMPBELL, ", Elizauf.tii ClTT, N. ''., Aug. With \Y \\ My Dear Sir, — I \<. i and if 1 could have but i I business k"pt m^ n» home I have M many sick an I can at- 240 tend day and night. Allow me, sir, to say, you all have my most sincere sympathy. Yours truly, in great haste, DR. R. RIEMONT. Philadelphia, 30th August, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir,— Your esteemed favor of 28th, written by Geo. U. Peete, Esq., came duly to hand— contents all noted. We regret to hear of your illness, and sincerely hope that it has not, and will not prove serious. We notice that you are in want of citrate iron and quinia, tincture cincho- na and powdered cinchona, for the use of patients who are convalescing. The first named is one of our preparations, and we send 10 oz. to-day. Also, 8 bottles, about half pound each, best powdered red bark. The tinctures cinchona we do not keep, but have prepared them, and send them without filtering, so that they will probably be ready for use by the time they reach, you. You will find two half gallon bottles simple tincture of bark, which is made from the best calisay a bark. Also, four half gallon bottles Huxham's tincture. We would recommend that you filter only enough for present wants. To enable you to do this, we send two funnels and filtering paper, ready folded, with two empty bottles for the two tinctures. With this ap- paratus you can get along without difficulty. We enclose also some small bottles, in which you can dispense the articles. The box goes by this eve- ning's express, per receipt enclosed. Hoping that the medicines will prove of service, we remain, Truly and respectfully your friends, POWERS & WEIGHTMAN. Philadelphia, Aug. 30th, 1855. Mayor Fiske. Your letter of the 28th, and Dr. Peete's for you, are at hand. That im- position will be attempted by hyenas in human shape, who, under the guise of nurses, go for plunder, there is no doubt. I did not think so at first. The danger, I thought, was the surest safeguard against imposition. True, the crafty might get a free pass to Baltimore from me, and $10, and not go ; but to go to your town and there behave badly, is a grade of villainy that did not enter my mind. Some may go and be appalled when they arrive, and flee — that is human nature, and can be understood. If I send you but one good doctor, or nurse, out of ten that I dispatch, still there is a benefit in that, even, sufficient to cover all the trouble the nine inefficients may cause me. I shall continue sending on, so long as peo- ple offer, or you say stop. Your wants for aromatic vinegar have been anticipated— so for port wine •J II in part, and also for dn To-day I end yoi 50 oui f < i uiui n«- t ran of ice cream, brandy and port wine, by mail train. .is in ba THOMAS WEBSTER, Jb ■iiinnn. BALTIMORE, An;/. 80ft, 181 The Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Your favor of 24th only reached Mr. Kails yesterday, and we bastes to send you a supply of provisions, as follow 1G bMs. Boor, 100 loaves bread, 10 bbls. crackers, l i . ■_' bbds. shoulders), 2 bbls. pork, 2 bbls. beef, 1 qr. fresh beef, 1 bbl. di f. 1 bbl. . about 200 lbs. butter. BOO lard, 6 live Bheep, 2 dozen herrnetrically Bealed milk, 5 cheese, 50 n chick' 8 boxes mustard ('. cans), 1 bbl. and ground - tamarinds, 9 meal, 50 bus. potatoes, 4 ch. Mack brown sugar, 2 bbls. white sugar. The sheep have been ordered, but it abtful if they can be ! in time. We will send them if p Anyth you may want, please let 08 know. We see the fever has abated with you, and hope that it will now rapidly decree Ri -p. i t fully yours, nmtUee. lAddi Care LEVERING & CO. F. A. LEVERING,") K. s. PEGRAM, 'l'llus. COMER, j Warm Springs, B lth < o., \'a., nisi 80ft, i- r the relief of the and sick of Norfolk and Portsmouth. Very respectfully, yours, FRANCIS E. LUCKETT. Col. W. Watts. Philadelphia, Augvu P. D. " Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Thisintrodi m John Wells, aged I8,ofN lias had the fever ; never nursed it ; offers his aervio to nurse it undi r y n, rs truly, THOMA8 WEBSTER, Cha 242 Philadelphia, Aug. 30th, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — This introduces to you John R. Vallean, of Savannah, Ga., an assistant druggist ; can compound medicine, &c. ; has had the fever ; has been among it ; never nursed ; offers his services to you as nurse or druggist. Yours truly, THOS. WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman, fyc. Philadelphia, August 30, 1855. D. D. Fiske. Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — This introduces to you Theo. C. Stryker, aged 21, son of Mr. Sam'l D. Stryker, a prominent citizen of New Jersey. He has never had the yellow fever ; has had ship fever ; nursed yellow fever on ship-board at Matanzas ; has been clerk on the Mississippi ; is a civil engineer by profes- sion ; has an engagement on 1st January under Mr. Foote, engineer at St. Louis ; shows me references that he is Mr. Stryker. I send him to you, trusting he may prove of great help. Yours truly, THOS. WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee. Capon Springs, August Z\st, 1855. Rev. James Chisholm. Dear Sir, — I am sorry to see, from last night's papers, that the pestilence that walketh at night, and destroyeth in the noon day, is still stalking your streets. The paper states that less aid has been given to Portsmouth than Norfolk. I think that must have been unintentional. I enclose you $10. It is a mite ; but may aid some poor sufferer. With earnest wishes for the health and happiness, temporal and eternal, of you and all who suffer with you, believe me, Your friend, MRS. PHILIP WILLIAMS. Cincinnati, Aug. Slsi, 1855. Gentlemen, — I herewith send you 20 packages of medicine, and without further preface would say, that if one package be taken, and remain upon the stomach before the vomits, a speedy recovery will be the result. What- ever the effect may be, feel assured that the result will be beneficial. Should any more be required, it can be had on application to ANNIE, No. 112, Sixth Street. 243 l.i u rsBUBG, Va . August Bl, - Dear Sir, — The Rev. James Remley, who delivered the agricultural ad- made .in appeal in behalf of th< I people of Norfolk and Portsmouth. Aa the result, I am happy to be the medium of transmitting to you one-half of the amount realized : $44 26, Respectfully, yours, & THOMAS MATTHEWS. Nkab Pobtsmodth, August 81, 1865. D. D. Fiske, F..r the amount T have been authorized to draw fnr, on a gentleman in W i t. It is his contribution towards the alleviation of the sufferings in our town, in consequence of the ravages of the prevailing epi- demic. The generous donor, who spent a portion of his boyhood in Ports- mouth, desires to be known only as an anonymous friend. ;rs respectfully, ARTHUR EMMEBSON. Carthage, Moore Co., X. C, August 81, 1866. Dear Sir, — Enolosed you have $5, which I wish you to bestow on the most needy object in your city. Tis a small amount, but it may afford re- lief to some one. With the deepest sympathy lor your suffering citizens, I am, yours respectfully, JOHN J. ALSTON. Wbldon, N. C, Aug. Bl, l- Maegor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I sent by the railroad, a few days si hundred 1": of mea! illy divided h I Portsmouth rihI Norfolk, for the of the sufferers. Twenty-five bushels of it were sent by J. J. Bell. Respectfully, N. M. LONG. Philadelphia, Aug. 81, 18 mouth. Dear Sir, — I>r. Pcetc's letter is just to hand. I h.i send you, and am in debt a few hundreds; but by Monday, I trust to be able to remit you more. We have lost, by the Burlington Railroad accident, one of our best co- 244 laborers, G. W. Ridgeway, Esq., — crushed to death in an instant. He leaves a wife and little ones. In consequence of letters from Norfolk, advising that we had better send no more doctors or nurses, I have taken our advertisement out of the papers. Still they offer ; and you do not say that you have all the aid you need, and consequently I have given an introduction to Mrs. Olive Whittier, aged 55, who insists upon going. The five Sisters of Mercy have not yet left. I hope to hear of your recovery. Why don't you remove your healthy population, and starve the fever ? Old Point, Rip Raps, or any hill top ? After all, removing from infection is the safest plan of subjugating the fever. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee of Relief . Philadelphia, August 31, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — I continue writing to you, and devoutly trust soon to see your own hand in reply. Such men as you cannot be spared just now. I hear your individual case is a light one, and hope most earnestly my authority is not mistaken. I am waiting advice from you as to what you want. Dr. Peete's letter is at hand. Does the ice cream arrive in order ? If so, a daily supply can be sent to you. Yesterday I sent 2 doz. brandy, 2 doz. port wine, (pure and good,) 40 quarts ice cream, and 50 ounces quinine, by mail train ; and you should be in receipt of them this morning. I shall wait to know if jou want more doctors or nurses, and shall confine our aid to money until you suggest differently. I hope to be able to remit to- morrow. Yesterday, 6 bbls. chloride soda were sent — 2 bbls. by Ericson line ; 4 by Adams' Express. Half is for you. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee of Belief. Norfolk, Va., September 1, 1855. Winchester Watts, Esq., President of the Common Council, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir,— Enclosed we hand you our check, payable to your order, for one hundred dollars, which you will please receive and apply in the same manner as advised in our previous communications : to the relief of the sufferers by the fever in Portsmouth and Gosport — one half to each. It is from a North Carolina gentleman. Very truly yours, HARDY & BROTHER. •J I .", Fa wki.iv, \ a., S ptember l. 18 1). 1>. Fibre, !/■•■ ■■■■ Sir, — 1 have written to you several times, Btating thai the people <>f Southampton county deeply sympathized with the sick aud the suffering of Portsmouth. They have raised near $500, and placed it in my handi treasurer, to procure and send you Buch articles as your people ma; Please advise as to its disposition. JOSHUA PRETLOW. Weldon, N. < '.. September I, 18 Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I have been directed by .Mr. David Bisset, of Petersburg, to send twenty-live bushels of meal, to be equally divided between Norfolk and Portsmouth. Sometime since I sent ten bushels myself, which I hope was duly received. Very respectfully, J. F. SIMMONS. Philadelphia, September l, 1855. D. D. IV . Mayor of Portsmouth, Vd. r Sir, — This is to introduce Edwin R. Barret, aged '2*, of this city. and his friend, Frederick Mussfeldt, who have volunteered thai -to you, and place themselves unreservedly under your authority. Mr. Barrett is a student of medicine; has been raised in the house of a physician ; has had the fever ; been amongst it; brings me good credentials — which he will Bhow you; he will nurse and assist in any way you appoint. Mr vouches for his friend, Mussfeldt, whom he describes as hav- ing had experience as doctor and surgeon in fever hospitals in Germany and this country. 1 hope they will prove to ' f Bervice to j tra truly. THOMAS WEBS! BR, Jh., Gk'tn Oom. /. City i mber 1st, 18( 1 >. 1>. Fibke, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, - E I please 6nd certificate of deposil in Branch Bai Virginia, Petersburg, of sixty dollai >,) which ha City Point for the aid of the sufferers from yellow fever in Portsmouth and Gros] ' Our i immunity is small, and unable to contribute a m; but we hope the mite will not be rod that it i me good in supplying rots of the poor. 1 would lay out the amount of the deposit in such b( -.try to i. I knew what is n If there is difficulty attending procuri; '"r 246 people demand, you can enclose the certificate of deposit back to me, to- gether with a list of what you wish purchased, and I will get the articles in Petersburg and send them down per river boats (either Curtis Peck or Au- gusta). Either of these boats will take articles for the relief of Portsmouth, Gosport or Norfolk, free of charge. Hoping that God in his infinite wisdom will ere long remove the dreadful scourge, under which your town and sister towns are suffering, I remain, respectfully yours, J. D. PEOCTOR. X. B. — Please acknowledge receipt of this as early as practicable. J. D. P. Williamsburg, September 1, 1855. Dear Sir, — The inhabitants of our little town, desirous that their neigh- bors of Portsmouth shall not regard them as unmindful of their misfortune, send to you, through me, the enclosed amount of one hundred and fifty dollars, to be used for your suffering poor, together with the contributions of other portions of the country. Whether or not this little amount be proportioned to our small popula- tion, (accidentally for the moment smaller than usual,) is of no moment. That it is too small to be worthy of regard, as to the extent of the relief that it will afford, is entirely true. But I may venture, on behalf of my fellow townsmen, to claim for it the only character which its insignificance in amount will admit : — that of being an expression of the most sincere sym- pathy with your citizens in their calamity, and of the most earnest hope that its terrible and crushing weight will soon be removed. With entire accordance in this feeling and this hope, I am, sir, with high respect, Your obedient servant, RO. SAUNDERS, Mayor. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor Portsmouth. Portsmouth, Va., September 1, 1855. James C. Johnston, Esq., Dear Sir, — Your liberal benefaction of four hundred dollars, for the " re- lief of the sufferers by fever or otherwise, in Portsmouth and Gosport," forwarded by Messrs. Hardy & Brothers, of Norfolk, has been duly received ; $200 yesterday, and the same amount some days ago. I am directed by the City Council, acting as a Committee of Relief, to ac- knowledge, with suitable expressions of gratitude, this most disinterested and munificent donation. Such acts of benevolence are rare and astounding, but they assure us, that amid the usual coldness and uncharitableness of the •JIT world, there are yet on earth warm and sympathetic hearts, atoning, in a measure, for the Bhort-comings of thi . axai iple which must operate most happily in tl mofthesnJ ings of man. Bufferings in this community have, perhaps, h than they have been and ibrosd; but the hearts of many, oorth and south, have been turned hither, and now the sick and dying may 1 comparatively comfortable. But alas! how extreme must havi the wretche I hundreds but for this timely relief. "I>t the assurances of OUT si: ird. The citizen.- of Portsmouth and Gt Bport will not soon forget your most disinterested charity. You have, already, the joy of an approving heart. May thi atlyaugi whilst many here -call you Messed." And permit 08, sir. to pray that J may ever experience the reward of those who obey thai holy injunction of the divine Saviour: " Do unto all men as you would have them do unto you." I am, sir, with much esteem, and in behalf of the Council, a Yours, ISAAC W. K. H A V 1 > . Ralkigh, >• Dr. Wm, Collins. ir Sir, — By the train of Tuesday next, you will receive 16 flour, containing about 2000 lbs. ; an offering chiefly of the mechanics em- ployed in the construction of abridge on the N. C. Railroad across Haw river, to the distressed of Portsmouth and Norfolk, which you will please distribute. Respectfully yours, WALTER GWYNN. Bank 0¥ Vii:.,inia, RICHMOND, for of Poriamovdk. 1 enclose you a certificate of deposit for $86. Tins money \ to one i : i by several ; whose nan. not mentioned, to be forwarded for the rel ring community. Respectfully, WM. V. TAYJ I PHILADELPHIA, fi D. D. Fian Mayor p/ / A, Va. 3br, — Trod . liar address. I find hills lading f< i f r P rtsmouth v rf.ik : also, bills lading for 4 248 lime — two for Portsmouth and two for Norfolk. The lime is the donation of the shippers. I enclose our Bishop's circular letter, ordering the Protestant Episcopal Churches to collect funds for your relief on Sunday next. Mr. Handy's letter is at hand this morning. I ought to have funds to-morrow for you, and trust to he able to remit you at least $500. Yours, truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee. Bank of the State of N. Cabolina, 3d September, 1855. W. H. Wilson, Esq. Dear Sir, — I enclose my check on your Bank for three hundred and eigh- ty-four dollars, of which sum you will please pay over to the "Howard As- sociation of Portsmouth " $347 50— the residue, $36 50, to the " Howard Association of Norfolk." I am requested to state, that $ 311 was contributed by the citizens, and $ 73 by St. Mary's (Episcopal) School, in this city — this latter sum to be divided between Portsmouth and Norfolk. I trust yourself and family are in health, and will be preserved from the pestilence which has so sorely visited your community and that of Norfolk. I am, very respectfully, C. DEWEY. Health Office, Baltimore, Sept. 3d, 1855. To (he Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — A large number of our citizens feel deeply the importance of removing your people from the infected localities to some point convenient to your city, and have offered to procure tents and to go down and prepare encampments for the sufferers in Norfolk and Portsmouth, provided the pro- position be accepted. Will you please weigh this matter well, and let me have an official communication from you at your earliest possible conve- nience. Very respectfully, WM. M. KEMP, President Board of Health. Surry C. H., Va., Sept. 3d, 1855. Mayor of Portsmouth. Sir, — Enclosed you will find ten dollars, which you will please use in such a way as will best promote the comfort of the needy of your town. God knows I sympathize with your whole community in the calamity surround- Ing v I reel deeply for you and yonr Bister city. If there are any amonf who desire to 1 j to them, as long as I have a shelter, and I bavi large bouse unoccupied, they Bhall have the use of it, and of the shot in the locki i Respectfully, \\M. P. fJNDERWOOD. Richmond, 5 < Sol. W. W \tt>. ck for .S ">n 82, the result of ction by the chil- dren of Trinity Sabbath School, for the benefit of the orphan children of Portsmouth. Accept it us an expression of the sympathy felt by '>ur chil- dren for them. Kay ur needed help. Please let me have an answer by return mail, ami lei i that we trust, that He who but strikes in pity, and but wounds to heal — whodoetb all things well, ami whose all-seeing eye notices even the sparrow's fall, may withdraw the hidings of his countenance, and that soon peace and bappirn health and prosperity, may abide in those places among yen, where now the death-angel spreads his dark wing. In haste, but with high considerations of respect. I am, dear sir, Your ob'1 s.-rv't, WILLIAM B. WIGGINS, Mayer. < )FFICE Lank <>r Viit'.iMA, Lynchburg, September 4th. ]■ Dear Sir, — I am requested by William Radford, of Bedford county I enclose you the sum of ten dollars, for the use of your afflicted city. Find my check on Virginia Bank for that sum. No. 1106, to your order. With my prayer for you and your afflicted fellow i : I am. mi si r gpectfully, yours, JOHN M. OTEY, l W. Wat-. Esq., Pres'i Common Council, Portsmouth, Va. Y. 3. — S nee writing the above, 1 1 from Andrew Wh Sons, of Appomattox county, $ 20, which they req forward above; — half for Norfolk and the other half for Portsmouth. I omucfa tryuble, be pleased to acknowledge these little matters. <"; : mi k, Xo. HOC, to your i rder, $20. J. M. 0. Bank of Si ■•a, Wind* W. H. \v, i Esq. l>,,irS,r. I sckfor$160, i contribution from r..ur 252 people for Portsmouth and Norfolk, to be divided by you, in proportion to t he necessities of the two towns. I hope soon to add to the present amount. Respectfully, L. SMITH, Cashier. Edenton, N. C, September bth, 1855. D. D. Fiske. Dear Sir, — Yours of the 31st August is at hand. 1 am sorry to learn that the fever does not abate. You have my warmest sympathies. Though our community is small, we are anxious to do all we can for your relief. I send by the " Stag " twenty-eight bushels of corn and 500 pounds of bacon, which please accept as a donation from the citizens of Edenton and vicinity. Respectfully, B. W. HATHAWAY, Mayor. Petersburg, September 5th, 1855. Rev. Vernon Eskridge, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Brother, — I send you the enclosed check on the Farmers Bank, Nor- folk, for two hundred and eighty-two dollars, being an additional amount re- ceived by me from sundry individuals, for the sufferers in your town. You will please hand over the sum to Col. Watts or Mayor Fiske, or any other of your authorities, who has the distribution of the funds committed to them. I sent before the sum of $2,912 10. Please acknowledge the re- ceipt of the within, to Yours respectfully, B'ARCY PAUL. Post Office, Washington City, September bth, 1855. Dear Sir, — I am instructed to transmit to you the enclosed draft for $ 103, for the relief of the sick and afflicted citizens of Portsmouth, being the con- tributions of citizens at the delivery window, and of the clerks of this office. I am, very respectfully, your ob't serv't, P. TREE, Ass'i P M. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer. Philadelphia, September bth, 1855, D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I herewith enclose you Farmers and Mechanics Bank draft on Bank of Virginia at Richmond, for $402, the tenth remittance from this community to yours; receipt of which please acknowledge. I have your late favors, and yesterday afternoon received yours of the 3d, by Mr. [sane \V R, [Tandy, and have ordered the win- which will l;«> by the mail train of to day, .it ], 1\ M In haste, yonrs truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Wabhtn : , v. SepU mber 6th, 1 - S r, — Enclosed yon will find draft on John D. Gordon, E q., for en hundred and thirty-four dollars and fifty-nine ring part of the amount (seven hundred having been Benl to Norfolk) contributed by citizens of Washington, to committees appointed by Merchant! I inge A.SSI iation ; and that this amount will do something to alleviate the disti existing among your citizens, is the sincere wish of Yours, s.\M I.. BACON, WM. 1' BAIL1 \VM. B. TODD Committee appointed by Merchants Exchange Hon. J. Qustavus Hoj.i.aday. Acting Mayor qf Portsmouth, I Montgomery, Ala., September 6th, 1865. D. D. lV\r, Esq., Mayot, Portsmouth, Va. My Dear Sir, — Appallu ints of the ravages of yellow fever are now reaching us. Can I be of any ae nurse, if I come 7 If so, Intake an earnest tender of my services, amd would desire thai >/>■» write m imtne- M ithiea and prayers are ever in your behalf. Emma Bout- well's death has shocked me beyond expression. rl ' With deepest sympathy, yours most truly, SHELDON TOOMER Bans op thb State of N. Cabouna, Qth September, IS W. II. Wir.-HV. ! Dear Sir, — I again have the pleasure to enclose a further contribution for Buffererein Portsmouth. It is the collection made by the Methodist and Baptist Churches in this city, and I ask ; ; a to hand it over to the proper authorities. The amount is one hundred and two dollars and My ; Bank of V\ nth, VndersoinV Reynolds's Exchange Bank, Norfolk, IT I wrote you on the 3d inst., enclosing check for $384, for the same pur- pose. I sincerely regret to learn that there is no abatement of the sad scourge upon your place and Norfolk. May a kind Providence stay the destroyer. With kindest regard, truly yours, C. DEWEY. °Methodist Church, $46 81 Baptist Church, 55 37 Pmr.ADF.r.PHiA, September 6th, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Bear Sir, — To my great sorrow the papers of this morning give me but little hope that this will find you alive. Mr. Handy's letter of 3d was re- ceived yesterday. I cannot send ice cream till to-morrrow ; it has to be ordered in advance, and if you can manage to send back cans and tubs, you can have a daily supply. The brandy, wine and quinine will go by mail train to-day — also, chloride of zinc, a disenfectant, said to be an excellent thing, two bbls. lime juice, mineral water, Castile soap, &c. Mrs. Barnett says she is going back. Yours truly*, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee. Suffolk, Ya., September 6ih, 1855. My Dear Sir, — 1 contemplate returning to Greensville next week, for the purpose of conveying the contributions of the citizens of that county to our distressed communities, Norfolk and Portsmouth. It is proposed that I make the delivery in this place, Suffolk, on Friday next, 14th, to the authorities of both places ; and as I do not know of any one who would more likely look after or protect the interest of Portsmouth in dividing the articles, than yourself, and of giving a proper direction to them, I would be much obliged if you would meet m a . here ?t the appointed time, Friday, 14th, and receive Portsmouth's allotm 3nt. You would do me an additional favor by informing the Howard Associa- tion that it is desired that some one be empowered to take charge of Nor- folk's portion, which will be one half of what I may bring down. Please let me know whether I may rely upon your kind offices. I shall be in Smithfield some days, where a letter would reach me. In great haste, yours truly, R. M. BOYK1N. J. G. Holt.aday, Esq. ■j.v> . September B, 18 Alexander />W/, Esq. Dear Sir, — Aa the agents oi the Bjeton contributors to the sufferer* of \ rfolk and Portsmouth, Va., we now band you a Granite Bank check on the Western Bank, Baltimore, For one thousand dollars, which the contribu- tors wish applied immediately to alleviate the Bufferings of the living, and to aid in the decent interment of the dead. We shall send a further sum this week. \ i ry truly yours, ALPHEUS 111 l»Y & < 0. WM, B. REYNOLDS & 00. ALLEN a WELTCH Philadelphia, September 7, 18 D. D. Fiskk, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Our friend, Dr. Martin Riser, is now in my office, and gives me the good news that yon are convalescent, feeterdaj I senl to the depot, . by one o'clock train : 16 boxes Castile soap, 8for Norfolk ; 8 bbls.lime juice, l for Norfolk; S boxes chloride zinc, l for Norfolk; 10 baskets, 100 dozen, mineral water, all fur Portsmouth. And to-day I am sending you 2 dozen brandy, 2 dozen wine. ho\ Bponges, 4n quarts dozen mineral water, 2 boxes chloride zinc, 6 dozen aromatic vinegar. Enclosed please find draft for $200, the eleventh remittance- to you. Yours truly, THOS. WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman. B I tiTTMOBE, Septi inhii- 7, l 1 - J'r. (/. 11 : / Dear Sir, — Yours received this morning, and everything you bav< far baa been sent by the boal this afternoon. We Bend down by the o also, 30 or 40 1 its, with sufficient force to pul them up on On island, for the inhabitants to move into. We do this at the request of lev. Dr. MoOabe, ohairman of the Hampi \\ in furnish b en ugh for 4 or 5000. We have called a meeting of ,.ur cil further aid u> tie- afflicted of Portsmouth and Norfolk, and I 1 no doubt the call will Ik- liberally responded to. In the meanwhile, do not - know your want-, and they will meet with prompt atten- tion. I cannot express to you the deep sympathy that is felt in our g city fur yaw distresses. The only way for i I lord relief i- togi truly, M. N. KAi 25(> Richmond, September 7, 1855. To the Mayor of Portsmotdh. Dear Sir, — The following resolution was to-day adopted by the Joint Committee referred to in the enclosed communication of our Mayor, and the undersigned were appointed the committee under it. Resolved, That a committee of four be appointed to purchase and forward to Norfolk and Portsmouth, such provisions as in their opinion are immedi- ately required ; and that they be further instructed to correspond with the Mayors of those cities, and ascertain what supplies are most needed, and to request them to make daily requisitions upon us for them. Our people are exceedingly anxious still further to participate in affording relief to your afflicted people, and are only waiting to know in what man- ner it can best be done. We learn that your physicians are in need of horses, and provender for horses. By to-morrow's boat we send six horses — three for Norfolk and three for Portsmouth — together with a supply of forage. Also some other articles, a list of which will be forwarded by the Captain. Please let us know in what manner we can most effectively serve you. What do you most need ? Draw on us at once. Send us a list of what you want, whether of money or supplies, or both, and your orders shall be imme- diately filled. We hope to hear from you by return mail. Respectfully yours, THOS. DODAMEAD, H. K. ELLYSON, JNO. M. GREGORY. DAVID J. SAUNDERS. Richmond, September 7, 1855. To the Acting Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — At a meeting of the citizens of Richmond, held at the Metro- politan Hall on Thursday last, (the proceedings of which you no doubt are officially apprized of previous to the receipt of this,) a committee of thirteen were appointed to take measures for the further relief of the citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth. That committee met this morning, and having learned that horses for your physicians, and provender for the horses you already have were much needed, a sub-committee was appointed to buy or procure 6 horses, 3 for each place, and forward to you with a supply of pro- vender. The committee have purchased 5, and J. P. Ballard, of the Ex- change Hotel, kindly placed one at the disposal of the committee, making 6, which we send down by the Curtis Peck — 3 for your city and 3 for Nor- folk. We also send you 15 bales of hay, 50 bushels of clean oats, and 10 barrels of rrackprs. At the same time, a sub-committee of supply was ap- 257 pointed, with instnictiona to correspond with the authorities of the tw ng to be informed daily, by i , to the chairman of tli«' general Mayo, Esq., cur worthy mayor, or to the in, what articles are most either for the support of the well or the < of the sick, via: provender for horses, bread, crackers medicines, coffins, or any articles that may be required, which will be promptly Bent by tin- next l"at. 1 remain, very respectfully, yours, Til'-. DODAMEAD, Chairman of Sub-OomtnitL V. s. — We hope you will feel do delicacy in giving us information of your wants. Our citizens are anxious to contribul ur relief. T. D. Richmond, s.j To his Honor, On M-.'y. RICHMOND, 5 W. II. WUoon, K.- W. I'eete, Esq., C/t'm mouth. Dear sir, — Tin's mornii eived a letter from the agents of the too contributors to the sufferers of Norfolk and Portsmouth, bandit check for one thousand dollars. Fou CBU draw on me at si^lit for yoor por- tion of the amount non received, via: — fur live hundred doll I apply the same as directed, <>r voir <-an write me if jrou wiab the amount bai •■ to any 0M here, and I will do it with pleasure. Acfcnowl of same in a suitable manner to the commit* . and may ( l.-i hleae them a Ibouaand fold. I etf« I to n i n ii ■ day or two, wl will hear again from me. Font obd't serv't, AI.1XAM LL. 260 Mayor's Office, Baltimore, Sept. 8, 1855. Dr. George W. Peete. Dear Sir, — We send this day a box of clothing, for the children of Ports- mouth, being contributions from ladies and others of our city in response to your call. Should you need any more, or any articles necessary for the comfort of the suffering in your city, if you will advise us we shall be most happy to do all that lays in our power to alleviate the sufferings and supply the wants of our distressed sister city ; and we hope you will not hesitate to inform us of any way in which we can be of service to you. Very respectfully, yours, &c. D. HARRIS BLANCHARD. Sec'y to the Mayoralty. Washington, D. C, Sept. 8, 1855. Dear Sir, — I have been deputized by Tuscarora Tribe, No. 5, Improved Order of Red Men, of the City of Washington, D. C, to send you a copy of the following resolution, passed in their wigwam, on the 6th Sun, Corn Moon, Grand sun, 5615. Resolved, Tuscarora Tribe, feeling deep sympathy for the sufferings of humanity in the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth, authorizes me, in their name, to send to you twenty-five dollars, to be equally divided between Norfolk and Portsmouth, to aid the sufferers by the dreadful scourge, under Divine Providence now visiting those devoted cities. I have, this day, placed the money in the hands of Messrs. Chubb & Bros, of this city, with instructions to send it to you as soon as possible. Very respectfully, &c, your obd't and humble serv't, JOSEPH H. O'BRTNE, Ch'f of Bee. Tus. Tr., No. 5, I. 0. R. M. To Pres't How'd Ass'n, Portsmouth, Va. Office of the Howard Association, Norfolk, Va, 8th Sept., 1855. Holt Wilsoit, Esq., Treasurer. Dear Sir, — Your esteemed favor of the 7th inst., is at hand, enclosing check for thirty-six dollars and fifty cents, being amount contributed by St. Mary's Episcopal School, Raleigh, N. O, for the relief of the sufferers from the dreadful pestilence that is ravaging our city. Also, check for ten dollars, sent by Cashier Otey, for same purpose — in all, forty-six dollars and fifty cents, which amount will be faithfully applied to the relief of our suf- fering community. Please accept our most sincere thanks. Very truly, yours, R. W. BOWDEN, Treasurer. 261 l'liu.u.i i.rm \. September Bth, l - To th>- President of the Howard Association, Portsmouth, Fa. ■<■ Sir, — I am authorised by a clergyman of ; ipal Church, of this p] an, and formerly a f our State 8 er hia aei :r af- Bicted people. He baa i n apprised, and is fully aware of the dan] i he will led, but is, notwithstanding, desirous to go, if I would • l>table. Host respei tfclly, yours, ILO. SHEPHERD, •i pro. U in. I THOMAS WEBSTER, Jb ' 'hairmnu. Richmonp. Saturday night, To the Mayor of Portsmouth. My Dear sir. — We have to-day made arrangements, at a plantation rail- ed "Sailors' Tavern,'' about ten miles below Richmond, where we will take care of as many of your citizens as you can send up to US. I simply give them a ticket, saying that they will land at Sailors' Turn y come by the river boat, the Curtis Peck, or any other. We I -day sent you telegraph requesting you to send up the orphans and their attend- ants, and any others ; our object h< I .<■ yon ofth< itous in as it is clearly to your interest to disperse your population as rapidly as you can. Your ob'l .ierv't. J08EPH MA' Hai.ti My Dear Doctor, — I am happy at the renewal oi our acquaintance and the reviving oi itions, although 1 deplore the sad circumstanoas which! it. four letter was made publi appended; all which you will see in the paper which I Th' f this boi were the responses to that appeal this morn We ha examined them, but are told that they ii der- clotbing for adnlts. We send then u to m tion of them as will secure the gi id of benefit. By the way, will you have many orphai position will you make of them T Han flams as ] for them in any way, hc\\ • 262 Let me hear from you again. In the mean time, commending you to the care of the Lord, and affectionately suggesting the hope that the present calamity may impress upon you a full sense of the Lord's claims upon you, I am, with much respect, your old friend, WM. M. KEMP. Dr. Geo. W. Peete, Portsmouth, Va. Baltimore, September 8th, 1855. Mr. G. W. Peete, Portsmouth. Dear Sir,— We have sent down to-day, marked " Mayor of Portsmouth," 500 loaves bread, 50 bushels potatoes, 10 barrels crackers, 40 bags meal, 10 bags meal, (a donation,) 100 bushels oats, 5 kegs tamarinds, 10 cheese, 50 boxes herrings, 21 coffins, walnut and mahogany, a donation from Thomas Godey. Please let us know what you require. It shall have our attention by Tuesday's boat, when we will have another opportunity to send supplies. We have had additional subscriptions in the last three days, of about $ 4,000. There will be an effort early in the week made for the orphans, by the dif- ferent denominations, when, no doubt, we shall be able to forward you suffi- cient clothing for all their wants. Address care Levering & Co. Yours truly, F. A. LEVERING, For Committee. Williamsburg, 8th September, 1855. Dear Sir,— On the 1st inst. I enclosed to you a check for $ 150, the con- tribution of our little town to the necessities of your people, in their present dire emergency. On my return home to-day, after a short absence, I found a letter from Norfolk, acknowledging the receipt of a check for the same amount, sent there at the same time, but no letter from Portsmouth. I fear, therefore, that you may not have received my letter. It is true, that in consequence of your illness, information of which reach- ed me after I wrote, you maj have been unable to reply ; but I thought i possible that some one might reply for you. Permit me to congratulate you most heartily on your recovery, which I most sincerely hope is complete, and to request you to cause some one to reply to this, saying whether my letter was received or not. With the confident hope, derived from what I have recently heard, that the dreadful disease is somewhat mitigated among your people, I am, most respectfully, your ob't serv't. 110. SAUNDERS, Mayor. Richmond, Sunday night, SepUtnha ith, i w To the Mayor of Portsmouth. My Dear Sir, — Send up to Riohmond the orphans and t hoi r attend and any others, as rapidly as you can. We bai ired the Catho- lic College, and we will accomi De thousand persons. We are ] ticularly desirous to gel the orphans, and the ]>• bo canm I I ire of themselves, np here. Last night we wrote you to Bend them to Sail Tavern, but now we are happy to Bay, we can accommodate fully, not only the orphans, but any others you can get away. Yours truly, .ins. MAYO, 1/ Richmond. Hi aung Springs, Bath County, ptember '.»//<, 1856. Dr. G. W. I'i-k-it. Presid* rti, v. 5 — I wish to aid the citizens of Portsmouth in their calamity. I am not able 1 the money ; all I can do is to semi you my check, though I tear the Bank will be closed ami you may not he able to cash it. May God have mercy on the two devoted towns. I am, sir, your ob't scrv't, W. E. TAYLOR. ifolk, September 9th, 1866. My /'"//• J>ixii>r, — Permit me to introduce to you Doctors Berry and Flonrnoy, of Kentucky, who go to Portsmouth for the purpose of rendi your dial pie all the medical aid in their power. These gentlemen have brought a letter of introduction to me from a highh I in Washington, who speaks iu the most flattering terms of their high standing and professional qualifications, and I doubt not, upon furthi they will commend themselves to your kind consideration and attention. I'|< i in, and oblige yours, Very truly. GEO 8 UPSHUR Dr. -I A'. StmodfieU, uth, Va. RICHMOND 1'km mi ] Richmond, Va,, September 10th, 18 '/;, the i * of the Hmmwd . i ». i -.-At the recent m< then B n, in me county, a bri tent of the condition of | Portsmouth WM made, and the sum no hundred and three dol- 264 lars, was placed iu my hands, to be lorwarded to you, and to be equally di- vided lict ween the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth. Its contribution was accompanied by the earnest prayer that God would stay the plague, and re- store the sick to health. Yours truly, B. MANLY, Jr. Philadelphia, September \0th, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — This introduces Mr. James E. Gordon, druggist, who can show you good credentials — has never had the fever — never nursed it — offers his services to you — can compound medicine, &c. — voluntarily. Yours truly, THOMAS "WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee. Philadelphia, September 10, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — This introduces Mr. \Ym. Hersel, a discharged U. S. soldier, who shows me good references for character from his officers, and will show you them also — had the fever in Pascagoula, Florida, in 1848, and knows how to nurse it. He has been engaged by me at $ 40 per month, to nurse, under your disposal, and has had five dollars advanced to him. Please cash his drafts on me for his wages as he earns them, and the drafts will meet honor when presented here. Yours truly, THOS. WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee of Relief. P. S. — Mr. H. was disappointed in not getting off on Saturday. T. W., Jr. Frederick, Maryland, September 10th, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq, Treasurer of Belief Fund of Portsmou h, fyc. Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find a check on Citizens Bank of Baltimore, for one hundred and fifty dollars, ($ 150) which please apply to the necessi- ties of your suffering people. This sum has been collected by my brother Masons, and handed to me as W. M. of Columbia Lodge, No. 58, to trans- mit to you as our mite towards your relief. With it accept our warm and hearty wishes that the pestilence may soon be stayed, and the Grand Archi- tect, who guides and controls famine, and storm and disease, may soon re- 266 stone to youi people a share of the blessings with which we were in the mountains are so abundantly blessed. We remain your friends, BRADLEY T. JOHNSON, W. M. of Columbia Lodge ' n behalf of his Brother Mi Parsonagk, Martin's, Bbahdox I'aiush, September KM&, i*. r >6. KeV. Mil. Chisrolm. My Dear Brother, — Please acknowledge the receipt of the enclosed $26, Fno. P. Wilcox, Esq., of Prince tie.irge county. The money is for the relief of Portsmouth. May Jehovah continue to be your defence, prays your friend and brother, EDMUND C. MURDAUGH. Mabtibsbtjbq, Berkeley Co., Va., September 10, 1856. HbU Wilson, Esq., Treasurer. Dear Sir, — I send to you my check for $18 60, the collection "f a small congregation at the Episcopal Church of this place yesterday. On Friday last, I sent to my dear friend, Bev. -James Chisholm, $50, collected here morning. On that day, the paper says he was taken to the HospitaL Many hearts sympathise with him here. Will you see that the letter to him, with its enclosure, reaches him — if it has nut already. Forty-five dollars were sent from the Presbyterian church to the Howard Association, Baltimore. We prefer to send direct to you, for Portsmouth. May God, in his infinite men-y.stay the infliction ; and above all. may He awaken us all to the significance of these fearful visitations — especially those of us who are exempt, while you are so fearfully afflicted. Yours truly, D. II. CONRAD. OmcKoFTBH WiunvoTOM aid Mahchxstxb. Rah Road I Wilmington, X. <\. Sept in//,, ]- M. N. Falls. Esq., BaltiMim, Mi. Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find H. R. Savage's check on I k of Virginia, at Norfolk, for one hundred and twenty-three dollars and fifty ecots, the amount contributed by persons in the employment pa- ny, for the relief of the sufferers in the t iwn of P irtsmouth* 1 observe ti: . .re in oorres] with the Chairman of tl Conimittee, and we understand that the : aud I therefore forward the check to JTOU, with I : 1 1 1 r 34 266 for whatever they may require, or endorse it for the Chairman of Relief Committee, as you may think best. I learn, with deep regret, the death of our friend, Dr. Collins. Very respectfully, yours, L. J. FLEMING, Gen. Sup. Wil. and Man. R. Road. Suffolk, September Idth, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq. Dear Sir, — I enclose you $ 14, to be added to the fund for the relief of the sick, &c. of your town. It has been sent to me for that purpose, by some unknown lady. Very respectfully, JOHN R. KILBY. Washington, September \0th, 1855. Holt Wilson, Treasurer. Dear Sir, — Enclosed you will find a draft on the Exchange Bank at Nor- folk, for $ 156 10, being the residue of the amount collected from the citi- zens of Washington, by the committees appointed by the Merchants' Ex- change Association. Yours truly, SAMUEL BACON. Baltimore, September 10, 1855. G. W. Peete, Esq. Dear Sir, — I have to-day received a remittance of eighteen hundred dol- lars from Boston, for the sick and suffering of Norfolk and Portsmouth, to be divided according to my judgment. I have determined to divide it equal- ly, and you may draw on me for one half of it, say $ 900. Praying that God would speedily restore health to our afflicted homes, I am your friend, ALEX. BELL. Richmond, Sept. 10th, 1855. Dr. Geo. W. Peete. Dear Sir, — At the request of the committee of our citizens, and our City Council, I invite you, and through you, the citizens of Portsmouth and Nor- folk, to send on the " Curtis Peck, " or in any other way, any of your citi- zens, of any age, sex or color, to our city. We are prepared to take care of as many as you may find it convenient or advisable to send, or as may desire to leave your two cities. Catholic College grounds and bouses In ou* neighborhood, I ami healthy locality, have been engaged for oux benevolent put citizens are fully roused to do all in their power, in your behalf, and you may ssured, all whom you may send, either from youi city or Norfolk, will be kindly cared for, and furnished with all necessaries, as to medical atten- dance and nurau With sincereel sympathies for your appalling sufferings, 1 am, With great respect, A. T. B. MERRITT. Office of the Wij.minuton ani> Manchester B. Koai> Co., Wilmington, A". I \ leather 10, 1855. G. W. 1'n.iF, Esq., tirman Belief Committee, Portsmouth, Vd. ■r Sir, — By the mail which conveys this letter 1 shall forward to M. N. Falls. Esq., of Baltimore, a check on the Bank of Vir-iuia, at Norfolk, for f 11>3 50, the amount contrihuted by persona in the employment of this company, for the relief of the sufferers in your town. It is rumored here that your post office has been dosed, and I have thought it better to forward the amount to Mr. Falls, with a request that the amount be expended for such arti>r of PorUmOUth. Dear Sir,— On Friday, and again on Saturday, as Chairman of a commit- tee of citizens, raised to afford relief to your afflicted . I addressed to you communications, inform '* >'"» m :u ■' ner you might i her in furnishing supplies or money, « wise. By the boats of Thursday, Friday, Saturday and to-day, we sentsuoh articles as we thought you wi I i" need In these communications we also ask.'d to be informed whether it practicable to remove any portion ofyour population to a n. thiol lo- cation, and tendering our aid, in any manner m • i" ac- complishing that object We especially asked that you would send u» all 268 the orphan children of your city, and their nurses, and promised to receive them into comfortable quarters, which had been provided for them. To none of these communications have we, as yet, received a reply ; nor are we sure that they have ever reached you, or if they have been received, that you are in a condition to respond to them. Under these circumstances, we have requested Capt. Davis, of the Curtis Peck, to send you this note by a special messenger. Be pleased to reply to our enquiries through Capt. Davis, by return boat. Inform us fully by him of your wants and wishes. We are prepared to aid you to any extent, and in such way as you may point out. We shall be pleased to receive daily requisitions for any supplies you may need. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, JOS. MAYO, Chairman. Prince Edward C. H., Sept. 10th, 1855. Rev. and Dear Sir, — I enclose $15 — ten dollars my own contribution, and five dollars handed to me, which I wish you to appropriate for the ben- efit of the sufferers from yellow fever in Norfolk and Portsmouth, giving $ 7 50 to each place. Excuse my troubling you with this matter. I do not know you personally, but know you to be the pastor of a Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth. I suppose, however, you will have no more trou- ble than to put the money into the hands of the officers of the proper bene- volent associations. Yours, P. S.— Please address a line to " P Q R, Prince Edward C. H., Va./ stating that the money has been received. Rev. Isaac W. K. Handy. Richmond, September 10, 1855. George W. Peete, Esq. Dear Sir, — I write again to say that, unfortunately, the 2 barrels of baker's bread, directed to be sent to-day, arrived too late, the cars having left. I have made arrangements to have them sent by the Curtis Peck to-morrow, (Tuesday,) and hope they will come to hand. The general committee here are very anxious to hear from your city relative to the views of your citizens in relation to sending the orphan children to Richmond, a building having been procured to place them in, about one and a half mile from town. Please let us hear from you on that point, also what articles you require for the use of the sick and destitute. I remain very truly yours, THOS. DODAMEAD, Gh'm Svb-Com'te. 269 Rk hmoni), ' r 10, 18 Holt WlLBOir, Ksq., Dear Sir, — As chairman of s comm atpond with your city and Norfolk, for tin purpose of ascertaining what jroor wai in the way of proTisioiH I poesl dailj requisitions fron Booh articles as your afflicted people might stand in need of, 1 hare for* warded to yonr city, faring the past week, 8 h • crackers, bread, sugar, coffee, better, lard, porter, soap, a part of which articles were directed to the Mayor of Portsmouth, and a pari them to G. W. Peete, Esq., who, I see by the papers, is sick with ti which, I rappose, accounts for the fact of our bavii no acknow- ledgment that the articles have arrived cafe. Will yon please dropn line, and inform me whether the articles have been received ; and also si what other articles you may stand in need of. which we will use our best endeavors to send you promptly. I remain, dear sir, yours truly, THOS. DODAMEAD, Chairman of Sub-OommM Richmond, Sept. 10, 1855. G. W. Peete, Esq. • Sir, — I found, after sending my letter of to-day, by the that there were 10 barrels of crackers sent instead of ti, which I hope will all come to hand, although but 6 are entered on the list. Lot us know yonr future wants without any scruples or delicacy in the matter. Wry truly yours, Tlios. DODAMEAD, t'h' in Sub-Oommitti WlUflNOTOH, I)r.i... September 10, 18 To thf. Hon. D. 1>. Fi>kf.. Mugor of Portsmouth. Dmrthr, — The citizens of Wilmington and .!>•,.]<••, pathi- zinj; with you in the severely afflicting dispt under which the people ith are i • ring, have collected, and authorized me t mit to you, " for the suffering of P..riM!o>ith," the sum of five bnndf doll ir-. Von will then our k of Delaware on the Bank of NoTtl i. Philadal- .. fof the sum of five hundred dollar will please acknowfed Wltl /rent respect and regard, yonr- ti H. r tSKBM Trmnirrr Mief Fund, 270 Philadelphia, September 10, 1866. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I commence this letter, and from appearances will not be able to enclose any money to-day, as the chairmen of the Block Committees will hardly make returns in time for the mail ; but by to-morrow's mail you will have further aid in cash from us. I have sent you doctors, nurses and druggists, and will continue to send till you order differently. It is impossible to get ice cream off to-day. In Dr. A.. B. Campbell, your committee or Norfolk, whichever he may elect to go to, will have a great practitioner. Dr. Rizer, I trust, will continue with you unharmed. I enclose a letter from our secretary, offering you Mr. Speakman's services as clergyman, and would like the application responded to early, that we may inform Mr. S. of the result. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee. Richmond, September 10, 1855. Sir, — D. H. London, Esq., one of the members of the city committee, has just informed me that provision is now made for the indigent of Norfolk and Portsmouth. A location has been procured near Richmond, and all are in- vited to come. They will be received at Rocketts, the landing place for the Richmond steamers, and conveyed to the location selected. Mr. London de- sires publicity to be given to this. Respectfully, your obd't serv't, SAML. WATTS. To the Mayor of Portsmouth. Philadelphia, September. 11, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esy., Mayor of Portsmouth, Fa. Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find Farmers and Mechanics Bank draft on Bank of Virginia at Richmond for two thousand dollars, being the fourteenth remittance in money from this community to yours in its distress. Our Episcopal churches took up a collection for your relief on Sunday last, and have enriched the treasury of the committee very considerably. All the wardens have not yet made returns, but by anticipating their reports, joined with contributions made generally, I am enabled to send you the two thou- sand as above. Provisions, clothing, &c, we cannot send you so well as you can purchase them in Baltimore. Let me suggest for you to have a resident agent in that city to execute your orders. From this city I can send you medicines, money, doctors, nurses and druggists, Your orphan children are 271 regarded with especial sympathy bere, and 700 will | In your next, let us know the particular! regarding them. 1 tnu( yon will remove the heal- thy part of your population from the. town as rapidly as possible. By this day's mail train I send yon l can of ice cream, 1 l>"S. of clothing (collected by some ladies), 1 case wine. Hoping sum to hear of an abatement of your sufferings, I remain yours truly, THOS. WEBSTER, Ja., Chair ma n of Committee. I» vnvii.i.i., September 1 1, 1865. Dr. !'<■■ Dear Sir, — I send enclosed one dollar, for the relief of the sufferers by the prevailing fever in Portsmouth. Respectfully, E. SMITH. HiNT.sviLLE, TkxAB, September 11, 18' /. C. SchocJfield, Petersburg. Dear Brother, — Enclosed you will find a draft for $50, for the relief of the sufferers in Portsmouth. At this distance from our devoted home, 1 know not to whom to send it. [t is a contribution from a few 'fu- zing friends. Please give it the proper direction. Your brother, \VM. D. SCHOOLFIELD. HiLL8i)OKo', September 11, 1855. Holt Wilson, Ekq. Dear Sir, — Alter a short notice, a collection was made in tho Episcopal church in this place, and amount ($67 09) enclosed is directed to your 1 for the benefit of the sufferers in Norfolk and Portsmouth. With the hope- that the blessing of God may accompany our itk I am yours very truly, THOS. B. HIFJ.. . 'nru - : r Out Peafry. BupanDSTOwy, Va.. September 1! //<•// Wilson, K.-'j. Dear Sir,— Enclosed is $10, which 1 wish expanded fol t] ■ tit of . Mr. Chisholm, who I lean has been seised with tl It" Mr- C should nut need it, then expend it as you may think 1 v- ry ■: ore, _ C W AKPREWS 272 Baltimore, September 11, 1855. Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I send you, for the use of the sick aud suffering of our town, a cask of London brown stout, and a barrel of soda crackers. Respectfully, JAMES JARV1S. Fort Monroe, Va., September 11th, 1855. To the Mayor of Poiismouth, Va. Sir, — The " Ladies' Sewing Society," assisted by nearly every woman on Old Point, are now making garments for the children of Portsmouth. A box, containing such as are ready, will be sent up to-morrow afternoon, in the " Coffee." It will probably contain about two dozen each of frocks, flannel and cotton petticoats. At their request, I write to inform you of this, and to say, that they have more money for the use of the children, and to ask how it shall be used. If more garments would be desirable, what kind ? If not, in what manner can the money be spent for the comfort of the children ? The balance is about $ 50. Yours, respectfully, J. G. MARTIN. Philadelphia, Sept. 11th, 1855. Isaac W. K. Handy, Secretary Relief Committee, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — Tour esteemed favor of 3d inst. came duly to hand, and we are glad to learn that the box of medicine sent has proved acceptable. By to-day's express we send you a box containing about 60 vials of Huxham's tincture of bark, also 5 oz. citrate iron and quinia, and a small bag of vial corks. The box is directed to the Mayor of your city. Sincerely hoping that your own health may be preserved, We remain your friends, POWERS & WE1GHTMAN. Weldon, September 11, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — It was mentioned here yesterday that rice was needed for the sick, &c, of your place. I telegraphed to a friend in Wilmington to that effect. A cask, presented by S. D. Wallace, Esq., came up by mail train last night, and will be forwarded to you by the express train to-day. Most respectfully, JNO. CAMPBELL. m tNOTOM, Kv., September 11, ] //oft rFtZsoil, Treasurer. - r, — I enclose $10, for the sick and j Tours, V. DEW] Frederick, September u, 1865. D. D. FtsKK, F.sv., Mayor. M'j Dear Sir,— I yon will find £10, as a contribution fur tlic relief of the sufferers in your devoted my. I am perfectly at a loss to know what words of sympathy 1 might add to this small token of regard, which I : for the death stricken people of Portsmouth and Norfolk. May God, in his mercy, send you speedy relief. Sincerely, val. BIBELY. City Ham., Washington, September 11, 1855. D. D. Fiskk, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — The citizens of Washington are making a new effort for the relief of those who are suffering from fever in Norfolk and Portsmouth, and by direction of their committee, I now enclose to you a check on the Exchange Bank of Norfolk for two hundred and fifty dollars for Portsmouth. I am, very respectfully, your obd't serv't, JOHN P. IXt.r.i:. Treasure. Ri< umond, September 11, 1855. Holt Wrxtov, 1 Bear Sir, — The superintendent and operatives in the Manchester W and G'tt-n Manufactory, have Contributed tow [br- ers of Norfolk and Portsmouth sixty-four dollars and fifty cent handed the same to me, with the request that I would forward it for th- in. I take gTeat pleasure in being the agent for I f this fund, so creditable to the liberality of the humble p< m whom it comes. Rev. Mr. Hume has been kind enough to lake - : this fund, and will hand it over to you. I trust that the day is riot far off when your afflictions will be terminated by the disappearance of the dreadful epidemic. Very respectfully, your obd I •i \ 00WABDU 274 By request, the Committee give publicity to the following letter— in accor- dance with the Author's direction : Mahysville, union county ohio sept. 11th 1855. To the counselmen of Portsmouth citty,— Jeutelmen & Ladyes I lay before you a speciffic remedy for the cure of yellow fever as it is a fatal disease a moungue the human family. There has been much said on the subject ampung practishoners the cause of yellow fever some one thing and some another. But the cause is heavy rains in warm weather beeing acted on by the scorching rais of the sun cusing influvia to rase from decomposicn of vigatable, or animal subtences, it often rises from a vaper of the earth and is taken into the blood causing a suden check to pasperation and the bile and other secretions of the system causing chilly flashes with flashes of heate to succeed each other by turns, with head ach, Langor, and grate debility of the nervous systom. No Jentelmen & Ladyes the cure I lay before you Take a strong tincture of quashea one half, and the other half is eaqual parts. The strong essance of peneroral and strong essance of sassafrass with a large tea spoonfull of the balsom of peril e in all enough to fill a 4 ounce vial or small bottle Dose a tea spoonfull of this at a time 3 or 4 times a day in 2 table spoonfulls of cold water. Cathartic pills to be taken once or twice a week one half of the best of jalap powers, and the other half is eaqual parts is gambogee and skunkcab- ba^e root finly pulverised with a table spoonfull of the best cayenne pepper finly pulverized all well mixed together and made up with the muselage of slippery elum bark and gum arrbec into pills. Dose take from 4 to 6 pills enough to act on the stomach tolerable well if needed. AH this to be published in hanbills and posted up in your citty and the same should be put in every addision of every medical work So the good pople may compensate me. What they think proper Money goods or reil estate or what they like I do it for the poples benefitt My best Eespects to the sick and the afflicted. Dr. N. F. GAEWOOD. Mr. postmaster put this into the hands of your counselmen of your citty and it will be a blessing to the sick and afflicted that is taking the yellow fever. Richmond, September 11, 1865. My Dear Doctor,— We have to night received a letter from Portsmouth, saying they have about sixty children, who are left without parents, quar- tered in the academy and suffering for necessaries ; and consenting that they may come here upon our invitation. We have provided a most beautiful fla the city, where two it three bund red children can be i i fort ably accomr Oan'i ildren froin Portomonth and Norfolk put on board of either of I l ' try my dear fellow and which men and women ireof and provide for thi Many i f us have written to persons in the two i t Buch i ndi- ti< 'M of things ther informed, thai I vi' these children, and I assure yon if they will be fully provided fur. Kxert y I am bu Wi all feel very deeply h of these children, and very much f< bo removed at mice. We will cheerfully discharge all liabilities which i incurred in getting them here. I am, very truly, your friei JNO. M. GREGORY. P. 8. — We will mi st gladly take and provide for any and a', may send us. We have ample accommtxi r any number tl come to us. J. M. G. Richmond, September 11, 181 Holt Wxlsoh, Esy., Treeuurer. —I liave received through the hands E. Harvie, Esq., the sum of three hundred and thir dollars and sixty o ant contributed by the n worshipping at M .in the '.melia, for the ai ;' Norfolk and 1 .tli. I have divide the amount equally betw< D. It: dollars and eighty centc »wn of Portsmouth. It is proper to state that tbi J] one, and that the amount contributed is most liberal, and proves that the citizens generally ardently desirous to n lieve your wants. Very respectful! GEORGE W. MUNFORD. 9 i To At 'ith. Dear Sir, — Tin incil of of the sufferers of the city of P mouth the sum dob a like amount I Ik, and ha-. remit the same. A . will find a draft on New Tort far the amount intended for your city. 276 At a public meeting, held on yesterday, committees were appointed to take up private contributions for the same purpose, and I hope, shortly, to be able to make you a further remittance. Let me assure you, your distressed people have our heartfelt sympathy, and if I may judge from the tone of feeling manifested here amongst all classes, I think I may venture to say that our efforts to render you such aid as may be in our power will not be relaxed until the awful visitation of God, under which you are now suffering, shall have passed away. With my heartfelt sympathy, I beg to subscribe myself, Yours, very respectfully, E. J. ARTHUR, Mayor of Columbia, S. G. Chesterfield C. H., September 11, 1855. Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — At a meeting of the citizens of this county, held on yesterday, the sum of four hundred dollars was raised for the purpose of aiding in the relief of their suffering fellow-citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth. By a resolution of said meeting, the sum raised was directed to be divided equally between the said places ; for your proportion of which I herewith enclose a check on the Bank of Virginia in Richmond. Respectfully, WM. AMBERS, Secretary. York, Pa., September 11, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Mount Zion Lodge, No. 74, and Mount Vernon Encampment, No 14, I. 0. 0. F., meeting in this place, have contributed one hundred dol- lars for the relief of the inhabitants of Norfolk and Portsmouth suffering by the scourge now visiting those ill-fated cities, and have commissioned me to transmit it. Enclosed you will find a check on the Marine Bank of Balti- more, for fifty dollars, which please add to the general relief fund. Ac- knowledge receipt and oblige, Very respectfully, yours, GEO. S. MORRIS. City Hall, Washington, September 12, 1855. Rev. Sirs. — The Rev. Wm. Hodges, yesterday, placed in charge of the committee for the relief of the sufferers at Norfolk and Portsmouth, a pack- age, sewed up in cotton, containing clothing made up by the ladies of Christ church, which they desire us to send to you for the orphans of Portsmouth. 277 The package leaves here to-day by Adanu .'1 will i you by the Baltimore boat, free of all charge**, m these means of transportation are generously plao gratis. The 1 in Christ Church i forwarded, (with other money,) in equal parts, to Norfolk and I ith. Very respectfully, y our .t, MN P. IXiil.K, 7, Rer. Messrs Winy fit isholtn, I uth. Bai.timori iter Wth, 1855. The Mayor of Portsmouth. ■r Sir. — We have sent you by today's boat the following provisions: 2 casks shoulders, 10 barrels crack Is. brown sugar, 2 casks rice, 6 cheese, half barrel i bis. beef, Tij bushels corn. 50 '.s mill (! 1 lbs. lard, 200 lbs. butter, 1 barrel-roasted coffee, 1 do dried beef, 5 sacks salt. 2 barrels whit' l barrels molasses, 8 do. flour, 1 cask haras, also large lot of bread, 2 doctor's buggies, and several pack j for the orphans. Y"urs truly, T. A. LEVER1 -Committer. Colleqs of St. James', Washington County, Mi., September 11, 1865. Rf.v. James Chishoi.m. Rev. an. 1>. Fiske or Hit II V I nth. Dear Sir, — It affords me much pleasure to add another mite to the con- 278 tributioa already sent for Norfolk aud Portsmouth, by the citizens of this place, University and the county of Albemarle. Although the amount is small, still it will add something to the aggregate, and aid in relieving your unfortunate city through the severe and distressing scourge which has most unfortunately visited you, and from which we hope soon to have the cheer- ing news of your being relieved. The enclosed draft of $ 306 81 we intend entirely for your city, and not to be divided, as before, with Norfolk. Very respectfully, B. C. FLANNAGAN. Virginian Office, Lynchburg, September 11th, 1855. Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — At a meeting of a portion of the citizens of Campbell county, in the court house, yesterday, the sum of $107 45 was raised for the benefit of the people of your city and of Norfolk. This amount was placed in my hands by the committee, to be transmitted, in equal sums — one half to each city ; in pursuance whereof, I here enclose certificate of deposit in the Ex- change Bank of this city, for $53 73. Most respectfully, &c. STE. T. PETERS. Norfolk, September 11th, 1855. 2 he President of " Howard Association" of Portsmouth, Va. Sir, — Allow me to present to jou Messrs. Robert Wallace, Thos. Burton, Hugh McGolrich and Henry Thomas, of Augusta, Ga., and Mr. J. A. Kel- ley, of Savannah, Ga.. all of whom have been received by the " Association " of Norfolk, and are hereby placed at your order, as " nurses, " and ssem willing to render all necessary assistance in their power. Yours, with true respect, W. MILO OLIN, Sec'y of Howard Association, Norfolk, Va. Lancaster, Pa., September Uth, 1855. To the Chairman of the Howard Association. Dear Sir, — The citizens of Lancaster, sympathizing with their fellow cit- izens of Norfolk, on account of the severe affliction which has visited them, held a town meeting last evening, and appointed ward committees to solicit aid for the sufferers of the cities of Portsmouth and Norfolk ; and also pass- ed the following resolution : 270 "/r<(/, That the Mayor l><- instructed to \ I lirman of the Howard Associations of Norfolk and Portsmouth, and ascertain from them what they most stand in need of, money or provisions. A very competent mate none has voluntarily tendered his services, should the saw mired. Please reply without delay, ^ ours truly, , • I. ALBRIGHT, Mayor. Bai.timokk, September l\(h, 1855. HoLT Wilson. Ksq., asurer of the fund for ike relief of Portsmouth, \ Dear Sir,— I wrote to Dr. Peete, as Chairman of the Sanitary committee, on the 8th and 10th inst., advising of the receipt of five hundred dollars, and nine hundred dollars, for the suffering poor of Portsmouth — making in all fourteen hundred dollars. This sum was received from Boston. I also received a like sum for Norfolk, from same sour lours of yesterday just received. I am s<>rry to hear Dr. Peete is down with the fever. In accordance with your request to send you a certificate of deposit in the Merchants Bank of this city, for the live hundred dollars advised in my letter of the 8th, to Dr. Peete, I not only send you a certificate for that sum, but also for the nine hundred, advised as being received j lay. Y"ii will, consequently, find enclosed one certificate for both amounts, viz : fourteen hundred dollars, made payable to your order, as Treasurer of the fund for the relief of the suffering poor of Portsmouth. You will please advise m»> of its receipt, ami also mako suitable acknowledgment of same, as received through my hands, from Messrs. Alpbeus Hardy & I Messrs. Win. 15. Reynolds & Co., and Messrs. Allen & Weltcb ton. This sum, and a like amount, was rai>-ed by these named gentlemen, from some of the good Christian people' May God bless and pros] them. Direct to me, care of Spence A Bad, Baltim v truly, your ob't serv't, ALEXANDER BELL 1'iiii.ADi r riiiA. 8tpt, 1". 1^ .i. <;. H"i i.Ai.AY. Esq. Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find $ In Portsmouth. It in all that I can spare. May G it as though it were thousands, which my heart yearns to be able to Truly your friend, WM P. STEWART 280 Office of Intendant of Police, Gddsboro', N. C, Sept. 12, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Bear Sir, — I enclose herewith eighty dollars, ($ 80) handed to me hy citizens of Goldsboro', for the relief of the sufferers in your city by the scourge now raging. I regret that the amount is not larger. The citizens of Goldsboro' deeply sympathize with you in your afflictions, and their prayer is, that you may speedily be restored to health. Very truly, your ob't serv't, J. B. WHITAKER. Hillsboro, N. ft, Sept. 12, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq. Dear Sir, — Since my last, the enclosed amount has been handed me, as the collection in the Presbyterian Church in this village — $46. Yours, very truly, THOS. B. HILL. Foet Monroe, Sept. 12, 1855. To the Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Sir, — The box of clothing, of which I wrote to you yesterday, is sent herewith. It is presented by the families of the officers, soldiers and citizens at Old Point. Please let me know what disposition is to be made of the money on hand. Yours respectfully, J. G. MARTIN. Office Bank of Vieginia, Lynchburg, September \2th, 1855. Dear Sir, — I enclose my check, No. 1144, for § 25, on Bank of Virginia, for the sufferers of Portsmouth. $ 20 contributed by four gentlemen from Pittsylvania county, and five by Wm. Perrow, of Campbell county. May God and the State protect and take care of the helpless orphans, is my prayer. Acknowledge receipt. Yours, most respectfully, JOHN M. OTEY, Cashier. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer, fyc. Bane of Vieginia, Lynchburg, September \2th, 1856. Dear Sir, — Since closing my letter to-day, enclosing $25, I have received 281 of Gil. .1. D. Davis, $20, contributed by B( Luke'* Church, of Amherst enmity, \'. i., tor tli. ■ sufferers of Portsmouth tod Norfolk $10 for each. Please acknowledge tin--.' separately. Tours respectfully, JOHN M. on; 1 ) , Ouhier. Holt Wilson, Ksg. Washington. I), CL, vnh Sept., 18 To ihf Acting Mayor t ,f Portsmouth, Va. Sir, — Herewith I enclose a check, payable to yow order, for the 'list- ed of your city, of $168 46. Please acknowledge to me. L. I». GALE, Warden e/ Trinity Church. The amount is one half of tl tions made on Sun. lay, 9th inst. Philadelphia, September 12th, L866. D. D. Fibke, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth, I'a. Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find Farmers and Merchants Bank draft on Bank of Virginia, for five hundred dollars, the fifteenth remittance from this community to yours, in its distress, the receipt of which please acknow- ledge. Should Suffolk want aid, share this remittance with her, and let us know, and we will send more. Tours truly. THOMAS WEBSTEB, Jr., Chairman ■■/' < '< 282 Baltimore, Sept. 13, 1855. Mb Fiske, Mai/or of Portsmouth. Hon. Sir, — It affords me a great deal of pleasure to forward you a box of clothiug and shoes, for the orphans of your city, suitable for children from one to twelve years old, numbering 349 garments, and 112 pair shoes. This small tribute of esteem and sympathy is from the ladies of the First Female Uiiiversalist Samaritan Society of Baltimore. We earnestly pray for your speedy recovery. Hoping that the God of heaven and earth may stay the hand of pestilence, and once more restore your afflicted city to health and happiness, Very respectfully, MARY A. W. MASON, Prcs't. Baltimore, September 13, 1855. To the Sanitary Committee of Portsmouth . Gentlemen, — You have already been informed that the House of Refuge buildings, (never yet occupied for their intended purpose,) have been offered by its board of managers for the destitute orphans of your city. You may also have learned that we have tendered our services for the management of the temporary asylum. Our object in addressing you, is not only to renew this offer directly to the authorities of your city, but also to request that you gratify us by stating definitely whether it is your intention to accept our proffered aid, and if so, what number of children we may expect to have in charge, and when we may anticipate their arrival in Baltimore. The warm heart of our community pulsates in deep sympathy with your affliction, and particularly would our sex esteem it a grateful duty to extend to you the hand of help in this your hour of sorrow. May we ask of you, gentlemen, an answer to this note at your earliest opportunity, so that, if required, we may continue arrangements at once commenced upon the first appeal for help, but now held in suspense from the uncertainty of your determination. Very respectfully, MARGARET T. PURVIANCE, On behalf of the Committee of ladies of Baltimore. Buchanan, September 10, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer Sanitary Committee, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — At the last regular meeting of Jas. Evans Lodge, No. 72, Masons, held on the evening of the 8th inst., the sum of $ 50 was appropri- ated by the Lodge, for the relief of the citizens of Portsmouth, and the un- dersigned were appointed a committee to carry into effect the resolution. In performing this duty, we assure you, ire take grsal plaaniro, and that you have our deep and heart fell sympathies, in this your hour of affliction and distn May II". who is a " husband to the widow," and a " lather to the bather- i," look over, console and protect the widows and orphans of row city, and speedily restore yon to health, is mir earnest prayer. L. I. M Wo. If. i A. I.. BOYD, T. .1. OBENCHAIN, ( brnmiti Enclosed find check fur $ 60. Philadelphia, September i D. D. ftsSK, Esq., Mayor <>f Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I am sending you ice cream, oranges and lemons, ordered by Mr. Jack. Please have some one in authority, Mr. HoOaday, Wilson or yourself, if able, to write to me on the subject of doctors, nurses and apothe- caries. Do you want more? — Will such as I have been able to send you answer '.' Yours truly, THOS. WEBSTER, Jr.. Chairman iff Committee. Bank or Vl&GlHIA, Lynchburg, September 13, 1855. Dear Sir, — The stewards of the Third Street Methodist Episcopal Church handed me, for the use of tin- rafferera in P( rt-uiouth and Norfolk, $ 71 10. And the stewards of Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal Church handed me, for the samo purpose, 90 1 B In all $ lti] Sfl I enclose my check, No. 1150, on the Hank of Virginia, for same sum, §161 28, to be equally divided between Norfolk and Portsmouth. May God preserve you ami your citizens, is my fervent prayer. J ours, most respectfully, .101 IN M. 0T1 iter. Wilton, Esq., Treasurer. Petebsbubo, Va„ 8ept nth, l- D. D. FisKK, ESQ., Mayor of Portsmouth, M.\s WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman. I'.ai.timore, Septemlier 13, 18 55. Holt WlLSON, Ksq., Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Your esteemed favor of 10th September to hand this morn- ing, and we feel much gratified at the manner in which you Bpeab of Balti- more. We feci that we are doing no more than our duty. We have sent you by to-day's boat 5 casks chloride of lime, about 2,500 lbs., thinking you may have occasion to use some before another opportuni- ty offers to send it, which would be Saturday. We also send you 1 bbl. of powder, &c., a compound recommended by some of our chemists, Sec., with directions for its use, enclosed by E. H. Stabler & Co. A quantity of bread will also go down by this boat — will send some clothing on Saturday — one box will go to-day — all for the orphans. Yours truly, F. A. LJSVERING,/or Oom, Wn.MiNoTON', N . ' 'iihrr 18, 1865. To the Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Enclosed I hand you a check on the Exchange Rank, . tersburg, for .$500, sent by our citizens, with their sincere condolence and sympathy b - ifflicted community. Trusting tint the oootribut though small, may lie useful, and that the worst ofyoUT sufferings arc past, I beg leave to express my individual sympatl Yours, respectfully, • ImIIN M RAE, 1/ P, B. — Ws arc sending one hundred bbb. tar. Hurniug rugs, oi anj) oth- er combustible, put uti the tar, so it dout burn with a blaze, will do, if you cannot procure charcoal ; and I cannot too strongly urk- J of trying the experiment. We will send you some rice. J McR. 286 Mt. Crawford, Rockingham county, Va., Sept. 13, 1855. Dear Sir, — Recently at the temperance meetings at which I have been lec- turing, efforts have been made to raise something for the relief of the suffer- ers in Norfolk and Portsmouth. By this course, and private efforts, $ 15 were raised in Tort Republic, in this county, and $ 15 in this place. I con- tribute, in addition to the above, $ 10, as a personal contribution — making, in all, $ 40 — one half of which I send to you, to be appropriated as above indicated. The Division of the Sons of Temperance in this place has contri- buted $ o, to be appropriated exclusively for your place, as it appears Ports- mouth has not received as much as Norfolk. I enclose that also. Our prayer is that the awful pestilence may be stayed, and health and prosper- ity restored to your city. Your ob't serv't, WM. W. GREENE. New York, Sept. 13, 1855. To the Howard Association, Norfolk, Va. Gentlemen, — The bearer of this letter, Dr. Hunter, has been highly recom- mended to us as a physician, who can do you good in the distressing visita- tion which has come upon your city, and we have lost no time in sending him forward by railroad, that he may be with you at the earliest moment. We commend him to your kind attentions. We have advanced him one hundred dollars for the purchase of medicines, &c. As he may be with you before the mail reaches you, we avail ourselves of the opportunity to say, that our subscriptions are now upwards of $ 22,000, and steadily increasing. We will labor for you to sustain you in your tri- als. We send you the copy of a letter just received, offering ice. Do you want it ? Yours, very truly, E. MERIAM, Secretary of General Committee. Philadelphia, Sept. 14th, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth, Or any member of Sanitary Committee. Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find Farmers and Merchants Bank draft on Bank of Virginia, at Richmond, for eleven hundred and twenty-nine dollars and sixty-five cents — the sixteenth remittance, (counting the last remittance of $ 600, to be sent to Suffolk, if needed, and if not, to be applied to your own wants,) from this community to yours, in its distress. This makes the total 287 of remittances from thin committee to you, iu cosh, iudependentof all contri- butions in medicines, &o., ten thousand dollars, ($ 10,000) up to this time, ime please acknowled Under a from Norfolk, 1 urn refusing letters of introduction to all applicants, whether doctors or nurses. Mr. Molle called and I M lyor Fluke wished forno more from the north, as they w< to fall sii k, and lie could not think of allowing such sacrifice. I have numerous applications from persons who have been in hospital! S I hold their address, and can dispatch them to yon as Boon as you say you want them. 1 am Bending yon ion cream and the lemons, which 1 did nol get of] yesterday. There are no ■ I lemons to be had, and these I am sending you had to be repacked. Al- eive by this day's train and boat, l bbl. toasted bread, a i article of diet, and I shall Bend you almost daily of this arl I can ei set of resolute men to go down and acl as boo whitewaahers, &c, and under your authority, to cleanse and purify your <-ity. All kinds of disinfectants arc offered gratuitously to us — lime, chlo- rides. iVc. &c, and chem rto go down and superintend efforts to ren- der inoxious the pestilential f your town, by the scientific employ- ment of disenfectants and counteracting agents. 1 shall wait for your reply. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jb., Chairman cfOommUtee. York, V\., Sept. 14. is:. D. D. Fi.-ki:, ESQ., Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — Enclosed yen will receive, from the Masonic Lodge in this place, a draft for ten dollars, for the sufferers in your stricken city. Gri sympathy is felt by the citizens of thi | for your afflicted people, of which you will receive substantial evidence very soon. fours, very truly, DAVID B. PRINCE, W. Matter o/Lodoi N I J". .'/ Tabbobo', N pi. it, i- Sir ■ state, that at i public c of this place, held last evening, for the purpose of raising funds for the relief lUflering p'«>r in your city, and in that of Norfolk, the -um of $ was contributed for your city, and the snro i - for the latter pi By a re- lotion i looted by the meeting, it y duty to remit Um amount intended for your city, to you, and 1 herewith i or draft, on one of your banks for that sum. The amount sent, although small, 1 am sure you will regard as substantial evidence of the deep sympa- thy we feel for the distressed condition of your people. Your ob't serv't, JOHN NORFLEET, Magistrate of Police. To the Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Baltimore, September 14, 1855. Mb. Holt Wilson, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — Your favor of 12th inst. to hand this morning. We had this pleasure yesterday, when we sent a barrel of disinfecting saltz. Accompany- ing the barrel was a jug of aqua fortis, which we neglected to mention, and we hope it has arrived safely. This is a powerful disinfecting agent, and we hope it will be of service to you. It is being used here in some localities by our board of health. You will receive more bread by to-morrow's boat, and we would be obliged to you to know if we shall keep up the tri-weekly supply, and how many loaves. Clothing is also accumulating here for the orphans. Shall we send it down, or will they be removed ? Yours truly, F. A. LEVERING, /or Com. York, Pa., Sept. 14, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq. Dear Sir. — I received your letter this morning, and I assure you that it was with feelings of gladness that I learned that you were still in the land of the living, and in perfect health ; but I must again call upon you to leave the poisonous atmosphere of Portsmouth. I believe that all who remain there will be taken down with the fever. I received some eight or ten letters this morning from my friends, to most of which I have replied. Claude Murdaugh is here. On Tuesday night a town meeting convened at the court house, to raise funds for the relief of our suffering people. After its organization, a committee waited on Claude Murdaugh and myself, asking our attendance. Of course we could not re- fuse. Claude made a few remarks — a subscription was forthwith taken up, and I learn that from $ 1,000 to $ 1,500 was collected. They will proba- bly send it all to Portsmouth. Yours truly, W. WATTS. 281 F/ynehlmrg, September 14, IE Mi/ Dear flSr, — I to-day transmittal l>y mail to II. W. Bowden, Esq., of Norfolk, a check foi tlio result of a collection in my church day, for the relief of the two cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth. The sum is to be equally divided between them. I requested Mr. Bowden to diap of it accordingly, which, of course, I lake for -ranted, will be done. Should the half intended for Portsmouth l>c in any way acknowledged, p '-.lit it to •• St Paul's (Protestant Episcopal) Church," <>f this phu epl my best wishes, my dear sir, for God's blessing "ii your benevolent labors, and my earnest prayers that God may .--pare you and yours, and s i send you relief from your awful visitation. I am truly pained to hear of the death of my excellent friei d and brother, the Rev. .lames ( ihisholm. Very truly, yours, \V. 11. KINCKLE, Rector St. PauVa. \\'in< HK8TKB, Sept. 1 1, 181 D. D. Fiske, Esg., Mayor if Portsmouth, I Dear Sir, — On the 3d inst. a meeting of the citizens of Winchester and county of Frederick, was held at this place, fur the purpose of raising funds to be appropriated to the relief of our suffering fellow countrymen of N folk and Portsmouth ; and in pursuance of the instructions of the meeting tome, as its chairman, I, on the same day, addressed a joint letter t>> the Presidents of the Norfolk and Portsmoutli Howard Associations, desiring t<> be informed, as early as practicable, whether the contributions which might be made by our citizens, would be most acceptable in the form of money, or in flour, bacon, &C, which we would have delivered, without any expense for transportation, &c. Up to the present moment I am without any acknow- ledgment of the receipt of that communication; aud as it may have failed to reach its destination, I am unwilling longer to withhold the amount which has been contributed in money up to this time. The cash collections made to this date, amount to $758 10, which we have thought might be properly divided, in the proportion ■ •!' two-fifths to Portsmouth, and three-fifths to Norfolk— or, $ 508 24 to th< former and $464 -■ I the latter. 1 th< fore enclose, herewith, a certificate of deposit, payable to your order, as M or of Portsmouth, for the sum off 24, which ledge in such form as may !>■ you. A.- further contributions are expected from nur countr Inch will be chiefly made in flour.it would .-till be desirable t<> know whether it would be n. forwarded in kind, or in max I am, dear sir, very lly, your ob't serv't, J II SHERRARD. Mayor f WmAmUr 37 290 Richmond, Va., September 14, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I send by the Curtis Peck a cask of porter, to aid in relieving the suffering of your afflicted city. Yours very respectfully, JOHN CLENDINING. Columbia, S. C, September 14, 1855. Dear Sir, — Above jou will find a draft on New York for $501 50, being one half the amount raised by private contribution of our citizens up to yesterday evening, for the relief of the sufferers of Norfolk and your city. I have endorsed the draft in blank, not knowing in whose name to fill it up. Hoping that it will reach you safely, and may contribute in some degree to alleviate the sufferings of your afflicted city, I am, dear sir, very respt'y, yours, &c. E. J. ARTHUR, Mayor of Columbia, S. C. Mayor of Portsmouth. aa City Hall, Washington, September 14, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — On the 11th inst., I enclosed to you a check for $250, as a part of the contributions of the citizens of Washington for the relief of the sufferers at Portsmouth. I have now the pleasure of enclosing a check on the Bank of Virginia for four hundred dollars more, for the same good ob- ject, and am, most respectfully, Your obedient servant, JOHN P. INGLE, Treas'r Com., 8fC Enfield, N. C, September 14, 1855. Dear Sir, — I send $25 more, collected as the other was, and intended for the benefit of the sufferers of Portsmouth. Write me again. Very respectfully, G. A. T. WHITAKER. Mr. Holt Wilson, Portsmouth. Richmond, Va., September 15, 1855. Dear Sir, — I beg to hand you enclosed seventy dollars, ($70,) from St. James Church, Richmond, for the sufferers at Portsmouth. I have other funds on hand, from a general collection taken up in my church, but in the absence of a majority of my vestry, I thought it best to ascertain in what way they could be laid out to most advantage, particularly as you seem to 29 1 ready for use rather than money. I ihall nave, at all ere ono hundred dollars ($100 mon at youi which I will expend or forward as you may direct, or plai e to your credit in Baltimore. I h . thai God will preserve you in your labor of 1< • Ami remain, very renpectfully, v JOSHUA PBTERKIN. Bolt Wilson. Esq., 7VV Be/fFund, Richmond, September If 18 Mb. Holt Wilson, r Sir, — Bncloeed I send you a check of the I'.ank of Vit i the Branch Bank of Virginia at Norfolk for seventy-four dollars 50 cei> to me fp>m the county of Louisa for the benefit of the si; rt-s- mouth. tcknowledge receipt. Very respectfully yours. ALEX. GARRETT. Post Office, Harritburg, Pa., September 16, l v Dear Sir. — You will find emdoefld fifty dollars, contributed by myself and clerks, in aid of the sufferers in your afflicted city. V rely syr thize with you in your misfortunes, and hope, under t f \ kind Frovidence, the pestilence will soon be abated. Tlease acknowledge the receipt. Sympathetically yours, JOHN II. BRANT. Jfa H.ii WUtom, Esq. MAYOB'a Okkick, City Hali. er 16, 1- 7VV San ij Gam. of Portsmouth. Fa. —With tliis communication you will rec.JTc a remittance of one tl sand dollars, which is placed at the disposal of the committl ! in a way most conducive to the comfort of the <1 I families of P ith. Tlie merchants of Boston entertain a warm f« thy for JOUr misfortunes, and i f pray that the • th and hip; tin restored in your commui Very respectfully, we have t r to remain, C SMITH, JAS. M. BEE1 GEO. R SAMl'- I 292 Office of Howard Association, Norfolk, Sept. 15, 1855. Ihe President of" Howard Association " of Portsmouth, Va. Allow us, in the name of our Association, to introduce to your kind re- gard the bearer, Dr. Hunter, who visits your city on a mission of love and charity. I have no doubt of his ability and willingness to serve you. Respectfully, W. MILO OLIN, Sec. pro. tern. How. Ass. Petersburg, September 15, 1855. Mr. Fiske, Mayor Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — At the request of Mr. A. D. Banks, I herewith hand you ten dollars, being a subscription from Mr. John Eubank, Halysburg P. 0., Lu- nenburg county, Va. Have the kindness to acknowledge receipt of same to Mr. Eubank, as per directions. Very respectfully, your obd't serv't, E. B. BRANCH. Fort Monroe, Va., September 15, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., Tr'r Ref Fund, Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I enclose herewith a check for $51 25, (being balance collec- ted here for the children of Portsmouth,) as requested in your letter. I was glad to find you were still able to attend to the relief of your afflic- ted town. I sincerely trust you may escape, and that God in his mercy will soon relieve your suffering cities from this dreadful scourge. Truly your friend, J. G. MARTIN. Bank of Virginia, Lynchburg, September 15, 1855. Dear Sir, — Enclosed be pleased to find my check, No. 1155, on Bank of Virginia, for $70, for the sufferers in Norfolk and Portsmouth, to be equally divided between the two places, contributed by the Baptist church of Lynch- burg. I also enclose my check on Bank of Virginia, No. 1157, for $45, a further contribution from the 4th street Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Lynchburg, for the use of the sufferers of Portsmouth and Norfolk, to be equally divided between the two places. May the Lord slay the pestilence, and have mercy upon the poor orphan children, is my sincere prayer. Your friend, JNO. M. OTEY, Cashier. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer, fyc. 293 B P is, I v i . . , Seph mi- Bee. Frtmeit Dtvtlm. 5 ',— Having read your appeal to the generous and charitable, I herein enclose, fur the education and rapport of thoae helpless little orphans who their parents by the yellow fever, three dollars. FRANCIS \. BAUER Hank > r Virginia, Lynchburg, September I Dear Sir, — Since writing my letter of this 'late and mailing it, one hun- dred dollars have been handed to me 1 y the Rev. J. ]>. Mil' hell, of the 2nd Presbyterian church of this city, for the use of the sufferers of I' ith. Enclosed find my check, No. 1160, tor $100, to your order on Virginia Bank. Your friend, JNO, M. OTEY, Cbsfcar. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer, «$•<*. P. S. — Since writing the above, I have received $50 from 4th street Me- thodist Episcopal Church, South, for the sufferers of Portsmouth. End find my check to your order for $50, No. 1162, on Virginia Bank. Howard Association- of Ciiari.es! - tvrdetjf Evening, Sept. 15, 18 //. Wilson, J. G. Holladaij, S.T . U<- ■nnittee, Sec, Portsmouth. Gentlemen, — Mr. Hutchinson, the Mayor of Charleston, placed in my hands this morning your communication by telegraph, dated 18th, and re- ceived to-day, requesting that two experienced drug I you. The officers of our Association have promised the Mayor to perform this duty. An advertisement for the persons wanted was published in n"s paper, and a sub-committee will comply with your request, with all possible patch. Gin we serve you in anything else? 1 am, very respectfully and truly, youra, DANIEL RAVKNEL, Pre*. . n. Rli 'ember 16, 18 Rev. Thomas /funic -1 shall send by the A ,ou Monday, t i j •■; . one box of lei i dozen oranges, ala Dock brandy, and one demijohn 6 gals, old London particular port winv. 294 said to be the best article of the kind in the State, and three barrels of ba- ker's bread. These articles you will please take charge of, and dispose of them in the best manner possible to alleviate the distress of your afflicted citi- zens. They are all directed to you personally, and we hope they may prove acceptable. Please let us know what articles you require from time to time. Yours very truly, THOS. DODAMEA1), Ch'm Sub- Committee. Salem, Mass., September 15, 1855. To the Hon. Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Sir, — The people of Salem, in the State of Massachusetts, assembled in public meeting, have instructed us to express to you, and your municipal associates, their profound sense of the awful calamity with which an inscru- tible Providence is afflicting your city. As fellow men, fellow Christians, and citizens of a common country, you command our deepest sympathy, and our most fervent prayers are offered in your behalf. Our interest in the sufferings of your particular community is heightened by the circumstance, that the late Rector of St. John's Church in Ports- mouth, the Eev. James Chisholm, was a native of Salem. The lovely traits of his childhood and youth were appreciated by us. You witnessed the pure and sanctified tenor of his mature life. The noble fidelity and sublime Christian courage with which he remained at his post and met death in the midst of the people of his charge, and in the service of his divine Master, have made his name dear and his memory precious in all our hearts. That name and that memory are the common, and will ever be the cherished possession of our two cities, a bond of special interest, affection and sympa- thy between them. Distance forbids our extending to you offices of immediate aid, or meeting your wants in the forms of direct relief. But by contributions in the churches, and by general subscription, money has been raised and placed in our hands, and is still being raised, which, at the earliest practicable moment, we shall remit to A. Bell, Esq., of Baltimore, subject to the order of the Mayor or other chief municipal officer of your city. With sentiments of fraternal condolence, We are your friends and countrymen, JOSEPH ANDREWS, Mayor, ANDREW WARD, D. A. WHITE, GEORGE CHOATE, CHARLES W. UPHAM, JOHN BALL, AZAHEL HUNTINGTON, JOSEPH CHISHOLM, THOS. HUNT, GEORGE LEEDS. CBBiBTunBino, Montgomery < I . 8q*. ];,, i- Deor Nr,-- Enclosed you will find a oheck for $84 61, h Lug the NOOnd remittance sent by me, from the citizens of this place, for the distressed in your city and Norfolk. The first remittau • the Howard A- ciation for the two places. T ihav rt'inil this to you, as I see from the papers some complaints as to the disposition of funds .nut to Norfolk for your town. Hoping this small amount may relieve some little . • dis- . and that you may soon be relieved of the dreadful . We are, sir, most respectfully, yours, JNO. ('. WAD | .1. W. SHIELDS, E. (.. GREENLER.J LTMCHBUBO, Va., S>], /ember 15, 18-'. The Lynchburg Musical Association having resolved to give a concert, and to devote the proceeds in aid of the sufferers at Norfolk and Portsmouth, have directed us to remit the within certificate of deposit in Exchangj Bank, Lynchburg, drawn in your favor, for the sum of fifty-six dollars, the amount of half proceeds of that concert. With the hope that the need for aid or relief may very sf Virginia, Richmond, $60, with Bimilar instruc- tions, $26 of which I have also credited to your account. This please ac- knowledge,— it i.- from Dr. Mabaneand L. Mastin, of the county of Amelia. Wry respectfully yours, R. II. CHAMBEBLAINE, Cashier. i"N. Sept. 17, 1- Hult Wilton, Esq., Treasurer. Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find Granite Hank cheek for two hundred dollars, which we send to you for the sufferers at Portsmouth. This sum was contributed by the occupants of " Faneuil Hall Market," Boston, to whom please acknowled pt, to our care. Yours truly, ALPHBUS HARDY & 00 LtKORBUBO, S. r f. w l„ r 17, Is.-,;,. My Deter Sir,— By the last mail, 1 wrote you to say that I had forwarded a collection in my church to R. \v. Bowden, Esq., of Norfolk, for the relief of that city ami Portsmouth, one half of whi>h was v< he appropriated to your place. Since then, several more dollars have bean handed mo for the same purpose. Inasmuch U Port mouth >•'!:.- (■• I | .,„ her due share of the gifts of tie lent in this time of Deed, la all I have received since the collection. It is not much, to besure, hut it will U> show that your afflicted communit] tton In I visitation of Divine Providence. I thank l that the disease abating. 1 am, dear sir, V. ry truly youi W II KINCKLE Mb, Holt WiLeear, PorUmo ut k, Va. 18 2 ( J8 Mayor's Office, LoitisciUe, Ky., Sept. 17, 1855. The Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir,— I have this day remitted to the Hon. Samuel Hinks, Mayor of Baltimore, the sum of twenty-eight hundred and fifty dollars, in obedience to the request of the citizens of Louisville, it being the amount contributed by them for the relief of the suffering people of your place and Norfolk, to be divided between the two places in proportion to their respective wants. Hoping it may prevent some suffering, and bring joy to stricken hearts, and praying God may give strength to the afflicted and hope to the sorrowing, and may soon, in His mercy, remove the scourge from your midst, 1 remain yours, respectfully, JOHN BARBEE, Mayor. Mayor's Office, City of Salem, Sept. 17, 1855. Bear Sir, — The committee chosen to forward the contributions of the cit- izens of Salem, intended for the relief of the citizens of Norfolk and Ports- mouth, being desirous to place at your disposal, at the earliest opportunity, the funds in their hands, have decided, since the accompanying letter was written, to follow the course taken by the Boston Relief Committee in for- warding their last remittances to your city. This course we have adopted in accordance with what we understand to have been Mr. Alexander Bell's advice to that committee. I shall, therefore, as chairman of the committee, remit to the Treasurer of the Sanitary Committee of your city, by to-morrow's mail, a check on Bal- timore for five hundred dollars ; and in a few days, I shall have the pleasure of forwarding a further sum, which is now being collected. I have the honor to be, dear sir, Very respectfully, your obd't serv't, JOSEPH ANDREWS, Mayor. To the Hon. Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Montgomery, Ala., September 17, 1856. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — I have this instant received your letter, and if you will not let me come, I enclose you twenty dollars, my subscription for the distressed of our poor town. I assisted, also, in raising a fund to start a delegation from Montgomery, ere this arrived in your place. With deepest sympathy, Yours, most truly, S. TOOMER. -.".tO — i 1>i pot, Bedford < Soi m\ , Va., September it. I - My Jimr Sir, — Above yon have check for .< 100, to be divided between Norfolk and Portsmouth. It is a collection which was taken ap in S phen's Chnrch, Bedford county, lay. [f the rincereet sympathy on tlic part of all our people could stay or alleviate the Bufferings of your citi- zfiis, yon would be spared the heavy affliction under which yon are now suffering. May yon still be Bpared, and may God, of his goodness, afford to your fellow citizens the succor they need, prays your sincere friend, RICH. II. WILMER. To thr Mayor of PorUmaidk. Howari' AssociATioa of C&abubtoh, Monday etx ning, Sept. 17, 18 To Holt Wilson, J. G. BoOaday awl S. T. llarlt, Committee, §f., Portsmouth, Va. Gentlemen, — This letter will introduce to you Mr. W. M. Russell, a na- tive of Charleston, who purposes leaving home for Portsmouth by I of to-morrow morning, under an engagement to enter upon the duties you may assign him as apothecary. He has been occupied about two years in a druggist's store — is a respectable young man, and our sub-committee be- lieve you will find him fully disposed to perform faithfully what he has un- dertaken. I am. very respectfully and truly, yours, Sec. DANIEL BAVENEL, Prist*/' nt ll"\rnrd . m. Hillsbobo, N. I mber llth, l- Dear Sir. — Mr. Thus. B. Hill has handed me your letter, in which you ask for information as to the d D of the procee I llection of the yterian congregation, and I presume it would meet the view j of the donors that it should be equally divided between Norfolk and Portsmouth, though those who are p re se n t can tell better than we what is beat. If tho rtsmouth are more needy, let then have it. I send enclosed a mite, ($ l,) which was handed me by a poor woman in the country. I am, with respect, yours, ro Absociai .1/. I to HoU Wilson, J. 0. HoUaday and 8 /'. Bartt, ■ $•< . /'. i '. mouth, 1". -I wrote you on the I6th, acknowledging your telegraphic dispatch of the 18th, which our M ij had placed in my bands, and prom- ising compliance with il ble. We have found it more diffi- cult than we supposed it would be, to obtain suital :i, who are to li morning, for Portsmouth, and to whom I I r of in- troduction to yon. They have both been occupied in di two years, and are well s j>< »k«_>ii of by their employers. We have not 1 able to procure ] rience. Permit me to say, that the contributi ir citizens have enal offer you the services of these your ir city, :in. Fiskk. Ebq , Mayor of PorUmouth. S r, — To former remittances, I have now the plea ink of Virginia for live hundred dollai itri- butions from the citizen- ; W - Kef of ti mouth, and am V. . v respectfidly, JOHN P. INGLE, . Pi s Bow w y ........ s,r— I have been requested by 1 Henry i'. I tor of the Church of the Nativity of Huntsi amount, contributed by . mj f N irfolk, the other half. I am. very truly, and with mm h Bympathj for v munity. Yours, DAVID MAY. 302 Richmond, Sept ]8th, 1865. President of the Howard Association, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — Learning that you were mostly in need of good brandy and good bread, as hospital stores, I send by Mr. Henry Myers, 5 gallons of fine old brandy, and one barrel of good bread, for that purpose. I intend send- ing the same quantity, if necessary, by each trip of the Curtis Peck, of which please advise me. Very respectfully, yours, JOHN DOVE, M. D. P. S. — I am writing as the agent of Friendship Lodge, No. 66, of Masons, at Fincastle. J. D. Baltimore, September 18, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq. Dear Sir, — Your orders on us are very light. Pray do not hesitate to let us know your wants. If you have enough provisions, let me know. If you prefer money, we have a good deal to your credit. Let me hear from you, and I will attend to it. Respectfully, M. N. FALLS. Bank of Virginia, Lynchburg, Sept. 18th, 1855. Dear Sir, — Enclosed find my check on Bank of Virginia, No. 1173, for seven dollars, for the sufferers of Portsmouth, contributed by the following : Hiram Cheatwood, of Bedford county, $ 5 00 Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, 1 00 Episcopal Church, Lynchburg, 1 00 Check No. 117G, on Virginia Bank, $ 7 00 Be pleased to acknowledge same. Yours, respectfully, JOHN M. OTEY, Cashier. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treas'r, fyc. Petersburg, September 18, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer, Portsmoidh. Dear Sir, — On the 12th inst. I sent via Petersburg and Seaboard roads, addressed to Mayor of Portsmouth, 2 barrels rice, 22 bbls. soda crackers, 1,605 loaves bread, in barrels and cases, and 1 box, 48 pieces, of Virginia cured bacon, which I hope got duly to their destination, and proved to bo 303 acceptable. I now Bend you the balance of money in nay bands, to :i el • mi the Pan ok, Norfolk, fur f :::;'.• it, which pleaae acknowledge ro oeipt of. Yours, very respectfully, D'ARCY PAUL. Chirviii.and, Norfolk Cb., Va., Umber is, i»55. Akthuu Kmmkkson, Esq. t Sir, — Enclosed we send you ono hundred ami thirty dollars, the amount collected at this place fur Norfolk and Portsmouth. We know o no bettor way t" dispose of it than to send it to you, and Leg that you will equally divide it between Norfolk and Portsmouth. Your attention to this matter will greatly oblige Yours, respectfully, .1. B. WISE a ' 0. Petkbbbubq, Va., September 18, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Ebq., Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — We enclose herein our check t""r S 200 '■'■'. which we remit you by request of Thomas A. Montgomery, Esq., Mayor, Warrenton, N. CL, for relief of sufferers in your city. Please acknowled. pt of above. We are rejoiced to hear that the epidemic is abating in your city and Norfolk, and that your health has improved. Yours truly, DONXAN8 & JOHNSTON. Nx* Vokk, 8ept. 18, i- Mnt/or of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Pleaae present to your K ociation five dollars, and ob- lige Yours, respectfully, THOMAS prn Engraver, 296 Pearl street, A', fork. Otnoi Va. tan Taaaiasu R. Roan Li/lirhiiirrj. Hoi.t Wilson, Esq., Treasurer R urmttee, Portsmouth. Dear Sir. — I ']";use find enclosed cert .ink, for $45, contributed l>y the machinists and other emp the com] to aid jt»u in your laudible efforts The laboring man is gcuerally the fim UU4 to feel for the wants of his fellow man, and his sympathies are not to be measured by his means. Of his hard earnings he gives freely, and regrets he cannot give more. Your friend, JOHN ROBIN McDANIEL, Prist. Washington City, Sept. 18th, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq. Dear Sir, — A few days ago I forwarded, by Adams' Express, to the ad- dress of " D. D. Fiske, Mayor, " a box of clothing, being the contributions of the ladies of Washington, which I trust reached safely. With my sym- pathies for the afflicted of your town. I remain, most respectfully, your ob't serv't, GEO. II. JONES. Weldon, September 18, 1855. Dear Sir, — The flour mentioned in yours of to-day was promptly received and forwarded, and I hope has been received. If it has not, it was detained on the Portsmouth road, between this place and its destination. Very respectfully, &c, D. G. BRIGGS. Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Mayor's Office, Harrisonburg, Va., Sept. 18th, 1855. To the Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — The citizens of Harrisonburg have contributed the sum of $ 465 50 for the relief of the sufferers of Norfolk and Portsmouth. Enclos- ed you will find a check for one half that amount, ($ 232 75.) The other half I have forwarded to Norfolk. You will please acknowledge the receipt of the same through the columns of the Baltimore Sun, or by letter to me. Your friend, very respectfully, 0. C. STERLING, Mayor. P. S. — S 100 of the above amount was appropriated by the Masonic Lodge of this place. 0. C. S. Richmond Hill, Yadkin County, N. C, September 18, 1855. To the Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Please find enclosed $ 5, which you will add to the fund for the relief of the Norfolk and Portsmouth sufferers, and much oblige, Yours respectfully. TWO STUDENTS. 306 M \ \ oa'a Optics, ' 18, 18 To the Treas'r Sanitary Committee of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I enclose George E, Hersey's (Cashier) check on Bash of Bal- timore for tive hundred dollars, endorsed to your order, the Bame beii portion of tho funds contributed by the citizens of Salem, Mi—, for relief of your citizens. I have sent this day a check for same amount to the Howard Association of Norfolk. As I wrote your Mayor, yesterday, I shall have the pleasure, as chairman of our committee, to forward an additional amount fur the same purpose in a few day-. I have the honor to be, very respectfully. Your obedient servant, JOSEPH ANDREWS, Mayor. Harurisisuhi;, Pa., Sept. 18, 1855. Zb the W. M.'s of the Lodge* at Norfolk and Portsmouth. Dear Sirs and Bro's, — Perseverance Lodge, No, 21, has unanimously in- structed us to remit to you the enclosed draft for fifty dollars, to be appro- priated to the suffering in our brotherhood, or otherwise, as you shall deem proper. Regard it as some evidence, however slight, of our recognition of ihe claims of duty. We grieve that there is occasion for our offering, and we would that our Lodge's pecuniary ability was commensurate with its ear- nest desires to do you service. May He in whose presence all Mas. .ns have bowed the knee, and whom we all acknowledge as our God, speedily remove the fearful pestilence which has visited you with so many calami: Truly and fraternally yours, K. A. LAMBERTON. ,t\m. WORLLOWER, J*., W. M. WM. T. BISHOP, S. \V. I'.. N. WATCH, Chaplain. Pkilaoklphia, September I s . l - Holt Wiuox, Esq., ZVeoswer, Portsmouth, Vtk I oar Sir, — Since my lasi resptrts to your town, I favors of 14th inst. Upturned rolunta tin Nathan Thompson, pur- chased ■ good many de nd condiment! for the rick SO nt, and set out witli th' Saturday, with instruction ; -.of all his purchases to your town, and to communicate with J I have some idea of keeping him ■ pied in travelling to and from, and executing your orders. We havp funds on hand, and onlv wail t 39 30fi instructions to know whether to remit in cash, as heretofore, or to make purchases for you. I am sending you ice cream to-day. We shall ask you, after a while, for a return of the days of service and degree of merit of the doctors, nurses and druggists, who responded to our call for volunteers, in order that this community, through our committee, may have the proper data to base their testimonial of the regard in which they are held. It is the writer's present idea that an interment here of the remains of the martyrs in one of our cemeteries, and a neat monument over them, will be voted; and gold medals, with proper inscriptions, to those who shall pass through their service with credit to themselves and useful- ness to you. I am glad to see the pestilence is abating, and trust the news of to-day may show a yet more favorable condition of things. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee of Relief. Baltimore, September 18, 1855. Dear Sir, — After to-morrrow, we will reduce our line to three times a week, leaving here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Princess Anne will meet our boat at Craney Island, and take off all provisions for Norfolk and Portsmouth. Your orders are very light ; pray do not hesitate to let us know your wants. If you have enough of provisions, let me know ; if you would prefer money, we have a good deal to your credit here. Pray let me hear from you, and I will attend to it. The North Carolina will leave here to-morrow afternoon, on her regular tri-weekly course. Yours respectfully, M. N. FALLS. Mr. Holt Wilson. Baltimore, September 18, 1855. Mr. Holt Wilson, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — Your favor of 17th inst. came to hand this morning. We will endeavor to get the bitters in time for to-day's boat : but should we not succeed in doing so, it will go by the next boat, say Friday. Don't hesitate to order what you may want. Yours truly, F. A. LEVERING, Chairman. 107 M v v >a'a Of! :■ Hall, Bottom, 8q4. 19, L866. Tr'r San'y Chat, <■/ Portsmouth, Va, Sir, — We have the honor of placing at your disposal, to the neces- sities of the afflicted io Portsmouth, the sum of $.">on. This, in addition to a previous remittance for the same benevolent ol >u will lis kindness to acknowledge at your convenient il is a I m from tin' sympathising merchants of B Very respectfully , we have the lionor to remain, ^ • ar obed • ts, L. V. ('. SMITH, 1 •IAS. M. BEEBB, GEO. H. SAMPSON, ) CHARLESTON, S. C, Sept, 19, 18 7b Holt Wilson, J. 0. HbUada* and S. T. Bartt, Committee. SfC., Portsmouth, Va. lessen, — In my letter of the 17th. I advised you that Messrs. 8. M. Berry and W. M. Russell, whom we had engaged for your service in apothecaries department, were t.. proceed next morning by the can. VVe regret exceedingly tint Mr. Berry disappointed our expectation. We hoped he would have gone to day. But he has not ; and we have striven, without success, to obtain another. We re-insert our advertisement in the papers of to-morrow morning, and will make i ige a pr< per per- son. Mr. Russell, who has probably arrived at Portsmouth this afternoon, will, we trust, be found an efficient aid. I am, very respectfully and truly, Your obedient servant, DANIEL BAVENEL, /'res. Bow, Ass. Brkmo, Fluvanna, Co., Va., Sfj-t. VMh, Ik" To Holt WlLBOH, Esq., President of the Relief Fund of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Above I send you my cbi >nr order, on th* Bank of Virginia, Richmond, for fifty dullars, which I wish to go to t ; lief of the late stiffen i the yellow fever in F uth. I wish that distance did not forbid my doing somethi; of aiding furtl the contribution of meats, and vegetabli ther products of the mm, that might be acceptable to your community at the | With sentiments of the highest regard and • I am, dear sir, very truly yours, I A BY C. COCKE :i08 Richmond, September 19, 1855. My Dear Sir, — I have the pleasure of forwarding to you, for the relief of your suffering fellow-citizens, the following sums, sent me by the persons named below. Collection at Lasley's Church, Louisa county, Va., by Rev. J. A. Doll, $20 00 From Macon Trabue, Esq., Chesterfield county, Va., - - 2 50 $22 60 I have heretofore sent donations to the Howard Association of Norfolk, to be equally divided with you. Any future amounts that may come into my hands, for your Relief Fund, will be sent directly to you. Respectfully, LEROY M. LEE. Bank of Virginia, Lynchburg, September 19, 1855. Dear Sir,— Enclosed find my check, No. 1 176, on Bank of Virginia, to your order, for forty-six dollars fifty cents, for the sufferers of Portsmouth, contributed as follows : By the citizens of Amherst county, - - - $31 50 Elizabeth Burton, of Campbell county, - - - - 5 00 M. L. Harris, of Lynchburg, - - - - - 6 00 St. G. Amble, of Amherst county, - - - - 5 00 My check, No. 1176, for same amount, - $46 60 Be pleased to acknowledge the same to me. Yours respectfully, JOHN M. OTEY, Cashier. Mr. Holt Wilson, Portsmouth. Raleigh, September 19, 1855. My Dear Sir, — Enclosed you will find a note, just received from the agents of the Raleigh & Gaston Road, at Weldon. The flour ought to have reached Portsmouth on the 4th inst. I trust this cool day brings relief to poor Portsmouth and Norfolk. Yours very truly, WALTER GWYNN. Holt Wilson, Esq., Portsmouth, Va. 109 Phil ivxi phi i, Sept 19, 1866. ./. (r. BoUaday, Esq., S/ Committe* P ft month. Dear Sir, — Captain Nathan Thompson, our steward and travelling agent, returnoil. 1 presume yon got your chickens, butter, >vc. Captain Thompson will duplicate bis it. I return by Saturday 1 and will personally see you and bring back and i'li- sition you may give liim. The apphtations of docton, nurses, and drug* gists declined, are near one hundred, and 1 verily believe among tl some of the very l»est in the whole country. White it is gratifying to ! nuch abundant aid offered, it is yet mor< Me to know the necessity ft* it is abating. Waiting your favors, I am, yours truly, TIlnMAS WIBSTER, -Ir , Chairman of Obmmh Rli hmond. V.\ , Sep tt mb er 19, 1! My Dear Sir, — I have time only tu acknowledge n your favor of Monday, and to enclose you $100 more, from funds in my hands, principally from St. James's Church, the residue (I know not how much) from sundry members of St. Paul's and the Monumental, who have iped with us while their own churches were closed. Bo many of the citizens of Richmond are yet absent, that the amount raised here for Portsmouth and Norfolk has been comparatively small. 1 believe, however, that the absentees have, from time to time, joined in tho contributions made at the springs and other summer resorts. I thank you for the information in relation to Mr. Ghisholm. His church and friends have met with a great loss. l»ut his example will St upon others. I know nothing of Us pecuniary resources, but presume that ti were very limited; and if there be the gHgl re than willing to take i f his little boy, and bring Mm i As 1 am not well acquainted with the fami: late Mrs. I lm,OT with their circun 1 have dropped Bishop 1 mention the matt, i ous about the child ; if, indeed, they ran think iual cares amid the general grief. May God in mercy overrule it all tor good. have, i: my sympal It" in M y "'her mode in my power. I «d me. I am, faithfully, your fr int. J. PETERKIN H"tT Wuron, I rer, Portsmouth, 3 1 (i Richmond, September 20, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., 'lYeas'r, Sfo. My Dear Sir, — Enclosed, check for $58 50. You will learn the source and object of this contribution by reference to the paragraph appended to this note. I am greatly indebted to you for your kindness in writing me a note or two ; and I was astonished that you found time, amidst your exces- sive labors, to write as much ; for, from all accounts, you are nearly the only pillar left standing for your afflicted people to lean and rely upon. The dear little orphans, that you were so kind as to send us, are doing as well as possible. Mrs. Nicholson's eldest son has been very ill of fever, (a case of relapse,) and is still very ill ; but may recover. One of the sis- ters, whose name is Richards, is very ill, and we fear will die. Another has been very sick ; but is better. Little George Gray, a bright little boy about two years old, has had the fever, but is convalescent. We hope no more of them will be sick. They are now as cheerful as larks, and their complex- ions are improving. Our hearts still bleed at the sad recital of your continued afflictions. We pray for their speedy termination. May God spare you, sir, for the noble work you are doing. With highest regard, your friend and servant, J. A. COWARDIN. Philadelphia, Septeniber 20ih, 1855. J. 0. HoUaday, Acting Mayor Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — This introduces to you Dr. F. Motte, formerly a resident phy- sician of New Orleans. He has had the fever and treated it, and deems himself thoroughly acclimated ; and, therefore, forming an exception to the rule we have now adopted, of sending none but acclimated professional men. Doctor M. volunteers his services, and will, I trust, be able to relieve your over-tasked medical corps. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman. Weldon, N. C, September 20th, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq. Dear Sir, — Be pleased to receive herewith the donation of W. W. Brick- ell, Esq., of this county, to your relief fund. Most respectfully, JNO. CAMPBELL 311 RjCHtfOXD, \ v 11H Wilson, Esq. tr Sir, — Enclosed please Bnd fori tribu- tion of Mount Oliret Baptist Churcli, Han ntv. for the relief of folk and Portsmouth sufferers. It was banded to me to forward to the db md I take pleasure in placing it in your hands, f th( • troyer. V is truly, B MANLY, J a Puir.APKi.riiiA, September 21, 1855 Mr. J. t be able to get oft' all of Captain Nathan Thomps m's purchases to- day. Cant. T. will leave with remainder on Monday, and be with • Tuesday. I enclose list of goods sent to-day. The children of our public schools are sending me funds and clothing of their own make for the orphan children and the destitute children of your town. 1 desire to keep tl contributions separate from all others, and to let the children of this city J" all they can for the children of your places. Any suggestions you i have to moke upon this subject, will be gratefully received. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTEB, Ja., Chmrman, .\ Richmond 8e A Hdt Wilson, Esq. Dear Sir,— I sent by steamer AugV vV krr's bread, directed to Rev. Thomas Hume, which I ' as the articles sent . Monday. I also sent by Curt s of bread directed to you. ' bread^nd two casks of London ] ken ". being one half of the thirty sent to me ft Martin, Esq., Walnut Grove, Prince Edward county, to I rf " lk :iI "l ! mouth. Please inform me, at anj need of, so that they : MDt. Bl l» I ] ■ " I learn you have no bakers !• y truly .. Tir l> ''^airman. | 312 Howard Association, Charleston, Sept. 21, 1855. Messrs. II. Wilson, J. G. Holladay, S. T. Hartt, Committee, SfC, Portsmouth, Va. Gentlemen, — We have engaged a young man of this city, Mr. Theodore S. Miller, to serve you as an assistant in the apothecaries department. He is to go on to-morrow, and takes with him a letter of introduction to you. We have failed in all our efforts to obtain an experienced apothecary, and concluded it best to send one who may be useful in a subordinate capacity. He has been in the office of a medical practitioner, but we do not know what his qualifications precisely are. I am, very respectfully, your obd't serv't, DANIEL RAVENEL, Pres. Salem, Mass., Sept. 21, 1855. To the Hon. D. D. Fiske, Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — As one of the committee for receiving subscriptions and dona- tions, for the sufferers at your place and Norfolk, I forward by this convey- ance packages of clothing, shirts, &c, &c, for your suffering people, all which I trust will be acceptable. The articles are from kind hearted ladies. Please acknowledge the receipt of the same to Dr. George Choate, the secre- tary of the committee. Praying that our heavenly Father will soon stay the power of the destroying angel, I subscribe myself, Yours very respectfully, JOHN BALL. Stony Creek, Va., Sept. 21, 1855. Dear Sir, — Our sheriff, Mr. William Harrison, requested me to say to you, that if you would write to him, addressed to Sussex C. H., what arti- cles you need most as food, he would try to get such and to forward you. Say lambs, chickens, butter, eggs, or bacon, or any other articles he can get in the country. Very respectfully, ALEXANDER ALDRIDGE. Mayor of Portsmouth. Richmond, Sept. 21, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer, fyc. Dear Sir and Brother, — Yours of yesterday is at hand. It gives me heartfelt gratification to find some one, and he a brother, with whom to ad- vise as to the most judicious expenditure of the thrice blessed charity which has been placed at my disposal. I wish to make it as efficient as possible 313 by any serviees on my part ; therefore, will youdo tin- donors and myself tlio fovor to indicate what you meet need, looking also to Norfolk. r. Nicholson'! fine little boy will die to-, lay. May Co,], in his infinite mercy and kindliest*, soon relieve you from the afflicting BOOUT| Yours fraternally, JOHN DOVE. Jll'KI.INi.ToN. N. JkKsKY, September 21, i - Dear Sir, — Above you have my check for fifty dollars, 00 the Bank of North America, Philadelphia, payable to your order, which, when received, do me the favor to distribute in the manner directed on the face of my check, to the relief of the Buffering poor, under the present afflicting dispensation of divine providence. I am, very respectfully, your ob't scrv't, J. B. PARKEB, Hon. Jas. G. Holladay, Acting Mayor of Portsmouth, Va, Richmond, September 21, is;,:,. To the Hmcard Association of Portsmouth, Va. Gentlemen, — Enclosed I hand VV. P. Strothcr's, Cashier, check on Excl Rank, Norfolk, for § 86, being half of the amount contributed l>y tl penv tives, and those in the neighborhood of the Wythe Dnfoo Lead Mines, Wythe county, to aid the sufferers by yellow fever in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Please acknowledge receipt to me. care of Crenshaw & Co., here. Your most ob't serv't, A. F. GREGORY, Agent Wythe Union Lead M* I < 'ii ud i BTON, K \nawii \ ComiTT, Vi - Hot.t Wilson, ESQ . Tr'r Bow. AstodatUm, Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find check on Bank of Virgin ^'hty dollars, contributed by our citizens, for the relief "f the suffering people of ith. Be pleased to give to this small amount ti i direction, and with my 40 314 regrets that it is not larger, receive my sincere wishes for your individual safety and happiness, and condolence in your severe affliction. Hoping that this dreadful scourge may speedily pass from you, I am, Yours, very respectfully, J. M. DODDRIDGE. New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 21, 1855. James G. Holladay, Esq., Acting Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Enclosed herewith I forward the draft of E. M. Lewis, Cashier, No. 256, on the Bank of Virginia, for $ 402, being forty per cent, of the amount of contributions by the inhabitants of this city, for the relief of the sufferering and afflicted in Norfolk and Portsmouth. The enclosed amount is entrusted to you for the use of the distressed in Portsmouth, (including Gosport.) You will please acknowledge its receipt, and oblige Yours respectfully, JOHN B. HILL, Treasurer of New Brunswick Belief Fund. Office of the Bank of Virginia, September 21, 1855. Holt Wilsok. Dear Sir, — Mr. N. P. Young, Clerk of Isle of Wight Court, desires me to forward to Portsmouth Howard Association the enclosed draft on Josiah Lee & Co., Baltimore, for $ 25. Respectfully, JOHN EMMERSON. Baltimore, September 21, 1855. Mr. Holt Wilson, Boiismouth, Fa. Dear Sir, — Your favor of 19th came to hand this morning. We have sent, addressed to you individually, one cask porter, in pints, by this day's boat. We have sent, also, by order of Dr. Schoolfield, marked "Mayor of Portsmouth, " various supplies, including three casks porter and two casks of ale. Yours truly, F. A. LEVERING, Ch. Com. U. S. Ship Cyane, Off Staten Island, September 22, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq. Dear Sir, — Enclosed I send $ 5, as my mite towards lending a helping 315 hand t>> the suiirn ra bj the fever. God knows 1 wish it wai mora, bal m cepl it ns an earnest of my sympathy for you in your affliction. The hard- ships of a Bailor's life have not obliterated from my heart the love I feel f lieck on tin- Mechanics I'.ank, New Vurk, for $620. Please acknowledge the receipt of this. fully, yours, OLIVER CROCKER. \ViLLiAMsrsuu<;, September 22, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esy. Dear Sir. — The ladies of this place have requested me to send to your -'are, a box, containing some clothing for the orphans of Portsmouth, which they hope you will see properly applied. Very respectfully, SAMUEL T. BRIGHT. Farmkus I'.ank of Virginia, Richmond, September 22, 1*55. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treas'r of the fund for lht relief of Portsmouth, Dear Sir, — I have the ] M my check on our office at N'.>r» folk, for $42 88, which was forwarded to me by l>r. Austen Brockenhroagh, as a contribution from himself and others, citizens of the county ofE Do me the favor to acknowledge its receipt to Doctor B., at Tappa h an n ocfc. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, .1 A. SMI I'll. Oash'r. Howard Association of Chiuhum. tfurday em ning, 9 t, 1856. J. N. SoBooLrau), B I'/i'm. qj Sanitary Committee, Ports no «»//<, Va. Dear Sir, — This btief will be presented to you by Mr. James 1'Iynn, who, 316 i together with Mr. C. Damp and Jacob Motte, a free colored man, are to proceed to Portsmouth by the cars to-morrow, as nurses to the sick "of your community. They have been engaged by our Association, and are instruct- ed to report themselves to your committee on arrival. I will write you also by mail. I am, very respectfully, your ob't serv't, DANIEL RAVENEL, Pres't. Bank of Virginia, Lynchburg, September 22, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer, fyc. Dear Sir, — Please find enclosed my check on Bank of Virginia, No. 1188, for $ 65 50, contributed for the sufferers of your city and Norfolk, as follows : By C. Ford, jr., of Lynchburg, $5 00 Master Branch Watkins, ---_-__ 50 By Wm. T. Booker, 5 00 By George Percival, jr., - - \ - - _ - _ 500 For Portsmouth alone, - - - - - - $15 50 By Methodist Protestant Church, Lynchburg, for Norfolk and Ports- mouth, half each, -------- 50 00 $65 60 Yours respectfully, JOHN M. OTEY, Gash'r. Bank of Virginia, Lynchburg, September 22, 1855. Dear Sir,— Enclosed find my check, No. 1190, on Bank of Virginia, for $ 25, to your order, for the sufferers of Portsmouth, contributed by Micajah Davis, of Liberty, Bedford county, - - - $ 20 00 Mary Slaughter, wife of the Rev. D. J. Slaughter, of Va. Conference, 5 00 $26 00 Please acknowledge the same. Yours respectfully, JOHN M. OTEY, Gash'r. To Holt Wilson, Esq. Raleigh, N. C, Sept. 22, 1855. To the Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir,— Enclosed you will please find $ 110, which use for the benefit :;17 of the poor and sick of your city. U is the • onl ol a collection railed unongel the students of the University of North Carolina. V"iirs. with much sympathy, " STUABT WHITE, Oon. Richmond, Sept. 'S2, 18 Dear Sir,—M the request of Mr. Cli. II. Henderson, of Charlotte couuty, we enclose live dollars, for the benefit of the sick in Portsmouth. Wishing it may reach you safely, and that the awful calamity which has so long af- flicted your city may soon abate, and the blessing of health return to your citizens, we arc, dear sir, Very respectfully, yours, BARKSDALE & READ. To Hit Mai/or of Portsmouth. Ci.arksyii.li:, Sept. '22, 1855. The Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — Euclosed be pleased to find check on Exohange Bank, Nor- folk, for sixteen dollars, being balance contributed here for the relief of your suffering citizens. Wry respectfully, yourob't serv'ts, S. H. HARRIS. R. C. NELSON, .1. E. HA8KINS, WM. II. LEE, Kxciiani.k Bank, Noairouc, '. 22. 18 Holt Wilson, Y.s>^., Treas'r. Dear Sir, — Yours of 25th is received, with enclosure. I return, as you request, a certificate of deposit in this Bank, for $ 3750, payable to your or- der. Very respectfully, (i. W ('AMI' Natc iiitvm tnts, La., 8epUmber 22, 1866. Ihit \Yihon,Es< } ., Trea*' r Relief Fund. Porttwumtk, Va. My I>>ar Sir, — Un behalf of the ritisens "f Natclnt.- . iraft, payable to your order, on W. II . York, for the sum of $117 50, which we beg you to :id appropriate to the relief of ' ■suffering in Norfolk and Portsmouth, as you may deem judicious. Compar- 318 atively small as is the amount, it is given in a spirit of pure philanthropy, and if it contributes towards soothing one aching heart, or alleviating one pang of human suffering, the desire of the donors will be fully consummated. We condole most sincerely with you, in the terrible affliction which is rest- ing upon your unfortunate cities, and we earnestly hope that the clouds and darkness which now envelop them may be soon dispelled by returning health, and that God, in his wisdom, will stay the desolating hand of destruction which now oppresses them. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, WM. M. LEVY, For self and other contributors. Chubb Brothers, Bankers, Washington, September 22, 1855. Howard Association, Portsmouth, Va. Please find herein our check, No. 2346, on John D. Gordon, for $ 145 14, which please appropriate to the use of the sufferers in your city. Respectfully, youYs, CHUBB BROTHERS. U. S. Arsenal, Summerville, Augusta, Geo., September 22, 1855. Dear Holt, — You perceive, my dear sir, that we are not insensible to the awful affliction with which your people have been visited this season, and herewith enclose $ 50, a contribution of the children of this village, for the benefit of the orphan children occasioned by the existing epidemic — half of which sum, ($ 25) is designed for Norfolk. Oblige us by giving the portion intended for Norfolk, its proper destination. You have had our constant prayers, that God, in his mercy, would abate the pestilence. Very truly, yours, JNO. M. GALT. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer, Portsmouth, Va. Howard Association of Charleston, Saturday evening, Sept. 22, 1855. J. N. Schoolfield, Esq., Chairman of the Sanitary Committee, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — We feel great regret that the contribution made by our city, in nurses, appears to have been insufficient for the necessities of Norfolk and Portsmouth, and that in the demand for this branch of service, your town has not had its proportion of aid. Under the apprehension that the need con- 318 timics, we cniicluilcil last evening to n ten nurset ble. Most i" tin-in are. I believe, engaged. Three have promised to] morrow morning, via ; Means. •' id • I'lynn ami D. Gamp, and Jacob Motte, a free colored num. They are furnished with an open letter to y a, and are directed to report themselves to your commitl irrival. They go on contract with us, and are to be paid by us on their return to i The remainder, or most of them, we hope, will go 00 Monday next. 1 am, very respectfully, your ol DANIEL RAVENBL, President Howard . ion. HiHVAKl' AaSOCtATl [ABLEST! Sunday evening, September 28, 1855. To J. N. Schoolkiki.ii, I. Chairman Sanitary G,mmir mouth, Va. Dear Sir, — This letter will be presented to you by Mr. Robert Bullock, who, together with six others, will proceed by the cars to-morrow morning, for Portsmouth, to serve as nurses, under the direction of your commitl The names of the others are, Miss \V. Caroline Todd, Mrs. Meyers, Mrs. Maples, Miss Mary Rfley, M and Snow Brown, a colored man, slave of Mr. John Lord, who goes with his master's written ] ->n. They have been engaged by our Association, and are instructed to report themselves to vou on arrival. I write alsobv mail. I am, very respectfully, your ob't serv't, DANIEL RAVENEL Pr Rl( II M .Nl>. Srj, !(),,/■ To H<>lt Wilton, Esq. Dear Sir, — During the past week we hat rrels of baker's bread daily, in addition to <>thcr art ' which J ap- prised. I send by the Augusta, in the i bread and two barrels of Hour. The flour is half of four barrels contributed Jeremiah Star and Henry S aty, Va., for Norfolk and Portsmouth. W< u will lei us b promptly what articlec that rurniah them as early as p Drop time, infon whether the articles sent ar "f th" v accompanied the orphans here, is no i " holeon. The Sister was bm d the little 1 Sat laj We •• three i I on hand, one ■ !" t ; but the i tMnk they will all i Nfr 320 Hume, and tell him we shall expect to see him here in a few days with more of the children. Yours, very truly, THOS. DODAMEAD. Philadelphia, September 24, 1855. J. N. Schoolfield, Clmir'n San. Com., Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Your esteemed favor of 20th inst. was received Friday even- ing, and on Saturday, all that you ordered, except champagne cider, (which I could not get of good quality,) sent to you via Baltimore, under charge of Captain Nathan Thompson, besides chickens, butter, coffee, claret, hams, lard, barley, bread, farina, &c. Waiting your further requisitions, I am, Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Relief Com. North West, Norfolk County, Sept. 24, 1855. To the Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Accompanying this you will receive a donation made by the Baptist Church and congregation of this place, for the aid of the sufferers by the yellow fever in the town of Portsmouth and city of Norfolk. Our mite is small, but of such as we have we freely give. For the afflicted we deeply feel, and for them we have humbled ourselves before God, and earnestly pray- ed that the pestilence should cease. Please make an equal distribution of our little gift, ($ 8 66) to the com- munities of the two places, and believe us Your sympathizing fellow citizens, J. H. WOMBWELL, Pastor. Mayor's Office, City of Salem, September 24, 1855, Dear Sir, — Annexed please find Wm. H. Foster, Cashier's, check on Ex- change Bank, Norfolk, for $ 620 60, the same being the balance of funds contributed by our citizens for the relief of your afflicted citizens. I have this day transmitted to the Howard Association of Norfolk, a sim- ilar amount, in accordance with a vote of our committee, authorising an equal distribution of the funds in their hands to the cities of Portsmouth and Norfolk. As the organ of the committee, it gives me great pleasure to state, that all classes of our fellow citizens have manifested the warmest sympathy for your community in the great calamity which is desolating them. Many of them 321 haveccme rorward, unsolicited, Baking the privilege of contributing, and all lia\ tgei to '1" what they could to alleviate the sufferings of vom nt- iaena, Trusting thai the aid we h.n aabled to forward, through their gnition of the claims of humanity, will do something towards relieving the poor of vow city, in this their hoar of affliction, and indulging the h of the speedy restoration of you ritiaens to their usual health, I remain, Very truly, your ob'tscrv't, JOSEPH ANDREWS, Mayor, And Chairman of Belief Commit '!'•> I he Treat r nf the Sanitary Committer, Portsmouth, Fa, P. S. — Please acknowledge the receipt of this and former remittance of I '-00. Lancastkk, Pa., S, r t. l>4, 1855. Holt Wilson, Etq., Treasurer of Portsmouth Relief Fund. Dear Sir, — I herewith transmit to you two checks, payable at the Far- men and Planters Bank of Baltimore, of six anf Union, Monroe county, for the relief of the Bufferen in Portsmouth. Tins amount 'sent tome by Henry Alexander, Esq., of Union, Moot xranty, to whom please advise its receipt. Very respectfully, your dh't MrVt, J. A. SMITH, Ouk'r. Abtkodok, Vs., 8ept 25, 1G Dear Sir, — Enclosed I send you a check on the Exchange Bank, in Rich- mond, for $ 87. contributed by the citizens of this place and eonnty in aid ->f your afflicted city. Y"iirs respectfully, \v. z. c. WHITE, To the Mayor of Portsmouth. Bkkryvij.lk, ('larks County, Fa., Sept. '-'•''. 1805. D. D. Eiskk, Esq., Mayor of PorUmoutk, Va. Dear Sir, — Enclosed you will find a certificate of deposit in the Bank of the Valley, Winchester, for $ 177 BO, for the benefit of 1 »»r much afflicted city of Portsmouth. This money is contributed by citizens of Berryville and Clarke County. Very respectfully, yours, TREADWELL SMITH. Concord, Ma>v. Sept. 26, 1866. Dear Sir, — By the advice of Alpheus Hardy, Esq., of Boston, I smd the enclosed check for $ 187 26, to you, to be appropriated for the benefit of the sufferers at Portsmouth. Please scknowl pt of the I me at Concord, Massachusetts, Yours truly, ALBERT STACY. To Holt Wilson, Esq., Treat r of the tin, ROttA. WSLDO*, Srpl /fiJt Wilson, Esq., Treas'r. Sf Dear Sir, — I have just delivered to the agent "f the Bssboaid road, who promises to forward by express train to-day, sU bos^ by the ladies of Wilmington, for the raff tsrnouth. Particulars will, doubtless, be communicated to you by their orgRU. James <• \<\. ■Oft respectfully, JOHN OAMTBE1 ! 324 Office Howard Association, Norfolk, Sept. 25, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treas'r, Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find statement of amounts due your Associa- tion up to the 20th inclusive, amounting to three thousand two hundred and forty eight dollars and 71 cents, with my check on the Bank of Virginia for the amount, say $ 3248 71, for which please send me a receipt for same. I also enclose letter from Cashier Otey, for you, received on 20th, which got mixed up with my many papers, and escaped my memory. Your letters of 19th and 21st inst. are to hand. Yours, in great haste, E. W. BOWDEN, Treas'r. Howard Association, Charleston, Sept. 25, 1855. J. N. SCHOOLFIELD, ESQ., Chair 'n of the Sanitary Committee, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — This letter will he presented to you by Mr. Osgood A. Chreitz- berg, who has been engaged to proceed to Portsmouth as a nurse. We had completed the number deemed necessary, at least until further advice, but as Mr. Chreitzberg is desirous of going on this service, and has had, we under- stand, considerable experience, we have engaged him. He expects to pro- ceed by the cars to-morrow morning. I am, very respectfully, your ob't serv't, DANIEL RAVENEL, Pres. Howard Association, Charleston, Sept. 25, 1856. J. N. ScHooiiFiELD, Esq., Chairman Sanitary Committee, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — In addition to the ten nurses we have sent you, we expect two more t© proceed by the cars to-morrow morning, viz: Mr. Osgood A. Chreitz- berg and Mrs. Mary Myers, each of whom will hand you an open letter. Our sub-committee, believing them to be experienced, concluded to engage them. They are, like the others, to be paid by us, on their return. I am, very respectfully, your ob't serv't, DANIEL RAVENEL, Pres't. Pittsborough, N. C, Sept. 25, 1855. To the Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Sir, — The people of the county of Chatham, deeply sympathising with their fellow citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth under their painful and protracted sufferings, took up a collection for their relief at their superior court, held last week in their county town of Pittsborough, when there was 325 contributed the sum of throe hundred and Bffcy-four dollars. Of tins sum, I have been directed to transmit to you the enclosed '-heck of one hundred and forty-one dollars, for the relief of the suffering and destitute in th< town of Portsmouth. Perhaps I ought to mention, as characteristic of the sex, and highly hon- orable to their hearts, that sixty-one dollars of the above sum was contrib- uted by the ladies of Pittsborough and its immediate vicinity. You will permit me further tu say that the sufferings "f your all; town have deeply and painfully affected our people, and that their contri- butions, though small, have been given with a full heart and an earnest prayer that they might be blest to the relief <>f some Buffering and destitute fellow-creature. Very faithfully, yoUT obd't serv't. A. RENCHER. City ll.u.i,. Washington, September 26, 181 Holt Wilson, Esu.., Trcas'r, fyc. Dear Sir, — By direction of the Committee for the relief of the sick at Norfolk and Portsmouth, I have again the pleasure of enclosing to JOU five hundred dollars, being amount of my endorsed check on the Patriotic Bank of Washington, which we presume will be as acceptable to you as a draft m Riehmoud. We most sincerely I i learn that the lever with you has not abated, as we had hoped it would have done before this time. With great respect, your obd't serv't. JOHN P. IXGLK, Trr. Warm Springs. /.'«//< Ob., la.. Sept. 'J.'., 184 D. D. Fiske, Ksy , Mayor of PorttmouA, 1'./. Dear Sir. — Please find enclosed an additional $5, for the relief of the si.k and suffering of Portsmouth and Norfolk. That God in his infinite merry and goodness may be pleased to slay t! that has air ter- ribly scourged these places, is my fervent prayer. I shall b I to contribute aid, as far as my means enable me, should the pes ti le nc e continue to rage. Please let me know the ur acknowledgment of this, and much oblige, '.'• ry truly yours, FRANC18 i: LUCKETT. Rti dmond, Septeml To Sour \\ -y., Dear Sir. — I enclose you a draft on the BSxchsj i», in Norfolk, for one hundred and eighty-- «x dollai third f| • ■" ; " 1 by th< i f Henrico county, for the 326 relief of the suffering citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth, which is the pro- portion I was directed by the meeting to send to Portsmouth. I regret that the amount is not larger, hut a great many of the residents of our county contributed in the city of Richmond before our meeting was held, which lessened the sum (that would have been otherwise contributed) con- siderably. Please to accept my sincere wish that your city may ere long be restored to its former health, and believe me, Yours truly, JAMES ELLETT. Treasurer Henrico Fund. CRAwroRD House, Sept. 26, 1855. Gentlemen of Sanitary Committee of Portsmouth. It is with regret that 1 feel it incumbent upon me to ask of you permis- sion to return to the scene of my home duties. When I left Philadelphia, I made arrangements for an absence of one month. That period of time elapses with the present week. This, perhaps, would not bo of so great importance, but that by letters received from the gentlemen who are attend- ing to my business, I learn that a great many of my people are sick, and anxiously desirous of my return. I think that you will agree with me that the sanitary condition of Portsmouth at present is so much improved that there is no pressing call for my longer continuance here, especially as several physicians have so recently arrived. I doubt much if there be two hun- dred cases of fever in Portsmouth, and the season is too far advanced to ex- pect any great increase of the disease. If you think otherwise, I beg you to feel assured that I will continue to sacrifice my private affairs for the good of Portsmouth, and remain here until you feel justified in giving me an hon- orable discharge. But if it suits your views, gentlemen, I wish to return home to-morrow, and in the meantime, pending your reply to this, I would most respectfully state, I shall ever regard my visit to Portsmouth, and the reception you have gi^en me, as one of the proudest passages of my life. Hoping that it may be many a long age before a similar scourge shall be inflicted upon any portion of our people, I remain, truly and most respectfully, Your obedient servant, JOHN D. BRYANT, M. D. Mayor's Office, Alexandria, Sept. 26, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. My Dear Sir, — Since my note of yesterday, I have to advise that in addi- tion to the shipment of articles for the use of Norfolk and Portsmouth, m therein mentioned, you will receive one 0,1 >k "' brandy eod I'ooo ire, beif of which you will please accept f<.r your people. I that . find your city improving in health, I remain, wil \ iur obd't .vrv't, GEORGE I'. WISH, Mi, O.ARKSYILI.F.. v Acting Mayor Portsmouth, Ya. Dear Sir, — I have been instructed, by a vote of C 11*'., Sons of Temperance, of Clarksville, to forward you fifty dollars. Al- though the amount is small, we hope that it may strv.-. , it may go, to aid in relieving, to some extent, the suffering in your town, from the great calamity with which y<>u arc visited. Pk ken of our sympathy for the destitute and afflicted. Yours very respectfully. WM. II. GEE, Tr'r. Bank ok Viiuwnia, Lynchburg, September 26, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esy., Treasurer, Portsmouth. Euclosed please rind my check. No. 1204, on the Bank of Virginia, to your order, for $110 66. One-half for Norfolk, the other for Portsmouth, contributed for the sufferers of those cities — By Abner Clopton Division, Sons of Temperance, No. 96, of Lynchburg, - - - - - - $ 50 00 By Mount Son Church, Bedford county, - - - 60 65 $110 56 Tours respectfully, JOHN M. CTl.V Oukitr, Tout 1. a.m.. Sejrf, ft To the Acting Mayor of Portsmouth, 7a, Dear Sir, — With this, please find Cisco Bank check on Phcanu Bank, New York, for $ 700, being a contribution from the several religious s- ties of our city, on the last Sabbath, in Bid of the suffer: the scourge of the yellow fever, this collection being in • .of the committee appointed at a meeting of our citizens, held on the l*th inst. II "ping that this token of Portland's sympathy in y - and su- ing will arrive in good time, and that bf Spared further affliction, I remain yours truly. N. g. CKAM. Tr; ;J (XmmUUc 328 New Orleans, Sept. 27, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I enclose Brown, Johnston & Co.'s check on Duncan, Sherman & Co., New York, for twenty-five dollars, amount received from Mr. G. W. Humphreys, of Mississippi, for the relief of the sufferers by the epi- demic in your town. Trusting that the reign of this fearful scourge has reached its termination ere this, I am, your obd't servant, R. A. BOURK. Richmond, Va., September 27, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — The committee appointed by the citizens of Richmond, for the relief of the suffering communities of Norfolk and Portsmouth, have re- ceived continual contributions from our own citizens and from other parts of the State for the benefit of the distressed. We have been daily engaged in furnishing such supplies to each place as we deemed most essential ; but we would greatly prefer that you should designate the articles which you con- sider of most use, whether they be delicacies for the sick or necessaries for the needy. We hope earnestly that you will not hesitate to make requisi- tions upon us for whatever you want. We will take pleasure in endeavor- ing to procure what you require, and promptly forward it to whomsoever you may direct. It is not a time for hesitancy. We will comply with your wishes with the utmost pleasure and alacrity. Very truly your friend, &c, GEORGE W. MUNFORD, Tr'r Be'f Com. Richmond. Bank of Virginia, Lynchburg, September 27, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer, 8,'C. Dear Sir, — Enclosed find my check, No. 1206, on Bank of Virginia, for $20, contributed by Wilson P. Bryant, of Lynchburg, for the sufferers of Portsmouth. Yours respectfully, JOHN M. OTEY, Qtsh'r. Christunsburg, Montgomery Co., Va., Sept. 28, 1855. Mr. Holt Wilson. Dear Sir, — We hand you enclosed Charles B. Gardner's (cashier) check on Exchange Bank, Richmond, No. 906, for $52 55 ; one half to be applied -> 2fl applied to the suflBren ol Norfolk and th<' other to Umm of your afflii town. $47 . r ).'> aro the pn coeds of s concert given in out \ill:iL r '' leal Mon- day evening, by the Tellow Siilplnir Sprii: i i. i"iii] Lacy, Louer, Smith, Lyman and Harris, who generously banded it I be applied to the relief of the sufferers in Norfolk and Portsmouth. We tender that amount in their names. The balance was contributed by other persons of the county. The cool weather we now have in our mountains, wo hope will roach yout towns, and aid in banishing at once the pestih that is ravaging and carrying off your citizens. With sentiments of kindest regard, we are, Very respectfully and truly yours, JAMES W. SHIELDS, ) I (i. GREENLEE, JOHN C. WADE. J Berlin, Southampton, Va., September 2Sth, 1866. Bbto ar d Association, Portsmouth, Pa, Gentlemen.— I have sent per railroad, to the proper receiving authorities of Portsmouth, for and on account v( MilHield chureh. in said county, 126 chickens and 41 bushels meal, to he distributed among the suffering of Portsmouth, which please accept as coming from Milltield church. We truly sympathise with you for the distressed situation of your town, and gladly hope the disease is abating, and that soon you will be entirely rid of the terrible disease. M. .T. DAVIS. MARTissr.rRG.. Berkeley Co., Va., September 38, IS Holt Wilson. Esq., Tr- ■ Dear Sir,— I enclose |50, a hasty contribution in this riUagi t r I titute, sick and dying in Portsmouth. I am ah; :i a mm, but some hundreds have 1 k through Baltimore from tl besides. As I shall have no access to the draft Mil please send an acknowledgment. I congratulate Mayor Fiska on his recovery. 1 bless God that he has, to the last accounts, preserved Mr. Wilson ; and my morn- ing and evening prayers to Almiuhtv Qod are that for Chrisfl old remove from your community the heavy affliction that rest you, and that we may all learn true wisdom from the bscrul -of Him who is fearful in praises. loan verv truly, n. 11. OONBAD. 42 330 Boston, September 28, 1866. Messrs. E. Wilson, J. G. Holladay, S. T. Hartt, Committee, Sfc, Portsmouth, Va. Gentlemen, — We have been directed by St. Andrews Lodge, an ancient Lodge of Masons, established in the city of Boston, to transmit to you one hundred dollars, to be appropriated towards the relief of the sufferers by sickness and poverty in your city. Deeply sympathising with the people of Portsmouth in the calamity which has befallen them, and praying for a speedy stay of the pestilence, we remain, gentlemen, Very respectfully, your obd't servt's, SAMUEL P. RIVER, Master St. Andrews Lodge. THOMAS W. PHILLIPS, Tr'r St. Andrews Lodge. p. S. — We enclose a check on the Merchant's Exchange Bank, New York, for one hundred dollars. Boston, Sept. 28, 1856. J. G. EoUaday, Esq., Sanitary Committee, Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I enclose a draft for one hundred and fifty dollars, the amount of a collection made in Grace church, in this city, on Sunday last, for the relief of the sufferers by fever in Portsmouth and Norfolk. The weather was quite unfavorable to a full attendance of the congregation. Perhaps other contributions may be sent to me by some who were absent from church, and if so they will be forwarded. It is desired that the amount should be distributed in the two cities in equal proportions, and you will oblige me by giving that direction to it, and by sending a single line to in- form me that it has been received. With the warmest sympathy for your afflicted communities, and earnest prayer that God in His infinite mercy will soon avert the awful calamity which has fallen upon them, I remain, dear sir, very truly yours, CHARLES MASON, Rector Grace Church. Stobkley, Nansemond Co., Sept. 29, 1855. To the Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir,— J send five lambs to your care by this day's train of cars, which, after having slaughtered, I beg the favour of you to have distributed among the needy of Portsmouth, And oblige, D. H. HATTON. 331 Hank ok Yucinm, ! ;nrhl„ir,i - ' \ ■ ■ - Dear Sir, — Enclosed find my check on Bank of Virginia, No. 1214, to your order, for $ 203 68, contributed by the cHueni of Bedford County, tube equally divided between Norfolk and Portsmouth. Yours, reepectfully, .mux m. OTBT, CbnVr, To Holt Wilson, Esq.. Treas'r, Sfc, Portsmouth, Va. HaltimoRk, Sept. 29, 18 Holt Wilson, Ksy.. Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir. — Your favor of 26th came to hand this morning. Your order for 1 dozen port wine will be attended to by the boat on Tuesday. On ac- count ot some delay to-day, it will not get on board in time. We have sent 2 dozen same, per order of Dr. Schoolfield, directed " Mayor of Portsmouth." Should you greatly need some, you can supply yourself from these 2 dozen. Yonra truly, r. A. LEVERING, Chairman. LymCHBUM September 29, 1855. M'j Dear Sir, — The enclosed §5 note was handed me yesterday, or rather the day before, by a gentleman of my congregation, with the request thai I would add it to the collection at my Church for Norfolk and Portsmouth. Will you please add it to the Portsmouth share of our contribution, and credit it to St. Paul's Church, of this place ? May God ever bless end pre- serve you. Very truly, yours, W. II. KINOKLK. Mayor of Portsmouth. Pktkksiurg, Septe»it>er 29 I8M Dear Sir, — I again send you money f>r the Buffering in your community, in a check on the Farmers Bank, Norfolk, for £ your order. Of this § 200 came to me from North Girolina, and about the same amount from the neighboring counties in Virginia ; the remainder from citizens of Petersburg, and I hope yet to be t D ad- ditional Bums. Hoping that the pestilence trill a - from the sis- ter towns, I remain, dear sir, Very truly. D'ARCY PAUL. Mr. Holt Wilson, Portsmouth, Va. 332 Charleston, Sept. 30, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer How. Association, Portsmouth, Ya. Dear Sir, — I now enclose for the relief of your suffering citizens, the fur- ther sum of $ 65 — fifty dollars of which was handed me as the contribution of Taylor Division Sons of Temperance of this place. The contributions are made for the joint relief of Norfolk and Portsmouth, with the understand- ing that I should remit about one-third as the proportion of Portsmouth. I send, however, the whole of the contribution of the Sons of Temperance to you, as by this day's mail I send Norfolk $ 125, the whole of the contribu- tions of the citizens of Maldon Kanawha Salines. On the 21st instant I had the pleasure of sending to your address the sum of $ 80, which I hope was duly received. At the same time was sent to Norfolk $ 150, which, together with this remittance, will make the whole amount sent $275 to Norfolk, and to Portsmouth $ 145— in all $420. Hoping that your serious afflictions may soon disappear, accept my best wishes for yourself. In haste, yours, &c. J. M. DODDRIDGE. Forestville, Wake County, N. C. Sept. 31, 1855. To Belief Committee of Portsmouth. Gentlemen, — Enclosed please find one hundred and three dollars, made up by the citizens of our village and vicinity, for the relief of your afflicted town. We hope it will arrrive safe, and be like the widow's mite. Please acknowledge its receipt, that we may know that our liberality is apprecia- ted, &c. In behalf of our community, I am truly, WM. M. CRENSHAW. Washington, Oct. 1, 1855. Dear Sir, — Your letter of the 17th ult. was received, and I thank you for the kind expression therein conveyed towards my good intentions. As per- sons who appreciate are deserving of good will, I will therefore endeavor to save your life, and the lives of your relatives, acquaintances and fellow cit- izens. After very severe study, cruising very extensively over the ocean of chemistry, natural philosophy and medicine, in search of a preventative for yellow fever, I have now found one, which is based on reason and on prin- ciple, stated as concisely as practicable, as follows : Some of the most emi- nent chemists of Europe, viz: Casnard, Latour, Ure, Schwann and Helmholtz, hold opinions simdar to the following from Annual of Scientific Discovery for 1856, page 249 : "This led Schwann to think that the spontaneous de- composition called fermentation, or putrefaction, vu nothing bu( the n- sults of the vital manifestations of Bomo cryptogaraio or ml | cal ani- malcules, prodoced by the sport ratained in the atmoepbera, and becoming developed when they found themselves ins favorable medium. The niiiismutii and contagions which Liebig considers as connected with the cause to-which he attributes fermentation, would, therefore, only pro© from these microscopical germs, introduced into the blood by the respiration, and becoming propagated (here at the expense of this nourishing liquid." M Becquerel, Behraeder and Daaoh held the same views, and proved them by experiments, Mitscherlich, Doppning and Btruve repeated Helm* holte's experiments, and were "led to a similar conelusion." For experi- ments of the three last, Bee " Recent improv em ents in the Chemical Arts," by Booth & Morfit, p. 180. The above authorities arc adduced to show that "miasmata" is "the Bporee and germs contained in the atmosphere" of " cryptogenic or nil BOOpnal animalcules." I will now, as concise as practicable, produce medical evidence to prove that miasmata is the cause of yellow fever. Bancroft, on Yellow Fever, pub- lished in 1811, treats yellow fever as caused by miasmata, and cites many in- stances of that disease occurring from it ; and si I "In pro- ceeding northward, our next object Will be Norfolk, in Virginia, which, be- ing a considerable port, and abounding in the sources of marsh m> has, on several oOCasioBB, been severely attacked with yellow fever.'' Ban- croft, in 1817, publishes another work on yellow fever, in the introduction of which he states, " In the year 1811, I published an essay on the yellow fever, end by facts net to be invalidated, while, truth continues to be invariable, proved it to be no other than an aggravated form Of that multifarious dis- . which is well known to result from the action of those exhalations com* monly denominated marsh miasmata, though often extricated from soils and situations which are not marshy." And he Btates very many additional facts proving miasma its cause. O'llalloran on yellow fever, (1821 "there is something in the very mode in which fevt ail, whi( I as far as the thing is capable of proof, that they are pr od uced by afcwcsjAfa }iilliirn>;-." In a work entitled "11 ■ Fever at N. w Or- leans, La., in 1868," by B. I». Eenner, II. !».. at page 79, I sj the rejiort of the general board of health of England on quarantine in fev. I to both Housseof Parliament, in April, I which I>r. I must say that my humbk tarks and conclusions of this learned and aide eummis.- sidering a great the localizing conditions wh favor the origin f yellow fever," the rep . page 80. •■ The mee being, compared to poison • 334 nn'l from country to country, bearing and scattering poison germs, the seeds cf J" stilence, for the development of which the localizing conditions that have been described, " (viz: " a bad sanitary condition, ") " afford the fitting, and perhaps necessary nidus." Bartlett on fever states, " It is entirely philo- sophical to consider it as a peculiar poison, " and at page 480, in regard to yellow fever, under head of " Essential Poison," states " It is probable that it is introduced into the system through the lungs. " Thus it is established, by these numerous and very eminent authorities, and from long practical observation by them, that yellow fever is caused by a poison in the atmosphere, inhaled in the system through the lungs. As we take in at each breath about a pint of air, in twenty-four hours we inhale 3000 gallons — equal to 100 barrels of poisonous air per day. The operation of this poisonous air on the system is stated by Bartlett on fever, p. 503, as follows : " A most important element in the pathology of yellow fever is to be found in the alteration of the blood which has already been described. This etiological poison of the disease received into the sys- tem works a morbid change of some sort in this fluid, the immediate effects of which are manifested in the first stage of the disease ; in mild and mode- rate cases, these effects are carried no further ; but in grave and fatal cases there are superadded to the contamination of the blood, certain consecutive local lesions, especially of the liver and the mucous membrane of the sto- mach. " In addition to the experiments and results of the ten most profound chem- ists in the world, above-mentioned, Dr. Drake, in his voluminous work en- titled " Diseases of the Interior Valley of North America, " also attributes this disease to cryptogamic animalcules, and also refers to a work published since his was written, entitled " Cryptogamous origin of Malarious and Epi- demic Diseases," by Professor Mitchell. Dr. Drake, at page 38, states, "The POWER OF REPRODUCTION, possessed by these microscopic creatures, is still MORE WONDERFUL than their minuteness. It exceeds INDE- FINITELY all examples presented by the visible organic kingdom. " I believe that the operation of yellow fever is as follows : A poison in the atmosphere is inhaled, filled with the germs of the " cryptogamic or micro- scopic animalcules," above-mentioned — that the act of passing, with the breath warmed as it enters the lungs, brings them into life by millions and by duodecillions — that through the lungs they enter the blood where its warmth multiplies them still farther, and the irritation of the heart by their presence. causes an increased circulation or fever, to throw them off through the pores, but as they increase with such VAST rapidity, and in such IN- FINITE numbers, (so to speak,) the capillaries and f*c res are choked by them, and the perspiration thereby stopped by them — having no outlet through the pores, as intended by the wise provision of nature in the vio- lent and rapid thrusts of the blood to the surface, they are then thrown by the circulation upon the liver, which, finally, tl • They then- produi e a great i I acrid, vitiated and poisonous bile, a port of which is thrown to the surface, producing the yellow skin, ami the re- mainder of the exce.-s of poisonous bile discharged into tacb, wl •its it by thehlack vomit. Dr. Rhees, of Philadelphia, ' When the matters, fresh thrown from the stomach, . uiiinrd, the imunak were alive and in constant motion." The power of chloride of lime, by its emitting chlorine _m^ todisinfe .rrest the deleterious i on the human system, of the deteriorated air arising from the decomposition of vegetable or animal matter, is well estab- lished, The " microscopical germs of vegetable or animal life" cannot exist in it unde.'om posed— their power of INFINITE REPRODUCTION, men- tioned above by Dr. Drake, is therefore arrested. Bartlett on F vera, at page 4*0, speaking of the poisonous atmosphere which causes yellow {ever, says " A very short exposure t<> its influent sufficient SO produce the disease ; itis very probable " that A SINGLE IN- HALATION is enough." Thus A SINGLE BREATH is sufficient. My preventative for the healthy and the diseased from either stage, therefore, is, that with EVERY breath an inhalation of the vapor of chloride of lime be combined, and thus the poisonous germs of " crypt r misci animalcules " in that breath will be destroyed ; or even if thepoison be only a gas, IT WILL BE NEUTRALIZED, and thus disease from this is UT- TERLY IMPOSSIBLE. To effect this, I suspend a small bag of leal by a string around the neek, containing dry chloride of lime, of the 1 quality, (not that from which the chlorine gas has all escaped,] about the size of a walnut, or a small vial containing a solution of chloride of In.,''. If the person's lun^s are weak, the solution may be diluted to BUch a tba£ the Vapor arising will not cause him t- leverely. But it wil preferable to bear it patiently in il gth, as it will not only be D certain in its preventive ; but bei It may make a well person OOUgh at first, but he will soon so that it will not affect him. This I .■•.tubine with the followii cedure, extracted from the " Monthly American Journal ind Ni- tural Science," Philadelphia, for January, 1882, pa t vis: "Odor of Lime a preservat Small PoxandMi cian at Catillon, has made some m a preservative again he caused the only twelve individuals in ti - - ject to the infection, be ride of lime ■ em at the same time two drops of tin 'ass of water sweetened with sugar. Two of them bad a slight eruption similar 336 to a vaccine which had not taken well ; the other ten, who were not sepa- rated from those suffering from the small pox, had no symptoms of illness. In another village afflicted with the small pox, of fifteen individuals still sub- ject to it, ten were treated in the same manner, and escaped, whilst two of the remaining five caught the malady. M. Chevalier stated to the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris, that he was the first to suggest chlo- ride of lime as a preservative against the small pox, and observed, that it might be used also as a protection against the measles, by keep- ing in the chamber of the child whom it was desired to protect from infec- tion, a saucer of dry chloride of lime, renewed from time to time, and dip- ping its shirts in a solution of an ounce of concentrated liquid chloride iu twelve quarts of water. — Abstract from Jour. Roy. Inst. " To prevent yel- low fever I would adopt this course every day. To prove that the taking the "two drops of the solution of chloride of lime " is founded on correct princi- ples, I quote from "Medical Chemistry, by D. P. Gardner, M. D., Professor of Chemistry in the Philadelphia College, New York, 1848, page 192," at which he states " The best remedies for yellow fever, contain chlorine, which, as we have seen, neutralizes the poisonous properties of malaria. " This letter is long, but no longer than absolutely necessary to state the grounds on which the efficiency of the preventative is based. Please pub- lish and extend this information far and wide — it is as free as the air. I am, very respectfully, yours truly. ISAAC N. COFFIN. Holt Wilson, Esq., member of the Council, Portsmouth, Va. Portland, Oct. I, 1855. To the Acting Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Enclosed I send Casco Bank check on Phoenix Bank, New York, for $33, being the balance of collections made by the committee, in aid of the suffering of your city. Our last advice from your city and Nor- folk encourage the hope of a speedy stop to the fever's ravages. With assurances of sympathy in your sad afflictions, I remain, Yours, truly, N. O. CRAM, Treasurer. Petersburg, Oct. 1, 1855. Mr. J. N. Schoolfield. Dear Sir,— Your favor of the 28th Sept., is before us. We have paid the amount of Mr. W. J. Hill's remittance over to Mr. D'Arcy Paul, to be trans- mitted to your town. Mr. Paul acknowledged it in his printed report in this morning's Express. We received by to-night's mail another remittance from Mr. Hill, from HUM neighborhood, i"i N.im<- purpuw, winch wu will dispose of as tin- former. We aro, truly, your ob't serv'ts, PEEBLE8 & WHITE. Hit N' i'.. Od. 1, 18o5. Ilott Wilton, Esq. Dear Sir, — Enclosed I Bend, as one of a committee In Orange County, X. C, $ 100, to be applied, oDC-half to the relief of the sufferers at Portsmouth, and the other half to Norfolk. Of the above sum $22 60 were given by Mars- hill Church, (Missionary Baptist,) — $26 H» by the Methodist Episcopal Church of this town ; both of which gifts, considering the circun • of the churches, are quite liberal. The residue is from different citizens of the county. We shall be pleased lo hear of the conditions of your cities, we care- not how minutely. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, KO. HOOKER. Richmond, Oct. 1, 18 J5. Holt Wilson, Esq., rettery of Sanitary Committee, Portsmouth, Vd. Dear Sir and liro., — I send by the Curtis Peck 32 bottles genuine prime port, all I could procure. I send also [> gallons of VI I wine — the tir>t, however, you may rely on. Poultry is scarce, and not to he had, 1 1 >xe» candles, 2 barrels crushed sugar, 1 hhd. brown sugar. 8 kegs lard, 1 hhd. and 1 box bacon. Yours, very truly, Tllos DODAMEAD, Chairman Swb Cbwu'mML P S. — I will send by next h,»at butter and meal. 43 Cui.peper C. H., Oct. 1, 1855. To the Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — The ladies of this place, in common with the wide-spread popu- lation of our country and the community in which they live, have watched, with anxious interest and heartfelt sympathy the ravages in Norfolk and Portsmouth, of " the pestilence that walketh in darkness, and the destruc- tion that wasteth at noonday," and whilst they have sought, in prayer, for the blessing of God upon your afflicted cities, they have, at the same time, tried to do some little towards mitigating the sufferings of the destitute and afflicted. It affords me very sincere pleasure to be the channel of communi- cation between them and the afflicted around you, and to forward, as a small token of their interest in and true sympathy for the destitute in your city, a box, marked " To the Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. from the ladies of Culpep- er C. H., Va. " The box contains 75 garments, of various sizes, which you are requested to have distributed in your community to such persons as you may think to be in need. With my sincere prayers for the blessings of God upon your afflicted cities, and their speedy restoration to health and prosperity, I remain, with very great respect, Your ob't serv't, JOHN COLES, Rector of St. Stephen's Church, Culpeper C. H. Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — We have sent you by to-day's boat one box containing one dozen port wine. Yours truly, F A. LEVERING, Chairman Commitee. Harrisburg, Pa., Oct. 2, 1855. Bolt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer. Dear Sir, — I enclose herewith draft on Farmers and Planters Bank, Balti- more, for $25, from State Capitol Lodge I. 0. 0. F. of this place. The contributions made here being stipulated to be equally divided between both places, I will trouble you to hand, at your convenience, one half of the above 'to R. W. Bowden, Esq., Treasurer, Norfolk. We are glad to hear of the abatement of the disease, and trust you will soon be able to rejoice in its entire cessation. The scenes of distress you have witnessed — the toils you have endured — the perils you have run — w# can only conjecture. The heroic band who stood to tinu poete through all that distress, and toil, ami peril, will be oherished in the affections ofa nation, whose eyes have been, through thOM Std days and weeks, turned to you. Yours, J. \V. WEIR. EXOKAMI Bank, Norfolk, Get % 1H65. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treat r of the fund for the relief of Vie citizens of Portsmouth My Hear Sir,— I enclose to you herewith two certificates of dep amounting to $ 3,500. The form will show who are the generous donors. 1 am requested to say that $ 800 of this sum was subscribed by the Board Trade of Albany, New York. Yerv respectfully, G. W. CAMP. Stony Creek Warehouse, Sussex Co., Va., Oct. 2, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq. Z) Mr Sir,— Enclosed you will find $34, forwarded by the citizens of E sex County, for the sufferers of Portsmouth. Please acknowledge the receipt of it. I sent you one and a half barrels corn last week, and will send some flour this week, if I can get it ground. Please acknowledge the receipt of it when it comes to hand. Yours, very respectfully, ALEXANDEB ALDRIDGE. Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Portsmouth, N. H., <>■■!. 8, 181 To the Treasurer of the fund for the sufferers at Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, —I take pleasure, in behalf of the parishonersof St. John'sCfcurob, Portsmouth, X. H., and for then to forward to you the sum of $ 60, fa re- lief of the sufferers m Portsmouth, Va. With creat distress have we I the account of your trials, and tender to you our deepest sy W I lament with you the loss of so many of your fellow-dtizen.-, and srnot that true and faithful minister an . Fesm, wl Balled a martyr to Christian l>ene% sad CtfllHissi principlea. M sus- tain, comfort and bless you all. Be pksssjd to inform me at your conve- nience, whether this letter and remittance iball reach tou, nod ever be as- 340 sured of tho deepest sympathy anil sincere regards of myself and of my pa- rishioners. I am, dear sir, your ob't serv't, CHARLES BURROUGHS, Rector of St. John'.* Church, Portsmoutfi, N. H. Philadelphia, Oct. 2, 1855. J. N. Schoolkield, M. D., Chairman Sanitary Committee, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — I have yours of 28th. I now send you two-fifths 257 lbs. fresh butter, two-fifths 212 pairs chickens, 12 boxes candles, 10 gallons bran- dy, 2 doz. port, 2 baskets oil, 2 baskets mineral water, 2 doz. guavj, jelly, oranges, lemons, quinine, currant jelly — were all anticipated and sent on Sat- urday last, without orders from you, except quinine, which was ordered. I have concluded your present order is made in forgetfulness that you had or- dered 20 ounces — If I am mistaken let me know and I will send you what- ever your requisition calls for. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chair'n. Columbia, S O, Oct. 3, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq. Dear Sir, — Enclosed please find a check on Baltimore for $ 44 50, being one half the proceeds of an exhibition of the Columbia Historical Club, for the benefit of the Norfolk and Portsmouth sufferers. Truly yours, &c, JOHN USHER, Jr. Sec'y and Treas'r of Columbia Historical Club. Exchange Bank, Norfolk., Oct. 3, 1855. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer, fyc. Dear Sir, — I enclose to you herewith two certificates of deposit, amount- ing to six hundred dollars. Very respectfully, G. W. CAMP, Cash'r. Georgetown, Oct. 3, 1855. Dr. Jos. N. Schoolfield. Dear Sir, — I enclose you a draft on Richmond for $ 172 20, subscribed mostly by our Sunday School children, for the orphan children of your city, which you will please acknowledge the receipt of, and oblige Yours, respectfully, WM H. EDES 341 Rt< RVoirD, October I, 1855. Fh'Jt rFtZron, St§. Mi/ Dear Sir, — It is with a sincere satisfaction that I remit you the follow- ing sums from the several donors, for the benefit of the afflicted of jronreUy A friend, Patrick county, V*., .... .1. M. Nash. Kanawha Salii, .... Students and officers of Emory and Henry Colic-.', Washington county, Y.i., ...... Unknown. No name, nor date to the letter, ... S. 0. Moon, Albemarle county, Va., .... P. Snell, Kanawha Division Sons of Temperance, for widows and orphans of Norfolk, ..... Rev. W. L. Murphy, ------ Rev. J. Sillett, North Carolina, .... $101 7.1 Ple«se acknowledge receipt and oblige yours, Respectfully, LEROY M. LEE. •This is according to direction!. Yon well know best what to do with it. M I 00 M II 5 00 6 00 25 00 •> 60 2 New Orleans, October 4, 1855. D. D. Fiske, Esq., Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — I had the pleasure, a few clays ago, of enclosing a check for twenty-five dollars, by request of Mr. G. W. Humphreys, for the relief f the distressed inhabitants of your town, and have now to hand check OB Duncan, Shermand & Co., New York, for $26, contributed to same ol by Mr. D. G. Humphreys, of Mississippi ; receipt of which please acknow- ledge at your con venien Tonr obedient set* ant, R. A HnrRK Bank State N. C, ( Windsor Rranrh), October 4. 1- To HaLff Wilson, Esq. Dear Sir, — 1 en ' the request of some of our people, my check for $82. to be divided between Portsmouth und Norfolk. I am glad to bear that the lever ifl M longer epidemic. i I • rj •• ipectfully. L. S WEBB. Oathier. 342 Philadelphia, October 4, 1856. J. G. Holladav, Esq. Bear Sir, — I hope this will find you again in good health. We have lately sent you stores, provisions, &c, only, under the impression that if we did send cash, so long as there were no stores open in Portsmouth, you would have to remit it to Baltimore or Richmond to be expended. I shall call our committee together to meet early next week, and in the meantime would like to have any information you may wish to furnish me with re- garding the present condition of your place, extent of want, know that our contributions had assisted the destitute children of the two towns, who have been made orphans by the pestilence." Most deeply do I sympathise with our fellow citizens in the towns above mentioned under their servere affliction, and it gives me great pleasure to be the medium of intercourse selected to carry out the wishes of my county men in the manner above indicated. Do me the favor to acknowledge re- ceipt of the check mentioned by letter to my address, Gloucester C. H., And oblige your obd't serv't, WILLI \M P. SMITH. ftfouKT Jat, Paws' . ' Mr. Hoi.t Wilson, Portsmouth, Va. Please find enclosed two drafts — one f<>r one hundred and tour dollars, which you will apply to the oseof Norfolk, and the I ' f mouth. Fours re s pe ct fully, H. SH WTN'KR. J08EPH MoCORKKL Bairn* H66 Pr J. S. 8ekodj Dear Sir, — Yours of the 3d inst. I did not receive till tbe boat left, being absent in Washington. We will contiuue to tend supplies att you order 344 them, as we have been doing. You done perfectly right in giving those gentlemen a pass over our line, and I will direct that your order be recog- nized, if not already done. I also enclose you a pass for yourself to and from Baltimore, whesever you wish to use it. Can you form any opinion us to when we can with safety commence running to Portsmouth and Nor- folk. We tire, of course, very anxious to commence our regular trips once more, but we must forbear till we know it is perfectly safe for your inhabi- tants to return, for the profit would never compensate us for the lives that may be sacrificed by any imprudence on our part. Very truly yours, M. N. FALLS. Philadelphia, October 9th, 1855. J. O. Hdladay, Esq. Dear Sir, — Please call on Mayor Fiske and assist him in a matter I have requested information about. The remainder of our fund, after paying our doctors and nurses, and bringing on the bodies of the dead, will be distribu- ted to Norfolk and Portsmouth widows and orphans, 1 think ; still if it if* wanted for general purposes advise us. We have concluded your wants are not so urgent as they have been, and that distress of a certain character, viz : among those families whose support has been taken away, — will be felt all the fall and winter ; and that there being now no epidemic or panic, we can all, that is your committee and ours too, digest the best plan possible to wind up the whole business. Yours truly, THOMAS WEBSTER, Jr., Chairman of Committee. Matthews County, October 9, 1856. Bro. Hume. Dear Sir, — In view of the affliction which has come upon the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth, in consequence of the yellow fever, the Church of Disciples, meeting at Ephesus meeting-house, in this county, has contributed the sum of seventy dollars, for the relief of the orphan children of the above-named cities, which amount I herewith send to you. with the request that you will pay over to the proper person in Norfolk, for the benefit of the orphans of that city, one-half of the aforesaid amount, and the remain- ing half you are requested to use for the benefit of the orphans of Ports- mouth. By so doing you will greatly oblige the Church of Christ, as above named. With much esteem for you, 1 subscribe myself, Your brother in the hope of tho Gospel, EBENEZER BOHANN'ON. :u;» Kl< IIMONH. !>•■!. III. || 0MT Sir,— The rt-Iiet" ciniiiitlf.- of tins city baring made iDOldn dl ing u oargo of eoal to l"- fbr wa r d ed t.. the city of Norfolk, and being anx- ious to transmit an equal amount to the town of POrtamoutb, to enable the authorities of that town to procure wood, coal or ooy other article the* D deem most advisable, I take pleasure in onclceing herein the sum of Ire hundred dollars, the receipt of which please acknowledge. Very respectfully, &c. GEORGE W. ftfUNFORDt, Treasurer of the Relief Committee of Itichmowi. BoT.T Wn.sov, BaQ., Portsmouth, Va. Nk.wsom's Depot, Va., Oct. 10, 1855. Mr. J>. I). fUke. Sir, — I this morning received your letter enclosing me a ten dollar hill, saying it was a counterfeit. I do not know who gave it to me, but it was paid me by some one, and I have no doubt but the man who paid it in thought it good. I therefore enclose another one of the same amount. Respectfully, JAMES J. DARDEN. PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10, 16' Holt Wilson, Esq. Dear Sir, — Your esteemed favor of the 8th inst., with draft for $ 150 en- closed, came duly to hand. Please to accept my thanks for the same. If, on this occasion, it were permitted to allude to the motives which impelled me to go to Portsmouth. I would say, that the hope of pecuniary reward did not for an instant ent* r into them. I was intl u»u< c of kindness to me. With the beat wishes far your bavpiaeai and lengtb ofyeara, I remain, truly and BMOt reepectfully, yours, JOHN I). BRYANT, bi North \uth st. PmLAMtraiA, Oct. Utk, is .1. N. S. hooi.fiei.h. 1 Chairman ff S-initm >/ < '■ mmittee, Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Your interesting favor of the 8th, informing Of of the decline of the pestilence and resumption of business at the vard, was n 44 34 r> the evening of the 9th inst. With regard to coal, I published so much of the letter as related to that, and trust the proper response will be elicited ; but at the same time I cannot regard it so certain as I should like. " There is a tide," &c, in charity, I find, as well as in everything else ; and the ap- peal coming to one class of men only, who have already given their due proportion, in common with others, at the close of the excitement, is, I fear, not so likely to be responded to as if it had been thought of earlier. I shall write to the mining region, and go to the Reading Railroad to get the freight free; and finally, if not successful in getting it given, will purchase it. My respects of 9th to D. D. Fiske and Mr. Holladay, my early corres- pondents, and to whom I gave letters to doctors and nurses, enclosed a ruled list of persons sent to your relief, with request to have blanks filled up and same returned to me. Please assist them in it, and see that it is sent on immediately. Our committee resolved to remunerate the corps of doctors, &c, and left the matter to myself and secretary. We have also concluded to assist the needy families of those who died in the discharge of their duty, and finally, to bring on their remains and inter them all in one vault in one of our cemeteries. I am anxious to have the lists returned at once, to know how much of our fund should be set apart for those purposes, and to remit you your proportion of the remainder. Our correspondence with your town has been a pleasant one, and has been characterized with promptness— I shall even say on both sides ; and I feel I shall not be misconstrued when I frankly suggest, that most probably our future remittances will be for special objects — viz : for the permanent relief of the orphans (and widows, probably,) of your town. We think here that there is a strong probability of your being able, by special contri- butions from here and elsewhere, to handsomely endow an asylum, and have a revenue sufficient to maintain it as a fixture. At the same time, we want your views on the whole subject of the wants of your people. Now that the pestilence has abated — become extinct — and industry once more resounds in your streets, yards and shops — the distress, we trust, is disappearing before the energy of the working classes of your " mechanical town » — (an expression of your Mayor's) — widows and orphans must be cared for ; and if we can give you a fund equal to one hundred and sixty dollars per annum, we hope from others you will get enough to have a rev- enue of at least one thousand dollars per annum. A permanent institution is our idea, but of course we only make the sug- gestion to elicit your views, and not to enforce ours. Yours truly, THOS. WEBSTER, Jr., Ch'n. P. S.— I am writing at home, P. M. of 10th. Last evening Drs. Web- 347 ster and Thompson, and Dr. Campbell, of this city, and C»j>t. Hiompe it with mo. Rizcr was too ill to be of the party. 1 Had fO0 .1 I containing fifty garments made by girls of .1 public ■cbool at Norriatown, Pa., and a paper of yesterday, containing an extract from I Petersburg pa- per, showing the names and dates of arrival of the volunteer pi 1 to Norfolk. Can you not git up and send me a similar list of volunteers to your town '.' Berrtvii.le, Clarke County, !'end the further sum of ninety-three dollars and fifty-three cents, contributed by citizens of Clarke county for the relief of the sufferers of Portsmouth. Very respectfully, your ob't serv't, TREADWELL SMITH. Wilmington, Del., Od. V2lh, 185.S. To Holt Wilson, Esq., Trtas'r, fyc. My Bear Sir, — Enclosed you will receive a draft from the Bank of Dela- ware on the Bank of North America, Philadelphia, for four hundred dollars, being a second contribution on the part of the citizens of Wilmington fof the relief of the suffering at Portsmouth, Va. We desire aga xpressour deep sympathy for you in the sad affliction you have endured, and are at last cheered by the hope that the hand of the destroyer has been arrested. With great respect and kindness, yours faithfully and truly, H. F. ASKEW, M. D., Treasurer of Belief Fund. Office of Howard Associati folk, Oct. 13, 1855. Dear Sir, — We are in receipt of three checks from you on the P mouth Bank of Virginia, amounting in the aggregate to $ 168 75, for whirh please accept our thanks. Yours truly, 01 .CHERRY, ' iry. Holt Wilson, Esq., Portsmouth. Paltimobe, Oct. 13, 1856. Da. J. N. Schoolfield, Portsmouth . Dear Sir, — Your favor is to hand, with order. We have sent you by to- day's boat, 1 cask shoulders, 1 tierce hams, 1 cask rice, 25 bags meal, 3 bagi 348 coffee, 3 barrels brown sugar, 1 barrel crushed sugar, 10 boxes cheese, 2 bar- rels pork, 2 barrels beef, 6 bbls. flour, 10 boxes candles, 5 boxes soap, and 1 bbl. lard. Yours truly, F. A. LEVERING, Chairman of Committee. Williamston, Oct. 13, 1855. To the Mayor of Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — From the enclosed please receive the sum of $ 45 50, as a small contribution from our village for the use of Portsmouth, in the relief of the distressed poor from the effects of the late awful and calamitous fever. We have sent Norfolk $ 90. We regret that the sum is so small, being well aware, after the fever has subsided, there will be much want and suffering among the poor and destitute for a long time to come, but may Heaven soon grant your town a return to health and prosperity. Please let me hear if you receive this. Respectfully, your ob't serv't, D. W. BAGLEY, For the Committee. Wei,don, Oct. 15, 1855. To the Mayor of Portsmouth. Sir, — The enclosed bank note of twenty dollars please have added to the relief fund contributed to aid the suffering people of Portsmouth. It would have been sent earlier, but I have been absent from home. Yours, very respectfully, A. JOYNER. Office of the Howard Association, Norfolk, Oct. 15, 1855. Dear Sir, — I herewith enclose Mr. Pettigrew's draft on Williams, Butler & Co., for $ 79 34, and John Myers' check on Farmers Bank at Norfolk, for $ 28 45. These amounts were sent to me by Mr. Jos. Ramsey, of Ply- mouth, N. C, as contributions from the citizens of that place for Portsmouth. Please acknowledge their receipt to me, as well as to him. Yours truly, SOL. CHERRY, Corresponding Secretary. Holt Wilson, Esq., Portsmouth, Va. 348 &ALKM, M MS., <>■ '. 16, L8fi To HoM. D. D. 1'i>ki:, Mntjnr ,f ! ,,t/t. Vn. M;/ Dear Sir, — I know not when my feelinga have been touched more acutely than when, a day or two since, ;i " poor widow " presented herself at my offioe, (apparently in great distress,) and enquired if it I late to cast iu lier mite for tlic relief of our distressed fellow creatures in Ports- mouth. She is evidently one ol those who " lets not bei left hand know what her right hand doeth, " for no entreaties could induce her to give her name. Will you, therefore, receive $ 1 in addition to our subscription al- ly forwarded ? The good woman was at a distance when our subscrip- tion was taken. I am aware that the trouble of re-opening the account is greater than the worth of the subscription, but we are told in Scripture, that the mite of the " poor widow " is greater than all. That this mite may be equally blessed tQ the relief of suffering humanity, is the sincere wish of Your humble serv't, (■EG. CI in ATE, Treasurer of Die Salem Relief Com. V S. — You will perceive, my dear sir, by the date of the above note that I have hesitated for a whole month about the propriety of troubling you with this little matter, but, under the circumstances, (it being impossible t.. return it to the donor,) I have felt it to be my duty to send it. If, there- fore, your account is closed, may I ask the favor that you will bestow it up- on some kindred object. G. C. HaBBUOSTBUBO, Va., Oct. 16, 1855. Mayor of Portsmouth. Dear Sir, — Enclosed you will find check on the Bank of Virginia f i $2o 75, the balance of the subscription made by the cttiaeni of Barrison- burg and the county of Rockingham, which you will please appropriate in the relief of the sufferers of Portsmouth. Acknowledge receipt of the same, and oblige Your.-, very respectfully, 0.G STEELING Mayor !!y. 20 sheep. :: dosen ba> mm, 6 boxes mustard, and a quantity of drags, n truly r A. LEVEKi: Chairman h imittrr 358 New York, Jan. 22, 1856. Dear Sir, — Last fall the young gentlemen of our city, feeling a deep in- terest for the unfortunates, made orphans by the fatal disease which filled your dwellings and hospitals with the sick and dying, and the grave yards with the dead, called a public meeting, for the purpose of raising a fund to aid them in their sore calamity. Having closed their appeals to the public, they are now making arrangements to dispose of the fund, in accordance with the wishes of the donors. Can you give me the number in your city of boys and girls dependent and in want, and if convenient, the age and condition, and the provision made for their relief ? Have you any organized body to whom we could commit the trust, and have it disposed of in accordance to the terms upon which it was raised ? The fund in our hands amounts to $ 10,000. It was contributed by the old, middle-aged and the young — from the Sabbath, Public and Industrial Schools — Churches, without reference to doctrinal tenets — Military, Fire, Masonic and other Associations. The appeal was made to the masses, and they have, in the most noble manner, responded, and we wish to dispose of their liberality on the same broad principle upon which it was given. Your early reply will oblige yours, &c. WILSON G. HUNT. Holt Wilson, Esq., Portsmouth, Va. Baltimore, Feb. 18, 1856. Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer of the Belief Association, Portsmouth, Va. Dear Sir, — I addressed his honor, D. D. Fiske, Mayor of your city, a com- munication on the 19th ult., in regard to the balance of funds subscribed by the citizens of Baltimore last summer, for the benefit of the sufferers by yellow fever in Norfolk, Portsmouth and Gosport. On the 5th inst., being without an answer, I again addressed Mr. Fiske, sending him a copy of my letter of the 19th January. On 14th inst., I re- ceived a note from him, dated the lltb, stating, " Upon the subject of your (my) communication of the 19th Jauuary, I (he) handed it over to Holt Wilson, Esq., Treasurer of the Relief Association of Portsmouth, (he being in possession of all the facts in relation to the funds on hand,) who replied to it by return mail." My object in addressing you to-day, is to advise you, that your reply, al- luded to by Mr. Fiske, has never come to hand, nor does it remain in our post office, whore I bave caused if to be enquired for. B enough to send iiip a copy of your letter, at your earliest conveniens I am. dear sir, your most ob't Berv't, WM. h . BfitrcfB; Tretu'raffht Norfolk, Portsmouth and Ootportfwnd. Portsmouth, Va., Feb. 19, 1866. Dear Sir, — I wrote Mr. Baldwin, of the Senate, some time since, in tion to the Portsmouth Orphan Asylum bill, and requested him to confer with yourself, as Chairman of the Committee, to whom was referred the bill, by whom it was reported to the House in the form and shape desired by the Portsmouth Relief Association. My object was solely and wholly to pro- cure the passage of that measure at as early a period as practicable, I had received a communication from a gentleman in New Xbrk,appri me that there was a fund in that city, which had accumulated to a consid- erable amount, designed for the benefit of the Portsmouth orphans. Delay in the passage of the bill, I conceived, might possibly hazard that fuud, and hence my anxiety and desire to secure it to these helpless ones for whom it was designed. Since my communication to Mr. Baldwin. 1 have received the enclosed brief and expressive note from the indefatigable Chairman of the Relief Committee if Philadelphia, who was ever our fast friend during the dismal period through which we have passed, and in whose native city intense interest lias been manifested in the welfare of the orphans of Portsmouth. To this let- ter I take leave to solicit your favorable and energetic attention. In view of this letter, and of the fact, that funds are acually waiting the action of our Legislature — in view of the delay thus caused to the publication of the proceedings of the Portsmouth Relief Association — their exhibits of receipts and disbursements of the charity fund, which ought long rince to have been spread before the public — in view of the interests of helpless children, with- out father or mother — without maternal protection — which are involved — may I not call upon you, as the Chairman of the Committee, the friend i if the measure, and of the Portsmouth orphans, tn move in this matt' lat once to secure the objects designed by the benevolent contributors and friends of our needy orphans, and so to move, as not to cease till the proper disposi- tion of this humane measure is ultimately and forever effect I trust you will pardon the tone of familiarity and importunity which I manifest, and attribute my earnestness to a sincere sentiment in behalf of our destitute orphans. I am. very truly, your friend and Berv't, HOLT vVFL8< John II. I.fe. Ksq., Chairman, !/■//> 360 Richmond, Feb. 20, 185G. To the Mayor of Portsmouth. Sir, — We enclose check for $ 1,197, being one-half of balance remaining in our hands, of contributions made for the relief of Norfolk and Ports- mouth, during their late severe afflictions, which we wish to be appropria- ted to the benefit of your orphans. The remaining half will be remitted to Norfolk for a similar purpose. Please acknowledge receipt. Very respectfully, your ob't serv'ts , R. ARCHER, J. A. COWARDIN, H. K. ELLYSON, Committee. Portsmouth, Va., Feb. 26, 1856. Gentlemen. — His Honor, Mayor Fiske, has handed me your valued favor of the 20th inst., conveying a check for $ 1,197, for the benefit of the Ports- mouth orphans. Whenever I look back upon the gloomy scenes through which we have so recently passed, and call to mind the zealous benevolence, the noble emulation of men, everywhere, in the struggle to be foremost in our behalf — Richmond, her people, her active committees, her maternal care of our orphans, call up our chastest gratitude, and elicit our most guileless thanks. These, let me assure you, though uttered in feeblest accents, are, nevertheless, distinct, heartfelt and undefiled. I am, very truly, your friend and serv't, HOLT WILSON. Messrs. Archer, Cowardin and EUyson, Committee, Richmond. rw-.i JAMES G. HOLLADAV'S STATEMENT. The following account was omitted in its proper place. James 0. HoQaday in Account with the Portsmouth Relief Assoa Db. To this amount received from W. Watts, President Town Council, To this amount borrowed from .las. W. Matthews, for pur-pose* of ! oiation, and repaid him by check of EL Wilson, Treasurer, To this amount borrowed of same, for similar purposes, and repaid in like manner, ....... To this amount drawn from Treasurer, for similar purposes, by check in of self, ....... To this amount drawn from Treasurer, to repay W. Watts money bor- rowed of him for similar purposes, .... To this amount drawn from Treasurer, for similar purposes, by check in favor n| ....... To this amount received from Dr. T. B. Steele, U. S. Navy, for Associ- ation, through W. Watts, ..... ' 100 00 lo oo 300 oo 40 00 40 00 10 00 00 Cr. By hack hire and drayage at various times as follows : Hack hire at various tin: I) ravage at various times, . Bill B drayman, Jordan Sparrow, backman, [TOW, liackman, T >\\ n hand, for baggage, Wilson Soott, for I Bret ick hire, By amounts expended in support of orphans at Academy, as follows : Win. I). BoBtrta .v i bill, .... Mark. 'ting, ....... nneman's man, for bread, . . 14 OS Cash given Sister of Charity, . .10 00 Carried forward. ...... 46 6 00 ■j 50 10 ."! 00 1 U H |] M f 58 52 3K2 James 0. Holladay in Account with the Portsmouth Relief Association. Brought forward, By amounts paid for transportation of sick to Joseph Amy's bill, . V. B. Bilisoly's boy, Isaac, hackman, Mr. Waller, By amounts paid negro hires, as follows : Negro woman at Academy, Negro, Maria, at do. Negro, Abby, at do. Negro, Maria, » By amounts bestowed in charities, as follows : Mrs , . Naval Hospital, as follows : 20 00 Mr 's children, Mr , Amounts paid individuals, to be disbursed by them, as follows : John Jack, ....... John A. Foreman, ...... Amounts paid volunteer physicians, as follows : Dr. Martin Rizer, Philadelphia, .... Dr. Henry Webster, Baltimore, .... Dr. Mierson, ...... Dr. Molle, By amounts paid nurses, as fallows: Mr. Spriggman, Nurse whose services were Thomas L. Beard, Mrs. C. Barnett, Theodore Striker, Thomas L. Beard, Theodore Striker, Mr. Parker, Mr. Mahews, James Webb, Carried forward, refused 5 00 1 50 1 00 1 00 3 00 4 50 5 00 5 00 5 00 6 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 10 00 10 00 5 00 50 00 100 00 10 00 5 00 2 50 6 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 5 00 25 00 10 00 15 00 14 00 10 00 $56 52 27 50 13 50 40 00 15 00 165 00 $89 50 $317 62 :w.t James O . BoBadatf in Account with the Portsmouth luli't a $odtU $317 :>1 Brought forward, Mr. Connolly, J. Willatt, . -Mr. Milne, P. Kauth. for Mrs. Whittier. Whitfield, negro. Miscellaneous items, as follows : Paid for Paid John, helping to shroud. Paid for envelopes. Paid Barry's bill, Paid James K. Haynes, for cigars, Paid for cigars at another time. | 4S 00 10 00 30 00 i no 10 M . t 1 00 3 20 3 20 4 50 10 80 10 00 10 00 This amount expended for sundries, and of which no memoranda was retained, ........ 191 50 43 45 47 53 1 600 00 n