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Domestic News
January 24, 1856
Port Tobacco Times, And Charles County Advertiser
Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland
What is this article about?
The Norfolk Herald disputes a report on population decline in Norfolk, claiming the death toll from the pestilence is at least 700 higher than stated and that all absentees have returned except those who died elsewhere.
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The Norfolk Herald copies the statement relating to the decrease of population in that city, and says: "So far as regards the city of Norfolk, we can assert from our own observations and that of others better able than ourselves to decide, that it is outrageously erroneous. The number of deaths is at least 700 above the mark; and so far from there being 6,000 absentees who have not yet returned, there is not one missed, that we know or have heard of, in all that vast crowd which fled before the pestilence--save only those who died abroad."
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Norfolk
Pestilence
Population Decrease
Deaths
Absentees
Where did it happen?
Norfolk
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Norfolk
Outcome
deaths at least 700 above reported figure; all absentees returned except those who died abroad.
Event Details
Norfolk Herald asserts a statement on population decrease due to pestilence is erroneous, based on observations.