When was it published?

January 5, 1849 in The Mississippi Creole

Domestic News January 5, 1849

The Mississippi Creole

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cholera, Vicksburg, Outbreak, Fatal Cases, New Orleans, Plantations

Canton, Madison County, Mississippi

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What is this article about?

Cholera outbreak in Vicksburg alarms citizens; cases from New Orleans and local origins. Five or six fatal cases in a filthy, destitute house over a weekend, but no new cases since, with hopes it has passed. Cases reported on nearby river plantations.

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Cholera in Vicksburg.—Our citizens have been considerably alarmed for the last week, on account of the existence of the Cholera among us. Some of the cases were brought from New Orleans and some originated here. On Saturday night and Sunday last there were five or six cases in one house, all terminating fatally—but this created no panic, as when looked into, the house was found horribly filthy, and the inmates lived in destitution and drunkenness. Since that time we have no heard of a single new case, and as the weather is good we hope it has left us, at least for the present. We learn there have been cases on several plantations on the river above this city.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disease Or Epidemic

What keywords are associated?

Cholera Vicksburg Outbreak Fatal Cases New Orleans Plantations

Where did it happen?

Vicksburg

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Vicksburg

Event Date

For The Last Week, On Saturday Night And Sunday Last

Outcome

five or six cases in one house, all terminating fatally; no new cases since; cases on several plantations on the river above this city

Event Details

Citizens alarmed by cholera existence; some cases brought from New Orleans, some originated here; multiple fatal cases in a filthy, destitute, drunken household over a weekend; no panic as conditions explained; hopes it has left with good weather