§ DR. BOWRINGasked whether any and what measures had been taken by Her Majesty's Government to inquire into the causes of the disease said to have broken out at Boa Vista, in consequence of communication with the Eclair?
§ SIR G. CLERK, in reply, stated, that the attention of Her Majesty's Government had been directed to this subject, and inquiries had been instituted as to the nature and extent of the fever reported to prevail at Boa Vista after the visit of the Eclair. Dr. M'William had proceeded to the spot with the view of taking such precautions as might be thought necessary to prevent any extension of the evil, and to ascertain whether any additional assistance was required. If the fever continued to prevail, of course such other steps would be taken as were requisite to check the evil.