The Sun.
London, England, 1857-10-14 00:00:00

7144LTE OF LONDON DURING TEL

(From the .Report of the Registrar-General.)
The total number of deaths regi'tered in London in
the week that ended on Saturday, Oct. 10, is 993. In
the 10 years 1847-56 the average number of deaths in
the weeks corresponding with last week was 1,007 ;-but
as the deaths of last week occurred in an increased popu-
lation, it is necessary, with a view to comparison, to
raise the average in proportion to the increase; in which
case it will become 1,108. The public health is therefore
so far in a satisfactory state that the number of deaths
last week was less by about 100 then would have oc-
curred under the average rate of mortality as derived
from the early part of Oct. in former years. The excees
of births over deaths is 375. _

Diarrhms, which was so prominent during the summer,
is now reduced nearly within its ordinary limit, and, as
compared with other diseases of the zymotio class, is
third in order of mortality. Typhus was fatal last week
in 57 cases, scarlatina in 52, diarrhces in 41, hoopins-'
cough in 26, measles in 21, croup in 13, dysentery in 12:
smell-pox in 3, cholera in 1. The single case of cholera
occurred to a girl, 13 years, at 3, Fisher's-alley, Spital-
fields ; the illness was of 5 days' duration, and termi-
nated in consecutive fever. Four of the deaths from
scarlatina occurred in the district of Hampstead, of these
2 at 16, New End ; 4 of those from measles occurred in
the sub-district of Gray's-inn-lane. Cancer was fatal in
19 cases ; 8 women died of diseases incidental to child-
bearing; 8 infants of inanition and want of breast-milk.
A woman in Wandsworth was poisoned by muscles. The
four persons whose deaths are returned for the week and
who stand highest in point of longevity, are all widows,
two of whom had attained the age of 90, one 91, and
the oldest is a centenarian, whose reputed age is 102
The death of the last occured at 22, Red 'Lion-street,
Clerken well.
Last week the births of 690 boys and 678 girls—in all
1,368 children—were regietered,in London. In the ten
corresponding weeks of the years 1847-56 the average
number was 1,397.
At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the 'mean
height of the barometer in the week was 29.357 in. The
highest barometrical reading was 29.75 in. at the begin-
ning of the week ; the instrument fell to 28.67 in.—ite
lowest point, on Thursday. The mean temperature of
the week was 50.7 degs „which is 1.6 der. below the
average of the same week in 43 years (as determined by
Mr. Glaisher.) The mean daily reading was below the
average till Saturday. The highest temperature in the
shade occurred on Wednesday, and was 63.4 dego.;,the
lowest was 41.9 degs. on Monday. The entire thermo-
metrical range was therefore 21.5 degs. The mean dew
point temperature was 47.9 degs , and the difference be-
weenithis and the mean temperature'Of the air was only
2.8 (lege.' The wind was generally in the south-wait on
the first three days, and was very variable afterwards.
There w.ss lain on almost every day—the amount mea-
sured was 0.83 in., a great part of which fell on Wed-
nesday and Thursday.
According to an analysis which has been made by Dr.
It Dundee Thomson, at St. Thomas's Hospital, the
composition of the Southwark Company's water, taken
from the stand pipe at the cab-stand opposite the hospi-
tal, was in Aug. 16 28 grs. of total impurity per vallon,
of wh'c'i 1.08 grs. were organic matter. Oo the 7th of
Sept. the total amount of impurity was 75.56 grs. per
gallon, and of this 5.66 grs. were organic matter. This
water in September, 1857, was as impure as the dirty
water which was supplied to the inhabitants of London
in former years, when the water was taken from the
Thames at Vauxhall.

MORTALITY IN THE METROPOLIS
NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES REGISTERED
1 IN THE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, OCT. 10.
Zymotic Diseases
Diseases of Uncertain Seat
Tubercular Diseases
Diseases of the Brain, Nerves and Senses
Diseases of the Heart and Riood-vessels - 27
Diseases of the Lungs and other Organs of
Respiration 137
Diseases of the Stomach, Liver, and other Organs
of Digestion
Diseases of the Kidneys, &c.
Childbirth, Diseases of the Uterus, &c.
Diseases of the Joints, Bones, and Muscles
Diseases of the Skin, &c.
Malformations ... 4
Premature Birth and Debility 3B
Atrophy 39
Old Age
Sudden b
Violence, Privation, Cold, and Intemperance 46
Causes not specified

DEATHS "ROM ALL CAUSKS 993
Population Deaths in corre- Deaths
Enumerated. sponding week in the
1851. of 18;6. Week.
West Districts
North Districts 490,396
Central Districts 393,256
East Districts 485,522
South Districts 616,635 ... .. 258

Totals . 2,362,236
Males
F3males
BIRTHS IN TIIE WEEK.

939 993
47G
517

Males
Females..

Total .

.. 1,363

COURT OF ALDERMEN.

Yesterday a court was held for the despatch of public
busloads.

STATR OF THE ItIVEII THAMES.
The LORD MAYOR—I made a view of the river in
consequence of a petition that reached me from the
fishermen of the upper district. The Deputy Town Clerk
will be good enough to read the report upon this
euiject.

The Deputy TOWN CLERK having read the documents,
Alderman FAREBROTRER —I find by the report that an
indictment bits been preferred against a gas company
fur doing groat injury to the River Thames, and that
the trial has been removed by certiorari to the Court of
Queen's B,nch. I ask whether the nuisance is to abate
ad interim, or whether these gentlemen are to be allowed
to continue it ?

The LORD MAYOR—The nuisance which was occa-
sioned by making some alterations in ttitir gas works,
has been abated in consequence of the legal proceedings
which were alopted against the company. It was re•
ported to me, and I immediately dispatched our water
bailiff to the spot to inspect and report upon what was
gong or.

ALlernian COPELAND—D:d you roceive reports of
these nuimances train the harbour master or whom
LOItD MAYOR—From the water bailiff. He
came and reporte I to me, and I immediately ordered a
prosecution to be institued. (Rear, hear).
The subject then dropped.
Upon toe annual motion that certain small sums be
paid to certain members of the Lord Mayor's hous,,hobl,
Sir P. LAURA? said he thought the items ought not to
appvar upon the paper of business, or to be made the
subject of discussion.

Alter a short discussion it was agreed that the sums
should he paid as heretofore.
The LORD MATOR.—This reminds me of a matter of
privilege. The Crown has each year bean in the habit
of sending eight bucks to the Lord Mayor. Tios year
I have not had them, although I have applied for them.
( Laughti r.) _ _

Alderman Ross—l never had the bucks, to which I
was entitled, forwarded to me when I was sheriff
(Laughter.)
Alderman COPRLAND—It is a well-known fact that
the aldermen are vkry fond of venison, and therefore it
is hard to cut it off. The corporation is in the habit of
providing livery for the officeri of state, and I would
suggest that as they have stopped the venison we sboul
stop the elAbing. (Much laughter, and "No, Co.")
The LORD MAYOR—The Recorder says he has never
had his three bucks.

The RECJIWER —lt is, perhaps, important that it should
be known this is not a mere privilege granted, but it is
DA absolute right. Formerly the citizens of London had
the right of hunting in the Royal forests, and it was then
agreed that in lieu of their hunting in the Royal forest,
a certain amount of venison should be sent to the of
of the corporation. Therefore this was compounding a
legal right which the officers of the corporation possess.
It is not a mere gift of the Crown, but it is a composi-
tion in lieu of an ancient right. (Hear, hear.)
A short dnicu4sion arose upon the alterations now
going on at the 01.1 Bailey, at the termination of which
the court adjourned.