The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-16


over last years consumption, with the exception Of
the articles Of lumber and tobacco.
recommend that gas light be introduced IN and
about the City Hall, also at suitable points in
the open space OF tho Centre Market This last
rangemcnt would be a great accommodation 20 the
country people, and materially aid in preserving
them from the insults and deprcdatons Of the dis
orderly and dishonest
shall lay before you, as soon AZ they can be OBJ
tained, copies Of the report made 10 the Senate
upon the subject Of revision of the laws OF this
District IL would be impolitic, II not useless TO
urge the passage Of separate and particular laws,
when the project Of comprehensive and well-di-
gcsted system is under earnest consideration. The
experience Of the bar and Of the public alike unite
in asking for n well considered and thorough re-
form and have no doubt that, with energy and
activity part, shall now be able 10 secure
cheap, efficient, and enlightened system.
am happy TO inform you that there Is no proba
bihy OF the passage Of the bill "or the change Of
venue Of civil causes in this District"
HEALTH OF THE CITY.
! submit 10 you with great pleasure the annual
report Of the Board Of Health, with the accompany
ing tables. the value of which cannot he too highly
appreciated. The Board rencws the complaint
made in its last annual report of the insuhciency
Of existing regulations tO secure accurate return
Of the number of births and marriages. The
port states that the reported number of interments
within the city limits may be fully relied on
corroct but that the returns are slightly imperfect
a. exhibiting the exact number OF dCaths, on ac-
count Of a lew intermcnts taking place beyond
those lmits, of which return is made. plan
has been submitted by the board To. remedy these
evils, Co which invite your immediate attention.
would also call the attention Of the Councils 10 the
suggestions of the report in relation 10 more ex-
tended system Of vaccin alton and the establishment
of a vaccine institution on permanent basis. "An
examination of the accompanying statements q
quote from the rcport) presents us with subject Of
oongrstuation. IL will be perceived that the total
number OF deaths, rather interments, is $50,
from all causes and from all parts of the city,
including Jails, Arscnals, Navy Yard, Almshouse,
Pcnitcntiary, &c, consisting OF a population of
near forty thousand, being about two and n half
per cent. That we had during the year an al
most entire exemption from all fatal cpidemics.
while those diseases which prevalent and fatal
in all southern climates have been with We few in
number, mild in type, and exceedingly manageable.
Thus icvers, which rumor often alleges "a preva-
lent and fatal in Washington, number during the
year only 30 cases The report sscribe the ex-
cmption Of our city from epidemics the diminished
mortality from fevers diseases of children and the
general good health of city, the successful ef
forts which have been made 10 secure general clean.
illness; and which efforts the Board recommend
should be perscycred in until more perfect system
OF stceags and drainage is adopted II s but lust
say that the Board of Health deserve great credit for
their unremittng efforts preserve the hcalt of the
city. In connes0n with this subject, would remark
that IL is almost impossible to execute the law pro-
hibitng refuse aud ofial from being thrown into the
strccts. The city should be districted, and con.
tract made with reliable persons to call and receive
at stated periods this reuse of the house. to be pre-
served by each housck eeper in some suitable cover
sd vessel until called for. In connexion with the