Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-11-02
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,yCAL INTELLIGENC

yL,9CAL INTELLIGENCE.
YXaE HEALTH OF Wash SGroN-To-dayw we con-
ne our quotations from the annual report of the
ard of Health, made by DIR. Thomas Miller, its
esident:
With the exception of consumption and cholera
antum, our bills OF mortality present nothing
brhy of note. The diseases which have ever
IN known to prevail on the banks oil the Potomac.
b: intermittent and bilious fever, and which many
srs ago made sad havoc among our citizens now
al the city has become more densely populated
lst but to n limited extent and are seld m fatal
hose diseases are now principally confined to the
BIS, and 10 those parts Of the city where streets
being opened, and other Improvements being
ade.
SOur citizens have abundant cause for thankfuness
their exemption from all epidemic and conta-
Ous diseases, while cholera and yellow fever have
pmmi,red the most lsmentabIe ravages in very
kany portions OF our country. To the peculiar to-
gaphy of this locality, and TO the judicious plan
the city, so wisely provided with wide streets
uc1 of our healthtulness and freedom from epi-
mics is due; at the same time we should not neg
hct 10 attribute great deal the proper cleansing
nd lining of the streets and alleys by our efficient
commissioners. As one of the greatest difficulties in
beepng the streets and alleys cean arises from the
Eacuce oil throwing garbage aud kitchen Stops into
Is desirable that the law i'm relation to Sion
IBIS, which-was some years since enacted upon the
recommendation OF the Board of Health NAV he
pdly enforced, thereby obviating Truthful source
: disease.
There is one other adjuvant to health required il,
Dur city, and which, as the city increases in size
tsd population, wild become absolutely necessary
b cleanliness and Tor the prevention of disease
mean an abundant supply of pune water. We
ksy5st too fOrclbly impress on you its advantages
/how extensively it will contribute to the preser
Zion of health, especially if combined with pro-
8erly arranged system of underground drainage with
Iater traps. The experiment of one or two sewers.
with hes tram ahx,xr
hem. They should be applied to all the sewers.
n The attention of the Beard Health has been oc
3upled with the importance of daily markets in this
Ply during the hot months of the year. This is a
tubect which, IN the opinion of the Board demand.
tareful and serious consideration, as the proposed
measure involves too many interests TO be hastily
anied into operation Ii is in a sanitary point OF
new that we have considered it. The necessity for
perfectly fresh meats, vegetables and fruits, is too
apparent 10 need any argument, and these articles
20 essential TO the preservation Of health cannot be
properly supplied without the establishment of a
ally market.
Board beg leave TO call your attention to the import
of regulating by law the sale of poisonous drugs
and of prohibiting their being dispensed except on
&tne written prescription Of a known and reputable
Physician. Inc number OF cases of suicide which
nave occurred IN this place within few years past.
and also OF murder and attempts TO murder by moi
son, would seem to call imperatIvely for some re-
sIictive legislative enactment.
II
Ing your attention to the importance Of establishing
Ipest house. Although, for some years past, the
rcesslty for such institution has not been expe-
nenced by our citizens, we should not therefore
"nciude tnat such VIII always continue to be the
ase- believing 1t TO be the wisest plan TO be pre-
Fued for an evil, rather than to await its advent
Jour attention Is earnestly invited to the propriety
Of establishing such an institution.
In concluding this report the Board regret to state
tina: the ordinance relative to the registration of mar
nages and births is virtually null and VOID, not
SINGLE return OF either having been made to the
lard within the past year. If the Councils concur
ih The Board IN opinion as regards the importance
OF such registration, II VIII be necessary to provide
srch penalties for its nOn-Observance as will give
III ect 10 the existing laws on the subject.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF PUBLIC SCHoOLs.-The new Board of Trustees
OF Public Schools held their first meeting IN the City
II all last evening, Mr.. 8. III. HLl acting Mayor, in
the chair, all the members present, viz Msssrs.
Polk, Bennett, Dickinson, Bacon, Lord, Masruder
Hanson, Dixon, Davis, AT Lee, Knight, and Pear
son.
Messrs. Abbot and Bacon, members Of the late
Board, were respectively appointed secretary and
ueIsurer pro tenn.
Sundry bills wee read and ordered to be paid.
On motion by Mr. AT Lee, the secretary was di-
reced 10 have printed for regular distribution by the
teachers among the pupil certificates showing,
dvldually, their attendance, department, application
To study, Sc; and also 10 address communication
10 the Mayor In relation to the assignment of room
In the City Hall Tor the of the Board, where all
official papers may be kept in accordance with the
law OF The Corporation On this subject.
The treasurer was directed to procure school fur
nure estimated for by the several late sub boards
and for which an appropriation has been made by
the Councils.
The following standing committees were appointed
by the Chair, v.z:
Toexamine applicants for teacherS-Messrs Pear
'zen, Polk, Davis, and Magruder.
On school books-Messrs. Alice, Bennett, Han
son and knight.
On the rules-Messrs. Bacon, Dickerson, Dixon
and Lord.
The following is a summary of the teachers re-
ports received for the month of October:
Number OF II ports re ceived from teachers, 3-(nc
reports were received from two teachers In the
Third district and one in the Fourth J number Of
pupils In schools, (three schools not repOrled) Oh
the last day of the month, ], 944 !; entered, I9l
withdrawn, 70; present every school day, 559
pOreay punished, 80; number of school days in the
month, Y; one day, the anniversary of the battle
Yorktown, given as holiday. Ia the FIRST district
three teachers were absent, three days each, by
sickness, and another TWO days. In The Second
distinct one teacher was absent three days by sick
ness, and another ten days. Average attendance Of
pupils IN each school, 4S; number of days atten-
dance, 33,02c number of days absence, 6,275; pei
centage OF time lost by pupils, OBS; RICHTER
waiting admission, so, of whom SO are waiting in
number OF pupils suspended, 49, The least time
Was lost by The pupils OF Miss Parsons school the
highest average attendance the school of Mrs
Clarke; IN the Third district there was the best
average attendance; and In the Fourth district the
least amount OF time lost by the pupils.
WASHINGTON ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Day.-
The exp -nses of this structure for the month OF
October have been = 900 81. The contributions
by visitors S2le TO- which, with those of the mill
-tary, made on the 18th ut, of s3l9 70, make the
whole receipts S537 69. This is rather a reflection
on the patriotism of the country, that the National
Monument which is being erected to its father and
saviour, should be so lnadequatey encouraged. For
The receipts 20 be only about one hall OF the ex-
peiises, Is matter OF astonishment. The people,
societies, churches, theatres, &c, &c, should al
once devise means tor contributions 10 the work that
VIII al least pay the EXPENSES as IT rises gradually
but subllmeiy, towards the heavens II suggested
that Thanksgiving day will afford fine opportunity
i'm htlrch hes ,I.