The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-20

Information conveyed in the interesting report Of
cur own Minister.
The New CRY LsrEcToR-A New LHAr
TURNED IN THE MUNICIPAL BOOK.-The best man
we have ever bad for City Inspector is the pre-
sent incumbent, Mr.. Daniel Z. Delavan lie ia
the most popular officer in the Corporation, and
from the measures he is inauguratipg on bis 40
cession to office, there is every prospect of our
having the streets clean at last He is turning
a new leaf in our municipal history, and we trust
he will receive the cordial cooperation of all
citizens, without distinction Of party, by their
setting an example of cleanliness themselves, and
insisting that their neighbors shall do the same.
either by persuasion or cempulsion. One dirty
family in block poisons the atmosphere of the
whole, and for the general health and benefit the
law ought to be rigidly and vigorously carried
out in every case
Mr.. Deavan has addressed letter to the
public, IN which he warns all whom it may con-
Germ that by violating the city ordinances they
expose themselves to the penalties annexed.
/. By throwing ashes, garbage and 6l6h upon
the streets.
2 By the placing on the streets the filth re-
moved from yards and cellars, and the rubbish
and old material from the repairs of buildings,
g. BY throwing into the streets and cutters
noxious, impure, offensive liquids and sub
stances.
4. By merchants and dealers permitting shaw
iDgs, straw and other substances used in packing
to be cast upon the sidewalk, from whence
it is soon scattered over the street, whereas
it is the duty Of such persons to have this rub
bish removed at once at their own expense.
S. BY the daily sweepings from shops or store
thrown into the streets or cutters, instead Of be-
ing placed in some receptacle to be removed By
the corporation carts appointed for that purpose.
single violation of the law in any Of the fore
going particulars is Of course offensive, and %
far public nuisance. But it is the number Of
persons who are guilty of violating all of them
that render the streets so filthy and disgusting
and unhealthy as they are People argue thusj
If our neiehbors violate the law with impunity
we can do the same, and we will not take the
trouble, or incur the expense of observing clean
Illness Now, the true way to keep the city clean
is to punish every person who contributes even in
the smallest degree, to make it filthy. If we
know MIR. Delayan, we think he is just the man who
will not shrink from his duty, and who, after he
has given fair warning of his intentions, will not
hesitate to make examples of those who pay no
attention to his admonitions. He may rest as
sured that in following this course he will have
the support and appreciation Of the vast majority
of the citizens, and that by persevering in it he
will not only soon have clean city, but become
the most popular public officer this city has seen
for many years.
There is one class of men who are bound to
assist the City Inspector in keeping the city
clean, but who hitherto have sadly neglected
that part of their duty-we mean the Metropoli-
tan police. The majority Of these men seem to
luxuriate in the filth around them, and never re.
port the violation of the laws. The Commission
| ers Of Police ought to render it imperative ON
each officer to complain to the City Inspector of
any violation Of the city ordinances within his
cheat" and opunish disobedience ofsuch orders
with dismissal In other cities the police are the
local guardians of the cleanliness of the city, and
they ought to be so here in every ward and
street. They are well paid and have very little
to do. To look after the filth in their respective
districts might be added to their duties, and for
their own comfort and advantage-for the sake
of their noses and their healthit is to be hoped
they will carry out their orders with zeal and
alacrity. But whether they aid in the good work
OF not, we trust that citizens generally will do
SO, and thus encourage good officer in the faith
ful discharge Of his highly important public