Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-19
DOARD OF HEALTH OF ALEXANDRIA
ID 4 unnntinr nf the Rnarl of ursltL VA. held

Alexandria, Virginia.
DOARD OF HEALTH OF ALEXANDRIA
ID A meeting of the Board Of Health was held
May II, 1859, at the Council Chamber.
Charles e. Berry was elected President, and
JAS Entwisle jr., Secretary, for the ensuing year
The following gentlemen declined serving
William W. Harper, Isaac George, Charles p.
Shaw, and Columbus c. Bradley.
The Board proceeded To fill the vacancies, where
upon the following persons were eected-Messrs.
Allen e. Harmon, Samuel Mccormick, SaInuelR K.
Adams, and james A. Stoutenburgh.
The salary Of the Messenger to the Board was
liked at twenty dollars, for the ensuing year.
The city was divided into districts, and the fol-
lowing member, appointed to serve them:
James Eutwisle, jr., cas-, Of Royal, and south Of
Pluce street.
Allen Z. Harmon, south Of Prince street, between
Royal and Washington streets.
Samuel X. Adams, west Of Washington street,
south of Prince street.
Edmund i. Wilmer, west of Washington street,
between Prince and King streets.
e. c. Berry. between King and Prince streets,
between Royal and Washington streets.
Vim. n Brown, east Of Royal street, between
Prince and King streets.
Samuel }. Mccormick, north Of King street, and
east of Royal street.
Thomas NJ. Mccormick, between Royal and
Washington streets, north Of King street.
James A. Stoutenburgh, north Of King and west
of Washington street.
On motion, resolved, That the Garbage Act be
published with the proceedings Of the Board.
On motion, resolved That the citizens be mott
fed that in order to the preservation OF the pre-
sent good health of the city during the coming
warm season, il will be positively necessary for
them TO co operate with the Board in their efforts
TO that end; to remove from their premises all
matter liable TO produce sickness; and that il is the
IL. III %, tn tk.
all acts and parts ofacs respecting nusances, and
the abatement thereof, which exist or hereat-
ter may be provided,
On motion, resolved, That these proceedings bo
published in the city papers.
On motion, resolved, That the members visit
their respective districts at early day pract-
cable, and report at the next meeting OF the Board
the condition vi the same.
AN ACT in relation to nuisances, PASSED July
10TH 1855.
SECTION |. BE Il enacted By The City Council
Dj Aicrdndrid, That no person persons shall
discharge, cast, cause to flow into, or upon any
u tho streets lanes, alleys, other parts Of the
city, any Kitchen ofs liquid solid, but shall de
post the same in some suitable yesse, there ~ be
kept until called for and removed in the manner
hereinafter provided.
SIC. =. II shall be the duty of the Trustees OF
the Poor to all such offal to he called for,
collected and removed, four times a week in the
months of May, June, July, August and Septem-
bcr and twice week during the romslnder Of the
year. for the aud benefit of the aims house.
SIC. 3. Any person or persons, his or their ser
want who shall violate any of the provisions of this
act shall forfeit and pay not less than one more
than five dollars to be recovered other fines and
tortetureS are now recovered.
SEr. 4. 1t shall be the duty Of the Board Of
Health, Superintendent OF Police, and Police Con
stables to cause the provisions of this act to DO
strictly complied with aud enforced.
SIC. !. This act shall be enforced from and
after the passage thereof.
On notion the Board adjourned.
JAS. ENTWlSLE, Jr, Secretary.
my l7-d3t Sent.
JNRUITS CAN BE PRESERyE WITH
i THEIR ORIGINAL FLAVOR BY USINH
TIE EXCELSIOR FRUIT and PRESERVE
CANS."-1hey the cheapest III Their
popularity is constantly increasing. Hundreds
who have used them can certify to their qualities
| am also manufacturing the "IMPR0VEn
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incident 10 transportation can break the cement
Call and examine them.
Also receiving the celebrated DR.. KANE SELF
vENTILATING DINING ROOM REFRlGE
RATOR, elegant and useful piece OF furniture.
Also, Waterman's Patent and other Refrgerators.
Porcelain Liued WATER COOLERS. a new and
beautiful article. Call and examine them at
apll II. .I.GREG0RY, lls l2o KiHg-st.
GREENS MANSION HOUSE,
CORNER OF CAMERON ASp FAIRFAX SITS.
NNHlS wel-known and POPULAR HOTEL
i having undergone u ThORGUGH RENOIA-
TiON and REFf RSiSHING, is now open, with
everything compeie, for the convenience and ar-
comuodatun of BOARDERS and TRAVEL
T.t.- The Proprietor has secured the services OF
GEORGE l.. STEWART and SAMUEL \.
GREGORY, under whose joint management no
paiu. will he spared to sustain the reputation Of
The HOUSE as a FIRST CLASH HOTEL ia
every respect. James GhEEN.
Alexandria. February !, lsj9-dtf
WALL papers,!
SPRING SUPPL Y FOR 1859
JON y =. CLA RkE
Is now receiving portion Of his Spring supply
l. of PAPER HANGINGS, which, Tor beauty Ot