The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-13
BOARD OF HEALTH,
NORFOLK, December 18th, 1866. !
rRHE BOARD OF HEALTH, sensi-


FHHE BOARD OF HEALTH, sensi-
BILE of the necessity of placing the City on
the best possible footing, as to its sanitary condi
ton, in view of the anticipated spread of the
Asiatc Cholera to this country, invite particular
attention to the following measures adopted for
that purpose. The orders of the Board are Pc
remptory, and it is expected that all persons in
terested will promptly comply herewith
l. Ordered That the following named lots and
premises be forthwith filled up with earth, or
other sound materials, as to prevent the lodg-
ment of water therein, viz:
The cellars of the of brick tenements on
Bank Street, North of Hill Street.
The yard, cellar, &C., of the premises No. g.,
Hill Street.
The portion of the Academy lot adjoining the
lot of Mrs. Dorney.
The lots and premises on the East side of Cum
berland Street, from Mrs. Baylor's to the line of
Wolfe Street.
The low lots or ponds on Scott Street, and be-
tween Hawk and Upper Union Streets, near
Nicholson Street
2. Ordered, That Roanoke Dock, the docks on
both sides of Commerce Street, and the dock at
the South end of Church Street, be cleaned out,
by the removal of all mud, filth, decayed wood,
&c, so as to allow depth of net less than two
feet of water at the lowest tides.
3. Ordered, That the oyster hulks, and conse-
quent accumulation of shells, on the South side of
Wide W alter Street. near Graves Ship Yard, be
discontinued; and that the dock be cleared by
removing said hulks, if practicable. Also, that
all oystering establishments be required to clear
their premises daily of all shells, by removing the
same beyond the City limits.
A. That the Inspector have the culvert on Free
mason Street East of CRANKY Street, properly
cleared; alxBthat ditch, of sufficient dimen-
sions for the proper drainage of that part of the
City, be opened through the marsh, to the South
side of Wolfe Street.
Ordered, That all householders, and owners
OF occupiers of lots and grounds within the City,
have their premises thoroughly cleansed, by re
moving immediately all filth, dirt, and rubbish
therefrom, and all sinks and cutters kept in a
wholesome condition, by Inning at least twice in
every week.
Whenever any unenclosed lot shall be in any
way offensive, likely to become a nuisance,
the Inspector is authorized to require the same to
be properly enclosed.
6. Ordered, That it be recommended to the
Councils to appoint, temporarily, four Assistant
Inspectors-one for each ward of the City-to be
employed in connection with the Inspector, under
the supervision of the Board of Health, in carry
ing out the orders of the Board with regard to
Hyglenlc measures
Also, that the attention of the Councils be re-
specially called to the imperfect manner in which
the duties of the Contractor for cleaning the
" wv ' 7. G. BROUGHToN,
decl3-4t-WFM&W Secretary, B. H.
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EOR CHRISTMAS! ,,n,,n,,.
SPLENDID SUGAR CURED AND sPIcED
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OF Attn MORE B E h +!
We are having prepared limited number OF SUI
gar-cured and Spiced Rounds of the finest
BaIti mOre Beef,
For Christmas and as we intended them to be
something extra NICE parties wishing to secure a
chance at them will please leave their orders this
week, as we have already quite number OF or
ders for them.
We will also have on hand, and ready for use,
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For sale in any quantity.
E. C. DEMING,
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