Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-04-13

BoaRD OF HEALrH.-We have made repeated
alusions 10 the importance of immediate action
with reference 10 the organization Of board Of
health. with a view to the proper and efficient
cleaning up Of all the alleys back yards and
streets Of our city. We again urge action and
vigorous action in reference to the sanitary
affairs Of the city So far. we have seen no dis
position eynced calculated to bring about such
an important and necessary reformation.
Every house in our city should be visited and q
thorough inspection extended 10 every room
cellar and yard. and everything removed that
woald be calculated TO engender or encourage
disease We know from personal observation the
necessity Of such action.
In anticipation Of a visitation from the cholera,
the Board of Health, for the city Of New York,
have directed that every house be thoroughly
examined and cleaned up. Other cities are doing
the same thing, using every precaution 10 prevent
the usual fatality incident to the visitation of the
cholera.
Cannot our city authorities, in consideration
of the approach Of the sicky season. be induced
to tako immediate action in reference to our
sanitary necessities
THE NV ORLEANS CoNTERENCE.-One Of our
friends. Delegate to the General Conference, in
session at New Orleans. writes q letter to rela-
tive in this city. under date Of the 9TH inst from
which we are permitted to extract as follows:
&c am at the st. Charles with NY devoted
friend. J. h. z. .... Of a leading mercantile firm
here stopped at the st. james and for one day
was charged less than their rates, but being
caught by the rain at another hotel, stayed, and
was charged 81 for cup Of tea, slice Of bread,
"a bed and a small breakfast. The excuse was, l
did not settle up at breakfast time. My inference
as. pay up promptly.
The rain. thunder. and lightning, since my ar
rival hay G surpassed all precedent in forty years.
The church in which the Conference meets was
struck by lightning, and the top Of the tower
slightly splintered; and on the same day, Nir-
ginia, in our body. colidcd with Arkansas like a
sugar tree with Bois ddrr. The result was a
pleasant brisling up Of all the briers and prickes
of the Mississippi Valley, and the inevitable
Inference is that but fec if any organic changes
in our church will be permitted this session.
There is no cholera here, and no prospect Of IL.
The air is balmy-tho gardens all glowing with
beauty. and the landscape bright the light Of
cmeralds. My health sas good as usual.
Tnr MESSAGE oF Mayor BRowN.-Owing to
the crowded state Of our columns on yesterday we
were unable TO direct special attention to this
very clear and satisfactory paper. but we do not
doubt that the interest felt in the subjects which
81 treats caused It to be generally read.
The mayorality Of the present incumbent and
the action of the able City Council, has Inaugural
ted new era in city affairs. This fact is percep-
tible on all hands. whether reference be had IL
streets police. Ere department, water-works OF
any Of the matters Of municipal government
The message Is an able doeumrut and urcseut -
an admirable view Of corporation affair. which has
been long needed. II leaves no important matter
untouched and its recommendations are wise,
prudent and economical.
II the remaining six months of Mayor Brown
administration shall prove a. satisfactory as those
reviewed IN this message the city may cougratu-
late itself ON career Of progress which it never
before enjoyed.