The New York herald., 1866-03-10
METROPOLITAN BOARD OF HEALTH.

Complaints or the People and the Prompt
Action or tho Comm mIssioncrs-Tho New
Sanitary Regime Rapidly Attaining
Thorough Organizntion-Tho Coming
Address to the Public, &c.
The workings OF the Metropolitan Board Of Health
rapidly attaining most beneficial and gratifying results
Complaints in numbers arc daily rocevod by them
stating grievances OF every description which come
under the Sanitary law and with the cooperation Of the
Police Commissioners immediate investigation Is had and
IL found to be the nuisance abated forthwith
Tho Board has determined to give the Street Con.
tractors fair trial under the rtgme, and have an
agreement with them 10 the effect that soon rs the
fierce wind which has been raing for days past shall
have subsidized, Messrs. Brown, Dcvoe and Knapp will
the streets be thoroughly cleaned Of all their
nlthy accumulaons and, in furtherance OF the
ment the Police Commissioners will that all Streets
parts OF streets which not cleaned reported
daily by the police upon the receipt OF which infor
nation the Health Commissioners will cause the
requisite performance Of the work neglected. and will
charge the expenses Of tho TO the Street Con-
tractors.
1t decided yesterday to divid. the cities Of New
York and Brooklyn into instead OF fifteen sanitary
districts as was originally proposed This Of course,
will save tho expense OF paying Ave inspectorstcn
being all that required These officers w Of course,
bc medical. Considerable amusement had upon the
receipt OF an application by veterary association
this city, endorsing and strongly recommending their
president horse surgeon for tho position Of medical
inspector.
UNHEALTHY VEAL PROM PORT PLAIN.
FoRr PLAIN, New York.
DR.. w,LLArD PAnKEB:-
SR-Secing you one Of the Health Commissioners
and that you are using every prccan,ion TO prevent
cholera, have been advised 10 write 90 to inform
YOU OF the kind veal that shipped from here New
York city. MANY calves from 10 three days OLD.
anAf f.nn rsaf f.rx tos Tln,
here and the farmers hcmsclves say that
= ~ 49, N''' ''''' - - '''''' JOHN DUNCAN
Upon the receipt of the above letter Captain Lord Of
tho Sanitary police accompanied by his squad proceeded
to Washington Market whero he found forty or fifty
calves answering the description given by Mr. Duncan
wh had arrived from Fort Plain yesterday. Tho
meat Immediately seized much to the nsonishment
and annoyance of the butchers and being provided
the whole rapidly driven of the dumping grounds
where permission was given th, owners to skin 'the
animals" after which tho unwhoesome carcasses were
consigned TO their anal resting place. and the sautary
object OF the letter thus through the prompt
acton Of the new board and the ration Of the Police
Commissioners
A BROADWAY NUISANCE.
No. $50 BROADWAY, N. Y, March Q, 1So6
d. CARrEvrER Commissioner OF Poco:-
DEAR sie-A dead horse has been lying opposite our
principal entrance since yesteriay We do not know
to whom we ought 70 apply but wc should feel greatly
obliged you would exercise your authority or influence
TO have II removed. E. JAFFRAY Il Co
TENANTS TO BE NOTIFIED TO CLEAN vP.
fKw YORK, March !, 1880
GgNrIEMrs-lour attention IL called To the condition
OF tho house No 32S Pcar known the Franklin
organ nps o Suns
yard, priyy, &c, and notify tenants 10 clean mp.
JOHN COLLINS, JR, for Executrix
THE CONDITION OF wrLLErT STREET.
OrrfcE oy CLgRK COMMON couScIL,
RooN No g. Crrr HALL, March !. lsC6. !
CoaMT.sIoSErs ov HE,LrH:-
GRyngxEs-Thcre has existed for the last three years
nuisance wiilct street. near Stanton, OF pile Of
old stone and bricks, which for deposit ry for all
kinds OF dead animals such as sd dors, cats, &c,
winch are thrown between said bricks and stones and
prove very detrimental 10 the health OF the noghbor-
hood speedy removal OF these nuisanccs Is earnestly
sought by the residents OF this locality.
THE OWNER or A PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT
THREATENED BY THE scAIpEL.
No AZ Firm AVENUE.
To tho HEArrH COMMISSIONERS:
GESTLxxES-For many years past my attention hrs
been directed 10 The shocking condition Of the printing
establishment Of Nessrs Gray reen on the corner OF
Frankfort and Jacob streets These gentlemen have
earnestly entreated the 10 permit the iron shcs
to he hung hinges that they could be opened and
allow living amount o, air TO enter; but thoy have
been rudey denied the privilege. cannot remain ten
minutes without rca. oppression IN any room In the
lived hue the deadly effect Please give IL early at,cr
tion aud you win win the thanks Of the nrm and every
tho Ssaipe ''' ' EDWARD II Dixon. ND.
COMPLAINT FROM WALL STREET.
No. Ill WALL SrRKyr. March 0. 1909.
JACKSON 3. ScnrLTz, PnnsDsSr BoARD 90 HELrH:-
DxaR SR-We most respectfully call your attent 20
tho horrible condition OF Wall street. between South
Frsnt streets Fur many years this locality has ben
used TO store damaged rigs coton hides aud other
ticics too numerous 70 non and all OF them oaenive
and injurious 10 the health Of those doing business the
ncighborhood We have asked before 10 be relieved of
these nuisances and would be very thankful " you
would give the matter your early attention
wM. SCOTT X SON.
similar letters rejecting on the condition Ct this
locality received yesterday from other
merchants. and The remedy will be applied af
early dac. Action will probably be taken upon
all these communcat ons ut the meeting to-day.
The address o. the Metropolitan Board of Health,
VIII ch IL ready will be prc-cni.d at the meet,
ing for action All which II will he given through the
press 90 the public The document l. said % be short
clear and explicit exposition OF the plans and proposed
workings OF the sanitary rsgims, and such Will
undoubtedly receive careful perusal by all cssss Of
our citizens tbs grcat metropolitan man frro against
King Chocra aud all species germs Of pcsencc which
have for long lime been permitted without fear Of
molestaton 70 threaten the community.
TIMELY WARNING TO TENANTS.
Agreeable 10 instructions the police connuo 10
nth into the street. Yesterday woman named Ellen
fsprn arrested In Clinton place for hrownr paii
fu of slops In front OF house, and was committed for
trial