New-York tribune., 1870-08-27
THE STREET CLEANING.

To, the razor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Ny attention has just been called to an
editorial in your issue of the 17th which pray you to
excuse me overlooking the morning OF its puDca
ton. In my communications with the Health Depart
ment represent solely the streetCeaning Bureau OF
the CITY OF New York. and have not the presumption to
sneak for any one but myself, and az my own
representative most respectfully tender you, in all KIND
ness. the evidence necessary to enable you 10
modify the expression, There Is no pretehse
of naming what streets have peeh assens
of all effort TO specify what has been done WIN tDe large
amounts appropriated by the Board Tor extra street.
cleaning" Bear with me while refresh your memory
this subject. list OF streets Delhg maue ou 'tii
submitted to the Board OF Health Ior ezra actd me ~. to
Committee to whom It was reerred l9sIusu e no ~ ~
ascertain by nensraon the amount OF work 10 pe per
tances in the different Wards accompanied with map
Of the city, designating by coors me hIlDr oL
Board with the list The different papers IN the cy
were represented by reporters az the meeting vi tDJ
ciyty TO send Won a similar map and explanations. do
not regret the civy, and shall take pleasure IN re-
for referring to IT, freshen recollection me Eren.ng
Deocrut criticised the Board for its action In keeping
clean Ffthave and neglectng the streets upon which
resided the Of the city Upon sscertanl the facts
Peaehon Pee OF %e for not Iphg scores Of other
thoroughares where the refuse of weeks be found
may be JUST Sut have to plead ignorance OF the oca
IS rs and would most freely acknowledge my obligations
You for pointing them out byat once giving sneca az
Cleaning failed to do his duty would Immediately have
recourse TO summary proceedings against him. think
N Won VIII ke the trouble to examine your files you
will discover that you pupsshed the omount the CON
tractor was receive per mile for extra sreetcleaning
and am confident that furnished you with the us,
tances length OF streets cleaned extra once, twice. ana
three times per week, and 1t was hidden poln the pup
lie the fault not mine have no newspaper AT ny
command and the idea that the Ring supposes' or
cares whether my views satisfy the public or not in no
manner merits mention. Being al officer not OF Ring
but OF tie City OF NewYor, and intending to faithfully
discharge the duties incumbent the office, without
| fear or favor should the work under my
| inspection not be honestly and efficiently DONE"
yOn may rest assured that somebody "w suffer from
an exhibit Of it; in such manner that the pupnc viii
not be likely to complain Of Noncompliance with Obiga
tOns incurred. would not trouble you on this matter
if were not Of your chyar0us generosity III has
tsnng repair error by which unmerted reflection
might east upon honest Ofern the discharge of
his official functions. Very respectfully your oDedlent
servant -
THOMAS COTTMAS. Inspector OF STRENGTHENING.
Original contract for Street leaning, N5 1924 miles;
first redustiOn cleaning, $50 $3.50 miles;
requisitOn for extra cleaning l0o ll9 miles, term-
mating Saturday, Sept. 3. 1870
bureau Of Street Cleaning Health Department. Cuy Of
Nec York, No 301 Mott ST., Netc York. Aug %, 1870