The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-15

fNofantibC ~ tue WOutU DI blulfs rive
We are satisfied that this win h. accol
shed " action IL taken on your part Q
= dorslng the proposition, and requesting o.
. representatives to favor the scheme.
We have the most
c0NcLUsIvE ASSURANCE
= that the action contemplated by the "
tional Board OF Health will not cause n
slightest obstruction to commerce, exec,
, IN the contingency Of the arrival m HamII
ton Roads of an actually infected yesse
.. when she VIII be detained long enough
discharge and disinfect cargo, 10 cleans
and disinfect the vessel, and properly I
care for the sick.
In this connection 1t Is we'll to mentio
that the National Board Of Health guaran
tees TO all cities which adopt their rules a
to quarantine, both by land and water, thei
cooperation and pecuniary assistance II oc
caslon arises. In reply to this offer thi
Board gave the assurance OF its cordial co
operation, but explained that It's powers be
ing limited we would be compelled to asl
your legislative action. Appropriate actor
IS now solicited on your part.
VENTILATION OF HOUSES.
The large number OF dwellings, Will,
none can be termed tenement-housps, whict
have Deen erceted in the last few year,
should admoBssA you that il is time tha
some extra supervision should be exercised
over them In addition to the inquiry now
demanded as to the material Of which they
are TO be constructed (simply whether
wooden or brick). The most important
question, and the first 10 be considered
after the material has been decided, /:
| IL, nil ~. 4
This inquiry should be submitted to relia
Die ana skllful persons, approved by youl
bodies, as is done in other cities.
| We recognize the fact that our city car
boast OF scientific architects. fully acquant.
ed with all the questions likely TO arise in
the construction Of buildings, as to design
strength OF material, economy OF space, and
ventilation; also, contractors and builder:
fully conversant with every detail OF their
separate departments; but it has been theil
experience that they are all cramped and
restrained by the economical spirit mani
tested by the capitalists, and are compelled
to obey the Instructions OF their en-
plQyers. We contend that no person
s0euld be allowed to construct a house
for the residence OF any citizen, how
ever attractive he may make it i'm its exter
unless 1t possesses certain requisites as tC
proper materials. strength, light, and venli
lation. We know OF no means by which
tbs can be insured except by requiring thu
plans to be submitted 10 competent Judge
to be appointed by your bodies, and to bt
remunerated by fees suitable to the service,
rendered, to be paid by the owner OF tht
property. This supervision is, in OuI
| n in, oil foas
SEWERS AND THEIR VENTILATION.
We earnestly urge more rapid extension
OF the system OF sewers. Their benefits are
appreciated by the community, and theil
economy, independently Of comfort, also &C.
knOwleOged. In your wisdom you have
provided that all houses hereafter erected
along The course OF any city sewer shall be
connected Herewith, and be supplied with
yentiating tubes-a provision most import
ant and wise. You now have a duty to per-
form in providing for the ventilation Of the
public sewers ut the public expense. This
matter we beg may claim your early atten-
tion. by gradual but persistent effort
much may be effected, and the danger OF
sewer-gas in our houses be removed.
We respectfully suggest that modifcl-
tons OF the ordinance as to sewers could
with great prOpriety be made, which would
render il more efficient and at the same time
afford relief to our citizens. We suggest
that the Committees on Health and Streets
be charged with its revision. We shall pI e.
sent in separate paper those particular
localities which demand your immediate
attention.
CATTLE.
Custom has thus far allowed that cattle OF
all descriptions brought TO market for sale
may be driven through the city at all hours
of the day. Experience has proved. by
accidents heretofore reported in our daily
papers, that lives have been endangered and
lost, and serious damage inflicted upon pro-
perry. This can be avoided; and we re-
spectfullv suggest that an ordinance be
passed prescribing the hours during which
this traffic may be allowed. We suggest
that no loose cattle, horses, or mules should
be allowed 10 pass through our streets after
I A. NJ. in the summer and A. NJ. in the
winter. As to sheep and hogs, we think the
privilege may with prOpreiy be extended
to 8 A. NJ. during the whole year.
Another question arises--viZ., as to the
privilege OF keeping cows within the city
limits. Weiee that in bringing this subject
to your consideration we may arouse some
feeling and opposition; but in the dis
charge OF our duties we are compelled,
inasmuch as under the provisions OF The or
dinance establishing this Board we are eX-
pected to look to the comforI as well a. the
health OF the community, to represent 10
yOu any such conclusions TO which we have
arrived. Although we may interfere with
peculiar personal interests, we give ii as our
decided conviction that no cow should be
allowed to be stabbed within the city limits
unless an express permit be granted Big the
Committee on Health. Your ordinances re-
Quire this as TO hogs, and it has been faith
fully carried out, and its benefits appreci-
ated by the community.
We really think that the establishment OF
what are
CALLED DIARIES
in a city is nuisance. The odor arising
from them is so offensive-no matter bow
cleanly they may be kept-so ditfusable and
permeating, that our citizens invoke your
municipal authority in abaling. in a mea-
sure at least, this grievance. We have been
unable to respond in favorable way as 10
the prospect OF afordlng relief TO those
whose misfortune it is 10 reside near such
establishments. We express no opinion AS
10 the quality OF the milk furnished from
the so-called dairies. But we all know that
TO seeare good milk The animals should
have free air and exercise, which cannot be
offered in such establishments. We think
an ordinance can be prepared in accordance
with the foregoing suggestions, which
would answer all objections.
ALLEYS.
We alude to this subject with some re-
mctance, as previous suggestions have not
been regarded. But we will be pardoned
for calling your attention again to the mat
ter nv The assurance that unless now effec'
tnal for needed reform, such suggestions