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the Inspector. The physical infirmity of Inspector Webb, who had
charge of this sub-district, incapacitated him for the efficient performance
of his duty ; he was therefore superseded by Inspector Dixon, who
worked with great energy in carrying out the requirements of your
Board. Mr. Handsley was appointed temporarily, to discharge Inspector
Dixon's duties in the southern division of the district, but he was unfortunately
attacked with Small pox after he had been about three weeks in
the work. Up to that time he had fulfilled his duties with much care and
intelligence. It however became necessary to appoint another temporary
Inspector, in the person of Serj. Stoey. At the expiration of the period
of Serj. Stoey's appointment, an election took place for the office of
Sanitary Inspector, when the present Inspector, Serj. Harnack, received
the appointment. This brief recital is sufficient to show the labors and
perils which a Sanitary Inspector must undergo in the discharge of his
duties. The private practitioners of this district cooperated in the most
frank and liberal manner with your Board, in giving information to the
Inspectors, and in transmitting, weekly, replies to the circular letters which
were forwarded to them; and I feel bound to express to them my acknowledgments,
on my own behalf, for their prompt and useful assistance, without
which my Tables could not have been compiled with their present fulness
of detail.
G8. Tho following Table sets forth the sanitary improvements that
have been carried out during the year.