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The time allowed expired on the 22nd, and on the 28th,
as nothing had been done, another summons was taken
out, requiring the owners to show cause why they should
not pay the fine of 10s. per day for the six days during
which the magistrate's order had been disobeyed. This
was heard on the 4th of August, when the defendant
again disputed his liability. It was then adjourned to
the 6th, when the defendant gave in his submission, and
promised that the work should be executed forthwith; on
which condition, and payment of costs, we agreed not to
press for the penalty. The work is now done. It must
be understood, that the owner had the option of ceasing
to use the premises as a human habitation.
Diarrhoea Localities. The places where this disease
was most prevalent during the hot weather, were frequently
visited, and every pains taken to remove any
cause of disease, to encourage the inhabitants to bestir
and protect themselves. Of such places the following
were about the worst:—
North Row, No. 34, a rag and bottle dealer's.
Thomas Street, Nos. 4, 5, and 30.
Robert Street, Nos. 18 and 23.
George Street, Nos. 6, 7, 8, 10, 23, and 24.
North Bruton Mews, No. 18.
Diphtheria Localities. Union Street,Bond Street, No. 18.
A livery stable yard, where a girl died. The apartments
were ordered to be cleansed, the dung removed more
frequently, and the drainage of the yard and stables
made new. They were very offensive. This work is not
yet complete.
Hanover Place, No. 17. This and No. 16 were
ordered to be cleansed, and the water-closets constructed
afresh.