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visited both this and other premises of a similar character, and
I find it to be the general custom to keep fat, bones and rags
for periods varying from a week to two months, during which
time (more especially at the present season,) great offence is
occasioned by the decomposing material. I therefore strongly
recommend that a notice be served upon the owners of such
places, requiring them to remove in properly covered tubs all
fat within 24, and all bones within 48 hours of their receipt;
and that on no pretence should rags be permitted to accumulate
for a longer period than one month. The premises to be limewashed
three times in the course of the year.
My attention has also been directed to the condition of Mr.
Cates's slaughter-house, which I found dirty and offensive,
and that pigs were kept in an adjoining shed, creating a great
nuisance particularly offensive to the immediate inhabitants,
directions have been given for the removal of the pigs, and
Mr. Cates has consented to thoroughly cleanse and lime-white
the premises, and efficiently repair the pavement.
Twenty-three houses have been examined by InspectorCrow
during the month, and the several requirements have been
completed.
The complaint of Mr. Polk, in reference to the tank at the
rear of his house, has been met by the landlord consenting to
permit the tank to be covered in.
I have the honor to be,
Gentlemen,
Your faithful Servant,
BARNARD HOLT.
5, Parliament Street,
June, 1858.