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of Fever 109 (96 of which were of the remittent type, and
13 infantile), also constitute a large and important item.
The number of deaths resulting from these cases was 38, a
small proportion, considering the amount of epidemic
disease. There were no deaths from any epidemic disease
except Small Pox, from which two deaths occurred.
Inquests, &c.—In the course of the past year 15
inquests were held by the Coroner. The following is a
list of the verdicts arrived at after a diligent and searching
examination :
3 were suicidal—by poison, &c.
3 were accidental.
5 were natural from heart disease.
3 „ „ „ brain „
1 was found dead (overlaid).
The Sanitation of the Year.—From Table VI. in the
Appendix it will be seen that a large amount of sanitary
work was accomplished during the year. More than 2000
houses were specially examined by the Surveyor, the
Inspector of Nuisances and myself; 5574 feet of new sewers
and branch drains were constructed during the year. Few
compulsory orders were required during the year, indicating
a desire on the part of proprietors and others to execute
necessary sanitary work without being compelled by legal
processes.
The slaughter houses and cow houses have been duly
examined during the year, and the excellent enactments
of the Legislature regarding these buildings, though at
first complained of as unnecessary and expensive by the
owners, have brought about a durable and permanent
improvement in their condition which has given the
greatest satisfaction to all parties. Still there is room for
further improvements which time will suggest.
The water supply is not complained of in the matter
of quantity, but as to quality it is not only bad, but very