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lias been manifestly dependent upon obstructed drains, and in
which health was immediately restored on the removal of that
cause.
It is obviously impossible for me to become aware of the
existence of this kind of evil by the ordinary means of systematic
inspection ; and it appears to me extremely important
that the more wealthy inhabitants should be aware that the
sanitary Acts place the remedy in their own hands; and that
it is their duty, by supplying to the local authority that kind of
information, which, as regards the dwellings of the poor, is
obtained by domiciliary inspection, to contribute their share to
the general improvement.
The usual mode of procedure has been as follows:—
First.—A preliminary requisition, signed by me, is sent,
stating the nature of the improvements required, and requesting
that they may be executed.
Secondly.—In case this request is disregarded, a recommendation
is made to the Sanitary Committee to issue an
Order to the same effect, requiring compliance within a stated
period.
Thirdly.—This Order having been sanctioned and served,
and the period stated having expired, the party on whom the
Order is made is summoned to appear before the Committee,
and to show cause why he has not complied with the requirements
therein contained.
Fourthly.—In default of his appearing, or in case of his
appearing and failing to show cause to the satisfaction of the
Committee, an Order is made for the immediate execution of
the works at his expense.
Fifthly.—The expenses are recovered in the manner provided
by the Act.
LICENSING OF SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
The provisions of the Metropolitan Markets Act relating
to the Licensing of Slaughter Houses having come into
operation during the past year, 39 Slaughter Houses were
inspected during the mouth of September last, and detailed