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tants. In consequence of my remonstrance, the
dredging was immediately discontinued; and it was
agreed that nothing of the kind should be again
attempted during the summer months. Whether,
as a result of the thorough cleansing which the
Basin had received during the previous year,
or of the moderate temperature of the season,
the water remained in a tolerable state during the
whole of July. As soon as it appeared necessary,
I requested that the Basin should be emptied,
which was accordingly done, the Basin remaining
empty three hours. Large quantities of foul deposit
were found opposite the manure wharves, as well
as at the east end of the Basin. Of this only a
small quantity could be removed in so short a
time, the rest remaining for a more favourable
opportunity.
Offensive Trades.
During the past year, further improvement has
taken place in the condition of the manure wharves
in consequence of the enforcement of regulations
based on the provisions of the Local Act. The
principle long contended for by the Sanitary Committee,
that all manure or other offensive refuse
should at once be shot from the carts in which it is
collected into the barges in which it is to be conveyed
into the country, without being deposited on
the wharves, is now recognized by the Wharfingers
as a rule, of which the infringement will not be
tolerated by the Vestry. As a consequence, the
manure trade which in former years was so great