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24 sewers have been cleansed, 3 repaired; 212 gullies cleansed ,
27 repaired, 12 trapped, and 8 new ones constructed; 2 new airshafts
have been built; 1 12-inch, 17 9-incli, and 55 6-inch drains
have been laid; 121 houses have been drained; 3 house-drains have
been trapped ; and 88 cesspools destroyed.
In conclusion, I may remark, that the year—in a sanitary
point of view—has been favourable. The mortality is below the
average, and the number of deaths from Zymotic diseases has been
reduced. Undoubtedly had not the winter been so unusually severe,
the mortality would have appeared in a still more favourable light.
The amount of rain which fell in the year, 32-inches, was
considerably above the average of the last 21 years, viz.: 2 3-inches.
This has—no doubt—had a beneficial effect, in washing and purifying
the air, as also the sewers.
I think then, that the Vestry have reason to be satisfied that
real sanitary progress has been made; that their labors have not been
in vain ; and that the Local Management Act has conferred important
benefits upon the community.
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. W. GRIFFITH, M.D.
November 15, 1861.
T. GOODE, Printer, Clekkknwell Green.