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of impure waters. Just as large tracts of pasture-land have become
comparatively valueless, because they are so contaminated with the
excreta of infected animals that sheep cannot feed there without being
destroyed by the "rot," so, are the surface-wells of populous places
contaminated with excrementitious matter, which is liable when taken
into the stomach, to give rise to disease. It is earnestly to be hoped
that the handsome fountain erected by Mr. Jeremiah Long, a member
of the Vestry, at his own expense, will not long continue to be the only
one in the Parish.
The Workhouse Well.—The Workhouse is supplied with water by an
Artesian Well. In July last, it had become fouled by the penetration of
sewage, and by the drippings of oil from the machinery. I transmitted
a full report upon the condition of the water to the Board of Guardians,
at the request of their Chairman. The Well has been thoroughly
repaired.
Sanitary Works.—The sanitary works carried out in pursuance of
my reports, and otherwise, are summed up in the Report of the Inspector
of Nuisances.