During the past year their Surveyor has been engaged in levelling and preparing sections of the various streets in the town, as well as plans and estimates of bridges, and in the general su- perintendence of the works from time to time going on.
With regard to the sanitary condition of the town, the Board would observe that on re- ceiving from his Honor the Superintendent an intimation that the execution of the requirements of the Sanitary Ordinance would devolve upon them, after due consideration they have arrived at the conclusion that the health and convenience of the public would be better studied by re- quiring each owner or occupier of house or land to keep his premises in such a state of cleanliness as shall satisfy 'the Inspector ap- pointed by the Board, and for this purpose his Honoriias been addressed with a view to the repeal of the existing, and the passing of a -new sanitary Ordinance. The subject of fire, and the danger arising therefrom, has not been lost sight of by the Board, and although not unanimous as to the great advantages likely to result from a fire- engine, particularly where water is not easily attainable, they are in favor of the establishment of a brigade, which, acting under suitable officers, may prove of considerable service when occasion arises.
