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the application ofthe Paris system of descending , or negative Artesian wells , to discharge some of the sewage contents of London into the sand strata of the lower formations in this basin . Mr . Leslie modifies this by deodorizing the sewage water first , so that there may be less fear of affecting the underground water-bearing strata , though these
are found to possess in themselves full capability of filtering . Accord ing to the reports of Mr . Hyde Clarke and Mr . Gr . H . Byerley , the system of discharging wells has long been largely employed by the municipality of Paris , and M . Mulot , the celebrated well borer , has carried out some large works for this purpose . M . Mulot has been , called in to give his opinion , on the application of this system in London . By means of the well of Bondy the contents of the laystalls
are discharged , at a depth of 211 feet , into an absorbing stratum in argillaceous sand and green and gray sands . This process has been carefully watched by the sanitary authorities of Paris . As far back as 1840 , it appears Mr . Clarke recommended the extension of the Paris system in these terms : — "The marshy districts of Hackney , Lambeth , and Woolwich might be relieved , and instead of Mr . Martin ' s expensive plan for the improvement of the sewage , the Thames might be much
more easily relieved by the filth being turned into absorbent wells . ' It will be seen , although a modification of this plan has been put forward to supersede other systems of drainage ,, Mr . Clarke has only recommended its local and partial application , and indeed , such a course seems to be that which is most consistent and practicable . By
adopting at once deodorization , gas-burning , descending wells , and continuous sewer channels to the bottom of the river , by removing the contents of the public conveniences for agricultural purposes , where there is an outlet by river , canal , or railway—much of the evil may be stayed and the main drainage plan , which has now got so many opponents , may in time be superseded ,. without the enormous expenditure Avhich is contemplated .
The Government offices , the Wellington monument , the National Gallery , ancl the Nelson monument , afford sufficient subjects of discussion to the artistic world just now , and we shall have something to say fropa time to time .
The destruction of the famous Bourse or Exchange at Antwerp , is a great loss , and whoever has seen the building ( and every one has made nowadays an excursion in Flanders ) , Avill deeply regret it . The Antwerpers having overcome the prejudice against covering the area , which for three centuries had remained open , like that of its imitator ,
the R > oyal Exchange in London , had lately covered it with a glass roof which was the subject of admiration . The covering of the Royal Exchange in London has been several times seriously mooted , but successfully resisted by Baron Rothschild , M . P ., and the Mercers , Company . A few years ago Sir Joseph Paxton wont to the trouble of designing a roof which would have preserved the proportions of Mr . Tito ' s structure , and made the building weathertight and commodious .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Oim Architectural Chapter.
the application ofthe Paris system of descending , or negative Artesian wells , to discharge some of the sewage contents of London into the sand strata of the lower formations in this basin . Mr . Leslie modifies this by deodorizing the sewage water first , so that there may be less fear of affecting the underground water-bearing strata , though these
are found to possess in themselves full capability of filtering . Accord ing to the reports of Mr . Hyde Clarke and Mr . Gr . H . Byerley , the system of discharging wells has long been largely employed by the municipality of Paris , and M . Mulot , the celebrated well borer , has carried out some large works for this purpose . M . Mulot has been , called in to give his opinion , on the application of this system in London . By means of the well of Bondy the contents of the laystalls
are discharged , at a depth of 211 feet , into an absorbing stratum in argillaceous sand and green and gray sands . This process has been carefully watched by the sanitary authorities of Paris . As far back as 1840 , it appears Mr . Clarke recommended the extension of the Paris system in these terms : — "The marshy districts of Hackney , Lambeth , and Woolwich might be relieved , and instead of Mr . Martin ' s expensive plan for the improvement of the sewage , the Thames might be much
more easily relieved by the filth being turned into absorbent wells . ' It will be seen , although a modification of this plan has been put forward to supersede other systems of drainage ,, Mr . Clarke has only recommended its local and partial application , and indeed , such a course seems to be that which is most consistent and practicable . By
adopting at once deodorization , gas-burning , descending wells , and continuous sewer channels to the bottom of the river , by removing the contents of the public conveniences for agricultural purposes , where there is an outlet by river , canal , or railway—much of the evil may be stayed and the main drainage plan , which has now got so many opponents , may in time be superseded ,. without the enormous expenditure Avhich is contemplated .
The Government offices , the Wellington monument , the National Gallery , ancl the Nelson monument , afford sufficient subjects of discussion to the artistic world just now , and we shall have something to say fropa time to time .
The destruction of the famous Bourse or Exchange at Antwerp , is a great loss , and whoever has seen the building ( and every one has made nowadays an excursion in Flanders ) , Avill deeply regret it . The Antwerpers having overcome the prejudice against covering the area , which for three centuries had remained open , like that of its imitator ,
the R > oyal Exchange in London , had lately covered it with a glass roof which was the subject of admiration . The covering of the Royal Exchange in London has been several times seriously mooted , but successfully resisted by Baron Rothschild , M . P ., and the Mercers , Company . A few years ago Sir Joseph Paxton wont to the trouble of designing a roof which would have preserved the proportions of Mr . Tito ' s structure , and made the building weathertight and commodious .