Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-08-15


This is a most important document. We have pre-
pared synopsis OF this valuable law, and recommend
all oar readers to read learn mark and nwardy di.
rest' il.
Sec !. Requires all vessels propelled in whole or in
part by steam take before the l Of October next
new license, subject TO the conditions hereafter
Sec 2. Prohibits all vessels propelled as above from
Transporting passengers goods IN upon the bays,
lakes, rivers or other navgabe waters Of the United
States" after the ist Of October, without such Ii.
cense. Penalty for non compliance e5oe, for which
boat may be proceeded against summarily.
See. 3. Authorizes the District Judge appoint
peieni and faithful persons inspect hus boilers and
machinery Of every steam vessel whenever requested
60 de by the master thereof; which nspec
isrs are to furnish duplicate certificates of their nspec-
ten, and take oath faithfully discharge their
duty. No TO be appointed who is interested in the
Hanufasure OF steam engines or machinery
Sec. 4. Requires the person appointed inspect the
hall Of any steamboat TO state in his certificate the age
Of the boat wien and where built and how long il has
been running and also whether the vessel il, in his
opinion, sound and seaworihy. Fee o., be paid by
the owner or master
Sec. 5. Imposes the same duties on the person re.
CURED inspect the boilers the certificates to state the
copy Of the certificate to be delivered 10 the Collector,
me other be posted up and KEEP, in conspicu-
part Of the boat Fee as above.
Sec. g. The inspection under the 9th section 10 be
made year, that under the 9Th section twice a
yearthe certificate Of such inspection be delivered
ty the the Collector, mourning the
penalties Of running without license. A competent
number Of experienced and sklful engineers" to be
kept by the on board every boat and for
elect OF dong the and liable for oil
damages TO the property Of any passenger board
cssoned. by explosion or by arrangement Of the
shinery."
Sec. 2. Requires. under the penalty Of $780, that
whenever the boat steps for passengers freight or fuel
the saetyvslve shall be opened keep the steam
down In the boiler as near practicable what il il
when the beat 10 under Roadway"
Sec. g. Requires, under penalty Of $780, boats navi.
eating the Lakes the Ocean, over goo toms 10
carry tive lsng boats yawls, each competent TO
carry steasf twcnty persons larger carry
al least three such yswls
Sec. o. Requires under like penalty. all steamers re
fsrred in Sec. 9, carry with them engine and
sueonhese in good srder and 10 iron reds chains
instead of uler ropes
Sec. 10. Requires steam vessels running between
sSsset and sunrise 20 carry lights-Pensy 5000
sec H. All penalties to be sued for in the District
Court where the offence where the owner or
master resides One half for the infsrmcr the other
for the United States
sec. ~ Every captain engineer. pilot, ether per-
son employed en- board a steamboat" throsgh whose
negligence mscondsct or inatenoH life liz lost shall be
deemed guhty o. mansauehter" and upon conviction
be senesced 70 confinement at hard labor for more
than ten years.
Sec. 10 In all actions against steamboat owner. or
masters the bursting Of boiler celsps. az Aue or
suross escape OF steam shall be tslsa !. nfa nr;ms
facs evdesce, ssfhcient To charge the a.fendsn, ar
those in his employ, with pcg geuce until \. .h.ll ho,
there negligence by him ,hose in h,s employ.
ment"
Here 10 Legislation enough. II sow remain, with
travellers end with jures give it full effect, upo, N.
srst AND every SITTING occssios.