The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-15
QUARANTINE REGULATIONS
u,.norAR1EEs SECOND MILITARY D1sTgicI'
CHARLESTON. S, C., April g. lSoe.

urInorARrEEs SECOND MILITARY plsIaetoSh neo
CHARLESTON, S, c., April 8 Iooo'
General Orders, No. GAL .ho
Tn order 10 protect The commumhes anu 'l'
troops stationed with them, against the lmporIAuo
of contagious or infectious diseases II 10 nee.'
n establish an effective and uniform system OF
anime ut the several ports IN this district anu .oi
that purpose the following regulations sie
established, to take effect on the nfsV oaS =.
prorimo. and will continue in force unnI lnouANe"0
revoked by proper authority. ..,.s s,or,
II. All vessels coming directly or indlrecuS 'io.-
any place where cholera, yellow fever, ship ieVef O
caled, or apy other infectious disease existed al 'ns
time of their departure, or which shall have 'oucheu
a. o- snch nlace and proceeded thence to any port
in this district or onboard which, duflne 'no
any case of the aforementioned diseases 'n a.,
occurred, shall be brought to. and shail a"1i'
visit of the inspecting quarantine ofheer al INC
DESIGNATED for that purpose, and shall be suo'ee' ~
such quarantine other rules and regulations 90
quarantine officer may prescribe.
TT. If shall be the duty Of the quarantine oincei
to board every vessel subject to the Quarantine -
visitation Immediately her arrival at tne po-''
or station DESIGNATED or as soon thereafter as
tcabe, to inquire as TO the health OF all pefson' o
board, the condition of the vessel and cargo W "
spect the bill of health, manifest o2-ooos' e"'' ANO
TO examine or oath, the captain, crew OF paesen'
gers; and if he is satisfied that she has come Hoin
infected ports OF has any sickness on board OF
the vessel in filthy OF unhealthy CONDITION. NC
shall at once decide on the preliminary steps 70 oe
taken give the necessary orders and report at once
in writing TO the Medical Director for speclhc III
structions as to his future action in the case. Inc
Medical Director, on receiving the report OF tne
quarantine officer, shall at once g'Te hl speein'
structisns as to the disposal Of the vessel her crew"
passengers and cargo.
". It shall be the duty of esery pilot conducting
vessel into any port or harbor OF the dlsu'c' "
bring her first to the station designated 1of eAhnn
| nation by the quarantine officer and 10 remain on
board. without proceeding beyond such stauon'
until the quarantine officer shall give him permis
sion in writing TO leave the vessel
V. Every pilot neglec6ng or refusing to bring
vessel to the examining station, and aferward TO the
quarantine ground, if required by. the quarantine
officer to do so, shall be suspended from his ONCE,
and SHALL on conviction, be punished as the military
authorities may direct subject to the the approval OF
the Commanding General.
VI Any captain or master Of steamer or saiine
vessel passing theexamining station without permis-
sion, or refusing to perform quarantine when order
ed to do so or by breaking quarantine after being az
quarantine ground, or allowing any ofhcer pass en-
gers or crew to leave his vessel without the permits
iscn Of the quarantine officer, or permitting any un-
authorized person TO visit his vessel or disooeyng
any order of the quarantine officer, on conviction
thereof, shall be punished by fine and imprison-
ment or other sentence, as may be imposed by m''-
t1ry authorities subject the approval OF the Com
manding General.
VII. Examining and quarantine stations;
I. CHARLESTON, S. c.
The quarantine ground, or anchorage for infected
vessels, at Charleston S. c., will be established in
suitable depth of water opposite or near to the
White House Landing. in Stono Inlet. Quarantine
hospital will be on Morris Island. storehouses FOR
merchandise pronounced infected 20 be at Pawnee
Landing.
Station for vessels detained or observation to be
one mile below Fort sumter-noi in the direct chan
ne but in a suitable depth of water, and as near
midway distance from shore to shore as practicable
9. GEORGETOWN, S. G.
Quarantine station, the station for hospital and
for infected merchandise to BET on North
Island.
The anchorage for infected vessels and for vessels
under observation, to be opposite North Island
Lighthouse as far from the main channel as practi-
cable, and 1T least one mile apart.
g. HILTON BEAD, s. c.
Quarantine station for injected vessels, 20 be op
poste Braddock's Point The station for hospital
and sorehouses for infected merchandise will also
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station will also enforce the quarantine laws upon
vessels passing up Catalogue sound
Station for vessels under observation in Catalogue
Sound will be above Braddock's Point two miles up
the sound.
The station for vessels under observation entering
Port Royal Roads will be near the inner hghtship,
towards ST. Helena Island which Will also be the
station for the quarantine officer.
VII. The quarantine hereby established being
deemed sufficient for the protection Of all ports IN
North and South Carolina. all quarantines establish
ed BIZ other authority in those States are, and Will
be, suspended so long as the military quarantine is
| in operation.
TX. The Medical Director will establish such sani.
tary regulations as may be required for the several
cities and towns in this Military District The Quar-
termsster's Department and Post Commanders will
afford the necessary facilities, when required by the
Medical Director enforce the regulations he may
establish
Z. Regulations to be observed on board of all ves-
| sells detained at quarantine
1st Universal cleanliness must be preserved on
board.
| "a. The forecastle, steerage and cabin to be
scrubbed, and then well sprinkled with chloride of
lime, and other means Of disinfecton sh1ll be used
as may be directed by the Quarantine Officer.
Sd All foul wearing apparel and bed clothes Of
the officers, passengers and seamen, must be wash
ed, aired and disinfected.
4th. The bilge water must be completely pumped
ont twice day at least and water from alongside be
put in the pump until the water so pumped out shall
be clear and free from any offensive smell.
5th. Wind sails must be constantly kept up in
each hatchway. and trimmed 10 the wind, except
when weather or discharge OF cargo prevents
6th Commanders Of vessels are accountable Tor all
irregularities committed on board their respective
vessels and for the conduct Of such Of their people
as they may send on shore By permission OF tine
Quarantine officer; and if any person shall leave
vessel in quarantine, 20 beyond the limits assign
ed 10 such person by competent authority, report
thereof must be Immediately made to the Quarantine
officer. Anyperson 60 offending SHALL on conviction,
suffer such punishment as military commission
nav direct subject the approval of the Command.
| ing General.