The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-07-22

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any such vessel for the term of one
year; but such license shall be sue.
pended or revoked, upon satisfactory
proof of bad conduct, iutemperate hab
its, incapscity, inattention to bis du-
ties, or the willful violation of any
provision of this act.
SEC. 16. And be IL Jsrfher enacted, That
when any person shall apply for aa-
thority to be employed as chief mate
of steam vessels, the inspectors shall
require satisfactory evidence of the
knowledge, experiences, and skill of the
applicant in lading cargo, the handling
and stowage of freight, and shall ex-
anime as to his knowledge and ability
in navigation and managing such ves-
sells, and all other duties pertaining to
his station; aud if satisfied of his
qualifications and good character, they
shall grant him license authorizing
him to perform such duties for the term
of one year; but such license shall be
suspended or revoked upon satisfactory
proof of bad conduct, intemperate hab-
It's, unskillfulness, or want of knowi-
edge of the duties of his station, or
the willful violation of any provisions
of this act.
SEC. II. Aad be it further enacted, That
when any person shall apply for au-
thority to perform the duties of engin-
eer of any steamer, the inspectors shall
examine the applicant as to his knowl-
edge of steam machinery, and his ex>
perience as an engineer, and also the
proofs which be produces in support of
his claim; and If, upon full considers
tion, they are Satisfied that his charac-
ter, habits of life, knowledge and ex.
perience in the duties of An engineer
oil 70 onth Ia ha1iof
that the applicant is q suitable and safe
person to be intrusted with the powers
and duties of such a station, they shall
grant him a license, authorizing MIN to
be employed In such duties for the term
of one year, in which they shall assign
him to tie appropriate class of engin-
eers; but such license shall be sus-
pended or revoked upon satisfactory
proof of negligence, unskillfulcess, in
temperance, or the willfsl violation of
any provision of this act; but if COM
plant be made against any engineer
holding license authorizing him to
take charge Of the boilers and machin-
cry of any sieamer, that he has, through
negligence or want of skill, permitted
the boilers in his charge to burn or
otherwise become in bad condition, or
that he has not kept his engine and ma
chinery in good working order, it shall
be the duty of the inspectors, upon
satisfactory proof of such negligence
or want of skill, to revoke his license
aud assign such engineer to a lower
grade or class of engineers if they find
him fitted thereof.
SEC. Is. And be 1t tartuer enacted, That
whenever any person claiming to be
skillful pilot of steam vessels shall Of
fer himself for license, the inspector
shall make diligent inquiry as to his
character and merits, and if satisfied
from personal examination of the ap-
piicant, with the proof thar he shall
offer, that he possesses the reqisite
knowledge and skill, and is trustwor~
thy and faithful; they shall grant him
license for the term of one year to
pilot any euch vessel within the limits
prescribed in the license; but such Ii
cense shall be suspended or revoked
upon satisfactory evidence of negli-
gence, unskillfulness, or inattention to
the duties of his station, or for intem-
perance, or the willful violation of any
provisions of this act. Aud every such
captain, mate, engineer, and pilo. who
shall receive license as aforesaid
shall, when employed upon any such
vessel place his certificate of license
(which shall be framed under glassl
in some conspicuous place in such ves-
eel. wbere it can be seen by passengers
aad others at all times; and for every
neglect to comply with this provision
by any such captain, mate, engineer or
pilot, he shall be subject to a penalty
of one hundred dollars Zoe, or to th(
revocation of his license: Provided,
That in cases where the captain or
| mate is also pilot of the vessel, be
shall not be required to hold two liz
censes to perform such duties, but the
license Issued shall state on its face
that he is authorized to act in such
double capacity.
SEC. 10. And be it further enacted, That
the said local boards of inspectors shall
Investigate all acts of incomptency or
misconduct committed by any such Ii
censed officer while acting under the au-
thorify of his license, and shall have
power to summon before them any wit
ness within their respective districts,
and compel their attendance by q SIM
liar process as in the United States
circuit or district courts; and such To-
| cal inspec ors are hereby authorised to
administer all necessary oaths to any
witnesses thus summoned before them,
and after reasonable notice in writing,
| given to the alleged delinquent, of tie
time and place of such investigation,
The said wituess shall be examined un-
der oath touching the performance of
| duties by any such licensed officer, and
If the board shall be satisfied that any
| such licensed officer is incompetent, or
has been guilty of misbehavior, negli-
| gence, unskillfulness, or has endanger-
ed life, or willfully violated any pro-
vision of this act, they shall immedi.
| ately suspend Or revoke his license, and
| the chief officer of the customs for the
district shall pay out of the revenues
received under the provisions of this
act such fees to the United States mar
shall for his services, and to any wit
ness so sum oned for his actual travel
| and attendance, as shall be officially
| certified to by any inspe ctor hearing the
case upon the back of such summons,
| not exceeding the rate allowed for fees
| and to witnesses for travel and attend
ance in any circuit or district courts of
the United States.
| SEC. 20. Ind be it further enacted, That
| whenever any board of local inspect
ors rufuse TO grant license to any
/ person applying for the same, OF shall
suspend or revoke the license of any
captain, mate, engineer, or pilot, per-
son deeming himself wronged by such
=
may, within thirty days thereof, on
| application to the supervising inspect
| or vf the district, have his case exam
ined anew By such supervising inspect
or, and the local board shall furnish to
the supervising inspector, in writing,
the reasons for their doings in the
premises; and supervising inspect.
or shall examine the case anew, and he
! shall have the same powers to summon
witnesses and compel their attendance,
and to administer oaths, that are con-
ferred on the local inspectors by the
| terms of this act, and such witnesses
and the marshal shall be paid 10 the SANE
manner as herein before provided for;
and such supervising inspector may re-
yoke, change, or modify the decision
Of such local board; and like proceed
ings may be had by any master or own
er of any steam vessel in relation to
the Inspection of such vessel, or her
boilers or machinery, by any such To-
cal board; and in case of repairs, and
IN and investigation or inspection where
there shall be a disagreement between
the local inspectors, the supervising
inspector, when so requested, shall in.
vestigate and decide the case.
SRc. al. And be IL further enacted, That
in addition to the annual inspection, i,
shall be the duty of the local inspect.
ers to examine, at proper times, steam
ers arriving to and from their respect
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