Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-27

Sec. 4. Be it further ordained by the au-
thority aforesaid, That all vessels arriving at
this port with sickness on board, or having
had same during voyage shall. At AL seasons
OF the year, anchor at quarantine station ana
there remain until released by order oil the
Board of Sanitary Commissioners.
Sec. s. Be 1t further ordained by the au-
| thOrity aforesaid, That all vessels from Inject
ed or suspected localities, shall, during inc
entire year, discharge all ballast at the Quar-
antine Station and shall have bllges ana linn
bers cleaned and sweetened, and shall De SUP
ject to such fumigatiOn as may be prescribed
by the Board OF sanitary Commissioners.
SEC. 2. Be 1t further ordained 10y the au-
thority Aforesaid, that on and after MAY !,
and until Nov. l of each year, and longer, II
the Board OF Sanitary Commissioners snail SO
determine, all coastwise vessels or steamers
from lRtiuudes south of Cape Hatteras DINER
than those by inland route, must anchor AT the
quarantine station. Steamers and vessels
from non infected or non suspected localities
will not be detained longer than necessary Tor
the quarantine officer to satisfy himself OF
their perfect sanitary condition. Vessels
from injected or suspected localities VIII ne
required to nave their 0llgos ana tmOeIs
cleansed and sweetened, and subject To such
fumigatiOn as may be prescribed by the Board
of Sanitary Commissioners. and shall he de-
tanned at least 10 DAYS before being permitted
to come to the city.
SEC. 10. Be 1t further ordained by the au-
thority aforesaid. that all coAstwlse steamers
or vessels arriving at this port by inland
U
between May l and Nov. /. or later, II the
Board of Sanitary Commissioners SO deter
mine must he inspected and given permit by
the health officer before landing Of either pas-
sengers or freight.
SEC. II. Be it further ordainedby the author
| ity Aforesaid, That from May to November
OF each year, and longer if the Board of Sani-
! tary Commissioners shall 80 determine, no
] vessel arriving at this port from any infected
/ or suspected locality, will be allowed to come
! TO this city with cargo in hold, such cargoes
1 VIII be required to be lightered from the
/ quarantine station under such requirements
as the Board of Sanitary Commissioners may
/ prescribe.
/ SEC. Il. Be it further ordained by the au-
! thorty aforesaid, That any vessel or vessels
| which have in the course of their voyage,
| picked up any persOns.or merchandise from
| any wrecked vessel or vessels having sailed
! from any infected port or ports or having ON
! board any persons or merchandise from any
| vessel or vessels from an infected port or
| ports, shall, during the entire year, be COM
! PEELED TO anchor and remain at the quaran-
/ tine station until released by the written per-
nit Of the quarantine officer, under regula-
! lions to be prescribed by the Board of Sanl-
! tary Commissioners.
! SIC. lS. Be il further ordained by the au-
/ thOrity aforesaid. That no person other than
a pilot shall board, from May | to Nov. OF
| each year, any vessel arriving at this port or
/ any OF the inlets, rivers and creeks within
| the limits of the quarantine jurisdiction of the
| Mayor and Aldermen Of the city Of Savannah
| from infected or suspected localities, and IN
the event Of any person other than pilot
! shall board any such vessel they shall be de-
tanned at quarantine for a period of not less
! than fifteen DAYS In addition to other penal
| ties prescribed by this ordinance.
SEC. ID, Be it further ordained by the au-
! thority aforesaid, That all pilots must in
every case before boarding any vessel, make
inquiry as to sanitary condition of vessel, and
in no case must they board if the vessel have
| sickness Of pestilenJial character on board, or
has had any during her voyage. In such
case they must either direct the vessel
to national quarantine station at Sapelo,
when the same Is open, lead the vessel or
| have their small boat hauled alongside OF the
vessel clear of the water. and IN this way pilot
! her in, but nothing herein contained shall be
held TO authorize pilot to bring vessel into
/ this port that has sickness on board, or has
| had any during her YOyage-durlng the time
| the national quarantine station is open. All
vessels from localities subjected to quaran-
! tine, whether seeking awaiting orders or des-
| tined for this port, shall be anchored by the
! pilot bringing such vessel in at the quarantine
| station, at the earliest time practicable after
! having entered the harbor, and it shall be the
duty of such pilot to remain with such vessel
until she is anchored at quarantine station,
and as soon as he boards the same he shall
have displayed the quarantine flag from her
headmast, and no person shall communicate
| with such vessel. nor shall any person from
| said vessel communicate with the shore until
! sac is anchored at quarantine station, and
then only by permission of the Board of SAM
tary Commissioners.
Sec. Is. he it further ordained by the au-
thority Aforesaid, That it shall be unlawful
| for any seaman to bring into the city any
bedding. trunk, chest, or extra clothing from
any vessel arriving at this port from an in
fected or suspected locality without per-
mission Of the Board of Sanitary Commits
sioners.
sec. l6 Be 1t further ordained by the au-
| thority aforesaid, That it shall be unlawful
! for any person to visit the quarantine station
| for any purpose whatever. without leave be-
I ing first obtained from the Board of Sanitary
( issiOners.
Sec. Il. Be it further ordained by the au-
| thOritY aforesaid, That any master of any
( vessel or any pilot or any other person viO-
lating anyOf the provisions of this ordinance,
| shall, on conviction thereof in the Police
! Court, be fined IN a sum not exceeding 500.
| or imprisonment for a period not exceeding
thirty days or both, in the discretion OF the
| court.
Sec Is. Be it further ordained by the au-
| thOrity aforesaid. That all ordinances parts
/ OF ordinances conflicting with this ordinance
be and the same are hereby repealed so far
as they so conflict.
RESOLUTIONS.
Pes01ged. That the Fire Committee be au-
thorized to purchase an engine and hose reel
in accordance with report adopted at this
! meeting
Adopted.
MISCELLANEOUS.
| communication was received from the
| Chatham Artillery, inviting the Mavor and
| Aldermen to attend anniversary banquet Nav
| 3, 1856. Accepted
| A communication was received from Elton
A. Smith, proposing to lease property corner
West hFoad and Olive streets for use Fire De-
| partment.
Referred to Committee on Fire.
/ Council adjourned.
FRANK E. REBARER,
Clerk OF Council.