The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-14
OFFICIAL.
ORDINANCES.

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ORDINANCES.
An ORDINANCE to amend an ordinance to estab-
lish quarantine ground, to prescribe the
quarantine to be observed by all vessels enter
ing any port or inlet from Ossabaw sound to
TYbee, including all inlets rivers and creeks
within these limits, to prescribe the rules and
regulations for said quarantine and to pre-
scribe penalties for breach of same passed
in Council June 81, 1882.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of
the city of savannah, in Council assembled,
That the above recited ordinance be and the
same is hereby so amended as TO read as fol-
lows:
SECTION I. Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen Of the city of Savannah, in Council
assembled That the quarantine station for
vessels entering any port or inlet from O4sahaw
sound to Iybee including all inlets rivers and
creeks within these limits be, and the same is
hereby established on the oyster beds north of
and directly opposite Fort Pulaski in Savannah
river, and the eastern end Of Long Island; and
no person or persons, unless duly authorized as
hereinafter provided, shall be permitted to visit
or land upon said oyster beds or the eastern end
of Long Island; and no person or persons shall
be permitted, unless duly authorized by a per
init from the Health Officer. approved by the
Mayor, to visit or land at either of the points
above named.
SEC 2 BE It further ordained by the author.
ty aforesaid, That all vessels of any description
lying in any of the waters above described, fly
ing the yellow fia9 shall be considered as being
in quarantine and it shall be unlawful for any
person or persons TO visit or go on board such
vessel, or to lie alongside of the same with any
boat or vessel, unless duly authorized by per
init from the Health Officer approved by the
Mayor.
SEC. g. BE it further ordained by the authorl-
" aforesaid, That on and after the opening,
each year, Of the National Quarantine station
NOV located at Sapeloj. all vessels having yell
low fever, smallpox, typhus fever or cholera
on board. or having had same during voyage,
must be directed by the plot speaking 10 her
to proceed TO said National Quarantine tation,
and II is hereby made the duty of such pilot TO
give the objection herelnbefOre provided for.
SEC !. BE it further ordained by the au-
thOrlty aforesaid, That during the period for
which the National Quarantine Station shall be
closed all vessels from injected or suspected
localities, arriving with sickness on board, or
having had same during voyage, must anchor
at Port Quarantine station, under personal
directions Of the quarantine officer.
SEC 3. BE 1t further ordained by the au-
thor1ty aforesaid. That any vessel arriving At
this port bearing the certificate Of the National
Quarantine Officer shall be brought 10 anchor
at the quarantine station hereinbefOre provided
for and located, and shall there remain until
released 10y order Of the Board of Sanitary Com
missiouers
SEC 6. BE it further ordained by the au-
tHorty aforesaid, That vessels arriving at this
port from any foreign port direct or
via American ports, with or without
sickness on board. snail, during the
entire year, be compelled to anchor at and
b. a written permit Of the quarantine officer.
SIC +. Be il further ordained by the au-
thorty aforesaid, That all vessels arriving at
this port with sickness on board, or having had
same during voyage shall, at all seasons Of the
year, anchor at quarantine station and there re
main until released by order Of the Board Of
Sanitary Commissioners.
SEC T. Re it further ordained by the au-
thorty Aforesaid, That all vessels from infected
or other suspected localities, shall, during the
entire year. discharge all balla & at the duaran
tine station and shall have bllges and timbers
cleaned and sweetened, and shall be subject to
such fumigation as may be prescribed by the
Board Of Sanitary Commissioner
SEc. Q. Be il further ordained by the au-
thority aforesaid, that on and after May I, and
until Nov I Of each year, and longer II the
Board OF Sanitary Commissioners shall so de
termine. all coastwse vessels or steamers from
atitudes south Of Cape Hatteras. other than
those by inland route, must anchor Mt the
quarantine station. Steamers and vesse from
non infected or oE-suspected localities viii not
be detained longer TN an necessary for the quar-
antine officer to satisfy himself of their sani-
tary condition. Yes els from infected or sus-
pected localities will be required 10 have their
bges and limbers cleansed and sweetened and
subject to such fumigaton and detention as
may he prescribed by the Board Of Sanitary
Commissioners. aud the vessel fumignted
cleanse and disinfected before being permit ted
to come 10 the city; provided no sickness shall
have occurred on board such vessel or vessels.
- SEC TO- BE il further ordained by the au-
thDrttY NtOTt@hll, liiAJ Ill EOHStM Wise steamers
or vessels arriving at this port by inland route
from latitude5 south Of Cane Hattcras, be-
tween May and Nov. !, or later If the Poard
Of Sanitary Commissioners so determine. must
be inspected and given permit by the Health
officer before landing OF either passengers or
freight.
Sc. II. Be it further ordained by the All.
thoity aforesaid That from May TO Nov I
Of each year. and longer II the Board Of SAM
tary Commissioners shall 50 determine. no
vessel arriving at this port from any infected or
suspected locality, will be allowed 70 come 70
this city with cargo in hold. Suc. cargoes will
he required TO be l!ghtcred from the quaran
tine station under sucn requirements as the
Board Of Sanitary Commissioners may pre-.
scribe.
SIC. r.. Re It further ordained by the au.
thority aforesaid, Tint 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 vess I or
vessels from an injected port or ports shall
during the cutre year, be compelled 10 anchor
and remain at the Quarantine station until re-
leased by the written permit Of the quarantine
officer. under regulations TO be prcscribed by
the Board Of Sanitary Commissioners
SIC. -. Be il further ordained by the author
ity aforesaid, That no person other than pilot
shall board, from May ] 70 NOV. ] Of
each year any vessel arriving nj this port or
any Of the inlets rivers and creeks within the
limits Of the quarantine jurisdiction Of the
Mayor ana All|ftnet OF llf Guy or frfkGuNau
from infected or suspected localities, and in the
event Of any person other than pilot shall
board any such vessel they shall be subject to
such detention al the quarantine statiOn'as the
Board Of Sanitary Commissioners may deter
mine, in addition TO other penalties prescribed
by this ordinance.
SEC. "a. Be 10 further ordained by the author
fly aforesaid. That all pilots must In every case
before boarding any vessel, make inquiry as 20
sanitary condition of vessel, aud In no case must
they board II the vessel has sickness Of pestilen-
tial character on board, or has had any during
her VOYAGE In such case they must either
dir..f fhn voees.i 70 National 0uarauti0a Station