The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-12
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ORDINANCE.

ORDINANCE
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 tor 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 rected ordinance be and the
same is hereby so amended as to read as fol
lows:
SECTION 1. 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 OSsabaw
sound to Tybee. including all netS, rivers and
creeks within these limits, be, aud 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 per
init from the Health Officer. approved by the
Mayor to visit or land at either of the points
above named
SEC. ?. Be it further ordained by the authori-
" aforesaid, That all vessels of any description
lying in any of the waters above described fly
ing the yellow flag 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 10 lie alongside of the same with any
boat or vessel, unless duly authorized by a per
NIT from the Health Officer, approved by tko
Mayor
SIC. 3. Be it further ordained by the authori-
ty aforesaid, That ON and after the opening,
pcli Star OF the National Quarantine station
now located at Sapelo). all vessels having vel
low fever, small -poX, typhus fever or cholera
on board, or having had same during voyage,
must be directed by the pilot speaking to her
10 proceed TO said National Quarantine station,
and 1t is hereby made the duty Of such pilot to
give the direction hereinhefore provided for.
SEC 1. BE ii further ordaneds by the au
thorty aforesaid, That during the period for
which the National (uaraptine Station shall be
closed all vessels from Infected 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 it further ordained by the au
thorty aforesaid, That any vessel arriving at
this port bearing the certificate of the National
Quarantine Officer shall be brought to anchor
at the quarantine station hereinbefore provided
for and located, and shall there remalr until
released by order of the Board of Sanitary Com
missionerS
SIC 6. Be it further ordained by the au p
thorty aforesaid, That vessels arriving at this
port from any foreign port, direct or
VIA American ports, with or without
sickness on board. shall during the
entire year, be compelled to anchor at and
remain at the quarantine station until released
by written permit of the quarantine officer
SEC. Z. BE it further ordained by tue au-
thority aforesaid, That all vessels arriving at
this port with sickness on board, or having had
same during voyage shall, mt all seasons of the
year, anchor at quarantine station and there re-
main until released by order Of the Board of
Sanitary Commissioners.
SEC 8. Re it further ordained bv the au-
thorty aforesaid, That all vessels from infected
or other suspected localities, shall, during the
entire year, discharge all ballast at the quaran
tine station and shall have bilges and FINDERS
cleaned aud sweetened, and shall be subject TO
such fumigation as may be prescribed by the
Board of Sanitary Commissioners
SEC 8. Be it further ordained by the au-
thorty aforesaid, that OH and after May l. and
until Nov. l of each year and longer if tho
Board Of Sanitary Commissioners shall so de-
termne, all coastwise vessels or steamers from
ATTITUDES south of Cape Hatteras other 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 for the quar-
antine officer to satisfy himself of their sani-
tary condition. Vessels from infected or sus-
pected localities will be required to have their
bilges and limbers cleansed and sweetened and
subject to such fumigation and detention as
may be prescribed by the Board of Sanitary
Commissioners, and the vessel fumigatcd
cleansed and disinfected, before being permitted
10 come to the city provided no sickness shall
have occurred on board such vessel or vessels
SEC. 10. Be it further ordained by the an
thorty aforesaid, That all coastwise steamers
or vessels arriving at this port by inland route
from attitudes south of Cape Hatterns, be
tween May and Nov. l. or later if the Board
of Sanitary Commissioners so determine must
be inspected and given permit by the Health
Officer before landing of either passengers or
freight.
SEC H. Be it further ordained by the au
thority aforesaid, That from May to Nov.
OF each year and longer if the Board OF SAM
tary Commissioners shall so determine no
vessel arriving at this port from any Infected or
suspected locality will be allowed 10 come TO
this city with cargo In hold Such cargoes viii
he required to be liRhtered from the auaran-
tine station under such requirements as the
Board of Sanitary Commissioners may pre-
scribe.
SEC 10 Be it further ordained by the au
thority 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 vess ! or
vessels from an infected port or ports shall
during the entire year, be compelled TO anchor
and remain at the Quarantine station until re
leased by the written permit OF the quarantine
officer under regulations to be prescribed by
the Board Of Sanitary Commissioner
SEC l3. Be it further ordained by the author
ity aforesaid, That no person other than pilot
shall board, from May I 10 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 n pilot shall
board any such vessel they shall be subject TO
such detention at the quarantine station rs the
Board of Sanitary Commissioners may deter
mine, in addition TO other penalties prescribed
by this ordinance.
SEC. H. BE it further ordained by the author
ity aforesaid That all pilots must In every case
before boarding any vessel, make inquiry as b
sanitary condition Of vessel, and in no case must
they board II the vessel has sickness Of pestilcn.
tial character on board, or has had any during
her voyage. In such case they must either
direct the vessel TO National Quarantine Station
at Sapeo, when the same is open. lead the yes
sell 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 10 authorize pilot TO bring a vessel
into this port that has sickness on board, or
has had any during her voyage during the
time the National Quarantine Station Is open.
All vessels from localities subjected 10 quar-
antine, whether seeking awaiting orders or
destined for this port, shall ~ anchored by the
pilot bringing such vessel In AZ the quarantine
station at the earliest time practicable after
having entered the harb0r and IL shall be the
duty of such pilot TO remain with such vessel
until she Is anchored Mt quarantine station. aud
az soon as he boards the same he shall have dis
played the quarantine flag from her headmast,
and no person shall communicate with such
vessel. nor shall my person from said vessel
communicate with the shore until she is m
chored at quarantine station and then only by
permission Of the Board Of Sanitary Commits
soners.
SEC Is BE II further ordained by the au-
thority aforesaid, That II shall be unlawful for
any seaman 10 bring into the city any bedding,
trunk. chest. or extra clothing from any vessel
arriving at this port from an infected or sus
pected locality without permission Of the Board
OF sanitary Commissioners.
rs Re IL further ordained That