The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-26
BRUNSWICK'S GORDON.
The Town to be Thoroughly Guarded
Both by Land Water.

BRUNSWICK, GA. Sept. 25.-Brunswick
is aroused by the announcement of the prev
alence of yellow fever in Fernandina.
The existence of fever there has been sus-
pected for week or more, and the uncer-
tainty served to arouse pitch of uneasi-
ness quickly famed into flame by the con-
summation OF the fears.
The meeting of the board of health this
afternoon was extremely interesting, and
was marked by an earnestness showing that
the members are alive to the gravity of the
situation. Fernandina is accessible to Cam
den county, and thence to Brunswick by
land and water. In view of the exodus
that must occur, especially of negroes who
do not conf1ne themselves to the thorough
fares of travel. Brunswick's danger is
greatly increased.
VOLUNTEER GUARD.
The board received a communication
from citizens proposing to raise a volunteer
guard to strengthen the Gordon around the
city and guard every possible avenue of
approach. The board sanctioned the anove-
ment, and authorized the organization and
placing of such a guard. A committee of
citizens at once went to work enrolling
volunteers for this service. The steam tug
combination also rendered to the board the
use of one of their steamers, the Inca, To be
used to patrol every portion of the harbor
night and day. in addition to the govern
ment steamer Clara, already on duty. In
addition to these precautions, advices from
Camden county show that the authorities
there are awake to the interests of them
selves and this city, which will move them
to exercise strict surveillance of every
stranger in the county.
Cumberland island sent word that her
citizens have organized themselves into a
selt-appointed board Of health and guards,
and no suspects shall cross their island
With these precautions Brunswick should
be safe.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS.
The board of health also enacted addi-
tioaal precautions as to parties entering the
city by rail and the guards will be instructed
to this effect, and in addition to the usual
health certificate will require description
OF the holder, giving the personal ap-
pearance and characteristics and sigma
Uure in the Handwriting of the
holder The pubic is cautioned
that this new stipulation will be rigidly en-
forced, and 10 one without the proper
papers can enter. Printed certificates, with
description blanks, will be furnished all
railroad agents in the territory contiguous
to Brunswick where no board of health
exists, to be issued by the agents only to
parties known to them, so that while none
entitled to entrance shall be kept back. the
utmost care can be used.
MEETING OF THE VOLUNTEERS.
A meeting of the volunteers was held at
O'Clock tonight at the city hall to enroll
and organize. The Brunswick Rifemen
turned out as company. In addition
thirty names were enrolled, and the entire
force placed on duty under direction of
Chairman Dixon of the board of health,
assisted by R. r. Hopkins and Mayor
Dunn. All took the oath Of special police,
and were addressed by the mayor, who
pointed out the danger to the city and
people from refugees from Fernandina.
The city will be entirely surrounded and
the water and land watched at every ac-
cessible point. The danger concentrates to
a large degree in the next forty-eight hours,
and during that time the Gordon will be
maintained. The volunteers will hold
the fort tomorrow, and eight horse
guards, with the assistance of the volunteers,
tomorrow night. Brunswick realizes that
she is in an exposed position, besides being,
to great extent, the gateway to the entire
state. The conductor to an incoming
freight train tonight reports three men
leaving his train at Sterling, where he over
heard them say that they intended to walk
to town and beat the guard.