The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1889-04-16

SUCH Vlgllant ana einClen| Cofsl pau = % So -
nece ssary; therefore he it
Resolred, That The President of this ooaru,
through the Governor of the State, confer WIN
the authorities al Washington, either WIN the
Secretary of the Treasury, or the secretary Vi
the Navy, or with both, for the purpose OF sec'i-
ing such cooperation and assistance rs II may oe
in their power TO render.
To the People OF Florida.
The State Board of Health Instituted 10y re-
ce 1T act of the Legislature in extraordinary scs-
ion and appointed by Governor flen'hs ms
in accordance with said act, elected 4 STATE
Heath'Officer and adopted certain ruiz ana rcsn-
lations which will he promulgated tor the oei'en'
OF all interested
The Board OF Health OF Florida enters upon
the un'ried duties of a most onerons anu re-
sponsihle position with a full appreciation 81 nc
Task before it, Among the numerous ah" ''l-
portani dutiss which are embraced IN the scope
OF its work that which at this time Is no' "ny
OF special interest, bui of paramount importance
FOR The attention OF the board, IS NE prcNen'loi
of the importation and spread OF yellow leVer III
Florida. Indeed the very eNlstance o. our H'a'e
Board of Health at this time Is que 10 tue "e
mand of the people that no means within reach
should be spared to prevent, ii possible, rccur-
renee of the SAD epidemic OF the past year.
The board desires however. TO impress upon
all who are interested in the result OF us eilots
that the creation of the State Board OF 1eal'h
does not stamp out yellow fever or any other
disease; that there are many difficulties 10 con-
tend with and various problems to solve, which
will necessarily require time, as well as the most
earnest and persistent labor on The part OF those
who are charged with this work before there can
be any reasonable assurance If certain immunity
from these dangers and indeed, the very recog-
nilisn of our continued menance from this EVIL
must be an element OF protection.
The work upon which this body hss entered IS
one which, pre-eminently, has for lis object the
good of the entire people, and the hearty ana ac
live cooperation of our fellow citizens is claimed
and confidently expected. The ind!vldlals wa
compose this board have not sought or desired
the responsibilities which have been placed upon
them they appreciate that there were probably
many other discreet citizens who could have iul-
filled more capablv and worthily The obligations
OF such a trust; but TIE Governor OF the Sta'e
has insisted upon their appointment they nave
yielded; they h We put aside personal con>idera-
tons and int ISIS, and they Will cndeavor, 10
the best of their ability, honestly and faithfully
to take hold of their duties and carry out the in
tentions OF the law.
How promptly and fully the results which
shall attend their efforts in The work Of protect
ing and fostering the health o! the people OF our
cherished Safe, aud thereby promoting the hap
pness and pros Gritty OF lis citizens, may he re-
allied, depends largely upan The inclination OF
that same people 20 assist them in he discharge
of their duties And the Board Health couti-
IDENTITY Xptcts that il will be met in this spirit
the part OF those for whose common good this
body is working
Tie unavailable delay in preparing anl pnb,
fishing the rulrS HI regulations adopted hy the
Board ct Health VIII lcn5cr II imprtc'icable to
have such quarantine rrJbi1'jous a, ordered g.
tablished and pa IL opera ion this spring 10y the
date specified Apr -, bat .ocai hes.l'!i au hori
'lcs are earnestly requested - enforce them rs
soon thereafter As prnc'ic h.e