Report of John F. Wheaton, Mayor of the city of Savannah for the year ending December 31, 1880, to which is added the treasurer's report and reports of the different departments

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REPORT
OF
u OHN F, WHEATO
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAVANNAH,
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,1880,
TO WHICH IS ADDED THE
TREASURER'S REPORT,
REPORTS OF THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS,
GEORGE. N.NICHOLS, j

MAYOR'S REPORT.

MAYOR'S OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1881.
Fellow- Citizens: An ordinance of the City makes it the
duty of the Mayor to submit annually to the citizens a gen
eral statement of the financial condition of the city. In
obedience to that requirement, I herewith submit a statement
of the finances on the 31st day of December, 1880, with such
other information as is considered of public interest and im
portance, to which is appended the reports of the several de
partments of the City Government, also a report of the Uni
ted States Engineer in immediate charge of the Savannah
Kiver improvements, to all of which I refer you for detailed
information.
Cash in the Treasury January 1st,
1880 $?,873 45
RECEIPTS.
From Real Estate Taxes, 1875 429 45
From Real Estate Taxes, 1876.... $2,177 97
From Stock in Trade 25 00 2,202 97
From Real Estate Taxes, 1877.... 1,001 10
From Real Estate Taxes, 1878 ... 5,136 33
From Stock in Trade, 1878 618 50
From Specific Tax, 1878 66 00 5,820 83
From Real Estate Taxes, 1879 64,898 42
From Stock in Trade, 1879 5,257 63
From Specific Tax, 1879 2,713 74
From Personal Tax, 1879 4,775 01
From Income and Commission tax
1879 4,393 51 82,038 31
From Real Estate Taxes, 1880.... 150,101 10
From Specific Tax, 1880 42,864 90
From Stock in Trade, 1830 10,074 15
From Income and Commission tax
1880 1,483 87
-From Personal Tax 13,194 33 217,718 35
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From Licenses $21,767 70
From Badges 28 00
From Market 15,022 92
From Jail 12,68190
From Laurel Grove Cemetery.... 885 00
From Water Works ' 41,402 24
From Harbor and other Fees 10,907 75
From Savannah River Improve
ments 1,408 80
From City Court 207 00
From Rent of Public Buildings.. 2,951 55
From City Lots 14,529 22
From Ground Rents 36,920 18
Miscellaneous
Board of Health $2,812 04
Police Uniforms for Fines, etc.... 3,495 75
Fire Department 200 00
Police 121 60
Public Schools, Registration Fees 2,359 00
Quarantine 2,496 00
Streets and Lanes 526 50 12,010 89
From Liquidation Account 3,228 90
H. H. DeLeon, balance at his credit
Jan. 1, 1880 977 77
$492,014 28
EXPENDITURES.
Board of Health 33,913 02
City Clocks 153 46
City Court 4,812 54
City Lamps 16,407 25
City Lots > 3,036 66
City Pumps 2,401 34
Docks and Wharves 806 82
Dry Culture 7,883 17
Fees 1,529 48
Fire Department 14,194 69
Interest
Old Coupons $ 18,856 65
^Tew Coupons 168,197 50
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Balance of Interest Account $4,095 86
Paid Eugene Kelly on account... 1,258 891192,408 90
Incidentals
Paid for feeding prisoners at Police
Barracks 164 41
Paid for carriages for assessors and
funerals 64 00
Paid for postage and telegrams.. 476 20
Paid for sundries, costs in suits,
etc., etc 885 65
Paid for charity 154 00
Paid for entertaining Gen'l U. S.
Grant 244 02
Paid Cornelius Sullivan for inju
ries sustained by falling into
sewer 7 50 00
Paid Edward Roe for damage to
crops 423 15
Paid B. H. Richardson for sketch of
city 100 00
Paid Wm. Harden for sketch of city 50 00 3,311 43
Jail 10,336 72
Laurel Grove Cemetery 4,816 12
Liquidation Account 3,351 34
Market 2,911 85
Opening Streets 500 00
Parks and Squares 3,062 25
Police 46,395 98
Police Uniforms 3,101 20
Printing and Stationery 2,571 80
Public Buildings 2,272 82
Public Schools 10,000 00
Quarantine 3,923 92
Rents 150 00
Salaries 17,051 36
Savannah River improvements... 6,885 00
Scavenger's Department 13,541 58
Streets and Lanes . 23,545 01
Waterworks 14,026 16
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Discount for prompt pavment of
taxesl879 ' $4,773 48
Discount for prompt pavment of
taxes 1880 ." 17,659 71 $22,433 19
Sinking Fund Commissioners.... 13,130 75
H.H. DeLeon, paid him balance due 977 77
Balance on hand Dec. 31,1880.... > 0,170 70
$492,014 28
At the commencement of the year under leview, the out
standing indebtedness of the city, exclusive of its funded
debt, was as follows:
Judgment in favor of Eugene Kelly, with
accrued interest $ 61,706 68
Accrued interest on matured and maturing
bonds, and matured coupons of old bonds
(estimated) 75,000 00
Appropriation for public schools, unpaid 10,000 00
Outstanding bills and accounts for 1879, ununpaid 21,000 00
Total $ 167,706 68
There has been paid during the year:
Interest to Eugene Kelly $ 1,258 89
In settlement of past due coupons 18,856 65
Interest on past due bonds and coupons, paid
in bonds 17,391 40
For costs in settlement of suits in judgment.. 814 55
Bills and accounts for the year 1879 21,000 00
$ 59,321 49
The indebtedness of the city, exclusive of its funded debt,
at this date is as follows, to-wit:
Judgment on Mayor's notes in favor of Eugene
Kelly, with accrued interest $ 63,947 79
Accrued interest on matured and maturing
bonds, not compromised, and maturing
coupons of old bonds, (estimated) 25,000 00
Outstanding accounts for year 1880, unpaid.. 10,500 00
$ 99,447 79
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Against which there is
Cash in the Treasury $ 6,170 70
Taxes past due, considered good.. 30,000 00
Unpaid taxes for 1880, including
fourth quarter's tax, due this
day.... 110,000 00
Due from all other sources 25,000 00
Total $171,170 70
I append a tabulated statement of the bonded debt, as it
stood February 1st, 1879, showing dates of issue and matu
rity, the amount exchanged for new bonds, amount purchased,
amount stamped, with the compromise agreement, not ex
changed, and the amount outstanding not compromised ; also
the amount of new bonds issued, amount exchanged for old
bonds, amount exchanged for coupons and interest on ma
tured bonds and matured coupons, amount purchased by the
Sinking Fund Commissioners and cancelled, the total amount
of the funded debt at this date, January 1, 1881, and the
amount of the funded debt at the inception of the compro
mise measures, as per statement of the Finance Committee,
dated May 31, 1877.
It will be observed that bonds amounting to $115,200 have
been issued in payment of past due coupons and accrued in
terest. From this amount should be deducted $73,000, bonds
purchased in 1877 and 1878, and destroyed by the Finance
Committee, leaving the amount actually issued for coupons
$42,200.
A large proportion of these coupons had been sued in the
United States and State Courts, and judgments rendered, and
writs of mandamus issued, compelling their payment in full.
While the act of the Legislature authorizing the compro
mise gave authority to issue bonds for coupons, the Council
were very reluctant to do so, and only consented in conse
quence of there being no other means at their disposal avail
able for the purpose.
It is gratifying to report that with the compromise so
nearly accomplished there has been no material increase of
the funded debt.
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NEW BONDS ISSUED.
2.000 Bonds of$1,000 $2,000,000
2,539 " " 500 1,269,500
135 " " 300 40,500
314 " " 100 31,400
$3,341,400
Of which exchanged for old bonds $3,226,200
Issued for coupons, interest, etc. . 115,200 3,341,400
Bonds issued for coupons, etc $115,200
Less amount of bonds purchased and destroyed.. 73,000
Amount of bonds actually issued for coupons, $42,200
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS DEC. 31, 1880.
New bonds issued $3,341,400
Less redeemed and cancelled by
Sinking Fund Commissioners, $26,400
Less received for balance of pur
chase money of ground rent
lots and cancelled by Sinking
Fund Commissioners 3,100 29,500
Total new bonds outstanding $3,311,900
Add old bonds outstanding 187,200
Total bonded debt Dec. 31, 1880 $3,499,100
Bonded indebtedness Dec. 31, 1878 3,486,400
Increase of bonded debt $12,700
In April last writs of mandamus were issued by the United
States Circuit Court to compel payment of the judgments,
amounting to $23,912 50, with interest, in the suits brought
by Eugene Kelly and A. M. Martin to enforce payment by
the City of the bonds of the Savannah and Albany Rail
road, endorsed by the Mayor, by order of Council, in the
year 1859. That action rendered it imperative for the city
authorities to pay the judgments, or give security for their
payment pending the appeal that had been taken to the Su
preme Court of the United States. By agreement an arrange
ment was made whereby the City,-instead of giving the usual
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supercedeas bond, deposited new City of Savannah bonds of
the face value of $33,000 with Mr. T. M. Cunningham, as
trustee, with power to him to sell and pay the judgments
against the City in the event that the judgments of the Cir
cuit Court of the United States are affirmed in the Supreme
Court; but in the event the judgments are reversed then he
is to return the said bonds to the City authorities. Other
suits to enforce payment of the endorsed bonds have been
commenced, and by mutual consent, will abide the decision
of the courts in the cases mentioned.
At the present term of the United States Circuit Court
judgments have been taken in three cases, aggregating
$9,978 54. Motions for new trial have been made in each of
these cases. There is now pending one suit for $587 50 on
this issue of bonds.
The Sinking Fund Commissioners have performed the du
ties required of them by ordinance, and in addition have ex
amined, verified and cancelled the old bonds and coupons
thereto attached, which have been exchanged for new bonds,
examining each bond separately and carefully, and making
them worthless beyond any contingency. The particulars
of their transactions are embraced in their official report,
which is appended.
On the night of the 24th of November, 1879, Dennis Sul
livan fell into the sewer trap on Bay street, opposite Houston
street, and broke his leg. He commenced suit against the
city, placing his damages at $5,000. After a careful investi
gation, it was found that the stone covering the trap had
been broken, and that Mr. Sullivan's injuries resulted from
no fault on his part; also that he had been prevented by the
accident from following his usual avocation for a period of
seven months and had incurred large expenses for medical
treatment. By the advice of the City Attorney, an offer of
settlement was made and the claim compromised by the pay
ment of seven hundred and fifty dollars.
In 1878, the crops of Edward Roe, on the lands of Dr. W.
S. Lawton, east of the Bilbo Canal, were injured by being
overflowed by the tide, and suit was brought against the city
for damages. After careful enquiry, the case was compro
mised by the payment to Mr. Roe of $423 15 in full settle
ment of same.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 11
The claim of Stotesbury for compensation for land taken
for Kirlin drain and destruction of his growing crops, after
pending for some years, has been adjusted by the payment to
him of six hundred dollars for all damages and for right
of way over and through his land. The deed for the right of
way is recorded in the County Records.
POLICE.
The Ordinance referred to in the last report of the Mayor
transfening the management and direction of the Police
Force to a Committee on Police was repealed March 17th,
1880, and an Ordinance adopted in its stead recommitting
the management of the force to the Mayor, also providing for
a Standing Committee to examine the working and manage
ment of the department from time to time, to repot t to the
Council such changes as in their judgment might be neces
sary to make the force efficient, and charging them with the
duty of purchasing all supplies and auditing all bills for the
Police Department. The Ordinance embraces rules and regu
lations for the government of the force, which have been
found to be practicable and adapted to that purpose.
The force has been increased during the year by the ap
pointment of four men, making the aggregate strength fiftyseven, comprising one chief, two lieutenants, four sergeants
and fifty privates. There have been eight horses purchased
in addition to the number previously employed, making the
total number of horses in the department belonging to the
city thirteen, all of which are serviceable and in good condi
tion. The increase in the strength and equipment of the
force was believed to be necessary to properly protect the
business and commercial interest, and to provide for a detail
for sanitary inspection during the summer. In addition to
the regular duties of police, the force perform the duties of
Sanitary Inspectors, and inspect the premises of every citizen
weekly, from the first of April to the first of November, and
monthly the remaining five months of the year. The officers
are commended for intelligent management, the enforcement
of discipline, and careful attention to the interest of the force
and the property entrusted to their charge; the men for their
12 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
general prompt and cheerful obedience to the rules and regu
lations and attention to their duties, making together a police
force that is not surpassed by any within my knowledge. The
cost of the department for the year amounts to ?46,395 98,
which includes purchase of horses and expense of every
kind.
STREETS AND LANES.
In this department the Committee have been restricted
from extending the pavements in the unpaved streets, and
from making other improvements which the increased busi
ness of the city imperatively requires, in consequence of their
inability to procure suitable materials. The traffic in a por
tion of Broughton Street is so great that it has been found
impracticable to keep the roadway in good condition with the
means at the Committee's disposal. This street should be
paved between Jefferson and Abercorn Streets, with the least
possible delay. There is also a pressing necessity for paving
Bay Lane from Bull to Whitaker Streets, and from Barnard
to Jefferson Streets; and Congress and Broughton Streets
Lanes from Drayton to Jefferson Streets. These improve
ments are not only demanded for accommodation of trade,
but are in the interest of economy, and are also important as
sanitary measures. The present facilities for the business of
the city with the Central Railroad wharves are inadequate.
Canal Street, the only paved street leading to that point is
but thirty feet in width. The traffic through it to and from
the cotton warehouses, the Central Cotton Press, the rice
mills located on it, and from the wharves in front of it, is
fully up to its capacity to accommodate during the fall and
winter months. In my opinion, Council should consider
without delay the necessity and advisability of opening and
paving one of the other streets leading from West Broad
Street to the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal,and constructing
a suitable roadway from thence to the wharves by the most
feasible and practicable route. It is apparent that the city
cannot longer depend on the ballast brought here in ships for
the paving material necessary to improve the streets, and it
may be questioned, if it could be obtained from that' source, if
it would be as economical as to purchase the Belgian trap
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 13
stone blocks. The bridge on Gwinnett Street, crossing the
Musgrove Creek, is in a decayed and dilapidated condition.
It should be rebuilt, with substantial brick abuttments, with
out delay. The removal of the wooden planks from the
street crossings, and replacing them with blue stone with
iron plates for bridges, has been continued. All the cross
ings on Bull Street, and a portion of those on Whitaker
Street, have been laid in that manner. The adoption of
this plan is a measure of sound economy, and should be pur
sued in the future as the plank crossings become decayed.
Three thousand live hundred square yards of stone pavement
have been resurfaced, and the streets and lanes graded gen
erally, kept in good repair, and regularly cleaned. The Street
and Lane Committee also have the care and management of
the parks and squares, and have given careful attention to
that duty. The park has been improved and beautified, new
railings have been built in the squares and old ones repaired,
and all have been kept clean and in good order.
The total expenditures in this department amount to
$26,607 26.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
This important branch of the public service has continued
to merit the approval of the public and the fullest confidence
of the City Government. It has been prompt and efficient,
and has performed the duties required intelligently and effec
tively. The property in its keeping has been carefully cared
for, and is in all respects in good condition. The reports of
the Chief Engineer and Secretary of the department contain
detailed information in relation to the property, the class and
character of the apparatus and equipments, the number of
fires during the year, etc., etc. The expenditure for the year
amounts to $14,194 69. The building occupied by the Waver
Steam Engine Company is the property of the old Germania
Fire Company, and is only temporarily leased by the city.
Measures should be taken for its purchase or to provide other
suitable and permanent quarters for that company without
delay.
GAS.
The Savannah Gas Light Company have performed the
service required by their contract satisfactorily. There have
14 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
been twenty-one new street lamps erected during the year,
making a total of five hundred and eighty-eight public lamps
maintained by the city. There is a pressing demand from
citizens residing in the eastern, western and southern parts
of the city for additional lamps in those localities, which
should have the attention of Council as early as practicable.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
The fire proof vault constructed in 1878, under the en
trance of the Exchange, for the protection of the city records
and papers, was found to be unsuitable for that purpose by
reason of dampness, and has required an additional outlay
to make it sufficiently dry for the preservation of the docu
ments. The dwelling at the Powder Magazine has been im
proved and repaired, and the fences enclosing the property
entirely rebuilt. The expenses for this department have
amounted to $2,272 82, which includes fire insurance, etc.
PUMPS.
In this department $2,401 34 have been expended, which
includes the contractor's salary. Eighteen old pumps have
been condemned; ten have been replaced by new pumps,
eight have been removed, and the wells abandonedtheir
places have been supplied with hydrants connected with
the water mains. It is believed that a more general adop
tion of this plan, as the pumps become decayed, will be
more economical than the old system, and supply purer
water to the people. There are one hundred and fortynine public pumps maintained by the city.
JAIL.
The expenditure for the Jail amounts to $10,336 72. The
receipts, which include a balance due for maintenance of pris
oners for previous years, to $11,650 30. The income from
this source for the year 1880 has been reduced. The citv and
county prisoners sentenced for minor offences to labor on the
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 15
public works, have been employed since the first of May last,
under the direction of the Commissioners of Drainage, in ex
cavating the Cuyler Swamp Canal and are quartered in bar
racks near that work, and are maintained and guarded at the
expense of the County Commissioners, reducing the number
of prisoners at the jail about forty on an average, while the
expenses for salaries, guards, fuel, etc., etc., remain without
change. Careful attention has been given to the manage
ment and care of prisoners, and a strict observance of disci
pline enforced.
DOCKS AND WHARVES.
The public dock, known as the Ferry Dock has been re
built, and minor repairs have been made to the other docks
and wharves owned by the city. The expenditure for this
department amounts to $806 82.
DRY CULTURE.
The committee in charge of this department, appreciating
the necessity of keeping the low lands surrounding the city
in good condition, have given careful attention to that work.
The Bilbo canal, Musgrove creek, and all the ditches and
banks under their supervision, have been regularly and
thoroughly cleaned and kept in good order. The river em
bankments, extending from Lamar's creek to the Bilbo canal,
have been raised and strengthened. A substantial embank
ment has been constructed along the river front of the wharf
lots on Hutchinson's Island, extending from Willink's Ma
rine Railway to the canal east of the dry dock, protecting
the lots from overflow and placing the land enclosed in com
plete dry culture condition. In April last the embankment
of the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal at Gay's Lock broke,
partially washing out and destroying the culverts under
the canal through which the water of Musgrove creek flows.
The capacity of these culverts had never been sufficient for
the free passage of the water during freshets. Advantage
was taken of the opportunity to thoroughly repair the old
culverts, and to construct a third one at a lower level, giving
additional drainage and ample facility for the free passage
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of the water at all times. In consequence of the prop'osed
filling in of whpxf lot number nine, immediately east of and
adjoining the canal lock, by the owners, it became necessary
extend the Screven and West Boundary sewer to the wharf
to line at the river front, a distance of two hundred and sixty
feet. This work has been contracted for at a cost of $950,
and is now in progress.
The expenses of this department have been as follows :
Repairs to old culvert and construction of new one
under Ogeechee canal at Gay's Lock $1,052 80
Right of way for Kirlin drain through Stotesbury's land 600 00
Placing wharf lots on Hutchinson's Island under
bank 1,975 53
For general work 4,254 84
Total $7,883 17
MARKET.
The receipts from the Market have amounted to $15,022 92
for the year, and the expenses, which include salaries of offi
cers, labor, repairs, improvements and gas to $2,911 85.
WATER WORKS.
The management of this department of the city govern
ment, which had been entrusted to a commission consisting
of three citizens and two Aldermen since the construction of
the Waterworks, was transferred to Council by an ordinance
adopted February 18th, 1880, and since that date has been
under their direction through the regular standing Commit
tee on Water Works. The consumption of water is now
fully up to the capacity of the present pumping apparatus to
supply. Au appropriation of $20,000 has been placed in the
budget for the year 1881, to be expended in the purchase of
additional pumping machinery. While there is no doubt
that a, new engine of suitable dimensions will furnish an am
ple quantity of water to keep the reservoir supplied, it is be
lieved that the reservoir is not sufficient in size to give the
pressure necessary to furnish a full supply to fire hydrants or
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 17
buildings located on the streets that contain the small mains.
This is a subject of great importance. I respectfully recom
mend it to the early and careful attention of Council. The
recent concentration of business on Canal street has ren
dered it necessary that measures should be taken to furnish
a further supply of water for business purposes, and for the
protection of property from fire on that street. New six-inch
pipes have been purchased for the purpose and will be laid as
early as practicable. As a further protection to property in
that vicinity from fire, it is suggested by the Superintendent
of the Water Works, also by the Chief Engineer of the Fire
Department, that a double hydrant, capable of supplying
water to two fire engines, be placed in Fahm street, near In
dian street lane, without delay. I fully approve of the sug
gestion and recommend it to the early attention of Council.
The report of the Superintendent gives detailed information
as to the condition of the works. The total receipts amount
to $11,402 24; the expenses to $14,026 16.
SAVANNAH RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.
The General Government have continued its operations for
the improvement of the Savannah River, under the direction
of General Q. A. Gilmore, U. S. A. I am again placed under
obligations to Col. S. L. Fremont, United States Engineer in
immediate charge of the work, for the interesting detailed
report of the progress made during the year. It is gratifying
to note that while the submerged dam at the head of Back
River, and projected improvements at other points, are not
fully completed, there is a decided increase in the volume of
water flowing through the river, and that the depth of water
has been materially improved:
The city's dredge has been re-built during the year at a cost
of $6,620 88. The entire wood work, comprising the hull and
upper works, are new, and the boiler and machinery have
been repaired and placed in good condition. It is under a
lease to private parties, and is engaged in dredging near the
Ocean Steamship Company's wharves. The total expendi
ture for this department amounts to $6,885 00.
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HEALTH AND CEMETERY.
The expenditures in this department have exceeded the
amount estimated in the budget for the year 1880. While
the City Council and the Sanitary Board were very anxious
to keep the expenses within the limits prescribed, they did
not feel justified in withholding the means to carry out
measures which have appeared to be necessary to protect and
maintain the public health. The outlay has been large, but
it is believed that the results of those measures have been
beneficial and fully commensurate to the amounts expended.
The following is a correct statement of the receipts and dis
bursements for health purposes:
Salary of Health Officer $1,083 35
Salaries City Physicians 1,200 66
Hospital accommodations and ice for
indigent sick 5,427 67
Coffins for paupers. 518 50
Wages of Keeper Small Pox Hospital, 449 30 $ 8,679 48
Cleaning Privy Vaults
Purchase of pitting barrels, etc 339 89 -
Purchase of mules, carts, harness, for
age, etc 2,850 95
Bricks, cement, sand and other ma
terial 2,313 S3
Hire of teams , 3,914 97
Medical treatment of mules 24 00
Wages of mechanics and laborers 6,138 12
Salary of Superintendent 840 00
Repairs, shoeing mules, etc 159 42
Salary of Colleotor 355 00 16,937 18
Disinfecting Corps
Hire of wagons and men 2,823 00
Purchase of disinfectants 2,290 38 5,113 38
Quarantine
Transportation testation 219 94
Medicines, etc 15 56
Boats, provisions, fuel, light, etc 960 98
Sailors' clothes burned 31 80
Salaries Quarantine Officer and as
sistants 1,102 99 2,39127
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 19
City Dispensary
Salaries Keeper and assistant 1,500 00
Wages of porter 108 00
Extra help 39 00
Purchase of medicines, etc 2.964 43
Light, fuel, etc ' 104 20 4,715 63
Laurel Grove Cemetery
Salary of Keeper 999 96
Pay roll of laborers 3,588 00
Repairs, new fences, etc 228 16 4,816 12
$42,653 06
RECEIPTS.
From City Dispensary 534 60
From Laurel Grove Cemetary, includ
ing sale of lots 885 00
From Quarantine 2,441 00
From collections for repairs to privies, 2,277 44 6,138 04
Net cost of Health "Department $36,515 02
The plan of cleaning and repairing the privy vaults and
the removal of their contents, which was inaugurated in
1879, has met the unqualified approval of the health
authorities. The work has been carried on without inter
mission, and without annoyance or inconvenience to the
public.
The results of the system may not be fully realized until
further progress has been made, but there appears to be no
reason to doubt that it will prove one of the most important
sanitary measures that has ever been undertaken in this city.
Eleven hundred and ninety vaults have been cleaned and
cemented during the year, and one hundred and fifty-one
thousand two hundred and fifty-three cubic feet of excrementitious matter has been removed to a distance not less than
three miles from the city limits.
In consequence of the unusually mild winter of 1879-1880,
the health authorities considered it advisable that a constant
vigilance should be maintained, in order that general good
health might be preserved during the warm months. The
inspection of premises was therefore more frequent and
20 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
thorough, and the force employed as a disinfecting corps in
creased, so as to permit the disinfection of every water closet
and privy vault in the city semi-monthly from the first of
April to the first of November.
The health authorities have met with more difficulties
during the past year in enforcing sanitary regulations than at
any period since the organization of the Sanitary Board. As
the memories of the suffering and the mortality of the epi
demic in 1876 become less distinct, from the lapse of time, the
lessons thus taught seem to have been forgotten, and many
citizens have been careless about keeping their premises in
perfect sanitary condition. In many instances they have per
mitted refuse and offensive matter to be thrown into the
streets and lanes, in direct violation of the ordinances of the
city, and the best known rules of public hygiene.
Attention is directed to the great disparity in the percent
age of mortality between the white and colored races. The
annual ratio per one thousand whites for the year 1880 being
19.85 and for colored 45.47, based upon the United States
census taken during the same year."
In my opinion the disparity is due to a want of observance
of the laws of public hygiene, and to negligence on the part
of many of the lower class of colored persons in ministering
to the necessities of the sick.
The city provides medical attendance for the sick poor by
the employment of two physicians, at stated salaries, whose
duty is to attend all calls upon them by persons unable to
employ a physician.
A complete and well-equipped Dispensary is also main
tained at the public expense, where medicines are dispensed,
free of cost, to all indigent sick, upon the prescription of any
practicing physician.
In addition, the sum of eighteen hundred dollars per an
num is appropriated to the Georgia Infirmary, for the proper
hospital treatment and care of such colored persons who may
be without home and friends, while an allowance of 50 cents
per diem is paid to the Savannah Hospital and St. Joseph's
Infirmary, for white persons who may be similarly circum
stanced.
It will, therefore, be observed that the municipal authori
ties have exercised a laudible liberality in providing for the
necessities of the poorer class of citizens, irrespective of color.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 21
LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY.
There have been no unusual expenses for this burial place
during the year, save those ordered by the City Council in
the matter of repairs to the railings and coping of several lots
which were damaged by the encroachment of the roots of
trees in many of the avenues. The improvements, cleaning
and general repairs, have been accomplished by the regular
force employed. I refer you to the report of the Keeper of
the Cemetery for details as to the number of interments, etc.
QUARANTINE.
The Quarantine Station has been maintained and the regu
lations prescribed by the Sanitary Board have been strictly en
forced. Forty-five vessels have been detained during the year,
all of which have been fumigated and disinfected. In ad
dition, two hundred and forty-five vessels have been boarded
and inspected by the quarantine officer and permitted to pro
ceed. The establishment of this institution is believed to be
an important feature in the general system for the preserva
tion of the public health. Our proximity to Havana and other
ports where yellow fever is indigenous, renders necessary a
strict surveillance of all shipping arriving from those ports
during the summer months. I again direct attention to the
great inconvenience and frequent delays to commerce for the
want of quick and direct communication with the Quaran
tine Station.
Very Respectfully,
JOHN F. WHEATON,
Mayor,
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REPORT OF SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS.
SAVANNAH, GA., 16th Jan'y, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wlieaton, Mayor:
DEAR SIR: The Sinking Fund Commissioners beg leave
to make following report of matters connected with their
department, or coming under their jurisdiction, for year end
ing 31st December, 1880:
New Bonds, on which we signed certificates,
turned over to City Treasurer for exchange
during the year1880 $ 285,000
New Bonds, on which we signed certificates, pre
viously turned over to City Treasurer for ex
change 3,175,000
Total amount of New Bonds, on which certificates
were signed, turned over to Treasurer $3,460,000
From this deduct two Bonds, of $500 each, handed
us by Treasurer for record and to verify can
cellation of same, they having been issued
with a non-negotiable endorsement and after
wards returned by owner in exchange for same
amount of negotiable -Bonds 1,000
Making the actual amount issued and available for
issue, on which certificates have been signed. $3,459,000
Of this amount we find there have been issued $3,226,200
in exchange for Old Bonds of same face value, with unma
tured coupons thereto attached, which Old Bonds and cou
pons we have carefully examined and found to be properly
cancelled. We have also taken a record in detail of said
Bonds, so as to detect any duplicates or forgeries, should
either exist, and the Bonds be presented hereafter.
There also appears to have been issued New Bonds amount-
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 37
ing to $115,200, in exchange for past due coupons, and in
payment of interest on past due Bonds and coupons, as per
a report in detail for 1879 and 1880, handed us by the City
Treasurer a few days ago.
This issue or exchange, we find, is not authorized by City
Ordinance, which expressly provides for issue of New Bonds
in exchange for Old Bonds only, and at their " face value."
(See Sec. 1 of an Ordinance to Compromise the Bonded
Debt of the City of Savannah.)
As it appears from statement of Treasurer that the city
redeemed by purchase, for cash from treasury, during the
pending of the compromise, $73,000 of Old Bonds which
were destroyed in presence of the Finance Committee, as per
their certificates duly on record in the Treasurer's office, we
do not consider the use of a similar amount of New Bonds,
for the purpose for which they were used in this instance,
against the spirit of the Ordinance, and hence the over issue,
or actual increase of the "face" of the bonded debt, is
$42,200 only.
From the foregoing the total amount of New Bonds issued
appears to be $3,341,400, leaving in the hand's of the Treas
urer available for exchange $117,600. As this amount is
probably larger than will be required for some time, now that
Bonds come in very slowly, by reason of so comparatively
few being outstanding, and, as a considerable number of the
Bonds in hands of the Treasurer are of the denomination of
$300, a denomination that appears not to be in request, we
would respectfully suggest that two hundred (200) of these
Bonds, taking the highest numbers, be returned to us for
cancellation. The amount that would be left in hands of
Treasurer, after such cancellation, would be ample for all
probable applications for exchange for some time.
As more Bonds were required, the Commissioners could
sign certificates on those of denominations more in request
than the $300 issue.
With the funds at our disposal, ($4 40 balance from 1879,
$10,000 received from 1880, and $26 35 drawn on account
1881, total $10,030 75) we have purchased New Bonds of the
face value of $12,600, and carefully cancelled same with all
unmatured coupons attached, and handed said Bonds, &c.,
38 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
to the City Treasurer for such final destruction as Council
may direct. The details of our purchases are as follows:
February 2, 1880, .$3,300 Bonds at 771 per ct $2,532 75
May 4, 1880, 3,200 " at 771 per ct 2,488 00
August 6, 1880,... 3,100 " at 81 i per ct 2,445 00
November 3,1880,. 3,000 " at 85| per ct 2,565 00
Total, 1880, $12,600 Bonds, costing $10,030 75
Purch'd previously 13,900 " " 9,995 60
Total purchased,..$26,500 $20,026 35
In addition to these New Bonds cancelled, the City Treas
urer has taken in payment of balances on ground rent lots,
Bonds amounting to $3,100, the cancellation of which we
have verified, and details duly placed on our records. The
total amount of New Bonds cancelled is thus $29,600, leav
ing $3,311,800 outstanding on 31st December.
In conclusion, we beg to return our thanks to your Honor
and to the City Treasurer and assistants, for aid and courtesy
extended to us while engaged in the laborious duty of exam
ining the large number of Old Bonds received in exchange
for the new issue up to 31st December, 1880.
Very respectfully submitted,
JOHN FLANNERY,
S. GUCKENHKIMEB,
JOSEPH D. WEED,
D. R. THOMAS,
Sinking Fund Commissioners.
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REPORT OF CLEEjK OF COUNCIL
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL,
SAVANNAH, GA., January 1st, 1880.
Hon. John F. Wheaton, Mayor,
Savannah, Ga.:
DEAR SIR: In pursuance to your order, I have the honor
to submit the following report of the transactions of this
office from January 1st to December 31st, 1880:
RECEIPTS.
Badges (dog) $ 28 00
Board of Health (repairs to sinks) 2,26o 44
Fees 167 00
Fines 3,495 75
Licenses 2,916 50
Sewer permits 514 00
Registration 2,359 00
$11,745 69
Under the provisions of Ordinance passed October 1st,
1879, the above amount, returned as fines, was carried to the
Police uniform account.
Two hundred and seventy complaints, entered by citizens
on complaint book, during the year, received prompt atten
tion.
The weekly reports of the Board of Health have also been
carefully examined, and nuisances reported therein promptly
abated. "
The bills for repairs to sinks, taken from the report of the
superintendent in charge of the work, have been made out,
recorded, and the same served and collected through this
office.
The disinfecting corps performed the duties assigned them
in a thorough and efficient manner, and the weekly reports of
40 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
the superintendent, showing number of houses disinfected,
amount of disinfectants used, etc., were carefully noted and
filed.
The records of the city are written up to date and sys
tematically arranged.
I am under obligations to Mr. E. F. Bryan, Superintendent
Savannah Cotton Exchange, for cotton statistics; to Mr. T.
F. Johnson, Collector of Customs, for important tables of im
ports, exports, and tonnage Port of Savannah, and likewise
to Capt. J. D. Ten Broeck, Harbor Master, for information
which assisted in the compilation of the tables of coastwise
exports not entered at the Custom House, all of which will
be found among the statistics appended to the Mayor's
report.
In conclusion, permit me to return thanks to your Honor
for the kindness and courtesy which you have always ex
tended to me in the performance of my duties.
Very respectfully.
Your obdient servant,
FRANK E. REBARER,
Clerk of Council.
REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE,
OFFICJS CHIEF OF POLICE,
SAVANNAH, GA., January 1st, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wheaton, Mayor,
Savannah, Ga.:
DEAR SIR : I have the honor herewith to submit my report
of the Police Department for the year ending December 31st,
1880.
The aggregate strength of the department is fifty-six, as
follows:
Chief.. 1
Lieutenants.. 2
Sergeants 4
Privates 49
56
During the year, 1,749 arrests have been made, being 75
more than the year previous. Of this number 703 were white
and 1,046 colored, and the following are the crimes and mis
demeanors for which the arrests were made:
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Assault and Battery
Assault with intent to kill
Burglary
Contempt of Court
Drunkenness
Disorderly Conduct
Disturbing Public Worship ....
Fighting
Disorderly Driving
Interference with Officers
Larceny
Licentious Conduct
Resisting Officers
Vagrants and suspicious characters.
Safe Keeping
Violating City Ordinances
25
3!
3
273
134
Total
12
62
57
69
703
67
9
2
5
107
319
2
161J
10;
7
1
7oj
4!
22
63
102
96
92
12
2
8
380
453
2
214
11
10
78
4
34
125
159
165
1046 1749
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Number of animals impounded during the year 96
Number of stores and dwellings found open 46
Number of lodgerswhites 538, colored 64 ; total 602
Number of fires 28
Number of false alarms 4
CASUALTIES AND CHANGES.
Office Abolished.Sergeant Henry Lingg, Jan. 7th, 1880.
Office Created.Lieutenant Thomas J. Sheftall, Jan. 7th,
1880.
Resigned.Private James Galloglay, May 3d, 1880.
Dropped-Private Thomas McGuire, July 20th, 1880.
Dismissed.r\va.teH Charles Martin, July 22d, 1880 ; Ro
bert O'Keefe, April 26th, 1880; William M. Taylor, Dec.
15th, 1880.
Z^'etf.Private James Morrisey, Nov. 12th, 1880.
Appointed.Privates Henry Lingg, March 2Dth, 1880; Al
len Jones, March 20th, 1880; E. J. Kelly, May 8, 1880; M.
Hennesey, May 8th, 1880; August Winkers, July 28th, 1880;
Matthew Deignan, July, 28th, 1880 ; Robert O'Keefe, Nov.
15th, 1880.
RECAPITULATION.
Office Abolished 1
Office created 1
Resigned
D ropped
1
1
Dismissed 3
Died 1
Appointed 7
At the present time, all the city South of Liberty street is
patrolled at night by mounted men, there being four on each
night relief.
This arrangement enables the concentration of all the
footmen in the business portion of the city, where their
services are most needed.
During the past year 21 privates were detailed as Sanitary
Inspectors, who in most instances, performed their duties
efficiently and with satisfaction.
Eight new horses have been purchased within the past
year, rendered necessary by the mounting of four additional
MAYORS ANNUAL REPORT. 43
privates, by the death of one horse and the condemnation
and sale, at public outcry, of three others, after long and
faithful service.
The members of the Department are very much in need of
new improved pistols and new belts and dress clubs.
The different offices at the Police Barracks need renovating
very much, and an inadequate supply of water has been offi
cially complained of by the Health Officer, which the atten
tive and efficient Chairman of the Committee on Police,
has in vain tried to have remedied and which the plumber
reports can only be secured by means of a tank on the roof
of the Barracks.
NUMBER OF TOURS OF DUTY LOST DURING THE YEAR BY THE MEMBERS
OF THE FORCE.
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Names.
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1 Buckley.
2 Langbell.
Maker.
Neve .
Mulligan
Evans .
Liech .
Dufour
g Horton
IO Heidt .
11 Crowley. . .
12 McCann. . . |
13 Jones, Allen.
14 White, G . . j
15 Patterson . .
16 Power. . . .
17 Malone . . .
136 18
116 19
85 20
82 21
80 22
7623
67 24
6425
62 26
61 27
59 28
55 29
55 30
54 31
5032
50 33
49 34
Taylor . .
Smith. . .
Handlon. .
Connihan .
Anglin . .
McCabe . .
Farr. . . .
Jantzen . .
Floyd. . .
Jones, N. J
White, T. .
Hazel.
Russell
Clancy
Lingg.
Keane.
Reilly.
47 35
46.36
44 S'7
41,38
3839
37,4
37 41
3642
35 43
34144
33146
29I47
28:48
26 49
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Morgan .
Bennett .
O'Keefe.
Townsend
Kelly. .
Hennesy.
Fleming .
Kiernan.
McQuade
Bender .
Winkers .
Prindibl e
Hall. . .
Deignan .
JonesT.
Reed, M.
21
20
19
19
19
18
18
16
11
9
7
7
5
4
Privates T. Jones, and M. Reed, two of the oldest mem
bers of the Department, have not during the entire year, lost
a single tour of duty. In consideration of this most excel
lent testimonial of their fidelity and attention to duty, I
would respectfully recommend that they be officially compli
mented by your Honor, and that a leave of absence for ten
days be granted to each of them during the year., at such
time as they may select.
I am sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
R. H. ANDERSON, Chief of Police.
CITY MARSHAL'S REPORT.
CITY MARSHAL'S OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, December 31, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wheaton, Mayor.
DEAR SIR :I herewith respectfully submit to you the fol
lowing report, for the year ending December 31st, 1880 :
STREETS AND LANES.
The Streets and Lanes are generally in good order, but
many of the sidewalks are in bad order and require repairs.
Notices have been promptly served to property holders, to
put them in proper condition.
MARKET.
I have collected during the year, for rent of stalls $3,587 65,
and for rent of stores $2,598 07, making a total of $6,185 72,
as against $5,995 16 for the previous year.
SALE OF CITY LOTS.
The following Lots have been sold under resolutions of
Council, to-wit: 4 acres of land of Water Works tract for
$7,000 cash ; Lot No. 12, Charlton Ward for $451 00 onethird cash, balance in one and two years; Lots Nos. 45, 46
47, 48, Wylly Ward for $913 00 cash, and Lot No. 41, Forsyth
Ward for $550 00, one-third cash, balance in one and two
years.
TAXES.
I have collected under executions placed in my hands by
the City Treasurer, $54,922 04, to-wit:
Real Estate, &c., 1875, $429 45
Real Estate, &c., 1876, 2,202 97
Real Estate, &c., 1877, 692 10
Real Estate, &c., 1878, 5,470 33
MAYORS ANNUAL REPORT. 45
Real Estate, &c., 1879, $19,318 21
Specific tax, 1878, 66 00
Specific tax, 1879, 2,275 50
Specific tax, 1880, 8,603 75
Market, Rent of Stalls, $3,587 65
Market, Rent of Stores, 2,598 076,185 72
Streets and Lanes, Sale of Mule, 12 50
City Lots, for sales this year and on ac
count sales last year, 9,347 51
Rent of Oglethorpe Engine House, 100 00
Fees, for Executions, 218 00
$54,922 04
I have the honor to be,
Your obedient servant,
L. L. GOODWIN,
City Marshal.
REPORT OF CITY SURVEYOR.
SAVANNAH, January 1st, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wlteaton, Mayor:
DEAR SIR: I have the honor to submit below my annual
report of operations in the following departments, to wit:
Streets and Lanes and Parks and Squares
Aid. J. R. HAMLET, Chairman.
Dry Culture
Aid. E. A. WEIL, Chairman.
Public Buildings
Aid. D. O'CONNOR, Chairman.
Docks and \Miarves
Aid. H. F. WILLINK, Chairman.
STREETS AND LANES.
The average number of men employed in this department
during the year has been 35, distributed as follows :
Foreman, John Fitzgerald 1
Payers 3
Bridge builder for street crossings, 1
Cesspool cleaners 2
Stableman -^
Crossing cleaners y
Teamsters ^Q
Laborers ^ 6
Total ^
The number of mules now in use is ten. Three have died
during the year, and others purchased to replace them. Two
others became unfit for the work and were sold. In all, five
have been purchased. This number is greater than for the
whole period since the war, and is owing to the fact that
many of the animals have been in the service of the city for
fifteen years.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. iV
PAVING.
Most of the work done under this head has been connected
with the crossings. Three thousand six hundred running feet
of flagging have been purchased and laid down, involving the
taking up and relaying of about six feet in width of pave
ment, and where new crossings are laid, twelve feet in width
are paved. The number of crossings of this character finished
is eighty-one (81). Twenty crossings have been put down,
in which the residue of the Belgian blocks purchased for the
pavement on West Broad Street last year has been used.
Twenty-five other crossings have been laid with cobble stone
only making a total of one hundred and twenty-six.
In order to complete the communication with the Savan
nah, Florida & Western Railway Depot, Arnold Street, from
the Thunderbolt Road and across Liberty Street, was paved
six hundred and eighteen (618) square yards. Congress
Street, between Jefferson and Montgomery, is now being
paved with cobble stone, but not yet finished.
Under the head of repairs, about three thousand five hun
dred (3,500) square yards have been taken up and resurfaced.
Twenty-four small wooden bridges connected with the
crossings have been replaced with iron plates, and one hun
dred and eighty (180) decayed bridges renewed.
WHITEWASHING.
The usual spring and early summer work of whitewashing
the trees of the city has been done with more than ordinary
care. About three months were spent in this work, and the
labor of five hands. No trees on any of the streets were
omitted, and in some cases two coats of whitewash were ap
plied.
About the same number of hands are employed, during
the winter months, in trimming and in removing such trees
as are decayed or otherwise objectionable.
DRINKING FOUNTAIN.
The Louise King Association having donated to the city a
drinking fountain for animals, it was decided to erect the same
at the intersection of West Broad and St. Julian Streets, this
48 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
point being on the line of travel between the depot of the Cen
tral Railroad and the Bay, and convenient to the sewer in
West Broad Street, an outlet for the waste water of the foun
tain being necessary. Four drinking troughs are connected
with the receiving basin. The fountain itself is large and
quite ornamental.
PARKS AND SQUARES.
No new work of special importance has been done in this
department. The labor of three men has been given to
cleaning up the fallen leaves, mowing the grass and keeping
the walks in order. The railings have been repaired as often
as it became necessary.
DRY CULTURE.
A work of some magnitude and closely connected with the
health of the city, and one that has been in contemplation
ever since the reclamation of the lands on Hutchinson
Island has been accomplished, was the construction of an em
bankment along the wharf front opposite the city on said
island. This work was begun May 18th and completed Sep
tember 4th. The embankment begins at the canal, known as
Willink's canal, at the point where it touches the river em
bankment of the island, and proceeds thence along the canal
to a point as near as practicable to the river front, following
thence along the wharf lots, a nearly uniform width, from the
front of said lots to the dry dock known as Clark & Willink's.
Commencing again on the east side of the dock, it continues
to the canal forming the boundary line between lands of the
city and the Dry Dock Co., thence along this canal to where
it joins the embankment of the island. The whole distance
is two thousand seven hiindred and forty-eight (2,748) feet.
The size of the embankment is as follows: base fifteen feet
top five feet, and average height five feet. Two trunks for
drainage purposes were put in, connecting with an inside
ditch running parallel with the embankment.
SAVANNAH AND OGEECHEE CANAL CULVERTS.
On the 16th April, the embankment on the south side of
the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal (contiguous to the culverts
MAYORS ANNUAL REPORT. 49
through which flow the waters of Musgrove Creek) gave
way, washing out the greater portion of the western culvert
and slightly damaging the other. These culverts having
always been insufficient for the speedy discharge of the very
large volume of water which after heavy rains must find its
way to the Savannah Riverthere being no other medium of
communicationand moreover having been built at too high
a level for good drainage, it was deemed expedient by the
city, co-operating with the Canal Company, to put in an addi
tional culvert, and place it at as low a level as possible. The
work of rebuilding and repairing the old, and building the
new culverts, was done under the direction of the President of
the Company, the city paying one-half the expense.
The culverts under the Central Railroad and that under
Louisville Road, having been previously rebuilt with en
larged proportions and upon better grades, much benefit may
be confidently expected to the drainage of the swamp lands
above.
RIVER EMBANKMENT EAST.
The river embankment extending from Lamar's Creek to
the Bilbo Canal, protecting lands of Mrs. C. A. L. Lamar,
has been raised from a foot to eighteen inches. This em
bankment had been much injured by the trampling of
cattle.
BILBO CANAL FLOODGATES.
Early in the year it was found necessary to do considerable
work to the embankments and pile work protecting the canal
in the vicinity of the floodgate. New caps to the piles and
new sheet piles and sheathing, also a new floor to the river
end of the gate, were put in, and the embankments centreditched and raised. The gates themselves having been in
place since 1872, had become so much decayed as to be
dangerous. New ones are now being constructed, and will
be in position as soon as practicable.
SEWER EXTENSION.
In consequence of the proposed filling in by the owner, for
wharf purposes, of that portion of wharf lot number nine, west
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50 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
of Canal Street, heretofore used as a timber boom, the extension
of the Screven and West Boundary Sewers to the river be
came necessary. This is being done by contract with James
Ferguson, for the sum of $950. The work consists of piles
driven in two rows, braced top and bottom, and planked on
sides and bottom with two inch plank. The length is two
hundred and sixty feet and the width six feet.
GENERAL WORK.
The usual work of keeping the canals, ditches, drains,
catch-basins, &c., clean, and keeping the embankments free
from weeds, has been regularly done during the year. The
Bilbo Canal was thoroughly cleaned, from the Bolton Street
Sewer to the river, in the springthe work finished March
18th. Work on it has been continued during the year, and
another thorough cleaning has been given during the present
month. In consequeuce of the great accumulation of sand,
carried into the canal from the Bolton St. Sewer, it has be
come difficult to dispose of it along the embankment, especi
ally in the vicinity of the Thunderbolt Road. A flat has there
fore been constructed with a view to distributing the material
on that portion of the embankment near the river.
DOCKS AND WHARVES.
The only work of consequence in this department has been
the rebuilding of the wharf at the foot of East Broad Street,
known as the Custom House Wharf. The work has been
done in the most substantial manner, the superstructure rest
ing on piles and secured by ties to tie-piles and logs in the
rear. The under-ground springs, which have always been
troublesome, have been effectually cut off by a row of three
inch grooved and tongued plank, used as sheet-piling, and
driven behind the logs of the wharf.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
The entire enclosure to the lot of the Powder Magazine
has been renewed ; that portion fronting south and east, on
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 51
streets, with pointed pickets, and on the other two sides with
horizontal six-inch plank. The keeper's house has a new
porch on the front and shed in rear. The plastering has been
repaired, and the whole whitewashed, with other minor
repairs to the building.
The sheds belonging to the lot used by the Street and Lane
Department have been renewed and covered with tin.
CITY FIRE-PROOF VAULT.
The accumulation of mould on the books and papers in
this important receptacle, rendered it imperative that some
effort should be made to prevent the destruction of these
records of the city. They were therefore temporarily re
moved, and after removing the covering from the top of the
arch and the earth from the sides, and coating the whole
with cement, the sides and ceiling of the room furred, lathed
and covered with cement, additional and larger ventilators
were put in and the floor covered with boards. After allow
ing sufficient time for thorough drying out, the books were
replaced, since which no further trouble has been experi
enced.
Very respectfully,
JOHN B. HOWARD,
City Surveyor.
REPORT OF CHIEF ENGINEER SAV/Np FIIjE DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER,
SAVANNAH, December 31st, 1880.
Hon. John F. Wheaton, Mayor, Savannah, Ga. :
DEAR SIR:I beg respectfully to submit this my sixth
annual report of Savannah Fire Department.
The organization of the force, with the exception of the
Cleburne Hose Company which has not reported during the
year, remains the same as at my last annual report, viz:
Chief Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Second Assistant En
gineer, Superintendent Fire Alarm Telegraph, Secretary, and
one hundred and thirty men.
But little change has been made in our apparatus and ap
purtenances, which now consist as follows: four Steam En
gines, one Hook and Ladder Truck, three (horse) Hose
Reels, one (hand) Hose Reel, 2,000 feet good Rubber Hose,
2,800 feet Leather and second class Rubber Hose, eleven
Horses, distributed as follows, viz:
Engine No. 1, on Broughton Street near Houston Street,
attached to same seven hundred and fifty feet Rubber Hose.'
Engine No. 2, on Congress Street near Montgomery Street
attached to same six hundred feet Rubber Hose.
Engine No. 3, on South Broad Street, near Abercorn Street,
attached to same six hundred and fifty feet Rubber Hose.
Engine No. 4, held in reserve at Head Quarters, (Fireman's
Hall.)
Hook and Ladder Truck, on South Broad Street corner of
Abercorn Street.
Horse Hose Reels, on South Broad Street corner of Aber
corn Street.
Hand Reel, on Henry Street near Whitaker Street, with
three hundred feet Hose.
Two hundred feet Hose still with Cleburne Hand Reel
two thousand feet Hose at Fireman's Hall, three hundred feet
Hose at the Jail.
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 53
The twenty-eight hundred feet of Hose last mentioned, is
second class Rubber and Leather and is only fit for Hydrant
use, and I beg respectfully to request the immediate pur
chase of at least six hundred feet new Rubber Hose, as a
necessity, for in case of fire we could not use Engine No. 4, hav
ing no hose that would answer to supply her with. During
the past year the Department has been furnished with an ad
ditional horse, in place of one disabled. This disabled ani
mal, it is hoped, will be all right in a short time, and by di
rection of his Honor the Mayor and Committee on Fire De
partment will be held in reserve, to be used in place of any
other of the Department horses, that may be sick or be
come disabled from time to time.
Should this arrangement remain in force, an additional
horse will have to be [purchased to replace one of the greys
attached to Engine No. 2, which died on the 26th inst.
The other horses of the Department are in good condition,
two of them are becoming old and will have to be replaced at
no distant day.
The entire property of the Department is in fair condition,
but the Engines begin to show the effects of age, all of them
having been in use about fifteen years, and during that time
have done good service. It is hardly to be expected that they
will be in condition to last longer than four or five years, and
during that time will require much more repairs compara
tively than in the past.
For a more specific schedule of the property of the Depart
ment, number of Fires, &c., I respectfully refer you to report
of the Secretary herewith accompanying.
I again invite the earnest attention of Council to the inad
equate supply of water in various parts of the city, particu
larly in the Western and South Eastern portions. Since my
last report, I am gratified to state that openings to Hydrants
have been enlarged in accordance with my recommendation,
and the anticipated beneficial results are being realized. A
large plug should be put immediately on Fahm Street near
the old main, in order that should it become necessary, two
engines could be worked at once. This would furnish a good
supply of water for that neighborhood.
Losses by Fire during the year have been very small. The
54 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
men of the force have been prompt in responding to all
alarms, and are deserving of praise for faithful performance
of duty. I respectfully recommend an annual appropriation
by Council to each Company of the Department. At pres
ent they receive no compensation, while the men are subject
ed to expense for uniforms, &c. A small annual gratuity
would be no more than an act of justice, and would act as an
incentive to still greater efforts in the performance of duty,
at all times arduous.
I respectfully refer you to accompanying report of the Su
perintendent of the Fire Alarm Telegraph, as to its condi
tion, &c. Although working very well at present, it requires
a great deal of attention, and as the operator is frequently
absent from the city, this duty devolves upon the Chief En
gineer. I beg respectfully to recommend the removal of the
Fire Alarm apparatus from the Exchange building to the
Fire bell at the Police Barracks. This last named bell being
much the largest, its tones could be heard at greater distance
and alarms be responded to in shorter time.
I again urgently invite your attention to the "Swinging
Harness" referred to in my last report. This gearing is used in
nearly all the cities of the North and West, and has proved
not only a saving in cost, but a relief from chafing to horses,
and cause them to last much longer, which is an important
consideration, aside from the mercy which should always be
accorded to these dumb animals, so faithful to their master
man.
Great care is taken in the purchase of the necessary sup
plies for the Department, and the result is that our expenses
are small, compared with others of its size.
Again returning thanks to the Police Department for val
uable assistance, to my officers and men for their faithfulness
at all times, and to his Honor the Mayor, and Committee on
Fire, for many courtesies,
I am your obedient servant,
F. BLAIR,
Chief Engineer S. F. D.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE ALARM
TELEGRAPH.
SAVANNAH, December 31, 1880.
F. Blair, Esq., Chief Engineer Savannah Fire Department:
DEAR SIR:I have the honor to submit the following re
port of the Fire Alarm Telegraph :
During the year I have rebuilt a good portion of lines, but
there still remains a great deal of rebuilding to be done next
year, which will require the purchase of some new poles and
other building material.
The striking machine now in use at the Exchange, has.
not the power to get the full tone of the large bell at the
Barracks, therefore I would recommend an exchange be made
of the old one, for a new one, (which could be done for a few
hundred dollars) and the large bell, known as the Big Duke,
be put in circuit.
Respectfully yours, &c.,
J. W. JONES, Superintendent.
REPORT OF SECRETARY OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE SECRETARY SAVANNAH FIRE DEPARTMENT,
SAVANNAH, December 31, 1880.
F. Blair, Esq., Chief Engineer Savannah Fire Department:
DEAR SIR :In accordance with your instructions, I here
with respectfully submit my report as Secretary of the Savan
nah Fire Department, for the year ending December 31, 1880 :
STATEMENT OF EXPENSES.
The following accounts have been passed and forwarded to
City Council for payment during the past twelve months:
Pay Rolls to Dec. 31, 1880 $10,317 05
Expenses of horses and forage 1,586 51
Ordinary expenses for repairs to appa
ratus 87 93
Supplies for companies 152 63
Appropriation for Gas 50 00
Ordinary expenses for Fire Alarm Tel
egraph in 76
Repairs to Department wagon 11 25
Purchase of supplies and incidentals . 143 35
Repairs to Engine houses 21 40 12 481 88
PROPERTY ACCOUNT.
New hose valves, springs and brasses. 1,023 00 1,023 00
APPROPRIATIONS.
Parade 7th June, 1879 200 00
Charles Steinberg . 30 00 230 00
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REPORT OF CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE ON WATER
WORKS.
OFFICE OF WATER WORKS,
SAVANNAH, January 1st, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wheaton, Mayor:
SIR: In submitting the reports of the Superintendent and of
the Secretary, I desire to call attention to the recommenda
tion made by the Superintendent of erecting a stand-pipe of
the Cook pattern, of the dimension of two hundred feet in
height by twenty-five feet in diameter, or, if the finances of
the city will allow, of greater diameter, in order to procure
a better pressure of water. The present site of Reservoir
Square may be accepted as a good one for that purpose.
The financial exhibit submitted by the Secretary is very
gratifying, showing a gross income of $42,010 39, with ex
penditure of $11,434 99, and an extraordinary expenditure
of $2,377 20, leaving a balance of net income of $28,198 20,
equal to interest on $563,900 of our City Bonds.
Water being one of the necessaries of life, the charges for
same to our citizens can not be made too reasonable. If the
community is once in possession of a full supply, the charges
can be much reduced, so as to bring it within the means of
every householder.
Closing my connection with the affairs of the city, I desire
to say that the officers and employees in this department have
performed their several duties with fidelity to the trust.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
HENRY BLUN,
Chairman Committee on Water Works.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER WORKS.
OFFICE OF WATER WORKS,
SAVANNAH, January 1st, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wheaton,
Mayor City of Savannah :
SIR: I beg leave, in accordance with your request, to make
the following report upon the condition of the Water Works:
The general condition of the works is good. The pump
ing machinery is in good order and working efficiently.
The demand for water this year has been large, amounting
in some days to 2,385,000 gallons. I have been unable to
give the Duplex Pumps the usual repairs, it being my custom
to overhaul them every six months. The proper capacity of
the old pumps, upon which we rely to do the work during
the repairs on the Duplex, being only 1,600,000 gallons, it
was thought unsafe to depend upon them for a supply. I
received orders from the Chairman of Committee on Water
Works not to take down the Duplex Pump while so much
cotton was in town. I therefore beg leave'to impress upon
Council that a proper regard for the safety of the city requires
that an auxiliary pump should be procured, as the 3,000,000
gallon pump is now worked nearly up to its full capacity.
Some regard should be given to future wants ; this can best be
done by purchasing a 5,000,000 gallon Duplex Pump. This
will give nearly a double supply that a 3,000,000 gallon pump
would. The difference of cost would be only $10,000, the
5,000,000 gallon pump costing $35,000. This pump should
be procured as soon as possible, and not wait until our pres
ent machinery is run down by overwork.
The increased demand for water has been greater than
was looked for or expected. A series of experiments made
upon our mains show a reduction of pressure that is sur
prising. Upon the twelve-inch main, our largest, the pressure,
64 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
starting at the Reservoir, Franklin Square, is about forty-two
pounds per square inch ; at Liberty and Whitaker Streets, it
falls to seventeen pounds per square inch; at Duffy and
Whitaker Streets, it is only fifteen pounds. This indicates
that if the pressure is not increased, a much more enlarged
diameter of main will be required to maintain the initial
pressure.
There is no doubt that a large portion of this water is
wasted. The amount per person used, as compared with
other cities, indicates this. In some cities the introduction
of metres has proved a partial remedy for this wasteage. This
remedy, to be of any value, must not be partial; every con
nection in town must have a metre attached. With us, this
would cost about $30,000, and could not prove a success, as the
landlord pays the water rent. The tenant, therefore, would
have no interest in keeping down the consumption. More
over, this increased consumption, while it seems to be a waste,
is not so great an evil as supposed, as the water goes into the
sewers and helps flush them, which would not be done by a
more economical use of water.
There is a general complaint upon the part of our citizens,
that they do not get the water in the upper stories of their
houses, although they pay for it. Also from the Chief Fire
man, of a defective pressure for extinguishing fires.
The most efficient remedy for this is the erection of a
"Cook's Stand-Pipe." This is the latest improvement in
water works which have no hills in the vicinity upon which to
erect a reservoir. This stand-pipe is a wrought iron pipe, two
hundred feet in height and twenty-five feet in diameter con
taining about 800,000 gallons of water, and costing about
$50,000. With this, we would have ample pressure for all
purposes, and fires could be extinguished without the use of
fire engines.
The nozzles of the fire hydrants have all been chano-ed to
two-and-a-half inches in diameter. Ninety-six feet of fourinch pipe has been laid on Canal Street, to extend fire protec
tion to Comer's Cotton Shed. Two thousand two hundred
feet of six-inch pipe has been purchased to lay on Canal
Street, for the purpose of giving a better protection to the
Cotton Presses, Rice Millg, &c., and the largely growino- com-
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 65
mercial interests in this section of the city. Also, one double
six-inch hydrant has been procured to attach to the twelveinch main, Fahm and Indian Street Lane, to improve the
defective fire protection in this section. I would also sug
gest that the four-inch main to be taken up on Canal Street,
be laid on Lumber Street, connecting the twelve-inch main
on Indian Street Lane to the six-inch pipe on Canal Street.
This will much improve the fire pressure in this portion of
the city.
Careful attention has been given to the cesspools and to
flushing the sewers during the past year, by opening the
stop-gates in the mains, overflowing high service reservoir,
and putting on from sixty to ninety cesspool connections,
daily. This involves a large consumption of water. We
have been at considerable expense during the past year in
repairing cesspool connections, the pipe originally laid by
the plumbers being defective.
Six street draw-cocks have been placed, making nine in all.
Some of these hydrants need proper dry-well connections, as
they now keep the streets in a very sloppy and unhealthy
condition. The King fountain, and the fountain in Chip
pewa Square should be placed in charge of some proper per
son, to protect them from damage from boys and from wasting
water by running all night and overflowing.
The inlet to Water Works will need to be dug out this year,
it having filled up so much that in short tides we get a defi
cient supply in the receiving basins.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. D. GUERARD,
Superintendent Savannah Water Works.
66 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
CITY TREASURER,
IN ACT. WITH SECRETARY WATER WORKS.
1880.
Paid the City Treasurer as follows:
Water rents and connection fees col
lected $41,937 13
Amount realized for sale of useless
material 23 26
Amount realized for rent of Water
Works land 50 00$42,010 39
EXPENDITURES.
Ordinary expenses as follows :
Running expenses of pumps, &c.. . $ 3,215 95
Repairs of engines, mains, hydrants,
valves, &c 390 57
Connections 713 47
Incidental expenses 156 04
Salaries of Water Works employees. 6.958 96$11,434 99
Extraordinary expenses as follows:
Extension of water mains $ 976 46
Flushing, cleaning and repairing
cesspools 557 22
Erection and repairs of pump hy
drants 144 75
Improvements of hydrants, enlarg
ing nozzles 315 45
Amount paid H. J.Thomasson, Esq.,
for clerical services performed
the previous year....'. 333 32 $ 2,377 20
$13,812 19
REPORT OF JAILOR,
JAILOR'S OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, GA., January 1st, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wheaton,
Mayor City of Savannah :
SIR :I have the honor very respectfully to submit here
with, the 'following report of the Jail, for the year ending
December 31st, 1880 :
Of the total number of prisoners received during the year :
There were from Chatham County 1,124
There were from United States 10
There were from other counties 25
Making a total of 1,159
An increase over the previous year of 67
Amount of money due the City of Savannah
By Chatham County $9,250 40
By Effingham County 108 70
By Bulloch County 277 90
By Ware County 599 20
By Bryan County 1,346 00
By Liberty County 65 90
By Mcintosh County 2 20
Making a total of $11,650 30
I have so fequently called the attention of the properauthorities to the dilapidated condition of the Jail, and the
Grand Inquest of the county having done likewise, I think
it unnecessary for me to allude to the matter again.
In conclusion allow me to return my sincere thanks, for
your ever ready aid and kind assistance rendered me in dis
charge of my duties, also to the Chairman of the Jail Com
mittee, Alderman John Schwarz.
Yours with respect,
WARING RUSSELL,
Jailor.
REPORT OF CLEHK OF THE M/RKET.
OFFICE OF CLERK OF THE MARKET,
SAVANNAH, GA., January 1, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wheaton,
Mayor of the City of Savannah :
SIR:I have the honor to submit herewith, a statement of
market fees collected through this office, for the year ending
December 31, 1880, and turned into the City Treasury :
Total amount of fees collected $8,688 70
Average monthly collections $722 39
Average weekly collections 166 71
Decrease as compared with 1879 $ 304 50
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully yours,
H. L. DAVIS,
Clerk of the 'Market.
REPORT OF THE HEALTH OFFICER
OFFICE HEALTH OFFICER,
SAVANNAH, GA., January 1st, 1881.
Hon. J. F. Wheaton, Mayor,
Savannah, Ga. :
SIR:I have the honor to respectfully submit this my
official report for year ending December 31st, 1880:
The Board of Sanitary Commissioners for the past year
was organized with the following membership : Hon. John F.
Wheaton, Mayor; Aldermen W. Duncan, M. D., J. R. Ham
let, and Geo. C. Freeman, J. R. Saussy, Esq., L. A. Falligant, M. D., and the Health Officer. The Board have
held regular meetings, bi-monthly, and special meetings
whenever necessary. The book containing the minutes and
copy of correspondence is posted to date, and gives a com
plete history of the working of the Sanitary Department of
the city. The attendance of members has been uniformly
full, and much work has been accomplished.
Special care and attention has been given to the Sanitary
condition of the city and surroundings and many nuisances
have been abated.
The Quarantine regulations of this port have been very
rigid, so much so as to cause demur in several instances.
The Board, fully appreciating the trust reposed in them, and
the responsibility involved, at the same time being desirous
not to unnecessarily impede commerce, have acted through
out the year with determination to do all in their power to
prevent the introduction by vessels of any disease into the
city.
Special attention has been directed to ballast from infected
or suspected ports. No sand or mixed ballast has been allow
ed to be brought to the city, and until late in the month of
November, even stone ballast brought from such ports was
70 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
discharged at Quarantine station. The discharge of ballast
is considered absolutely necessary to the thoroughly cleans
ing of a vessel, as the timbers cannot be reached without so
doing. The carrying out of this important regulation neces
sarily caused some detention, which is increased by the lazy
working of the c
r
e\vs, and the want of additional wharf
room, so as to allow more than one vessel to discharge at the
same time. The discharging of ballast, sweetening of bilges
and timbers, with thorough fumigation, has been the uniform
mode of treating vessels subjected to quarantine. No case of
infectious or contagious disease has been brought to this port
during the past year, nor has any case devolped while vessels
have been undergoing quarantine detention ; in fact, but one
case of sickness has been under the treatment of the Quaran
tine Officer, that being a captain of an inland coastwise schoon"
er, and the disease bilious fever. Wire communication from
the city to Quarantine Station is much needed. It is im
possible at many times for the quarantine officer to reach
the Telegraph Station on Tybee Island in consequence
of stormy weather, and very often, owing to the wind
being from or Jo the station, the signal flag on Tybee.
Island wharf cannot be seen by him. I have endeavored, by
official communications, to secure a proposal from the
Telephone Company to build a line to Quarantine Station,
and rent same to the city, and regret to say, that up
to this time my efforts have been fruitless. During the year
I have made several official visits to the Quarantine Station,
and report the building and wharf in very good condition,
the foundations of these having been much improved by the
deposit of ballast. I avail myself of this opportunity to com
mend Dr. J. A. Huger, for the manner in which he has dis
charged the arduous duties of his offiee.
In the month of August the Sanitary Board were officially
notified by W. H. Elliott, M. D., Inspector National Board of
Health, that the Sapelo Quarantine Station, located on Black
Beard Island, was ready to receive vessels arriving off this
port from infected or suspicious ports having sickness on
board at time of arrival or having had same during voyage.
In accordance with instructions, I issued notice to pilots, giv
ing this information, and directed them not to board such ves
sels, but send them to the Sapelo Station. The establishment
MAYOR S ANNUAL REPORT. 71
of this Quarantine Hospital will undoubtedly be a great re
lief to our harbor, should infected vessels arrive, but fortu
nately to date we have had no occasion to use it. Each pilot has
from time to time been furnished with printed quarantine
regulations, and masters of vessels are now furnished by the
quarantine officer with a printed copy of regulations govern
ing them.
I have made inspection of the city property at Timber
Landing known as the Pest House, and find the buildings,
fencing and other property in good condition and well cared
for, by the keeper. The city and port having been exempt
from small pox, this property has not been used as a hospital.
I h-ave given medical and surgical attention to the Police
force and the paid Fire Department. It will be seen from
the accompanying consolidated report that while the sick
list of the former is very large, that of the latter is astonish
ingly small.
1880.
January.
February
March .
April. .
POLICEMEN
ATTENDED.
FIREMEN
ATTENDED.
May
June . . .
July . . .
August . .
September.
October. .
November.
December .
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I have given fourteen. (14) burial certificates for wh
and one hundred and nineteen (119) for blacks and colo
of these there were still born, whites six (6), still born black
and colored seventy one (71). Two Physicians are employed,
by the city to attend those who are unable to pay for medical
attendance, and medicines are furnished free of costs. Many,
72 MAYOR'S ANN-UAL REPORT.
particularly among the black and colored, do not avail them
selves of this proffered charity. Why not, and the remedy,
are problems to be solved. Until lately the National Board of
Health have been doing this city an unintentional but great
injustice, by publishing the death rate of races consolidated.
Under instructions of the Sanitary Board, I entered objec
tion to the tabular form used and have succeeded in having
the report so amended as to show at a glance the death rate
of whites and colored separate.
During the past year Savannah, like many other Southern
cities, was visited by an epidemic of Dengue fever. The dis
ease made its appearance in September and continued until
cold weather, very few persons in the city escaping an attack.
Diptheria has existed in sporadic form, throughout the year.
Disinfecting and cleansing of sinks and premises, has been
promptly and thoroughly attended to, where such cases
have made their appearance. With these exceptions our
citizens have cause to be thankful for the good health
which has prevailed. No case of small pox has occurred in
our midst, neither has any case been brought to Quarantine
Station. The City Physicians were supplied with Bovine
Virus during January, 1880, and instructed to vaccinate the
poor who came under their charge. I have reason to be
lieve that vaccination under this instruction did not become
general. I now have a supply of Bovine Virus, which will be
used under direction of the Sanitary Board, who are desir
ous of furnishing the protection of vaccination to all who are
unable to pay for it. Itis to be hoped that some plan of action
will be inaugurated by which vaccination will become general,
as in this way only can our community be protected from
this dreadful scourge. Now, when our city is free from this
disease, is the time to act upon this very important sanitary
measure. Vaccination is the only protection against small
pox, and, although this fact is so well known, it is aston
ishing and lamentable, to find so large a portion of our com
munity who are unprotected by this simple but effectual safe
guard.
In closing this report, I would most respectfully bring to
the consideration of the municipal authorities, and the com
munity at large, the following suggestions :
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 73
1st. That all applicants for admission into Public Schools,
be required to produce a Physician's certificate that they
have been successfully vaccinated, and that admission be refus
ed until such certificate is presented.
2d. That re-vaccination be advised, as the necessity for the
same is taught by experience.
3d. That legislation be invoked to make vaccination com
pulsory, or as nearly so as the laws of the State will allow.
4th. That our citizens be advised and urged to adopt the
rule of not employing any servant, unless he or she is vacci
nated, or will at once submit to the operation.
Very respeetfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. T. McFARLAND, M. D.,
Health Officer.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT ODORLESS
EXCAVATING MACHINE.
SAVANNAH, GA., January 1st, 1881.
Hon. John F- Wheaton,
Mayor of Savannah :
DEAR SIR: I have the honor to forward herewith report
of the work done by the Odorless Excavating Machine dur
ing the year 1880.
Number of privies cleaned 1,124
Number recleaned 66
Matter removed (cubic feet) 151,253
EXPENSES OF DEPARTMENT,
Including hire of teams, wages, etc $16,937 18
Amount collected for repairs 2,277 44
Net cost $14,65974
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
W. J. CLEARY,
Superintendent.
REPORTS OF CITY PHYSICIANS.
SAVANNAH, January 1st, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wheaton, Mayor:
DEAR SIR: I have the honor to submit the following re
port of the office of City Physician of the Eastern District,
for the past year:
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January .
February.
March . .
April. . .
May
June ...
July . . .
August. .
September , October .
November . December
183
146
216
155
160
178
162
229
371
289
240
170
Total 2,499 1,014 1.485
81
62
84
61
59
68
71
101
152
109
90
76
102
84
132
94
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128
219
180
150
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391
487
329
380
421
311
693
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Of the whole number of deaths, eleven were white and
thirty-eight colored.
. Respectfully,
FRANK T. LINCOLN, M. D.,
City Physician, Eastern District.
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SAVANNAH, GA., Jan'y 1st, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wheaton, Mayor:
DEAR SIR : I have the honor to submit the following re
port as City Physician of the Western Division, from January
1st, 1880, to December 31st, 1880:
January .
February . March . .
April . . , May . . . ,
June. . . ,
July . . .
August . , September.
October .
November .
December
Total 6,1
479
442
567
444
315
535
465
877
881
496
3i8
370
118
124
149
112
116
112
122
233
261
124
134
140
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182
237
202
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254
227
354
293
144
226
230
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384
314
317
366
349
587
554
268
360
360
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Of the eighty-five deaths, there were twenty whites and
sixty-five colored, the most of which were infants under nine
days of age, and old, chronic cases of consumption, &c.
Respectfully submitted,
T. B. CHISHOLM, M. D,
City Physician, Western Division.
REPORT OF KEEPER LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY.
OFFICE KEEPER LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY,
SAVANNAH, January 1st, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wheaton, Mayor:
SIR : I have the honor to report Laurel Grove Cemetery in
its usual good order and condition. The greater part of the
fencing being new, very little repairs have been done during
the past year.
During the year there have been received
For sale of burial lots $300 00
For burial fees 585 00
Total $885 00
Amount paid for labor, material, &c $4,816 12
Number of interments at the expense of the city:
Whites, from the city 22
Whites, from Savannah Hospital 25 47
Colored, from the city 103
Colored, from Colored Infirmary 50153
Total 200
The number of interments during the past year are as
follows:
MORTUARY. "
NUMBER OF INTERMENTS IN LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY, AND CEMETERY
FOR COLORED PERSONS, FROM JAN. IST TO DEC. 31ST, 1880.
January. .
February .
March . .
April . . .
May . . .
June . . .
July . . .
August . .
September
October. .
November
December .
Total 213
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3
5
2
5
4
8
4
10
5
6
67
22
22
13
18
19
24
16
27
26
38
21
34
280
50
43
41
52
46
51
48
58
64
72
60
83
668
5
9
16
17
14
23
11
17
21
20
32
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208
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59
58
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69
62
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I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully.
Your obedient servant,
A. F. TORLAY,
Keeper Laurel Grove Cemetery.
REPORT OF KEEPER CITY DISPENSARY.
SAVANNAH, GA., January 1st, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wlieaton, Mayor,
Savannah, Ga.:
SIR:I have the honor to submith herewith, the follow
ing report of the City Dispensary, for the year ending Decernber 31st, 1880
MONTHS. APPLICANTS. WHITES. COLORED. PRESCRIPT'NS.
January .... 1,368 506 862 2,243
February. 1,267 461 806 2,176
March. . 1,452 531 921 2,262
April . . 1,382 486 896 2,237
May. . . 1,365 447 918 2,184
une . . 1,369 430 939 2,054
uly. . . j 1,368 514 854 2,240
August. . 1,619 850 769 2,540
September 1,986 1,024 962 3.651
October . 1,684 954 730 2,631
November I,26l 730 53i 2,263
December 1,424 604 820 2,006
Respectfully,
LEWIS CASS,
Keeper City Dispensary.
PBOFI M/STER'S REPORT,
HARBOR MASTER'S REPORT,
SAVANNAH, January 1st, 1881.
John F. Wheaton, Mayor,
City of Savannah:
DEAR SIR :I have the honor to report that I have depos
ited with the City Treasurer the sum of ten thousand four
hundred and thirty-nine (10,439) dollars, amount of harbor
fees collected for the past year. One thousand and sixty-three
dollars and ninety-five cents (1,063 95) in excess of 1879.
The amount of tonnage is seven hundred and fourteen
thousand seven hundred and seventy-four (714,774) tons.
Sixty-two thousand one hundred and seventy-eight (62,178)
tons in excess of 1879.
Would respectfully call attention to the wharves along the
river front, all in bad condition, with the exception of the
Press wharves, and require immediate attention, particularly
the wharf occupied by the Baltimore Steamship Company,
and the wharf west of it, J. H. Johnston, agent, and the
adjoining wharf west of it. The wharf occupied by Knick
erbocker Ice Company, and the entire line of wharves west of
Whitaker street, to the upper Cotton Press. "
Annexed pleased find a tabulated monthly statement of
tonnage and fees.
I am respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JNO. D. TENBROECK,
Harbor Master.
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PORT OF QUAfypE OFFICER.
QUARANTINE STATION,
SAVANNAH RIVER, December 31, 1880.
Hon. John F. Wheaton, Mayor:
DEAR SIR:Another year of immunity from the inva
sion of our much dreaded enemy, yellow fever, has comple
ted its cycle; not a single case of any contagious disease has
declared itself at this station during the past year. A few
cases of venereal and of chronic alcoholism have been
brought to my notice.
The only death that has taken place here was that of the
master of the schooner Mary J., duly reported at the time.
The condition of the buildings is substantially as last re
ported. The hospital should be lined ; the spray and rain,
in heavy weather, drift through the house to such an extent
as to render it untenable as an infirmary.
Ballast, to the depth of eighteen inches, has been placed
under the houses, sufficient for immediate protection from
the teredo.
The fenders to the wharf, put down two years ago, have
been cut off at low water mark.
Ballast, of stone, has been placed so as to fill the skeleton
break water up to the summit level for three-fourths of the
circuit, and enough around the bases of the rest to protect
the woodwork from the teredo.
The September gale, blowing for three or four hours at the
rate of seventy-two miles an hour, leveled the north east face
and impaired the east wall, but we have obtained stone
enough to restore the same.
The number of vessels visited, two hundred and forty-five ;
fumigated, forty-five. The number of crews, fifteen average.
J. A. HUGER, M. D.,
Quarantine Officer.
REPORT OF UNITED STATES Ef(GipR.
UNITED STATES ENGINEER'S OFFICE;,
SAVANNAH, GA., January 1st, 1881.
Hon. John F. Wheaton,
Mayor of Savannah:
SIR: In compliance with your request of the 4th of De
cember, 1880, I have the honor to submit for your informa
tion a copy of my last annual report for the fiscal year
terminating June 30th, 1880, together with a brief resume
of the operations in improving the river and harbor to the
end of December.
The failure of the " McKay contract" for closing the
openings between the islands from Elba to Cockspur, has
retarded the improvements contemplated by it about one
year.
The following is substantially my last annual report:
*******
The improvements have been made at the following places,
either in continuation of works commenced previous to the
present year, or by commencing new works during the year.
1st. At the Cross Tides River.
2nd. The new South Channel, and King's Island Channel,
above the city.
3rd. The shoal at Garden Bank, at foot of East Broad Street.
4th. The new Ship Channel at the "wrecks," below the city,
5th. The channel at the "obstructions," below the city.
6th. The new submerged dam in South Channel, below the
city.
7th. The surveys for closing the openings between the islands
and the leveling from Cross Tides to Fort Pulaski.
8th. In guaging the river at several places above and below
the city.
84 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
The works in progress at places numbered one, two, four
and five, are in continuation from previous years, while those
at places numbered three, six, seven and eight, are new works
commenced during the fiscal year or imnjediately preced
ing it.
THE SUBMERGED DAM AT THE CROSS TIDES.
At the close of the last fiscal year the contractor for the
Cross Tides dam had laid down five hundred and fifty-three
lineal feet of apron mattress, leaving about one hundred and
eighty-five feet of the apron to be completed.
The apron has been finished during the year, and the shore
ends, under a modified contractchanging them into heavy
clay dykes (paved and grassed over)have also been com
pleted. They connect with the apron at the low water line,
and are built up to about six feet above ordinary high water,
and on this level connect with the rice field dykes, each side
of the river. The rice field dykes were doubled in thickness
at the point of intersection, and are raised about one foot
above their ordinary height for a distance of one hundred
feet above and fifty feet below the dam.'
THE NEW SOUTH CHANNEL AND THE KING'S ISLAND
CHANNEL.
These channels extend from the Cross Tides River to deep
water near the Central Railroad wharves.
Dredging was commenced about the first of May, 1879, in
the King's Island, Channel, near Dr. Read's, and the shoal
there cut through from deep water to deep water at the eastern
end of King's Island giving a channel depth of twelve feet.
The amount of material removed from this section was eight
thousand five hundred and eighty-two cubic yards.
The dredging was continued along the northern shore of
King's Island to the deep water channel north of the old
jetty, making an outlet for the accumulated water at the
head of Cross Tides River. Three thousand two hundred
and sixty-five cubic yards were here removed.
Dredging was continued on the south side of Marsh Island,
and carried to deep water, near the Central Railroad wharves.
A low water depth of ten feet was obtained, and a width of
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 85
fifty feet. The distance dredged was one thousand two hun
dred yards, and the quantity of material removed thirtythree thousand one hundred and thirty-five cubic yards.
This work was completed on the 9th of August, 1879. This
channel has shoaled and widened, giving perhaps as large an
area of cross section, but it renders the passage of the up river
boats so difficult that they take the northern channel, and
we are thus deprived of the benefit of their wheels in deep
ening this channel.
Authority having been given to deepen this channel near
the railroad wharves with the U. S. steamer " Henry Burden,"
several months ago a trial was madewith her, but the sunken
timber there rendered it unsafe to use her drag, so she was
withdrawn.
Recently, while awaiting orders for further dredging, the
American dredge was required to remove the obstructions, so
as to obtain an easy flow of water in the channel. This has .
been done. In removing the timbers it was found necessary
to dredge eleven thousand eight hundred and twenty-one
cubic yards of material-much more than was expected. The
amount of material removed from all points above the city,
from May, 1879, to June 30th, 1880, is fifty-six thousand eight
hundred and three cubic yards.
THE SHOAL AT GARDEN BANK.
The Garden Bank shoal, which has so long been an im
pediment to navigation at the lower portion of the city, had
so far encroached upon the ship channel opposite East Broad
Street and the Gas House that I directed the contractor to
make a cut through the point of the shoal giving the most
trouble, and after the work had received your approval, two
additional cuts were mademaking a chaunel through it
seventy-five feet wide and thirteen feet deep at low water.
The quantity of material removed was twelve thousand two
hundred and ninety-seven cubic yards.
THE NEW SHIP CHANNEL AT THE " WRECKS."
This channel was opened 1877-78, by cutting through
shoals along the southern shore of the Savannah River, from
a point a little east of the Savannah, Florida & Western Rail
way wharves, to deep water above Fort Jackson, a distance of
more than five thousand feet.
80 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
It is understood that this channel was originally cut one
hundred and five feet wide and thirteen feet deep. During
the fiscal year just closed the depth and width of the chan
nel have both been increased so much that vessels drawing
fully nineteen feet can and do pass each other at any point
in it with entire safety at mean higa water. The dredging
was commenced in this channel in August last, and termin
ated in November. A cut was made along the entire length
of the channel at a distance of about fifteen feet north of and
parallel with the range linewhich is co-incident with the
axis of the channel. This cut was carried to the depth of
sixteen feet. The whole amount of material removed at this
time was thirty-six thousand cubic yards.
In the month of March last, under a provisional contract
with a former contractor for dredging, work was resumed,
and the shoals, near its western mouth, were cut away, and in
order to prevent or reduce the deflection of the ebb current
against the wrecks shoal, a part of Screven's point, on the
main land was cut off. This has widened the mouth of the
channel, reduced the deflection of the current as expected,
and when that point is properly trimmed, the upper end will
be all that we expect or desire.
The quantity of material removed from this channel, in the
months of March, April and May, was thirty-three thousand
seven hundred and fifty-three cubic yards.
The U. S. steam dredge " Henry Burden " has been ope
rating in this channel since the 20th of November, with very
good results. The effect of her drag and pump is much
greater than the results shown by counting the material re
moved. The channel has been deepened uniformly by the
action of her drag and the current working together. The
aggregate amount of material removed from this channel,
during the fiscal year, is one hundred and thirteen thousand
three hundred and eighty-seven cubic yards. This channel
is, in my judgment, one of the most important works for
improving the navigable waters of the Savannah River that
has been undertaken in connection with the Cross Tides dam.
CHANNEL AT Tilt, OBSTRUCTIONS.
This channel was dredged in D&cember, 1879, and a shoal
removed which had formed to such an extent that it was in-
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 8*
terrupting the passage of deep draught vessels. The chan
nel was given a low water depth of fourteen feet, the quantity
of material removed being fifteen thousand cubic yards.
This depth so far remains and no difficulty is experienced
in passing through the channel.
THE SUBMERGED DAM IN SOUTH CHANNEL.
This dam has been commenced under a contract with Ro
land C. McKay, of Philadelphia, and four hundred and
twenty-five feet of apron mats have been laid. Some other
work on the shore ends has been partially completed, and
one more uncompleted mat laid, but as yet nothing has been
finished.
*******
To the foregoing report, which comes down to the 1st
July, 1880, I have but little to add.
The contractor for closing the channels between the islands
and constructing the submerged dam in the South channel,
failed to fulfil his obligations, and as a consequence no work
of much importance has been done in improving the chan
nels below Fort Jackson.
The Cross Tides dam has been completed, and a channel
on the north side of King's Island has been dredged. The
good effects are to be seen at any time by the increased flow
of water in front of your city wharves and in its effect
upon the new ship channel at the "wrecks."
The new contractor, Mr. Ross, who takes the work of Mc
Kay, has arrived with an efficient plant and operatives. We
therefore hope for material improvement during the next
six months in the lower channels.
The point of Fig Island will be cut away and a deep chan
nel made there. A large portion of Garden Bank Shoal has
been removed during the month of December.
I am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
S. L. FREMONT,
U. S. Assistant Engineer in sub charge.
MAYORS ANNUAL REPORT.
Mortuary Statistics, January 1st to December 31st, 1880.
Compiled from the Records by Frank E. Rebarer, Clerk of Council,
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Congestive chill
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Croup
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Cyanosis
Cystitis
Defective vitality ...... 1
Diabetes Mellitus . . . . 1
MAYOR'S ANNtTAL REPORT. 89
MORTUARY STATISTICSJANUARY 1, 1880, TO
TO DECEMBER 31, 1880.
Adults.
Diarrhoea acute ....
Diarrhcea chronic . . .
Diphtheria
Dropsy
Dysentery
Encephalitis
Eutero-colitis
Enteritis
Embolism
Embolus of the brain . .
Epilepsy
Fever
Gangrene
Gastric fever
Gastritis
Gastro-enteritis
General debility
Heart disease
Hemiplegia
Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage of lungs. . .
Hemorrhage of stomach .
Hereditary syphilis. . . .
Hepatitis
Hydrocephalus ......
Hydrothorax
Imbecillitas
Inanition
Infanticide
Infantile fever
Inflammatory Rheumatism
Inflammation of brain . .
Inflammation of bladder .
Inflammation of bowels .
Injuries in the birth . . .
Intussusception of bowels
Jaundice
Leucocythaemia
Laryngitis
Malarial Anaemia ....
Malarial fever
Marasmus
Meningitis
Mitral insufficiency. . . .
Mitral Stenosis
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90 MAYORS ANNUAL REPORT.
MORTUARY STATISTICSJANUARY 1st, 1880, TO
DECEMBER 31st, 1880.
Nervous exhaustion . .
Nervous shock from burns
Oedema pulmonum . . .
Old age
Ovarian cancer
Paralysis
Paralysis of heart ....
Pericarditis
Periostitis chronic ....
Peri-pneumonia
Pernicious anaemia . . .
Peritonitis
Phlebitis ........
Pneumonia
Pneumonia chronic . . .
Pleuro-pneumonia ....
Pleurisy
Poisoning by opium . . .
Providential causes . . .
Premature birth
Puerperal convulsions . .
Puerperal fever
Puerperal Peritonitis. . .
Puerperal Mania. ....
Puerperal toxaemia . . .
Pulmonary apoplexy. . .
Pyemia
Relapsinor fever
Scrofula
Senile decay
Softening of the brain . .
Spinal meningitis ....
Spasms
Strangulated hernia . . .
Suicide
Syncope
Syphilis
Syphilitic ulcerati'n bowels
Tabes mesenterica ....
Teething
Tetanus
Thrush
Tonsilitis
Traumatic tetanus
Trismus
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MAYORS ANNUAL REPORT. 91
MORTUARY STATISTICS, CITY OF SAVANNAHJANUARY 1st TO DECEMBER 31st, 1880.
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Typhoid dysentery. . . . i 1
Typhoid fever 2 2 I 5 I 3 14
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92 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
AGES. Whites. Colored. Total.
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10 years.
20 vears.
30 years.
40 years.
50 years.
60 years.
70 years.
80 years.
90 years.
100 years.
Total.
82
41
14
13
35
50
33
37
32
18
7
244
89
34
26
81
69
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26
28
20
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326
130
48
39
116
119
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PopulationWhites .
PopulationColored.
Total
Annual ratio per 1,000 whites. .
Annual ratio per^i.ooo colored.
. 18,229
15,019
33,248
14.85
45-47
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT. 93
FOREIGN EXPORTS, PORT OF SAVANNAH, 1880.
Cotton Uplands, 455,780 bales, . . . lbs.
Cotton Sea Island, 2,003 bales. . . . lbs.
Rosin, bbls
Spirits of Turpentins, gals
Lumber, million feet
Timber, cubic feet
Shingles and Staves, M
Phosphate Rock, tons
All other articles not specified above . .
Total value.
Quantity.
220,834,567
722,419
77,339
605,412
12,295,000
306,652
400,000
3,963
Value.
$25,140,398
208,916
287,393
185,543
197,612
42,96
7
4,169
31,552
31.346
$26,129,896
94 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
COASTWISE EXPORTS, PORT OF SAVANNAH, 1880.
COMPILED BY FRANK E. REBARER, CLERK OF COUNCIL.
Cotton, Upland, bales
Cotton, Sea Island, bales
Cotton Seed, tons
Cotton Seed Cake, tons
Cotton Seed Oil, barrels
Cotton Seed Meal, tons ."
Cotton Ties, bundles
Clay, casks
Domestics, bales
Empty Barrels and Kegs, number. . .
Fruit, packages
Fish, casks
Furniture, packages
Hides, bundles '. .
Leather, undressed, bundles
Lumber, superficial feet
Merchandise, miscellaneous packages.
Melons, number
Moss, bales ,
Old Iron, tons
Paper Stock, bales
Phosphate, tons
Rice, barrels
Rice,
Rice, rough,
casks.
bags
.
Rice Chaff, bags
Rice Flour, bags
Rosin, barrels
Spirits Turpentine, barrels
Shingles, number
Syrup, hogsheads
Timber, superficial feet
Tobacco, hogsheads
Turtles, number
Vegetables, packages
Warps, bales
Wine, cases
Wine, casks
Wool, bales
Total.
Quantity.
316,415
8,912
600
197
3,469
37
900
2,675
37,967
27,090
72,856
833
316
8,75S
360
43,206,977
57,956
89,281
153
2,507
6,041
550
12,199
17,118
7,818
5,622
2.569
141,435
21,743
408,500
202
3,687,608
1,686
1,810
166,064
98
470
389
3.5oo
Value.
$15,820,750 00
792,960 00
1,320 00
6,895 00
80,133 90
1.295 00
1,575 00
40,125 00
1,898,350 00
13,545 00
218,568 00
16,660 00
948 00
306,530 00
goo 00
691,311 63
115,912 00
892 80
2,295 00
62,675 00
90,615 00
19,250 00
237,78i 00
701,838 00
23,454 00
562 20
2,569 00
438,448 00
342,244 00
12,255 00
9,696 00
331,884 72
210,750 00
5,430 00
498,192 00
4,900 00
2,350 00
9-725 00
$23,168,085 25
MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.
IMPORTS, PORT OF SAVANNAH, li
95
Coffee, lbs
Rail Road Steel, lbs
Cotton Ties, bundles
Guano and other substances used for fer
tilizing purposes, tons
Salt, lbs
Wine in casks, gals
Fruits of all kinds
Coal, tons
Wine in bottles, doz. bottles
Earthenware
Spirituous Liquors, gals
All other articles not specified above . .
Total value.
Quantity.
2,350,060
11,270,584
42,166
5,109
22,505,528
7.004
2,280
633
292
Value.
$315,619
173,938
39,851
60,416
34,oi5
14,569
5,795
5,625
3,004
1,946
285
5,9"
60,974
Duties collected ,458 41
TONNAGE, PORT OF SAVANNAH, 1880.
VESSELS ENTERED AND CLEARED AT CUSTOM HOUSE.
VESSELS. Tonnage. Men.
American Vessels, entered
American Vessels, cleared
Foreign Vessels, entered
Foreign Vessels, cleared
' 7,724
12,536
172,224
168,255
170
271
3,533
3,446
Total Foreign 360,739 7,420
Coastwise arrivals 446,881
434,864
9,996
881,745
360,739
1,242,484
564,501
20,104
7,420
27,524
11,290
Total Foreign
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January 30.164
February 30.206
March . 30.101
April. . 30.130
May . . 30.125
June. . 30.083
July. . 30.054
August. 30.062
September 30.100
October . 30.122
November 30.215
December 30.123
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30.154
30.140
30.102
30.070
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30.113
30.140
30.216
30.141
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30.132
30.025
30.061
30.048
30.012
29.980
29.987
30.022
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29.976
29.9981
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29.948
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29.996
30.093
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30.113
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January Very mild and pleasant weather. No rain until 22d. No frost Great amount of fog the first ten days.
February Very high barometer. Frost reported on the 4th. Tree leaves budded by the 10th. Solar halo on the 7th, gth and 28th. Lunar halo 22d.
March Mild and pleasant weather. Frost reported on the 30th and 31st. Defficiency in rainfall. Solar halo on the 17th.
April Frost reported on the 10th. Heavy hail storm oh the 4th, doing considerable damage. Stone fell as large as pullet's eggs.
May .... Solar halo on the 5th and 12th. Lunar halo 21st. High pressure, and mild weather.
June Solar halo on the 20th. Lunar halo 21st. Warm and dry weather. 1.17 inch rainfall in 43 minutes on 23d.
July Lunar halo 17th, 18th, ijjth. Small range in the pressure and temperature. Excessive rainfall.
August Lunar halo 21st. Solar halo 21st, 24th. Smallest range in temperature since August, 1875.
September , Solar halo 6th. An unusual number of solar and lunar coronars. Large rainfall on ist, 8th, nth and 23d.
October Lunar halo 19th. Great number of coronars. Frost on 24th and 25th, killing small plants, &c.
November Characterized by high barometer and temperature, and long continued rainy weather.
December Unusually low temperature for this section. On 30th minimum 15. Sleet on 31st. Trees and tropical plants broken down by weight of ice. Vegetable crop damRainfall above the average.
STATIONSAVANNAH, GA.
H. W. FORD,
Sergeant Signal Corps, U. S. A.

HAMES OF MAYOf^ AND ^LDEt^MEN,
1880.
MAYOR,
JOHN F. WHEATON.
CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL,
ELIAS A. WEIL,
VICE-CHAIRJIAN OF COUNCIL,
HENRY F. WILLINK.
ALDERMEN:
1. ELIAS A. WEIL, 7. DANIEL O'CONNOR,
2. HENRY F. WILLINK, 8. EDWARD LOVELL,
3. JOHN R. HAMLET, 9. THOS. BALLANTYNE,
1. JOHN SCHWARZ, 10. GEORGE C. FREEMAN,
5. WM. DUNCAN, M. D., 11 HENRY BLUN,
6. DANIEL G. PURSE, 12. L. H. DEMONTMOLLIN.
HAMES OF MAYOf) A^D /LDE^MEN
F6R 1881-82.
MAY'OR,
JOHN F. WHEATON.
CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL,
SAMUEL P. HAMILTON.
VICE-CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL,
MICHAEL J. DOYLE.
ALDERMEN:
1. SAMUEL P. HAMILTON, 7. WILLIAM E. GUERARD,
2. MICHAEL J. DOYLE, 8. CHAS. C. HARD WICK,
3. GEORGE C. FREEMAN, 9. DANIEL O'CONNOR,
4. WM. DUNCAN, M. D., 10. SIMON E. BYCK,
5. JOHN SCHWARZ, 11. JACOB J. ABRAMS,
G. JOSEPH A. ROBERTS, 12. A. J. AYLESWORTH.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL 1881,
AccountsAldermen Hardwick, Guerard, Abrams.
Docks and WharvesAldermen Roberts, O'Connor, Aylesworth.
Dry CultureAldermen Doyle, Freeman, Hardwick.
EducationAldermen Duncan, Abrams, Guerard.
FinanceAldermen Freeman, Hamilton, Schwarz, Hard
wick, Guerard.
FireAldermen Roberts, Schwarz, Doyle.
GasAldermen Hamilton, Byck, O'Connor.
Health and CemeteryAldermen Duncan, Hardwick, Abrams.
JailAldermen Guerard, Byck, Doyle.
MarketAldermen Byck, Abrams, O'Connor.
PoliceAldermen Schwarz, Roberts, Guerard.
Public BuildingsAldermen O'Connor, Duncan, Aylesworth.
Public Sales and City LotsAldermen Abrams, Doyle, Ro
berts.
PumpsAldermen Byck, Doyle, Schwarz.
Streets and LanesAldermen Aylesworth, Hamilton, Byck,
Freeman.
Water WorksAldermen Hatnilton, Duncan, Hardwick.
BOARD OF SANITARY COMMISSIONERS.
AldermenWm. Duncan, M. D., Geo. C. Freeman.
CitizensJ. R. Saussy, J. R. Hamlet, Dr. L. A. Falligant.
COMMISSIONERS OF EDUCATION.
Wm. Duncan, M. D. Samuel P. Hamilton.
CITY OFFICERS FOR 1881.
Clerk of CouncilFrank E. Rebarer.
City TreasurerJames E. Cope.
City MarshalL. L. Goodwin.
City SurveyorJohn B.Howard.
Chief of PoliceRobert H. Anderson.
LieutenantsJ. T. Howard, T. J. Sheftall.
SergeantsZ. B. Killourhy, John Green, C. S. Lee, H. H.
Harvey.
Messenger of CouncilLuke Logan.
Corporation AttorneyHenry C. Cunningham.
Judge of the City CourtWilliam D. Harden.
Clerk of the City CourtPhilip M. Russell.
City SheriffDavid Bailey.
Jailer -Waring Russell.
Clerk of the MarketHenry L. Davis.
Harbor MasterJohn D. Ten Broeck.
Keeper of City DispensaryLewis Cass.
Keeper Laurel Grove CemeteryA. F. Torlay.
Keeper of Forsyth PlaceTheodore Meves.
Keeper of Pest HouseMaurice Hardee.
Health OfficerJ. T. McFarland, M. D.
City PhysiciansF. T. Lincoln, M. D., T. B. Chisholm, M. D.
Chief FiremanV. Blair.
Assistant Chief FiremanAdolph Fernandez.
Superintendent and Engineer Water WorksR. D. Guerard.
Secretary and Treasurer Water WorksM. J. Desvergers.
Pump ContractorAlfred Kent.
Keeper City ClocksRobert Schneider.
City PrinterJ. Stern.
Port WardensA. N. Miller, R. H. Lewis, Peter Donelan, T.
H. Laird, Charles Van Horn.
Chimney ContractorsEastern Division, Solomon Zeigler;
Western Division, C. Deubler.
City AssessorsR. D. Walker, Alfred Kent, John C. Taylor,
John M. Williams, B. R. Armstrong.