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chartered for the conveyance of emigrants from the port. The certificate will state the number of emigrants for whom accommodation is provided, the extent and quality of such accommodation, an opinion as to the seaworthiness of the vessel, and the number of boats carried. Until the certificate has been obtained, no agent will receive permission to embark emigrants on board any ship.
XII.-It is in the power of the Governor-General and Consul to establish from time to time such further rules as may be judged necessary for the proper regulation of the emigration, and the well being of the emigrants.
XIII.—The infraction of any of the above, or other rules that may be established in the manner aforesaid shall be punishable either by fine levied on the person con- ducting the emigration, or by closing the emigration house.
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