The Council amended the Resolution regarding strangers of 1807 January in the following manner: Article 2. Captains of vessels arriving on the Mississippi were to deliver passenger lists to the Mayor's office; Article 3. Captains of vessels using the Bayou were to deliver passenger lists to the commander of Fort Saint John; Article 4. Newly arrived persons, except for previous residents, were to appear at the Mayor's office within twenty-four hours that their color might be ascertained; Article 5. Persons required to appear at the Mayor's office were to pay a registry fee of 12 1/2 cents and obtain a receipt.
