Sec. 1. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of , That all persons and establishments whatever, in this , are prohibited from vending whiskey in a less quantity than a gallon, or other spirituous liquors in a less quantity than a quart, to any person whatever, excepting on the recommendation of a Physician duly accredited, in writing, by the “Chancellor and Regents of the University of the City of ,” and any person guilty of any act contrary to the prohibition contained in this ordinance, shall, on conviction thereof before the Mayor, or Municipal Court, be fined in any sum not exceeding twenty-five dollars, at the discretion of said Mayor, or Court; and any person or persons who shall attempt to evade this ordinance by giving away liquor, or by any other means, shall be considered alike amenable, and fined as aforesaid.

Sec. 2. This ordinance, to take effect, and be in force, from and after its passage.

Passed, Feb. 15th, A. D. 1841.

, Recorder. [p. 321]