The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-01
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EMIoRANrs-HEArTR or rHR Ciry. The matter
OF appropriating the wharf at the foot of Hubert
strest to the landing of emigrans, continues to be
discussed by the people of the Fifth ward, and more
or less, by the whole city The people of that
ward have become alarmed at the prevalence of
small pox and fever among tAe emigrants that
now arriving; and with some reason. During the
9th, 18th, and 29th of last month, 1900 emgrants
arrived In this city. Of this number 81 were af-
ected with small pox and 40 with typhus fever and
general debility 1t is contended, and Justly so,
that 1t would be counting disease and contagion to
permit persons thus diseased to land in any popu-
ous part of the CITY,
The question of whether this pier shall be APP
proprfatod to this purpose or not is before the judi
clal authorities, and will probably be argued to-
day before Judge Hurlbut We certainly think
that sef-preservaton and proper regard for the
health of the city, demand that some less populous
portion of the city should be selected for this pur
pose. We have abundance of room in the neigh
borhood of Thirtieth street. where these emigrants
can be landed without mourning the risk of infec-
ton.
IRISH AFFAIRs.-It seems that the government
O'Brlen, in Dublin-the jury not being able to
agree. The trial of Mr. Meagher was proceeding
at the last accounts and Mitchell, the editor of the
United Lisin,an, has been imprisoned under the
new act of parliament. In the government failing
to get conviction in Mr.. O'Briens case, the Irish
have won victory which will not tend to allay the
spirit of agitation and instruction in that country.
1t is matter of much doubt whether il can pro-
cure conviction even under the new act.
MORE FoRElaN NEws.-The steamship Niagara,
from Liverpool for Boston, is on her way to this
country, with three days later intelligence from
Europe. Taking the passage made by the United
States a cri!erion, the Niagara probably arrived
last night or will arrive this morning but as the
United States is remarkably swift vessel, the Nj
agara may not arrive till tomorrow, or perhaps the
day after.
The CAP OF LIBERTY AND Mr.. SMpsoN.-We
have received the following note from the French
Vice Consul -
New YORK. May 81 1s4s.
J. g. BENEFIT, Esq,
DEAR Sir In tho Herald Of this morning, there is
an article headed "The new French Consult in which
the ball given the 10Th April last for the purpose
Of presenting to the French citizens Cap of Liberty
(and not a nag as mentioned by mistake in the He
rald) You seem to understand that the expenses Of
that ball must be paid by the French Republic through
her Consul General. Allow to say that cannot
comprehend how the government of foreign nation
her represe NATIVE have to disburse money the
cost and expenses Of present offered by the citizens
of New York to that nation, token of their sympa-
thy. The Consul General was guest invited by the
committee to attend the ball. and accept the Cap of
Liberty in behalf of the city Of Paris, which did my
self. the Consul General being then sick in bed
The expenses, whatever their nature may be. must
then be paid by the donors and not by the receivers
of the present"
Since on this subject, allow me to add that
although the official presentation took place
month ago the Cap of Liberty is still in the hands of
the committee
hope sir, you will insert this letter in your estima
Bile paper. Respectfully, yours. SC,
LIS. BORG, Vice Consul Of France.
This is perfectly satisfactory and exculpates the
French republic and consulate, by placing the re-
sponsibility upon the committee. Who are the
committee ? A reward will be given for the names
of this patriotic committee. Call upon Mr.. Simp-
son, at the Park, for the reward
STEAMSHIP CRESCENT CITY.-Ths new steamer
sails this afternoon, on her first voyage to New
Orleans, touching at Havana.