The New York herald., 1850-11-15
Investig CATION on wards leland into the DIS
sections and surr>,ctiOrs-Rofusal OF the
Committee or the Commissioners OF Emi-
grafton 70 admit the Pr,ss.

| Investsg CATION on Wards Isl and into the DIS
sections and esurrxcti0ns-Rofusal OF the
Committee OF the Commissioner OF Emil
grafton 20 admit the Pr,ss.
One OF the reporters OF the He, aid having obtained
informs ation that investigation was to be held on
Wards Island, yesterday, ct IL O'Clock, by special
committee of three members Of the Boscd Of Com mis-
sonsrs Of Emigration the president, Mr.. Yer
planck, Mr.. Rodawauld, and Mr. Gregory Dfllon-toek
the Harlem 10 O'Clock train aud arrived at the ferry
slip opposite the Island few minutes before the Com
missioners.
On their getting out Of their carriage the reporter
addressed the president and said My name Is McCen-
ahan; have come here on the part Of the Ne1 York
Herald to report the proceedings Of the nvestig
to be held to-day Wards Island / suppose there
is no objection to have the truth out whatever
tits"
If the ghost Of one of the dead that had been cut
up by the doctors had appeared before the group,
could not have been greater CONSERVATION than at the
presence Of q reporter.
Mr. VnRrLAsck (presdent)-Yes there is every objso-
ers; may investigsts the matter in our own way,
ana there may be DO Investigation at all
II ther. Is an investigation and II owl
deDcs taken 1t is better to admit professional re-
porter, who will take it down accurately.
Mr. DiLIoN-Yer there is no secrecy in our proceed
Mr. RoDAwAuLD-I think the reporter ought not to
be admitted.
ed-at least those whs do not fear truth-to hsves
reporter present whose Ia known to you who 10
weIabe for the fidelity of his report and Who will
publish all that takes place instead Of having the
substance of the case come out in another way.
Mr.. DnLoN-Yes. very true.
RrPoRrkR-The Herald will certainly get informa-
tion OF what whether you suppress IL or not
Mr.. NkRrLANcx-Very well, sir, 1t may do 20. There
IL no pJunction OF secrecy upon any person in the
Island. -
Mr.. RoDAwAuLD-Id don't think thsta paper that has
published such statement appeared in yesterdays
n
REroR1kR-The question Is whether the statement Ia
true false Now as the representive OF the Herald,
want TO be present to hear the evidence that may
see II IL Is untrue, and have IT corrected.
Mr.. RoDAwAULD-But would the Herald publish .
fair report!
RrrosrER-Have you anything unfair or
partial In its reports! 1t Is admitted all hands that
Its reports ocurate and reliable.
Mr. vERrLAscK-The proceedings may be reported
fairly enough; but this is no court 1t is only
nittee.
RKronTrR--Yes but its proceedings affect the pub
lilo interest.
Mr.. yERPLANcK-we will manage the matter in our
own way. Wewant to look about the place. There
may be no investigation at all.
BfPoRTER-It s clear you do not want to have the |
wb ole truth published Ii Is Of conseq uenoe
sonally to me whether you refuse admission not
have been cent here by Mr. Bennett to discharge q
duty and refuse shall be compelled to report
that refusal
Mr.. ylkPLAscK, (somewhat excited) d)-Thsn say there
Is no in vestgation.
RPoRTrR--I viii not say any hthing for I know
the contrary to be the fact. An Investigation
dered at yesterdays meetipg OF the Board, and
three gentlemen have come cut here to hold It,
Mr.. DILloS-Certainly that is what We have come |
for
REPoRrER-Good NOR ming, gentlemen, the Herald
will be sure to ind 10 all out.
The reporter finding a majority against his admis.
sion. then returned to New York and the three Com
nironers crossed to the island in the ferry boat