The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06
Commissioners OF Emigrat ION.

lance, the bOaru aolOurne0 TILL FRIDAY next
Commissioners Of Emigration.
The regular weekly meeting Of this body held yes
tery, at their rooms 81 Anthony street There were
present Messrs. Verpanck n the chsr Carrigan, Gar
rique, Kelly, Purdy, Cumming, and Morgan.
WARDS ISLAND MATTERS
A communication received from the late matron
accompanied by note from the physician, saying tina
her services much needed. Tie request denied
communication was received from Charles Riddle
warden Wards Island resignng his post The resig
nation accepted on motion Of Mr.. Garrique. ).
A lengthy report submitted by special commit
tee appointed to consider and report in relation to
warden or superintendent Wards Island They say
Impressed with the necessity Of placing vguan
tered on Wards Island the undersigned early took
measlces to ascertain whether such person could
be obtained. gentleman in every respect e.
leve be within the reach of the Board and pursuan
the duties Of their appointment the committee, on
of again comforting with Mr. Amos Pilsbury who u.s.
and has been for ten years past the efficient sapernen
dant Of the Albany Pentenary and for the fifteen years
field in Connecticut, both of which institutions, under
the sole management Of Mr. plsbIry Gas may be seen
by the reports J are models of their kind."f
The cep,mttee proceed at length highly eulogs-
tic of Mr.. Pilsbury and remark that When it Is con
sderd that upward of $500 are expended in single
year by the Commissioners, the case at Wards
Island in 1854 which should II 1t has not mainly pass
through the hands Of the warden it will be seen that an
in duties somewhat similar may to the enigrant
fund many times the amount OF the increased compensa
tion.n
The committee submitted the following resolution
Resolved, That Amos Psbury be, and Is hereby APP
pointed Superintendent Of Wards Island at annual
Mr. KELLY regretted that he could not endorse the
concentrations Of the committee. There had been a
movement commenced and persevered in with view to
reduce the expenses of the commission Salaries had
been reduced and employees whose services could be dis
pensed with have been discharged, and yet it now
island 000 equal to that Governor the State
and than any similar officer in the State receives.
Mr.. MORGAN reminded the speaker that the salary OF
the Health Officer on Staten Island Is 81, OO0
Mr. KELLY stood correctS but he had yet to learn that
poverty was q crime, and in his judgment great dis
cplnaran required to superfntend the institutions
devoted to their care.
Mr. MORGAN defended the report of the committee and
eulogiyed Mr. Pisbury He said his appointment would
relieve the committee Wards Island from their
duties The. Chairman, Mr. Kelly, would find his
Mr. KELLY Replied He said the very best physicians
of the times were employed Wards Island and the
returns showed that two-thirds Of the inmates were
generally Immediately under their charge. The warden
could interfere with the duties of the physicians and
would not attempt it. He had said nothing derogatory
5, he received but in his present position and
why bring him here and give him double that sunni The
commissioner became good deal excited in replying to
the intnation OF Mr. Morgan that after Mr.. Pisburys
appointment he (kelly would find his occupation gone
He recounted his services Of the committee
Wards Island with minuteness and evident sefsasac-
ton.
Mr.. PrnDY asked that the consideration Of the resolu
ton be postponed He desired to present his objection
in the the committee had presented their
views in favor lie asked how could the committee
port in favor of giving man four thousand Dc liars
when, but few days ago, they reported in favor Of
ducing the salaries of the washing and nurses
alleging that such reduction account of
the almost bankrupt condition of the treasusy9 Apd
then why send out of the city of New York for Of
cer Persons qualified for any Office could be found in
this city, Would any member say that such not the
fact
Mr. MORGAN reminded the gentleman that the com
mission not city but state in stitu ton.
Messrs. KELLY and PuRDY then read protests against
the proposed action The question then put, with
Ayes-Messrs. verplanck Carrgan, Cummings, Nor
gan and Garrique.
Nocs-Messrs. Kelly and Purdy
The movement has been the subject OF several private
meetings and two three trips OF the committee TO Al
any.
The protests of Messrs. Kelly and Pury ordered
TO be en'e ed at length the minutes when Mr. Morgan
made Intellectual attempt to induce them to make the
appointment unanimous. They refused.
The Eoard soon after adjourned.
ARRIVALS AT CASTLE GARDKS.
Tie committee on the Emigrant Landing Depot, re.
ported the following arrivals at Castle Garden for the