The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-04

Messrs Townsend Smith Marsten Tomkns Thomp.
son, Marsh, Mclean, Judge Emerson, and Drs Thomp-
son. Post and Westervet We're present al yesterday
mmittee. VIM B. Townsend, Esq., voted to the
char unanimously, and Rich. G. Smith, Esq., appointed
Secretary.
Dr. wEsTrRvEr subn itted that the object OF the com
nee being to bring this question Of removal before the
public, 1t would be advisable to communicate forthwith
with Mayor Hall, OF Brooklyn. Discussion Immediately
commenced en- this proposal and eventually Juc &c Emer
son rendered resolution that committee or committees
be appointed TO confer with tho authorities OF New York
and Brooklyn the subject He had been informed that
the Inhabitants Of Gowanus had expressed the mselves
most desirous Of communicating with this committee and
doubtless many other localities likewise inclined
Mr. RICHARD g. SMITH desired that Jersey City be not
forgotten New Jersey was largely interested in this
question; what affected any part OF the Bay must
iray affect her, and the proposal 10 remove Quaran
tine 10 Sandy Hook be carried out she necessarily be-
comes an important party to the movement.
The CHAIRMAN then put the resolution TO the meeting
that three committees be appointed, to consist OF three
mbers each, whose duties II shall be t. confer with
hori,ies Of New York Brooklyn and Jersey City
This was unanimously carried and the chair named the
following gentlemen -
NAV 1oRk.-Charmln, Dr. X ii. Thompson; William
Mclean DR.. Minturn Post.
BRooKIYs.--Chairman, Judge Emerson; Jno. c. Thomp-
JERssY CRY Chairman, Nathaniel Marsh, John C.
Green J. NJ. Harsten.
Some conversation ensued in relation to these
committees, during which 1t stated that the
Commissioners Of Emigration generally considered to
be 10 the removal OF Quarantine to any other
locality member stated that the Commissioners had
formerly larger powers than al present. but they could
not Withstand the ovement. The Health Officer
and their avoring the action Of this committee will do
TO effect removal than the action OF almost any
other body OF citizens II was finally resolved to ap
point the following
ConMITTKE TO CoNrR WITH THE ComEssIosxRs OF Emr.
GRATIoS--Cbairman, Nathaniel Marsh Dr. 4. H. Thomp-
| son. Claudius Ggnoux
After discussion IL determined that the above
committees shall arrange With the loca authorities for
mass meeting in some central spot 10 be by them chosen.
hr. RAY TogPEINs considered that pothng could be
done without funds During the past year he had him
self spent yearly thirteen hundred dollars agitang
this question and proper arrangements not made
the members of the committee ~oud have
their pockets Be proposed ths; Finance Com
tee he Immediately appointed toraise FUNDS by subscrp
ton or otherwise
This carried.
FsAscx COMMITTEE j G. Thompson Cnarman Ray
Tcmpsius, Wm. Mclean Jno. T. Nesrnl.h, Treasurer.
general feeling prevaed that the object sought
raned. Pubic opinion aroused, anG the citizens
beginning 10 thai such institution demand.
ISOLATION FIRST necessity The Health Officer states
that two hundred consables would be powerlcss
force the due observance " present Quarantine regua
tors The proximity OF Staten Island TO tae city holds
out irresistible inuueenEea 10 river thieves Junk
aud Others 10 break the law Boats prowl about amongst
The infected slipping PICK up articles thrown overheard
buy Old clothing. &c, nom the deck hands; and these
thrgs find ready market in the vicinity OF the Battery
and South street.
la the epidemic OF 1919 the wind blew from the ship
png towards the Staten Island shore. This year
blown towards Long Island. AT future perocperhaps
not far cstant-t may take the direction OF ciy.
and Whist has lately taken place at Fort Hamilton, will
be repeated here with teniod more disastrous results.