The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-26
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There was time when The Commissioners Of Health
were OF some good. They saw tina, the streets we're
cleaned; but this Board has taken action on this i'm.
portant subject al ALL They have, however, been ex.
ceedingy careful OF thing and that is to keep the
public in entire ignorance OF the progress OF the yellow
fever at the Quarantine. Every document rowing the
least ray OF light this all important topic has been
denied the press, and they have used their Official in
1u to keep the real in the case carefully out OF
sight, and the consequence has been that the most
alarming reports have been In circulation, and have
been spread ar and wide TO the detrment OF the trade
OF the city, when the facts would have quiecd ell appre
hension.
One Of two propositions is certainly trueei.her there
s Danger to he health of the city there II the
nrst proposition true then the public have right
knowledge Of the sxten, of the danger and the facts
are not alarming, there no need OF secrecy. In either
case every iact thoad be pcblished.
Some weeks snce, the Emigration Co onmssioners.
scu pr @ars sS
ir Harris TO give ful statement OF every case o.
yellow fever a. Quarantine this year, for pubhca.
ton, SO as to show how grouadless was the public
alarm whereupon the Commissioners Of Health at their
next meeting passed resolution requesting Dr. Harhs
appear The absurd the TACT that on tho "a Of
Auesst i.sa tbs Nhw Yosx HAID pnbshsd sxciu.ivcly
line up TO July sis ana the publication crsssea no con
sunday f sis mept ne "a ,ps mAnn also published last
Cswanus and We viii continue TO publish every fact we
learn respecting the public health satisfied
that the public good mpertveiy demands such course
bands.
Tie course Of these Health Commissioners in at.
,snrtns to dictate & 70 ne ps press Tns & shall pub
culous. We have been Ia the habit OF dealing With
subjects even more delicate than this, for the last
twenty years aud therefore the best judges OF what
ia likely to aeot the business OF the city unravoraby.
AT sny rate, are much more competent than - this
Board the majority OF whose members have not been IN
lny oihcial station for more than year.
There 's matter the Commissioners should rectiy
Immediately Reporters are not admitted TO the meetings
fh. ttturH N all
ton second hand from the Clerk, who Is Interested
party he supplies the minutes OF the meetings 70
In. ms brother, Copcsiia No. . a clerk ia tho May
ors Office. also has 10 the meetings OF the Boird
sna . s cT oa %
cal) who represents asother evening paper and thus
while the great morning daies arr excluded, clerks In
the employ OF the city government are allowed 10 supply
the news for the benefit Of the small evening papers.
PROCEEDINGS or THE BOARD.
Tho Board met q, yesterday, President Blrker
IN the chair.
The following cases reported upon by the Board
for tine ilnal action Of the Health ofiicers-
Brig Iccori, from Rio, 22d with copper All hands
ported vel and port healthy has been ccansed and f-
msated. Allowed 10 proceed to the city.
Brig Florlnca from Cardcnas, Cuba, I'D, with sugar
and mossses No sckncss the passage or in port.
cadenas has been very scky during the carly part Of
tho season, but II Is abaied. Cargo lisbi@cd and
s,nt 10 the city in ten days.
ship Eliza Mallory, from Ieghorn, cd, with marble
and rags No sickness the passage. Allowed 20 pro
creed The rsgs not TO be landed In New York or Brooklyn
Bark james Churchill, from Cardcnas 22d, wood and
sugar; crew Oh we'll Vessel 10 be pvraed and fumi.
gated. To remain M Quarantine ten Gays, aud then TO
lighter and proceed 10 the city.
Brig laurel, from Gustarnaia Caba, with sugar and
baes OF tobacco, and crew Of six persons. Captain
died OF consumption on the passage Has been thorough
ly clcanstd and fGmgaed. Ordered 10 discharge In
Iehters.
ibe owners of the schooner John l. Stanley Of chircs
ion, ask permission 70 come up Vessel TO remain her
selocnsr Marietta smith, from Port au rIau ~, 10.
mngo. Petition from owner asking 10 be allowed 70 pro
cred. Not granted foreman her fu tine
Bark Amanda. from san Juan dc los Remedies, now
vessel owners sk permission to bring her ur, which
BARK John eriNn. Discharged cargo seven days since
Referred 20 Health uaicer.
Brig Oak from Csrdenas. At Quarantine ~ days All
bands well Former decision sustained
Brig John Boyn,on, at Quarantine since august = Ga
reil,icn Ter case was referred to Heaita oalccr.
Irig lruxilo allowed to come M In ten days.
rarh Grsnd Turk, arrived from l1ardenss "a INST,
with sugar and molasscs. Allowed TO lighter cargo 70
hars carncls' turks island Qi,h. No sickness dur.
irr passage. Has been thoroughly clcansed Health
Cncsr advises her TO be sent 70 the city.
Irir Monscrat, ffom Carthagcna, 2lth, with coffee.
lad, y " fh hides. bark, and nve passengers Allowed
10 proceed after being ceansed and fumga,ed Hides
20, 10 be landed in the city
b. < Amore, from BERMUDA, 24th, with mahogany and
one passt niger. Allowed 70 proceed in three days.
Schooner Albert Mason, from charleston, with wheat.
An we'll cargo be ghtercd and sent TO the cty in eve
DAYS.
bark Dudley New Orleans, merchandise and one pas.
seneer. No sickness on passage. New orleans reported
remarkably healthy. Allowed TO proceed 10 Eve days
saer fumisation.
mig Roseway Belle, Porto Rico, with sugar and molas.
scs Allowed TO lighter m ten days, and sent 10 the city
schooner NJ. Cambria, from Afrca with hides, ivory,
and passengers Allowed a stream permit but not TO
land the hides.
Bark Vicar, IRON Africa, with cargo Of peanuts. al
lowed 10 proceed in ave days.
schooner Broniz, nom Maracaibo, with fusic. Port
healthy. Allowed 70 proceed In FIVE days.
Brig Russian, from ~ Johns, Porto Rico I'D with su
gar and mossses Second mate died Of yellow iever on
tie passage Cargo 10 be ehtered TO the oy ~ uheen
days; vessel TO be sent 10 Southwest spit
bsrs Emma Lincoln from Palermo, with fruit rags aud
birthstone 23d No sickness on passage or 10 port Al
lowed TO proceed after being purified bu not 70 land rags
| In the city . =. -. -, -,
ousrsutIned lor thirty days
schooner Col sstssNy, from Charleston, with rice and
| ~hsat Allowed 70 M6ceed In ten days.
schooner Mary Howell. from ~ Juan de los Remedies,
vim mossses dsd. To proceed 10 ten days, provided al
psHd saiourusa pusuRdy.