The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-09

II was runored in this city yesterday afternoon
that DIR. Watson and the other four members Of the
Casteton Board Of Health who voted for the reso-
tuition declaring Quarantine public nuisance, had
been arrested civil suits brought behalf OF the
Commissioners Of Emigration for the value of the
Quarantine buildings destroyed by fire, and had been
held to bail in the sum of three hundred thousand
dollars each or q million and q half for all. The
rumor. however, appears to have had no other
foundation than this-that II was intmated some
days ago that IA soon rs the investigation pending
before Justice Metcalf was disposed Of, twas
pected would be by the discharge Of the accused,
civil actions would be brought against the Board
Of Health. The counsel who appeared for the de-
fence on the criminal charge of riot and had
no notification yesterday Of any such proceedings
having been actually commenced, and did not
attach any credit to the statement, although there
IL no doubt Of the intention Of the Commissioners
Of Emigration TO proceed in such way.
That section Of the metropolitan democracy
known a. the Peoples and Regulars organization,
held their primary elections last evening TO chose
Candidates TO the various conventions upon which
viii deyolye the duty Of selecting nominees for
Charter officers. 10 be voted for next month. The
election. DO far as we know. passed OF quietly. ex
cept in the Fourteenth ward. There the dead
Rabbits" and another party Of bruisers INDUCED in
free fight in which one individual shot and
another stabbed in half dozen places This is a
pretty fair beginning Of the political contest
II is understood that District Attorney Blunt has
issued executions against several liquor dealers for
selling spirituous liquors on Sundays. In violation
OF the Metropolitan Police act, which imposes
penalty Of fifty dollars for each offence. II Mr..
Blunt should succeed Lie viii have large fund to
hand over TO the city treasury.
The Excise Commissioners met yesterday and
granted one slofekeeper's license.
The examination in the case Of Robert L. Willis
OF No. Ssi broadway, who was arrested some time
since charge Of murder, was concluded yester
day before Justice Connolly. who decided 70 com
init the accused to the Tombs to avail, the action
OF the Grand Jury Subsequently, however, Willis
was brought before Judge Russell, on writs Of
habeas corpus and certiorari, who dismissed the
case and discharged the prisoner.
The Coroners investigation Of the case Of William
s. Tompkins, the young man who was killed in a
rencontre al No. 4s7 Broadway on Saturday night
last. was commenced yesterday at the residence Of
ue deceased, No. 80 Third street Nothing new or
important was elected. The deceased was for some
years resident Of marysyille, California, where his
father held Tie position Of Mayor
The explosion Of the steamtug Petrol, by which
three men lost their lives il now under investiga
tion before Coroner Hills. Thus far no devclope
ments have been made other than those already
published in the HERALD Of sunday last The con-
dition OF James Downey the only survivor of the
catastrophe, has not improved, but hopes are en-.
tertained for his ultimate recovery
The Board Of County Canyassers, composed of
Al. ,.~,u a. IA AZ IA.
Hall 20 scrutnize the returns made Of the votes
poued for the several candidates for State and
county Offices at the recent election.
In the Board OF Aldermen last evening reports
Toe and against concurring with the Councilmen in
repeating the ordinance providing for the exten.
sion Of Albany street through Trinity clurchysrd
were presented and laid over. A report authoriz.
ing the purchase Of -four new police station houses
and repairs 10 those now in use, involving an OK.
peDse Of $4,000, was debated, and rejected for
want Of constitutional vote, only thirteen mem.
bers voting for and four against the PROPOSE
zion.
The Board Of Coupcilmen met last evening. Mr.
Genet presented preamble and an ordinance in
relation 10 the compensation Of Collectors and De
putty Collectors Of Assessments which was laid
over. A large number q reports Of committee.
we're also laid over for future action The Fire De.
partmeni Committee reported IN favor Of providing
O new engine for Engine Company No 81. At this
stage Of the proceedings, no quorum being pre-
cent the Board adjourned.
In the Court Of General Sessions yesterday
Michael Hickey, James MoIony and David Tuoey
were tried for felonious assault upon David Hsr
fington, but the evidence against them was very
Contradictory and unreliable and the jury rendered
verdict Of not guilty. On motion Of counsel
fNTeral cases on the calendar were postponed,