Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-04
The Second Burning Of Quar.n,,..,
(FromN. Y. Exchanges of Fridav


the mob on Wednesday night, were last night
burned to the ground and the mob met with no
resistance whatever. Threats were openly made
yesterday that the remaining buildings would be
burned, but everybody supposed the presence of
an adequate police would prevent it.
About dusk last evening meeting of about two
hun dred persons was held at Nautilus Hall
Mr.. Ray Tompkins presided.
motion that a committee be appointed to de-
wise suitable celebration of the destruction of
Quarantine was adopted
resolutions, which were enthusiastically adopt
ed
Whereas, all governments are founded on tle
wants and created for the protection Of the lives
and property OF the citizens OF said government
Whereas 1t Is the duty Of all good governments
10 provide for the equal taxation Of Its citizens
that each and every man, and all communities
should share alike the tolls and burdens as we'll
n the good advantages Of a good government;
and patiently borne the burdens not only Of their
own community, but have also TO bear the bur-
dens Of haboring all the pestilential diseases of
the world, which have concentrated at the port
Of New York for over half a century, and which
have been annually spread broadcast at our very
doors, thereby bringing death and desolation
Whereas we hav, repeatedly importuned and
bsseechingly prayed for Legislative aid without
getting any relief, or even the shadow Of hope
from that quarter; therefore
ResolUed, That this meeting tender their sin
cere thanks to the Cas;leton Board Of Health for
authorizing the citizens Of this county to AGATE
the nuisance without delay.
Rssotved, That We fully believe that they that
will not help themselves shall have help from
nobody.
RssOIred, That we are determined to protect
our lives at all hazards.
Rssolred, That this meeting unanimously ten
der their sincere thanks to Mr.. Cyrus w Field,
FOR completing an Atlantic telegraph cable Of
such Immense power that, in coIyeyiDy the
sparks OF electricity, the superabundahce of the
force thereof should explode at the right time
and In the right place, among the Quar- antine
Buildings.
Rssolr.d, That with view to the accommoda.
ton Of the shipping interest Of the port of New
York, who desire that their ships shall be under
their eyes and our noses, provision be made for
their accommodation, and especially Mr. Charles
II Marshall. Three Toans for Marshall 4
Rssetrsd, That We cLeeIfully recommend 10 the
Commissioners Of Health and ENG raticn to Sc
cure the Battery for the purpose Of locating a
Quarantine establishment there that IN NAV he
under their Immediate supervision. ..
hsso'rsd, That each and every one OF us will
Ing suitable buildings there, that New York civ
. yn premises.
During the reading Of the resolutions the crowd
expressed their satisfaction by repeated cheers
and e1cismations, such % Let's finish up iast
nights work, - Let's adjourn across the way
The crowd, on motion, cad journed TO the other
side Of the street" About nine O'Clock the steam
boat bell Iung, aud the crowd immediately began
the street.
Foraging parties procured supplies Of straw
camphene, sbavings, turpentine, and tar and
then few little torches twinkled in tue upper
part Of the street leading from the ferry, and il
Was soon found that the furniture had been re-
moved from the six cottages of the Health Of
neef's noaimrn, the piles of furniture being
guarded by women, who stated that they had
been advised thai il the intention OF the cti-
zens to illuminate their dwellings Presently a
Few persons began to enter the cottages with
torches soon a light flame came curling mn
tron i the INST moor OF the lowest one and after
ndH an hours coaxin2 the cottage was on fire
the names bursting out Of the windows and
nckin2 over the caves The other cottages were
then nIed In succession. DIR. Walser's house, a
nne three story frame building, was fred I'm like
manner The furniture lad been removed during
the day.
Below this house again was the fine residence
OF DR.. Bissell, the resident physician a hand
some, three-story brick. This, the mob said
must be saved, - whereupon IL was sacked like
TIE others, ana was soon In blaze. The old
doctor, With sturdy independence, refused to
take out his furniture, preferring to sacrifice all
rather than compromise his dignity.
w hen these fires began, the alarm bell of the
village WI, was Iung and the engines were brought
OUT The nremen, however, did nothing but
look on, while the foreman beloved orders thai
were not to be obeyed
ne inee ndiaries were led by Mr.. Ray Tomp-
KIDS In his nreman's uniform and Tom Garrett
The Peofle looked on In quiet complacency. Il
was csleve thar force Of twenty-five deter.
mine men could have subdued the mob
.he patients In the nne old hospital were next
tahen out, and that building was fred and burn
ca down While the hospital was burning al
,mianight, the sick, some seventy-ave or eighty
IN humbeI suffering from yellow fever, small
POI ana kind1ed disorders, Were lying on the
grass between the hospital and the resident phy-
slclans mouse showers OF sparks from both the
SiaIlng buildings falling upon their upturned
$685. anu 'hes were scofched ov the heat.