The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-07
The News.

Tic staten Island rebellion begins to assume
very imoertan. aspect. The rebels have taken
bold staud and declare they viii not permit any
one - leave the Quarantine grounds to mngle with
tie RESIDENTS Of the island. The Police Commits
siorcrs and Quarantine authorities are actively pre-
pari1g for war; and from present appearances there
Is every probability Of an immediate collision be
tween the beiligerent forces. Police Superintendent
Tsilmsdge has beeo suspended from duty in conse
quence of his action in the premises. Several of
the rebels appeared beore Justice Welsh al the City
Hall yesterday, and entered into recognizances for
their appearance at the Court Of Sessions. One Of
tho number was committed TO the Tombs. but was
subsequently released upon writ Of habeas corpus
The Commissioners OF Emigration held meeting
yesterday. end transacted some important business
IT, connection with the Quarantine imbrogAo. Else.
where will be found fu account Of al that trans.
pired yesterday in reference to this important
subject.
public meeting Of those opposed to the present
administration WIS held last night at the Cooper In
sti,ute The lnteation Of the callers wa evidently
70 bring about fusion Of the republican and Amen-
can parties preparatory TO tie tall election; bat the
gathering was essentially American in its elements,
a. the tone OF the speakers and the spirit of the
dience pretty plsialy indicated. None OF the lead
en- prominent men OF the republican party were
present. on tie platform at least and but few Of the
Americans, though the meeting was maialy com.
posed Of the members Of the latter party.
The steamship Moses Taylor sailed yesterday At
two o'clock for Aspinwan. There a grca,
crowd Of passengers, including many for the new
Fraser river diggings. The steamship company hAs
lately established a strong police force, which i
very effective in keeping away the throng Of ro~des
aad thieves who were formerly an insolerable
nuisance on board the steamers.
meeting Of firCmen was held yesterday, when il
was determined 10 sead a committee 10 PhlaGo
pLia 10 invite the Steam Fire Engiro Company on
TO New York, - to give our firemen an opportu.
nifty q wif.bc out The disgrace that attaches 10
them for their inhospitaity last week. Should the
Philsdclphians accept che reception II is promised
will BE- the most splendid ever seen ia this city.
both branches Of the Common Council we're In
session last evening, and transacted considerable
routine business. a report from the Street Com.
m.ssioGer. giving an account OF the repairs made
upou tnc City hail WAS received in the Beard Of A..
dsrruen. A yoluminous repsft from the Central
Pax Commissioners. relative 20 the improvements
otbe roads ard avenues in the vicinity Of the park
vs. rosd IN The Board Of Couacinen. Reports Of
Tho proceedings may be seen 10 another column.
Chief Justice Nelson has delivered an elaborate
opinion in the case of the New Haven Railroad
ara.nst The city authorities deciding that the cor
porntiou have a clear legal right 10 prohibit the
running of locomotives on the Fourth avenue rail-
road trck below Forty-second street.
The September term Of the Court Of General See
rione commenced yesterday, Judge Russell presid.
inr The business Of this court will be transacted
10 the Supreme Circuit Court room this month, A.
tbe CHAMBER a the Sessions Is now being reprinted
and newly furnished. Aquorum o. Grand Jurors not
being present those answering to their names were
discharged I'LL 10 day. large number OF petit
TUTORS offered excuses Tor not serving, and CITY OF
them were fned s25 each for nonattendance. AS
there were no cases ready for trial The cour. ID.
journed after hearing two uuinportant motions
The Excise Commissioners held their first meeting
yesterday after six weeks recess II was simply in
formal however, FOR the purpose II announcing that
from next Monday they vii bold daily meetings 10
grant licenses.
Tf lsnp msrKs nrmer ysqtor6ay on lha siren IN
cms rlsen's news The salos embraced abor, 400
haes sing At an ssvazcs Of fully one eighth cent per
pouna Ne SOW quote micdlibg apAsds al ls1e TIour
Was ioyant and both o;ur5on and exsrs gradss Of
s,A. festerr wcrs hssor.. wbls saeo we-, fair.
whss STEADY, viii sA.s = Nbods $4,000 busaes a,
Pate ... IN another coIun.,ssoorr vas iolernoly to
rvs s-'or and damaged Western mixed were heavy
a. oSer. rusk easier wiz ssies q mess Al
81 81 Co. and q prime u SIS 40 sib 60. Sugar
wers : 80 scavs. Toe saies embraced sbeui An
hbds stda and 100 sbls Porto HoS, a"i 90
bore tstt- Wv't n another place. ooaee "" o'm
parslst gutt and arm. Freight engagements were
mOJeF., si,h rather moro Offering, while rates were
wlnoui ck~ass a monenA