The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-04

Nothing remains Of the Quarantine buildings at
Staten Island but mass Of smoking ruins. All the
hospitals Offices and outhouses, together with the
barge Office boat houses and physicians residences,
fell a prey to the flames. The second attack made
a clean sweep OF all and every building occupied by
the Quarantine authorities The sick men and
women were removed from the hospital and placed
upon the grass before the work Of incendarsm
commenced. In the fires of Wednesday and Thurs
day nights thrty-two buildings were laid in ashes.
The Commissioners of Emigration met yesterday
TO consider what was best to be done. Governor
King Mayor Tiemann and the Police Commits
sioners, were present and took part in the delibe
rations. After all the mischief was accomplished
these worthless concluded to despatch one hundred
policemen, armed with repeating rifles ana Ola
pounder. TO the ouaro-ss-- ruey arrived last eve
mug. Gov King made requisition upon the Com
missary General for a sufficient number of tents TO
lodge the sick in and they were as comfortable last
night as circumstances would permit, though they
must have suffered greatly. approximations existed
that further hostile demonstration would be made
by the mob last night but up TO late hour no intel
lgence OF an outbreak had reached the city. Else
where we give full account Of the occurrences at
Quarantine, together with diagram Of the burned
district.
The Commissioners Of Health, at their meeting
yesterda received statement from DR. Thompson,
to the effect that Mr.. Bean Of the stevedores at
Quarantine. had procured barge for the accommo-
dation Of his men, who had been burnt out shore.
Several captains OF vessels attended with petitions
TO be permitted to up TO the city, but action
was taken by the Board.
Capt Hudson and the officers OF the Niagara were
fefed yesterday by the Corporation Of Jersey City.
banquet was given In the evening, when speeches
were made by Capt. Hudson, Mr. Purser Eldridge and
Peter Cooper For a record thereof, and Of what
was done in jersey City on the occasion, see our
report.
The steamship Cahawba arrived at this port yes.
terday with Havana adyices TO the 30th ult. They
state that Quarantine excitement had occurred
there. II was discovered that the Quarantine off.
cials were making some $40 900 yearly by Illegal
fees and the Captain General had notified them that
If they did not resign be would turn them out The
Cahawba brings 1914 ,4S6 in specie from New Orleans
and Havana. Sugars were firm and holders rising
their demands. The acting Consul for the United
States had assumed judicial power Of examination
over the vessels suspected Of being engaged In the
slave trade, but no facts bad been elected by him.
new line Of steamships To carry the Spanish mails
from New York TO Havana In four days, was pro
posed there.
Our correspondent at Aux Cages, Hayti, writing
on the sth ult., says:-The southern ports OF this
empire unhealthy, although very few foreigners
fall victims 10 the prevailing disease The Minis.
ter Of his Imperial Majesty, Soulouque l.. dread a
rupture with France whose Consul is very friendly
In giving ear and attention 10 the complaints Of the
DominicaBs, who never will become reconciled 70
the Haytien government. The British Consul Il
neutral and gives no assurance or intmation what.
ever OF interference. Trace and business Of every
kind Is inactiye no vessels building, not even gun.
boats nor any improvements In the interior, notwh
standing the innumerabe facilities that are avaia
BILE. change Is most desirable, and viii be accom-
plished by France for the exclusive benefit OF the
Dominicans. Produce is very scarce, which causes
higher prices 70 he demanded and acceeded to.
The case Of Stephen II. Branch, who was sent 10
the penitentiary for libelling Mayor Tiemann, was
brought up yesterday before Judge Clerke, Of the
Supreme Court, In chambers, upon an application
10 permit Me defendant 10 give bail TO appear at
the general term Of the Supreme Court peadinQ the
writ OF error 70 the judgment and rulings Of Re
corder Barnard. After argument by counsel in sup.
port Of the application, and remarks in opposition
BY the Assistant District Attorney the Judge stated
that Il seemed to ham impossible 10 sustain the judg
ment Of the Court Of Sessions, and bis impression
was that the Supreme Court must reverse H. he
cocld not In conscience refuse 10 admit the defend.
Ont 10 bail pending the decision on the suit Of error
when he believed that II was impossible 10 sustain
Che conviction on legal principles. He accordingly
liberated Branch bail in the sum OF o. 500 for his
appearance Al the general term Of the court
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