The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-03-10
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH.

The investigation appointed In pursuance OF reso-
luton OF the State Assembly, adopted on the 9th OF
February last in reference to the public duties Of the
Health Officer OF the port Of New York, DR.. SWIM
burne was resumed yesterday morning, at eleven
O'Clock, in the St. Nicholas Hotel. On Saturday even
ing the committee adjourned for the purpose OF hear
ing any specific charges that might be brought for
ward by Mr.. G. Johnson, who moved the resolution.
The Committee on Public Health are DR.. Samuel ID.
Humphrey chairman, Messrs. Augustus A. Brush,
Lewis p. Dayton, Albert f. Suard, Angel Mathew
son, Christopher Johnson and Anthony Hartman.
Mr. Jared Sanford, Sergeant-at-Arms, was also
present during the proceedings. Messrs Ira Shater
and H. Johnson appeared on behalf OF DR.. swim
burne.
There being no charges preferred against DR..
Swinburne Mt the sitting OF the committee, Mr.. A.
Hartman said that, in the absence OF any charges
specifications, he would like to hear Dr. SwinbuIne
make any suggestion he deemed advisable in regard
to the future regulation OF the Quarantine depart
ment.
DR.. swrSBuRSE thanked the committee for the
active manner In which they had disposed OF the
business entrusted to them and for the great atten
ton and courtesy they had manifested throughout
the proceeding. He would simply say, in reference
to this subject, that there were two three things
| that would remedy any complaint difference that
might exist. He referred TO the labors In connec-
| tions with the ONCE which, considering the many
and hence the necessity Of increased facility
to insure tho full carving out = OF the
New York received three-nfths OF the commerce of
the country and therefore more facilities were requi-
the warehouses for storage should be situated
10 make the landing OF goods more easy; that the
vessels could he more readily ceansed and umigated
after their examination at quarantine, which would
likewise facilitate the discharge of cargoes and their
subsequent delivery With regard TO the lighterare
he considered IL could be dispensed with provided
the warehouses there would be sufficient for the dis
charge OF cargoes and that system would save consd
cradle expense.
Mr.. SHAFgp said he had attended the investi-
CATION 10 list en- II there was any human being who
would have the temerity to attack Dr. Swnburne's
character as public officer and not having heard
any Of the most remote description his duties as
counsel were nj an end. He would say that nothing
could have given him greater pleasure than the
result Of the entire proceeding. The committe had
against Dr. Swinburne, aud there being none was
guarantee that he was a faithful public officer.
| The legislative committee had done their duty.
looking into the affairs OF quarantine and giving
| their time and attention TO the matter. He con
| graduated DR.. Swnburne and the committee on
the termination Of the proceedings, and he was sure
4 II would prove beneficial in the end.
Mr. HENRY JOHNSON remarked that he had attended
the investigation not as paid counsel, but rs Inc
! friend Of DR. Swinburne. Referring TO the Quarnn
| tine laws, he stated that merchants frequently com
planned IN regard to the burdens OF quarantine
generally, II they went TO the Quarantine Commits
suners they were informed that II anything could bt
suggested for the relief OF such burdens they would
receive due attention. lie submitted that II was un
fair 70 complain and make certain charges when
no remedies for Improvement were mentioned tt
4 the Commissioners who would AZ once forward then
4 - the Legislature and recommend any desirable
i changes IN the present Quarantine law lie com
/ plinen'cd Or. swinburne for the manner IN which
i as Heath onicer Of this port he had always dls
| charged his duties.
i Mr.. HARTMAN then moved the adjournment OF the
committee, subject to the call Of the Chair ~ 70 TINE
ahC pace, ana the proceedings terminated.