The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-02
EMIGRATION AFFAIRS.
Meeting Of the Board of Conn
missiOners.


A Spicy session--The Commissioners on tho Lu-
natio Asylum Question The German
Members Making War.
The Board Of Commissioners Of Emigration met
yesterday afternoon In stated session at Castle
Garden, with the President, Richard OGorman, In
the chair Besides the President there were present
at the opening Of the meeting Commissioners Hart
Frear Bell, Barr, Whitman, Nicholson Setback, Wal
ZACH and Lynch. The ordinary routine having been
disposed OF, Commissioner Nicholson onered the
report OF the Finance Committee. The report was
read by Mr.. Bernard Casserley, secretary, and
showed, among other things, that the committee
had examined the question In relation to the
CLAIM AGAINST THE BROADWAY BANK,
which, on resolution had been referred TO the com.
mttee. On examination the committee had con-
cluded to recommend to the Board to direct the
counsel to the Board to commence suit for the re-
covery OF the amount OF the claim. The committee
reported that they had, In consequences Of infOrma
t1On given them examined the safe lately In charge
OF DR.. Oammerer and found therein the fo0wing:-
In American gold, $l7 in American silver, $l6 81;
In Prussan thalers, $l2; doubtful bank bills, 1856;
twenty passage tickets and drafts for $685. and
&la Is Cd. sterling. The committee had directed
collect the drafts. They further recommended
that heads Of departments be required to report
what (f any moneys valuables deposited with
them for safe keeping. They reported also, that
they had paid bills amounting In the aggregate to
ST., 623 90. The report was adopted, after which
the Committee on Wards Island offered report, in
which there was nothing OF public Importance
During the reading Of the report Commissioner
Huested, the "Bald Eagle or westchester," had en-
tered the room, and was cordially welcomed Thus
far there was
SMOOTH SAILING,
but when Mr.. Huested arose to report as chairman
OF the Special Committee on the Lunatic Asylum, it
was evident that there was something in the wind
Messrs. Setback and Willy Wallach Strengthened up
In their Seats Commissioner whitman reclined easily
on the arm Of his CHAIR and the others looked at
Setback aud at Willy and then at Huested. The last
mentioned gentleman stated that the cost of the
building, as near 1t could be estimated now,
would be about $4,000.
Mr.. setback then said he thought the cost had
been estimated at $250,000.
Mr.. HUEsTED said that was under the old plan.
Mr.. WALLACE and Mr.. setback both commenced 10
ask each other and then the other Commissioners
HAVE THE PLANS BEEN CHANGED2
Mr.. HUEsTED said the old plan contemplated tax
Ing In the old asylum building but the site had been
changed and that OF course the old building could
not be utilized.
Mr.. WALLACE wanted to know If the building had
been commenced.
Mr.. HUEsTED said the Board had not authorized
the committee to do anything In the way of build
ing.
Mr.. WALLAoH-Ohl Ibeg you pardon.
Mr.. HUEsTED-No, Sir.
Mr.. NICHOLsON-Just to
GET THIS MATTER STRAIGHT
VIII Ofer resolution that the Building Committee
directed q nactf
tOns-
Mr.. FREAR-we have got the specifications.
The PRESIDENT Gentlemen, you must keep order.
This all very good conversation but when it comes
to putting motions it VIII be rather diGlcult.
Mr.. SCHACK, who had o resolution prepared,
offered 1t as an amendment to Mr.. Nicholson's mo.
ton. 1t was TO the effect that contract exceeding
into by the committee unless the Board authorized
them.
-. The PnEsIDnNT. =. does not seem to me to be
MIR. BELL and Mr.. WALLACE both got up to speak.
reply to Mr. Huested by saying that as regards there
being
NO AUTHORITY GIVEN THE COMMITTEE
to go on with the building Shortly after the
organization OF the Board a committee was ap.
pointed to commence the work as soon as the speci
hcations and plans could be furnished. This Is now
been furnished.
Mr.. NIOHOLsoN-Wi the gentleman excuse me
Mr. Frear has said the specifications are here.
Mr.. WALLACE tWiIy was getting somewhat ex-
cited)-Excuse me; they have never been submitted
to the Board or approved by the committee, and we
40 not knoW sSoat them ov ,,
can speak for himself.
Mr.. EREAR-Dere they are, ana will be offered as
soon as we get chance.
THE WESTMINSTER EAGLE
stood up Quietly, placed his hand on the top Of a
large roll OF brown paper, inclined his head toward
Mr.. Setback with his right eye over the bridge Of his
nose and went on to say that he
WAS MUCH SURPRISED
to learn from the papers that the resolutions offered
at the previous meeting by MIR. Setback had been
passed. The committee was appointed to decide
upon plan. They had done go; their report was
adopted by the Beard. The Commissioners Of Emf
grafton decided to cnange the site for the buildings
1t was referred 10 the committee with power. Tie
Mr.. sCHACK-Was ever invited to attend the
Mr. HUEsrED-Mr Setback was
ABSENT AT THE ACKNOWLEDGES
for i've weeks, and could not be reached very readily.
Mr. SCHACK-I was only away three weeks; never |
received an invitation to attend.
Mr. HUEsTED-The Wards Island Committee was !
three times without quorum during the gentle.
also without q quorum owing to the gentleman's
absence. must say that was surprised by the
resolution and was
VERY MUCH AsoNsHED
that gentleman, mcmD9 II OF the committee (here |
Setback. This gentleman pulled at his Minister'S with
hand and rested the other nervously on the arm
OF his chair) that gentleman, himself member
OF the committee, should make any
DUPLICATING ALLUsIoNs
In regard to any action oil the committee. T. for
one, WIZ hoo Vote W eXpeuu uoilar on any Dunu-
ing until every member OF the Board Is satisfied
that the expenditure is right and proper.
Mr. BELL do not wish to spend the time OF the
Board discussing again whether we should 70 on
with this building until we know inst how much il
Is going to cost, aud think we should know where
we will stand.
Mr. sCnACK-since the eth OF July there has been
no meeting of the committee
Mr. HURsTED-N0, sir; no meeting,
AND NOTHING DONE.
Mr. SCHACK-l would like TO have the minutes or
the committee read
Mr. HUEsTED--That's right; let them be read.
Mr. CAssERLEY (secretary) read the minutes OF |
three meetings OF the committee, at one OF which |
communication was received from Mr.. John |
O'Ne, the architect showing how the earth OBJ |