The Express.
London, England, 1860-08-08 00:00:00

he met a violent death. W 4

first stage, however, not to
of the jury, but rather to direst
asylum in which it occurred,
connected with its establishment

curnmee 1443F0Y lugged&
not only a specimen of general good management,
butit Is M particular the triumph of economy in
the treatment of lunatics on the modern system.
While the asylum) of the metropolitan county are
both proportionately cheaper than provincial esta-
blishments of the same kind, the rate per head at
Cohiey Hatch is considerably less than at
Harwell. This greater economy is in part due
no doubt to the size of the establishment.

Originally large, the buildings have recently been
extended, so as to accommodate, we believe, about
2,000 inmates. While of course very favourable
to increased economy, we question whether this
increased enlargement does not tend to impair the
usefulness and efficiency of the institution. There
are still only two medical superintendents, so that
these gentlemen must each have under his care
about a thousand patients. All who are practi-
cally acquainted with the management of
asylums admit this is too large a number
for any man to deal with in the minute
and individual manner which such patients require.
Then again not only are the medical officers
at Colney Hatch fewer in proportion to the
patients, but they are, if we are not mistaken,
worse paid there than elsewhere. The same holds
true of attendants. There is reason to fear they
are neither numerous enough nor sufficiently well
paid to secure the best class of servants. The
Chairman of the Colney Hatch Board, indeed,
stated last year before the Select Committee
that the salaries of attendants had been raised.
" As county lunatic asylums have increased," he
says, " the demand for these attendants has be-
" come greater, and I am sorry to say that the
" claw that we get is becoming very much worse ;
" we are obligid to raise the remuneration in order
"to get the highest class of men we can." But
the value of this statement is lessened by the ex-
planation subsequently given, that the higher pay at
Colney Hatch over Hanwell is simply to cover
the extra labour which that institution from
its greater vise demands. But a far more
important point than the question of pay is that
of full responsibility. To ensure the successful
management of an asylum it is absolutely neces-
sary for the medical superintendent to have full
responsibility, and for his instructions to be carried
out to the letter. If the responsibility is divided
the working power and real efficiency of the insti-
tution will be weakened in proportion. At Colney
Hatch the power and responsibility are divided.
The medical superintendent cannot dismiss
an attendant for ill-conduct. He may com-
plain of him, but the power of dismissal lies
with the Board of Visitors. In provincial lunatic
asylums the medical officer has absolute power
over the attendants, and the result is that his in-
structions are carried out with the utmost fidelity.
The medical officer having no such power at Colney
Hatch, the attendants are comparatively indepen-
dent of him. We see the injurious result of this
arrangement. Had SLATER and VIVIAN felt that
they were wholly in the power of the medical
superintendent, and that the detection of any
violence in their treatment of the patients would
be instant dismissal, they would scarcely have
treated poor Bwirr as they did.

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The number of lunatica appears to be on the increase.
Taking the figures aselhey stand, it is a melancholy fact
that out of 600 people in England and Wales one at least
is in such a state that in many respect+ he is incapable of
managing himself and his affairs. It appears Imo the
evidence that public asylums ere so carefully Weeded to
that but little alteration is required in the law ; the &Weed
is the detention of a large number of pauper lunatics in work-
horse. The committee are not prepared to recommend that
a➢ them cases, without exception, should be removed to
mime ; but they are of opinion that no person should be
sleashied in a workhouse respecting whose sanity a doubt
mite, without a medical oertilicate, renewable quarterly,
stating that the patient is a proper patient to be kept in
the workhouse ; that there should, if possible, be distinct
wards for such patienta, with distinct attendance ; that the
guardians of the union should specially visit such patients
once in each quarter, and make a special entry on each such
visit of their state and condition ; that the commissioners
should also visit them at least once in each year, and that
the same power of removing any patient to an asylum

rG, AUGUST 8,

IN NEW]

rUND-

LAND.
The special correspondent of the New Tork
Herald, writing from St. John's, on the 26th ult.,
lays :

Yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, his Royal Highness
held a levee, at which 200 pencils were presented. They re-
rresmted the various trades and societies. The citizens of
Si. iciin's soli Harbour Gress also presented loyal addresses,
to which the Prince replied as follows :—"I sincerely thank
you for the addressee presented to me and for the hearty
welcome received from all on my. landing on the shores of
this, the earliest colonial possession of the British crown.
I trust you will not think me regardless of your zealous
loyalty, if I acknowledge these addresses collectively. It
will afford me the greatest satisfaction to report to the
Queen the devotion to her crown and person unmistakably
evinced by the reception of her son eloquently expressed
in the addresses from various bodice in this town and
Harbour Grace. I am charged by the Queen to convey to
you the assurance of the deep concern she has ever felt in
this interesting portico of her dominions. I shall carry
back a lively recollection of this day's proceedings, and of
your kindness to myself personally, but, above all, these
hearty demand:rations of patriotism, which prove your
deep rooted attachment to the great and free country of
which we all glory to be called the seas."
The Prince pleases the populace immensely by his hand-
some countenance and mild gentlemanly bearing.
On Wednesday a splendid regatta took place on Lake
Quidividi, near the city. There were ten boat-races, the
prizes ranging from 40 to 23 dollars. The Prince was pre-
sent, and stayed about an hour. After partakuog of au ex-
cellent collation be rode leisurely around the lake and into
the country. The crowd on this occasion was immense.
There were t of ladies present, who joined heartily
in cheerin,, whenever the Prince app,ared.
A grand state dinner took place at 8 o'clock in the even-
ing, at which were present the local officials and the Prince's
suite. A number of brief and unimportant speeches were
here delivered. . . . .

A grand ball was also given at the Colonial-
house. A gorgeous pavilion, representing • tent,
was erected, and decorated with many-coloured Bap,
banners, and ribbons. Some beautiful drawing,
were also here and there dimmer& The bands of her
Majesty's 'hip Hero and of the various regiments were on
hand, and greatly contributed to the success of the demon-
stration. The whole city was main brilliantly
A dais was erected in the grand saloon for his royal high-
ness. This wax canopied with the mown plumes of the
Priuoe ci Wales, the English coat of arms, and the ancient
motto " Ich Dien," I serve. There were thousaoda of per-
mits of all rank', present. The Prince arrived at about ten
o'clock, and was greeted with loud, enthusiastic, and pro-
longed cheers—the bands playing "God save the Queen."
The Prince was dressed in the full uniform of • British '
colonel. He was accompanied by the Earl of St. Germans,
who was dressed in blue, with a badge, and the Duke of
Newcastle, who wore his full uniform. The Prince danced six
times during the evening, and remained with the company
until half-peat 2 o'clock this morning. The dancing, on the
whole, among the company was not very good. The Prince
very affably and good-naturedly corrected some of the blun-
dering dancers, and every now and then called out the dif-
ferent figures of the dance. He is himself a very graceful
and accomplished dancer, as he fully proved in the way he
whirled through waltzes, polkas, and quadrille*. While
he danced he was repeatedly cheered, and he very properly
took • new partner whenever be stood up to dance.
The people everywhere are greatly delighted. The un-
pretending and genial disposition of the young Prince has
gained him the affection of many true end worthy hearts.
The noblemen who attended his royal highness did not
mingle in the festivities of the daoce. The ball was closed
at 3 o'clock this morning ; but before leaving the Prince
and suite expressed themselves greatly pleased at the cordial
and affectionate reception accorded them.
The Prince ha. been presented with • splendid New-
foundland dog, with a collar costing three hundred dollars.
The collar has been manufactured by Tiffany and Co., of
New York, and is a heavy *aver collar, two inches wide. On
the upper part are three oval medallions, the one on the
right being supported by the lion couchant, and containing
the arms of England within the garter, on which is
inscribed the notional motto, " Hold sat qui mal y pence."
The one on the left is supported by the unicorn, and con-
tains the royal escutcheon within • similar garter. The
central medallion is larger, and is enclosed in • wreath
formed of the rose, thistle, and shamrock, and surmounted
hy the coronet and plumes of Wales. the motto, " lch
Diem," a ' under the coronet. In this medallion is
the ption—" Presented to his Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales from the inhabitants of Newfoundland."—
The weight of the collar is forty-five ounce', and a fine steel
chain accompanies it.
This has been • very fine, bright, and balmy day. At
ten o'clock this morning it was reported that the Prince
would soon after leave Government House, on his way to
the Hero, and consequently • crowd collected to glance at
the fortunate youth. The Government House is a large,
solid, and compact building, in the rear of the city, our.
rounded by arches, and at present almost altogether cirovnied
in evergreen,' and flowers. The report proved to be very
correct ; for at about half-port ten o'clock the Prince
peered, followed by his suite, and was saluted with loudand
ea' tliastic cheer., which were repeated again and again
along the whole route. It soon became known that the
Prince was going to embark on the Hero, and the excite-
ment of the people was therefore speedily redoubled. The
wharf was thoroughly blockaded by a dense crowd, who
cheered ire scantly. The soldiers of the Newfoundland Com-
pany were drawn up in line inside of the wharf, and the
volunteers occupied a prominent position outside. The nu-
mere= seats provided for the accommodation of the public
were anon appropriated by the ladies, who took the utmost
interest in the proceedings, the government officiate, the
Judges, the Justices, and the Attorney-General, most of the
latter of whom were dressed in full official costume, with
Sowing robes and wigs.
The whole of the housetops in the vicinity, and the masts
arikuyards of vessels in the harbour, were covered with
. The harbour was filled with small emit dressed in
rain w colours, sporting merrily about in the tranquil waters
of the bay. The bells chimed sweetly as the procession ad-
vanced, and the interest of the scene every moment became
greater. The Prince appeared on horseback, followed by
the various societies in the order given :—The Union=
and Axe Fire Companies ; the North British and ft'
Societies, the Charitable Irish Society, the St. George's
Society, the Carpenter,' Charitable Society, the African
Society, the Sous of Temperance, the Halifax Catholic
Total Abstinence Society, the Volunteer Artillery and Rifle
Companies, and her Majesty's forces. The Masonic body,
at their own request, were stationed immediately in front
of the Masonic-hall, where an arch was erected by them.
The Prince was received by his Excellency the Lieute-
nant-Governor, the Major-General commanding the troops,
the Chief Justice and Judges, the President and members
of the Legislative Council, the Speaker and 'needier, of the
House of Assembly, the Mayor and Corporation, the Custos
and High Sheriff, the beads of departments, and the mem-
ber,' of the Executive Managing Committee.
His royal highness rode slowly along, and the various
trade processions followed him into the enclosure, preceded
by • great hand of school children, dressed in
white moments. All the vessels in the harbour were
Covered with flags, and presented a very beautiful appftr-.
ann. The Prince weed alarm the whole length of the
ppssaaeeaarrwwoo, then, uncovering his head, took leave of lady
Banaermao and the officials, and stepped into the bergs in
waiting for him. His suite immediately followed, and them
the guns of the war ships and of the citadel belched forth
their deafening thunders, which were reverberated through
hill and valley, and echoed back again. At the same too-
react loud cheers arose from the manned yards of the
vessels of war, from the merchant vessels and smaller craft,
and from the shore. As • pleasing incident, it was gene-
rally observed that the commander and crew of his Impe-
rial Majesty's war steamer Possostris entered fully into the
general interest of the occasion. This noble vowel was
gaily decorated with Sags and streamers, and all the yards
were manned, in honour of the Prince, who wee pulled
alongside of the Hero in his barge passing nearly under the
bows of the steamer of England's " faithful ally." On
stepping on to the deck of the Hero the Prince turned
round, gracefully bowed, and then retired.
A despatch from Toronto says :--Various Indian tribes
will meet the Prince at Queenstown.
A telegram from St. John's of the 27th ult. says:—" The
Prince of Wales's squadron passed Cape Race at 5 o'clock
last night. The Hero was boardedlith News yacht, and
messages from the squadron were landed."

Win-orrien, AIIODOT B.—The Queen has been
iouely pleased to lc orders for the aintinent of
Lloyd Hodges, , C. 8., late her Ma ests Chargt
'a7-azr., to the FreeHanseatic cities of Hamburg, Bre-
men, and Lubeck, to be an Ordinal y member of the Civil
Division of the Second Class, or Knights Commanders, of
the Most Honourable Order of the Bath.—Gaselle.

WAR-/hies, PALL-WALL, AUGUST 7.-17TH
Or POOL —Major-General Sir Richard A irey,
to be colonel, vice Lieutenant-General Thomas J.
Wemyaa, C.IL, decensed.--Garate.
Tim Vic-walk Paden.—We understand her Ma-
jesty has gnicionsly signified to Miss Emily Faithfull, her ap-
proval of the establishment of the Victoria Prose, at 9, Great
Comm-street, fur the employment of female compoaitore,
adding that all such useful and practical steps for the open-
ing of new branches of industry to educated women must
meet with her Majesty's entire approbation.
Tae New LAW ON PUBLIC FOUNTAlNZ.—Yester-
day the new act of parlionent,which received the royalassent
on Monday, on NUitmliCali Removal and Disenme Prevention,
was printed. It contains some provisions respecting the water
fountains erected and shout to be erected. It is provided
that if any person do any damage whereby a well, fountain,
or pump is polluted or fouled, lie shall upon summary con-
viction -forfeit a sum not exceeding ok for every such offence.
All fountains, IMMO rOr lawl DY 1 rublic
Health Act or otherwise for the use of the inhaliiten6 of
any plats, and not being the property of, or vested in, any
person or corporation other than officers of such place, are
to be vested in the local authority of the place under the
act, who am from time to time to cause them to be kept in
good repair and condition, and free from pollution, as well
as thine dedicated to, or open to the use of, the inhabi-
tants of such place.
ROYAL FREI IiORTITAL, GRAY'S-INN-ROAD.
The nuniber of patients relieved at this hospital during the
week ending August 4 was 2,535 ; of which 663 were new
caws.

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