Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-12-09
We. Asylum for tho Insane,
Omen.

adapted to the classification ana convenience Oh
its inmates The two wings are so constructed
as to afford pleasant and conmodious' rooms,
and that the sexes may be entirely separated.
Rooms are prepared for the sick, removed from
all ANNOYANCE where the immediate relatives
and friends of the patients can If they desire,
bestow their kind attentions and sympathy.
Expcrenced nurses and attendants are procur-
ed. and none will be retained except those who
are kind and faithful to their trust.-No harsh
treatment will ever be for moment allowed.
Several rooms are prepared in the centre
building for those who require additional az
Communications of attendants and Injuries, which,
will be furnished according to the desire of
friends and the compensation to the institution.
For this class of patients, superior accommoda--
lions are offered. They will be received into
the immediate family of the Physician, and not
only be under his constant care and watchiul-
ness, but partakc Of all the enjoyments OF social
life.
Arrangements are also made for the reception
and accommodation of persons, who though
not insane, are afflicted with NERVOUS DISEASES,
recurring medical treatment. Pleasant and well
furnished rooms, and good board in the family
of the Physician, will be atiorded;, and From his
experience and study, he will be enabled to
a1opt course Of treatment more likely toTbe
successful than that of ordinary physicians who
have not made such diseases their peculiar
study.
Due provision has been made for the exer-1
else, amusement and employment of the pa
tients Connected with the Asylum IL a FARM
Of nearly fifty acres, in which the patients will
be employed in gardening and farming, in such
degree as shall be conducive to their health.
Such cmpoyments are now admitted to be
among the most important and successful means
of restoration, and in this respect this institute
ton has decided! advantage over any other IN
this country. Battle-doors,. chess. draughts
and the like amusements will be afforded. The
females will be employed in knitting, needle
work, painting. nc. Carriages will be provid-
ed for the daily riding of the patients in suita-
BILE weather, and they will also take their daily
walks with nurses and attendants. a small
and select Library, the Newspapers of the day
and several Periodicals, will be furnished for
the patients.
The situation of the Asylum is healthy and
delightful 1t has the appearance of a cheerful
country residence, and every resemblance TO a
place of confinement has been carefully avoided.
Immediately in front of the institution is pre-
scented landscape of rich and cultivated
meadow extending in the distance into pic
turesque and romantic scenery, so well adapted
to arrest and remove the morbid iances, which
ensave the minds oil the insane. The view is
also enivened by the passing and repassIng of
carriages and travellers on two large thorough
fares, in front of the institution. Though re-
tired, it is yet in the immediate vicinity of the
village, and the grounds about the establish
ment tastefuly laid out in beautiful walks
and ornamentcd with many rare and valuable
trees, shrubs, and plants, all of which conspire
to make the abode Of its inmates at once plea
SAINT and cheerful.
The whole will be under the charge OWN.
II. ROCKWELL, M. d., who for the last seve-
raj years., has been connected with the well
known Retreat for the Insane, at Hartford, CT.
From his experience under Dr. Todd, and his
SUCCESS and devotedness to this branch of his
profession, the Trustees are confident in the
belief that all that kind, assiduous and skilful
treatment can contribute towards the restora-
tion.of reason will, with the blessing of God,
be accomplished at this Asylum
Terms of Admission.
For convenient accommodations in the wings
Three Dott,rs per week.
For those who require room in the centre
building, from Five to Ttcelue Dollars per
week, according to the accommodations re-
quired.
Gin consideration of the assistance rendered
to the Institution by the State, and from de-
sire to extend its advantages to adj classes of
community, the Trustees have determined to |
receive INDECENT patients at an extremely low
rate-tess than they can be maintained pro-
perty, etsewhere.r
INDECENT patients, in this state, whose disease
is not of more than three months standing.
Two DOLLARS per week, provided that GER
tificate is lodged with one of the Trustees sign
ed by majority of the Selectmen of the town
where the patient resides, stating that they are
oE opinion that said patient or his or her pa
rents, or husband, Gas the case may beg does
not possess property to the amount of one hum
dred dollars. No patient however shall re-
main in the institution upon the said terms over
six months, as that term will generally suffice |
to determine whether the case is probably Gu
Tabe or not.
Boarders laboring under nervous disease will |
he received at reasonable prices according 10
accommodations required.
EF No patient will be received for less |
term than three months, and payment for that
term will be required in advance If the pa
tient should recover before the expiration of
that term, the pay for the unexpired time will
be refunded. If the patient remain longer than
three months, the subsequent payments will
not be required in advance, but only for the
time the patient remains.
N. b. IL should be borne in mind that in
me first three months of insanity The chances
OF recovery by proper treatment, are vastly
greater than at any subsequent period. Insane
persons should therefore on the first appear
ance of the disease, be placed under durable
treatment
Application for the admission of patients may
be made by letter or otherwise, to Dr. VIM. II.
Rockwell, or either Of the Trustees.
SAMUEL CLARK,
JOHN HOLBROOK,
EPAPHRO. SEYMOUR, iruslees'
JOHN C. HOLBROOK,
Bratteboro, Dec. 5, 1886.