Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-11-24

become quiet and peaceable inmates, minale
IN society with the rest, and partake OF the
exercises and amusemenis, and pastimes Of
the institution.
From the history Of all similar instiiu.
lions, we learn that the proportion OF old
cases, which were admitted at the commence
ment of their operations, has always been
great. From the opening Of this institution
to the first OF July, twenty-five out of twenty
niue cases, were of this description. The
friends of these patients, actuated by gen.
erous humanity, were ready to make use OF
means, however Intellectual they might prove
of which they had heretofore been destitute.
The qualification of those who may be per-
mlted TO see their friends restored is mex
pressible, and even those who fail Of this are
comfortcd by Witnessing their improved
condition, and by the grateful reflection of
having discharged their duty Several who
were Obliged TO be confined, and were wild
and ferocious in their conduct before admis.
sion, have now, not only become quiet, but
partake also OF many of the comforts and
pleasures of life. o
The grand system of moral management
as pursued at this institution, is kind treat
ment, useful employment. and wholesome
discipline. When "a patient enters the Asy-
um. however violent aud dstrustful he
may formerly have been,) he soon perceves
that the principles Of kindness pervade eve
ny regulation of the Institution. BY expe-
rlencing constant proofs of the paternal
kindness and regard Of the superintendent,
he soon chershes for him the sentiments Of
friendship and esteem, and cheerfully con-
lides in the plan adopted for his restoration.
BY continual employment. his former asso-
cations and habits are awakened and cher
ished. and his mind and body become invig-
Grated From the well regulated discipline
which every where prevails in the insti:u-
tuion, and which is adapted TO the welfare OF
his liule community. he finds tina; his own
rights are regarded and protected. In this
manner, the violence of the disease is d.
mnished, and his mind gradually becomes
Invested Of its halucinations. and is finally
restored to its natural healthy stale.
1t is generally understood that there are
few chances for the recovery Of the insane,
SO long as the patient remains amidst those
objects and scenes which originated and con-
tinually operate to aggrava.e his disorder.
While Of those who are placed at a well re-
gulated Asylum on the first approach Of the
disease, as great proportion are restored
as of any acute physical disorder in which
the symptoms are equally violent. AT nc
other places can the insane be made equally
comfortable. Here be will quietly acqui
wilhstanding his impetuosity and violence
at home. He is now removed from every
cause which excited and exasperated his
disorder, and enjoys that liberty in which b,
could not be INDUCED in any other place.
Here also he is furnished with wholesom,
and nutritious food, his person is kept clear
and neat, and he is protected from every ex
posture. And last but not least his friends
are relieved from an insupportable weight o
care and anxiety, knowing that he here en-
Joys every comfort and convenience Of which
his case will admit. a
The Trustees regret that they are unable
at the present time, TO furnish precise state
ment OF the financial condition of the Inst
tuition E. Seymour Esq, the Treasurer, i
unexpectedly and unavoidably absent from
the State, and will not return in season L
present his report However, the expend
lures for the farm, and for erecting and fuI
5 nishing the buildings, about balance the re
ceipts. Whether the expenditures are great
er or less than the receipts, we are unable I
say, but are fully Of the opinion that iher
can be but little difference. The current eA
penses of the Institution are kept by the ST
!, periniendent and are as follows
. The wholeamoun of expenditures upt SeT
TENDER 30th inclusive, is S3,464 Z
This sum includes ,he cost Of larg
!, quantity of fuel, provisions, &c for the pres
. ent season.)
!. The amount ACTUALLY received for board OF pr
!, iienls, &cto the same time, 1866 Z
q Amount of do not received, 500 8
! se.- S2,7S0
' Ii should not be forgotten that in addllio
10 many expenses which are peculiar TO III
n commencement OF every similar Institution
a the prices of almost every article OF COZ
!. sumption and supplies, has been UNUSUAL
q high during the past year, and fcourse ha
{. greatly increased the amount OF expend
IF lures
> In consideration OF the funds granted b
r. the State, the Trustees have received all II
/ INDECENT insane Of this State that have bee
offered, whose insanity was not oil MOI
e than three months standing at the low RAJ
y OF two dollars per week. Several other II
e diyent patients of this State, whose disea'
lie was Of much longer duration, have been '
IS ceived below the ordinary price OF three dc
Is lars. The Trustees did not think It Just
a receive all the INDECENT old cases at two dc
4. lars per week, until another building wi
.. erected. for in that case the Institution won