The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-11-06

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VERMONT ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE. The
ond annual Report of the Trustees of this institu-
ton has been published, but from its great length
we give below an abstract Of it. The building for
the accommodation of the insane is yet in unfin-
isbed state for the want of funds;-eleven thousand
dollars have been expended in the furnishing and
completion of the central part Of the building and
wing-one wing now remaining incomplete,
which, when finished, will accommodate one hum
bred patients The Institution has been FULL and
the demands for admission require the completion
of the whole edifce.
During the past year, 81 patients have been in
the institution, 81 Of whom there at the
mencement of the year, and AZ were admitted dur
ing the ycar-45 have been discharged, and 36 now
remain. The Trustees say;
ain less than two years from the opening of this
Institution, 81 have been discharged who have been
restored to and usefulness. Among these
husbands have been restored to wives and wives to
husbands, parents to children and children TO pa
rents, who would otherwise have been wretched in
themselves, and the source of almost uncomfortable
affection to those with whom they were connected.
There have been received large number Of chron-
&c cases, and though we cannot have the happiness
of witnessing the recovery of so large proportion
in cases, still we can behold what is lit
Ito less desirable, the great improvement in their
habits and comfort Among the incurable
was one who had been insane 90 years, and for a
considerable time had been filthy and would offer
violence and tear the clothes Of those who admin
istered to her wants. After residence of six
months at the asylum, her habits had so far i'm.
proved that she was neat orderly, and inoffensve,
md engaged daily in some useful labor 1t is
eral months since she returned TO her friends, and
are happy to learn that she continues in the
same improved state. Many other cases might be
mentioned Of the improved of the incurable
patients. When we contemplate what has already
been effected in so short time, may not look
forward to the future with joyous anticipation of
the immense good which will result from this in
stitution."
The following is the report of the Superintendent
and Physician of the Asylum:
Since the opening of the Institution there have
been admIticd-old cases GO
Recent cases IS
There have been discharged in the same time,
Old cnses 81
Recent cases IS
Remaining Oct Isl, 1888. SO
OF The 50 discharged there have recovered 81
Improved is
Unmproved 10
Died
OF the 81 old cases discharged there have been,
Recovered
Improved Ia
Unimproved
Died 9
Of,he 25 recent discharged there have been,
Recovered 90
Improved
Unmprovcd q
Died
Patients remaining Oct 1st, 1s37-old cases 90
Recent cases ii
Admitted during the past year-old cases ~
Recent cases 90
Whole number in the Asylum the past year 81
Discharged same time-Old cases %
Recent cases %
OF the As cases discharged there have been
Recovered 25
Improved 10
Unmproved
Died 9
or the 90 old cases discharged there have been
Recovered 6
Improved 9
Unimproved
Ofthe % recent cases discharged there haye been
Recovered 10
Improved
Unimproved
OF the &c old cases that remain there are
Improved Is
Unimproved III
Or the 10 recent that remain there are
Improved
Unimproved
Recovered Of all the discharged So 12 pi ct.
of all the old cases discharged 26 1-2 pr CT
of all the recent dis SO pr ct. |
of all discharged the past year SIS 1-2 pr ct. |
OF all the old cases dis. past year 26 pr ct.
OF an the recent cases dis. past yr sc 1-3 pr CT.
In noticing the above summary Of cases, it will
be seen that there has been large proportion of
Old cases since the commencement of our opera (
tons. or the recent cases. or those which were !
not OF more than six months duration a good pro-
portion nave recovered; and of the old cases, as
many as usually recover in best institutions -
Many OF the old cases of several wears stand
ing, and large number had passed into an incura- |
BILE state
The expenses OF the Asylum for the past year
were 4,970,l0, exclusive of the products of the
farm.