Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-11-16

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This subject of the Poor, too. Mr.. Editor
has been much neglected in our Staie-ano
although our system is much improved
from what i, has been, it is still faulty. From
the moment Of their admission into ouI
Poor Houses or Asylums, they are toe
often nearly lost sight Of by the public
Strong and weak, sick and well, are subjected
in some places TO nearly the same treatment
and ihe object seems to be, not what vii
make them most comfortable, but what will
cause the least expense. The care Of the
poor is a sacred trust, more strenuously en-
joined by the compassionate author Of ou'
relg ion than any other dniy--and believe
that all our outward forms and show Of wOr-
ship, will be in vain, willis, we knowingly
suffer the poor entrusted 10 our care, to Ian
guish in misery and wnnt--and that tho
Father Of all. who regards with equal eyes
the Bcggar in his hovel, and the Prince on
his throne; who declares that he ,cW hare
mtrcy and not sacrifice, will not heed our
prayers although offer, d mp in the most spen
did temples dedicated to his service, whilst
they ascend mingled with the sighs and
grosns of,he poor and needy, whose suffer.
Ings VIZ might relieve for q tyihe Of what is
squandcred in luxury and waste.
We have just emerged from state bor-
dering on anarchy, and the haOd Of Provi.
dence has been visltly extended in protecting
us, and in bringing to naught the designs OF
wicked aud revengclnl men, Society has
been shaken TO is foundations, and all It's
worst as well as best elements have been ex-
cited to action. A calm has at length en-
sned-poIlical danger, for The present, is ap
parcnIy removed from our borders-and how
can we better manifest our gratitude, than
by uniting, MS one man, to dcyise ways and
means to relieve the sufTrrings Of our poor
and insane-ond also, as Mr.. Updike forcibly
recommends. to provide for the education OF
nll ? But for the conservative influence OF
the temperance cause, the pnssiGns of tho
ignorant and though,lcss would probably
have been innamed in the late difficulties to
such pitch, that when still farther siimula-
ted by the habits of in,empcrancc. once So
widely difIiscd among the people Of TIN.
State, they would have broken through the
sancti,y Of the laws, and passed beyond all
control. The same elements that have ever
attended the destruction Of republics are still
fcrmcnting among us.-Dsnppontcd and
ambitious men, v'id Of principle, are still
watching some favorable opportunity again
10 excite the passions Of the unwary, and
urge them on to their own and their coun-
try's destruction, that they thoHSevcs may,
II possible, rise upon it's ruin. Against such
crisis let us then cndeavor to prepare our.
selves, and to parry their attempts by shield
more potent than the most powerful armies
The minds ofa w'H eduroitd peopie. From
these the weapons Of the demagogne will
rrcoll upon himself, and he will become less
dangerous to the public tranquility precisely
in proportion MS his designs are more nriul
and wicked. Let all parties, then, bury the
tomahawk, and instead of tormentIng each
other. let one and all unite in the great and
good cause Of humanity. Let us propide,
witiom deiny, an Asyium for our INSANE
let us eramine into the state of our Poor, and
see that all their reasonable wants are pro-
vided for. Let us prQvide suitable schsois for
tbe educaiios OF ALL, both white and black
and in lieu of striving who shall possess each
,ri4ng public ofiice-Iei us emulate each 9th
r in doing good-and deRand upon i, ,ha,
more will be done by such a course towards
l'nrmonizlng the discordant feelings at pres
cnt existing in society, and in perpetua,ing
our institutions, than can possibly be effected
by legislative or legal enactments.
Below will be found Mr.. Updike's remarks,
as connected with the debate in .he House
pp the subjects alluded to. all Of which no
doubt will be interesting to your readers.
The Grand Committee then rose, and tho
Two Houses having separated Mr.. Updiko in.
lulfed ~ 'he Committee appointed 10 report
lelating To the erection Of Il hospital for the
psane, had acted and were ready to report
and who constituted that Committee. Mr. |
Branch replied that the committee Gov. Fem
ncr aud Mr.. Lawlon from the Senaie, and
Gen. Darlington aud himself from the Ilouse.
That Gen. Carrlngton had been absent much
)i the time from The city on account Of sick.
ness MIR. Lawton was very much engaged |
That Gov. Fenner aud himself had had sever
Al consultations on The subject, aud had had a
meeting that day pnd had come to the cVnclu.
SION that the COMMITTEES could not report at
his session, but would be able to do SD by /
he January session. That part of tho VIII L
d Mr.. Brown relating to this matter is very
guarded and indefinite. The committee are
. consult with the Executors aud the Execu-
ors are To be satisfied that the Institution is
Established on a permanent aud durable basis
'elpto they are compelled TO pay over the
money H
Mr. Cpdike said, this subject is one Of great
mportance am surprised that the Legisla.
uro Is not more energetic IN its action IN re-.
ard to II. Here are $4,000 bequcathed To
his state, fur great aud noble object aud u II
Ias been lying untouched aud upnotlted for u
ong time. There is a deep feeling in the
ninds oi the people OF this State upon thus
ubject IL is thought that we are too lnactiv. II
n this matter. Here is an ample sum placed
n our hands. II has lain two years ldle.-ll