The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-06-15

CrotOn Reservoirs Aims uouse-"hd
the Blind Asyium-His Departure from
the Sity.
At9 O'Clock Yesterday his Exceency, accOmpa-
MED by Miss Porter and three or four other ladies,
Hon. J. c. Spencer, Charles Wickllfie, James M.
Porter; aud escorted by His Honor the Mayor, the
Committee OF the Common Council, Commander
Sands, and other naval officers, Aaron Schwartz,
Wm Mccormick land I. S. Timpson, Esqs., officers
OF the Seventh Ward Tyler Association, and nuqi-
ber Of other citizens, in upwards of thirty carriages,
lei llowerd's aud drove the grand Cro,on Reser-
volr Foriysecosd street. The President EXPIRE ssed
great satisfaction in wne ssng this stupendous work
OF modern art and enterprise. The party then pro-
ceeded TO ihe Deaf and Dumb Asylum, where they
were received 10y the amable and talented President
oil the Institution, HARVEY II. PEET, Esq, in the fol.
lowing beautiful and appropriate speech:-
Ma. PRrsDKSr-Ia behalf OF the institution with
which have the honor TO be connected gladly embrace
the opportunity afforded by your transient visit to the
city Of New York. to give you sincere and cordial well
come Il ehards me the highest satisfaction to find that
III the midst OF tue works Of arthe productions OF taste
and The objects OF benev oience institution is
not regarded as beneath the notice OF the Che Mag srae
cation OF every child in the Commonwealth, the claims
OF this portion OF the community, for whom this insttu
ton was established have been promptly acknowledged;
end the group OF cheerful faces in which the in
tegibe indications of happy hearts, presents most gra
flying evidence of the muncent with hch these
claims have been honored. FROM the melancholy intel
lectual darkness into which they thrown by no
fault OF their own commission the hand of Christian be-
nevolence, under the guidance philosophy,
has led them to the fountains of light and knowledge
They are taught their duties men-ss citizens
a beings They are elevated to the dignity of steal
lie and enjoy the pleasures of refined sensbiities and
cultivated nds These privileges have been impaired
in greater less degree by this institution to FIVE hun.
dred individuals who now dchargng the duties OF
private life in various parts OF the and and the nstitu
ton is now heso wing. with sliberai hand, the like bene
fits one hundred and Atty others assembled within its
walls These divided into eight classes and there
five ds,iRct occupations for the expression of their
occupations they engaged three hours each day. By
this means they acquire the means Of mnseripg to their
own wents in alter life. The institution rr received its
charter IN 1917 and went into operation the following
year In lS29, the present edfce erected. II has
since then been twice enlarged and than ALL its
ohnery means usefulness in the great of phi
lsnthropy have been vastly enlargeu need not Sir,
he re trance by any motives odelicacy from abiding to
the tact that on- of your constitutional dyisers
Che Hoo. speueer) to whose proctica W isdom and
warmth OF feeling rs dis played in official station, in
common With numerous other institutions, are in
debed 10 degres which cannst be adequately described
IN the commonplace terms OF grateful calculations
There not few here sent who indebted him
and many others who have bsde farewell have received
from him his ting and benedcton They will
always cherish this memory of the heart to which they
nave given in the tear OF Sympathy in
hour osa'ness AMI sorrow. Crhs pathetic allusion
caused many an eS to gen and not one OF the compa
ny seemed unmoved) will not detan you longer, Sir
but proceed to give You practical illustration Of the be-
nehts arising from our system Of instruction.
Several classes OF the pupils then went through a
number of their exercisesn the most gratifying man.
ner They were asked to describe the procession
on Monday, and this "a number of them did in
most graphic and interesting style. His Excellency
asked thema number of questions, and was evident
y much delighted by the marked evidence of the ef-
hcacy and excellence of the mode ofinstruction
adopted in this most meritorious institution.
Not the least affecting and interesting scene here
was that in which the pupils crowded around the
Hon Mr.. Spencer, in whom they recognized an old
and devoted friend. With tears IN their eyes, they
seized upon his hands, and loaded them with cares.
ses. One of the female pupils presented him with
beautiful bouquet accompaniment by letter expressing
the grateful feelings Of herself and her associates in
terms oflhe most touching simplicity and pathos Mr.
Spencer was much affected, and we envy not the
heart of him who could have looked unmoved on
that noble and care worn face, as it was bent in
fatherly greeting to these poor deaf mutes.
From the Deaf and Dumb Asylum the party drove
to the upper reservoir and after having inspected it,
they proceeded to Nowan's splendid mansion on
Prospect Hill. Here an elegant collation. was in
readiness. Delicious strawberries, ''smoihered in
cream" great variety of fruits, cakes, and con-
fectiooary-and bowl OF punch fit for gods and
poets, had ample justice done them And then the
party assembled to the observatory, and gazed de-
lighted on the extended and lovely landscape which
was spread around in all its diversifi ed beauty of
wood and water, and cultivated fields and pleasant
dwellings Mr. Nowlan waited on his distinguish
ed guests, with all his characteristic politeness;
and, altogether, the party had good reason to be
sra,ifed with their reception at this elegant hotel.
The Aims House was the next resting place,
where the President was received by the Commits
sioners OF the Aims House, DR.. Vacbe, Mr.. Brown
and other gentlemen. He examined with great in
teresl Washlnston's writing table, which stands in
the superintendent room, and was then escorted
to an adjoining room, where a very magnificent
luncheon awaited him. The Mayor took the chair,
the President on his right and Commodore Sands
on his left About one hundred sat down at the
tables. Wespare the description-so important to
those who were not there-o the choice viands and
the choice wines-sufficeit TO say that they were
worthy of the hospitable hosts. After the luncheon
had been disposed of
The Mayor and said-As this is age in which
speeches never are made-(oud laugher)-I shall not
attempt make shall merely propose toast at
especial instance OF the Commissioners OF the Aims
House, whose guests we are know that no remarks
what necessary to make il palateable 10 you all
" Our distiog ushed guestJohn t. LEI the President
OF the Uritrd states" Drank with nnr cheers
Toe PsEsrpENT responded thus-You have draak thdt
least hslf dozen times to-day, already. My
speeches all run out only, therefore, give you
. sentiment. Il is
The benevolent institutions of the ageThey in
progress Of realizing the prophecy CT ISAIAH beautifully
versid-d by the English poet
The blind shall sec-he lame his crutch forego,
Aud hap pNuuDg ike the bounding roe ,"
Loud and c ntinued applause)
G.RAEpus Borcp, Esq then and said-Mr. Presi.
dent in oil the Commis sicneIs Of the Aims
House, bi you welcome IL you had time, would be
glad 10 conduct you through our institution but have
not. In for your beautiful sentiment, beg to
give
" Truth, justice and vir ue.'
The MAYoR-ThereS great virtue in drinking that
Uaughter)
The party then drove to the Blind Asylum. The
pupils read, wrought artbmetical problems, sang
played on the piano, aud the band played number
Of patriotic airs 10 excellent style His Excelency
was greatly er4tiird. One o. the female pupils sang