The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-06

Greenwood CEMETERY--Ths new and beautifu,
burial ground is considerably improved within the
last twelve months; and is gradually being taken up
by purchasers of lots chiefly from city. The
present plot of ground appropriated under the char
ter, consists of 40 acres OF well enclosed and
fenced land carefully laid out with infinite taste.
The plantations all in high preservation, ana
are attended to by twentythree regular gardeners.
This Cemeterys beautiful retreat, and well adapt
ed Tor the calm medtatons OF the morallsf, from
the solemn stiffness that reigns around, and the
mute though impressive lessons which It's monu-
ments inculcate. Within the last twelve egh-
teen months the remains, members OF some OF tho
Oldest inhabitants OF New York, have been removed
by their friends from the burial grounds about the
city, where they had lain some Wondering in de-
cay so tar back as 40 or 100 years-and have been
deposited IN some OF the monuments in this new
cemetery. Some of the leading families in New
York and Brooklyn have taken lots in this new
burial ground and have had erected costly monu-
ments of the most superb designs, for the remains
OF their families.
| The entrance gate will be neatly fitted out. The
present is PLAIN, and neat rustic cottage for the
keepers residence Is built adjoining There is Il
well hty-three teet deep attached to the cottage
and very good bell suspended from an adjoining
part OF the building specially fitted for IT,
There are monuments OF iich and elegant work
manshp built in various parts of the grounds, be-
longing to several leading families OF this city. A
very beautiful specimen OF rich Gothic design, be-
longing TO the family of Lspenard Stewart. The
University OF the City of New York own a very
nument to the late Dr. Leckie. marble monu-
ment is erected in memory of young Poole, who
lost his life. in the Erie" His remains are de-
posted in the vault beneath. They were dug up
some time ago from beneath the Carmine street
burying ground, where they had been sunk four
feet beneath the surface of the earth.
Several OF the monuments designed and ey-
ecuted under the superintendent of Mr. Upjohn
whose superior professional abilities, in relation 10
Trinity Church, we took occasion few days back
to notice. The various highly finished specimens
n non and
eyccuton-whlchsa care located the different lots
already taken-all designed by Mr. Upohn-are
additional evidence of his high abilitiesa artist
The stone OF which these are composed Is the same
as that of Trinity Church.
Amongst the most interesting ofthe monuments,
is one that has been erected in memory of the
beautiful Indian girl, who died In this city in the
spring OF 1913. This Is plain, white marble mo-
nument OF very chaste design and well executed.
1t is erected over the grave of the Princess and of
quadrangular form. On side is inscribed the
words,-
"Do'EiuMMr, wife of Cowhiekie young warrior Of the
Died at New York.
March sth, 1913"
On the opposite side:-
"Do-HUM.ME, daughter Of NAw.NouEr TusHgc.Toe,
Chief Of the Sac Indians"
A weeping Indian warrior, superby chiselled on
the opposite side of the monument, gives beaut-
ful finish and then, on the fourth side inscrlb-
ed these simple lines:-
"Thourt happy now. for thou hast past
The cold, dark journey of the grave,
And, in the land Of light at last,
Hast joined the good the fair-the brave"
The present keeper, Mr.. Scringiour, is constant
ly on the grounds, and is most assduous and atten
tive to visitors: There is no place more admirably
| adapted for the solemn repose Of the mighty
dead than this cemetery Removed at a conve
nien distance from the hustle and perpetual noise
OF this large city, there are hours our dreary pill
grlmage through life, when a certain instinct in
onr common nature lmpels us TO hold commune
with The dead, and reflect upon the transitorv no.
thlngness OF this worlddwell upon the virtues Of
f'icnds that are gone, and on the instability and
varity OF all human pleasures Here Is beautiful
retreat, and II will, doubtless IN short period, be
the chief cemetery for all the principal families in
this city. visit to this beautiful mansion of the
dead will be found truly interesting.
OUR PUBLIC INsTITUTloNs.-A recent visit to the
Aims House, at Bellevue, Lunatlc Asylum and Pc
nitentiary on Blackwell's Island, and Longi Island
Farms, has evidenced the excellent condition in
which these publ institutions will be handed over
! TO the new Common Council on Tuesday Of next
week, If they then feel disposed 10 take them into
| their possession. The general supenntendence re-
| fleets much credit upon the Aims House Commits
sioners, who should extend their Judgment TO the
instant dismissal of all subordinaes at the Lunstic
| Asylum, who refuse to respect and obey the in
structons of the talented physician who has charge
| of that institution. They should we'll know that
disrespect of the orders of any of the heads OF the
various departments under their jurisdiction begets
| complete nsubordination, and prevents much good
| that Otherwise would De accomplished. Inc
Aims House. under the immediate superintendcnce
| of William p. Moss the Lunatic Asylum, under
Dr.. Edmund Stewart; the Penltentiary and
grounds, under John Orser; and the Long Island
Farms under DIR. Nicholas Morrell and William II.
| Guest, superintendent, presented appearance
credltabe, in the highest degree, TO these genile
men, whose places II will be difficult TO I'LL with as
efficient public servants. The improvements upon
| Blackwels Island, and the advanced state OF the
grounds adjacent to the .penientiary, contrast
strongly with the impoverished and barren state in
| which it was left year since, when Mr.. Orser
supported in these institutions, from public bounty,
we present the following Statistics
Total in Aims House Department (including 2o4 in
Hospital, 29 in Lunatic Asylum and 1856 on Long
| RECAPiTULArIoH.
| IN ifospitai ..... 49, ''''''''' ~
| In Lunatic Asylum 2yi
| Long Island Nurseries and Farms ....... 6s5 1870
For Aims House proper ..............,,... 1864
Do. Blackwells Island 1913
Male do. dO.. 600
City Prison $500. '''.''..' isV
Total IN PRISONS. .'.'s........ oJs
| In Aims House Department. ................. 1882
| Total supported ........................ $3.50
| LATER FROM BUENos AYREs.-By the arrival Of
| the brig Chacedony at Salem, we have received
our regular file Of the British Packet and Argen-
| tine News to the I'd of March inclusive.
ed. Il a =.