New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-03

80, .on,e relief; but they are regarded by the
soFa lsan;cs as inadequate. Some complaint IS
rass,aae that these laws have not been faithful
also h ,ad / am satisfied that the present In
u e ~ intend to enforce them with fidelity
sfsc 'os.scticable measure which would entirely
any p .he grievance complained OF, by the me
Isffoss would. am satisfied. be well received
s.s mr. constituents.
e ~ the subject is not without its difficulties.
4 Du ";.sn,;ary system that shall arrest while it
- crirne, and that shall combine humanity
and protect alike the interests of the
s l the rights, interests and social condi-
saw Ill the various divisions of society. is, in
foa l = res,ecss, vet des!deratum. Prisons we
ns as nave. Humanity, not less than considers
la,. Il public economy, seem TO demand that
n ,n,s,es should be put to some kind of labor.
i 1 l - mere experiment should be avoided, any
, ,,odi fcations in the system that can afford
s,l anu : render it more efficacious, will be at all
lss' worthy the attention Of enlightened legis
''s1i ;s supposed by the mechanics that the plan
. !. convicts in the mining districts o;
o1s s.sts is practicable and it is the relief they
ias s s's ass;;ya The Commissioner who was APP
now N N nrs,,ance Of the act of 1912, to eXa-
Pls,lst subject, made an intelligent and inter
l. -enori to the last Legislature, and bill was
ss.m .a,ed which passed the Assembly. THIS plan,
sa.l With regard to the expense and its conse-
% pssnces. is highly important, and should not be
a as.essa upon until after it is well examined
s a'sil to bearings. have some doubts whether
=. .assonH be adopted, without farther and more
,ss s,p investigation. viii checrfuly coop
W. With YOU in affording the relief asked for, IN
s s,4y manner consistent with the public interest
AIDED BY the politeness Of the Members OF the
c.nnon Council Of the City of New-Y orlz, ard
~ o4;csrs Of several of the Institutions, was
sa.hled last july, to examine all the Charitable
.n5 Benevolent Institutions in that city and its
S;;eiinty: and take pleasure IN communicating
n vo,i nv entire conviction Of their necessity
and treat usefulness. Whether we regard the
v,luabIe objects they arc designed to accomplish,
tbe Indictment displayed in their internal arrange
,oents. the GOOD order with which they arc con
ducted. they alike commend themselves TO the
favorable consideration of liberal and benevo-
lent people.
nnpd Of these institutions. They are enduring
roonments Of their charity, benevoience, intelIi-
cence and public spirit. They are, perhaps, not
ssnrnassed in any country. The Deaf and Dumb
Asylum is producing highly gratifying and salts
factory results The facility with which ideas are
communicated, renders the mute intelligent, and
fits him for business and most Of the social rela-
ions of ife The arrangements for manual Ia
bor in several branches of mechanical pursuits,
and for recreation, are well calculated 10 invlgo-
rate the body, promote health, and expand the na-
tive faculties OF the mind
The Institution for the Blind is imparting to
that unfortunate class Of our fellow. beings the
benefits of education, the cultivation of the mind
and the knowledge of manufacturing many ne
cessary articles. Several have gone out qualified
for useful business pursuits and providing a COM
potency for themselves and families. The depart
ments Of education, including music and labor,
are truly interesting, and merit the favorable re-
igardof the philanthropist.
These institutions, in all their departments,
appear to be conducted with skill, judgement, and
Efficiency The idea Of teaching the deaf and
he dumb to converse intelligentlv on almost
any subject, and the blind in a measure to see,
and thus qualifying them for useful business pur-
sQtsin life is truly sublime; and feel that /
cannot in too strong terms commend these insti-
tutions to the fostering Care of the Government.
The Quarantine establishment and Marine
Hospital on Staten Island, are indispensable to the
health of the city of Ncw-York and It's vicinity,
as connected with our foreign commerce. Ithas
hitherto been under the direction OF the Mayor
md Health Commissioners, and sustained by
rvenue derived from hospital moneys, consisting
dlees and charges regulated by law Previous
Dthe last session of the Legislature, cabin pas
angers on vessels from foreign ports pad one
dollar and htty cents; Storage passengers mates,
sailors or marines, one dollar; and all passengers
m coastlng vessels, twenty-five cents.
The nett proceeds Of the revenue collected con-
hutes the Mariners Fund, and were originally
irecedto be invested and remain unapproprlated,
supply any deficiency which might arise. The
Session Laws of 1929, appropriated annually S.
QUO the surplus TO the Treasurer OF the Society
E the Reformation of Juvenile Dehnquents: Ihe
Session Laws Of 1910 made g farther annual APP
Ropration of $4,000, to aid the State Hospital
dthe city OF New York, for the term OF twenty
one years and the Session Laws of 1871 made
farther annual appropriation OF 81 ,5O0, 90 each
ofthetwo Incorporated Dispensafics in said city,
for gratuitous medical aid to the INDECENT, and es-
pecially to foreigners arriving in the port OF New
York.
The Health Commissioners report that IN six
months in 1912, from the 18th May to the 18th
November, the
The Hospital receipts amounted to- s66Cl3 60
ne expenses during this period, and two quarterly
payments to the Juyeaie Delinquent Society, are =.
a - 80, w
Balance sam 90
During the same period of time in 1913, the
SsvspNal receipts amounted 20 S5 9ig %
SHsase 1871 oo
D'"Nil' SI,SiS w
twill be seen by this statement that the act OF
ne last session Of the Legislature. reducing the
az on Storage passengers from one dollar to
twenty-five cents has affected the revenue on six
/ months of last year, S26,33l, and that no part
II tae appropriations contemplated from this fund
lean be paid.
| 10 some extent the masters of vessels refuse to