New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-06-24
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1bovo had nv attention called TO an article, pur
porting TO be report from what was called COM
ni,,ee of the Young Friends of Ireland, respecting
the Emigrant Hospital at Bloomngdae, under my
charge That report contains series OF charges
which ius,ce 10 myself and the character of the in
s,itution require me TO notice but which the follow
ing statement Of facts will prove to be tissue Of
misrepresentation.
In the first place the Committee acknowledge
and l suppose by way Of apparent impartlaity,
"hai the location sufficiently heahfu and that their
impressions favorable except that on their en-
trance were struck with heavy ard unpleasant atmos-
pierre" Now do these gentlemen know that the air
o. every hospital always unpleasant those
toned H. and from the very nature OF the it
be otherwise
As the ventilation Of the Of this Hospital 1t
good that any other in the country where like
exist and would inquire of this Committee if they
entered in which there any degree OF Sickness
without experiencing unpleasant atmosphere. The III
situation that their visit had been expected and prepare
tons made accordingly Is 10 my mind If there were moth
ing clear proof q the g-atu!tous in which
these charges have been preferred there not the
shadow truth In IL. had any knowledge OF the
kind and the cleanliness they in compliance
with the general order Of the institution, and specially
directed. In the next place. the building eihd
srger than stated in their report proved by
surement at any te' IL mas III addition, piazza extend
Ing all around 1t.
As to the crowded state of the Hospital, would oh
serve IL has been much fuller than before dur
ing the fortnight consequence Of the large number Of
euigraus recently arrived, but Notwithstanding this the
pseots always been, aud quite comlorl
bly povdedfor they Bellevue and have suf
fered the want of Necessary accommodations o.
Kind challenge comparison with the Hospital at Bellevue
by any honorable and unprrjudlced men, and would state
that number in the OF the Hospital has
been from 10 TO- whereas at Bellevue II is not uncommon
much larger NHUer proportion 10 the OF
the wards As the hall where patients said to be
placed there has been generally but cots and
more than six which has only been the for short
time and it is a6undanty ventilated by large window
at end. This of halls unrequenty the
inour city institutions for the Lunac Asylum at Black
wells Island Is customary 10 lodge some 20 to 80 mani
in the halls passage ways The unexpected increase
Of patients has indeed compelled the admission Of
Der larger than first contemplated provision
this has degree provided for by the OF ad
diiiona building ard viii he wholly obviaed by the mmc
date erection OF another which beng estimated for
prior the visit of The Committee.
This Committee also, that DR.. Hall, the medical
attendant told them that in consequence of the crowded
OF the house. medicine awaited little nothing. and
ait wonderful there SOfeN deaths Now. this Is
wiliu porversOn OF his language, The annexed atda
Wit Dr. Hall will fully prove; ard the number of
deaths the general result OF treatment the annexed
statistical table will show average Of net over 3 per
OF deaths the number admitted and other results
which there be objections compare with similar
Bellevue Hospital often referred TO by this
Committee. II is also proper to state IN this connection
that far from there being deficiency of medical at
tendance. Il Is confidently believed that In proportion TO
tho number OF patients no institution is better supplied
In addition DIR Hall and his who reside at the
hospital il Is visited daily by DR.. McCelland DR.. VIII
SON. both Of whom former years been entrusted
With the charge of Bellevue Hospital and whose charac
ers supposed be familiar TO both the profession and
the public Indeed with regard 10 the medical attend
ance. DR. Hall informs that number OF the committee
Just leaving the hospital expressed themselves
ctly satisfied with the treatment they he patlents
ceived and that they Che Commee thought did him
great credit"
In regard to the number of attendants would state
that Il is there is but hired principal nurse
who has general and in OF illness, parti
cular charge but in addition she has assistant in each
who selected from among the convaescent in-
mates themselves and not from ia usual at Bellevue
Peuiten,iay convcts from Bsr kwels Island Lights
burned all night and not merely until IL O'Clock; and
In where necessary watchers are appointed
n take charge of the sick during the night For the
quality of the food furnished the inmates, we refer 10
the accompanying siiavits o the butcher and baker,
(who have supplied the Hospital from It's commence
nent) which will show the statement of the Committee
with regard 10 and bread to De destitute of truth
ano In reference 10 the other articles used In the instu
ton. challenge comparison with similar articles fur
nkbed the inmates OF tho Aims House. The diet OF the
patients Is by the physicians and sugar
net molasses invariably furnished the sick and Dr.
H.s affidavit will also show that the general diet Is SUI
perior 10 that at the Aims House.
In conclusion would state my confident belief that
n the opinion of al who shall considerably weigh the
tbove statement with the accompanying documents the
difference unavoidable that the inmates Of this Hosp
al ara provided with suitable accommodations, aud
proper and wholesome food
L could elso be proved that with few exceptions I.
has elected the thanks and gratitude of those who have
been under It's Afdavits OF this character could
be obtained extent which it would be tedious for
the public peuse and would far outweigh (both In the
character and number OF the deponen the atdavts OF
the few macontens who 10 be found in this IA IN all
other similar institutions, and whose sided stale
afford the only basis for the charges OF this
Committee
strong terms. but have avoided descending TO tie
scuriy of portions of the report and It's accom-
psnying documents. would also distinctly disavowsn
invidous feeling In the reference which have made TO
Bellevue, the comparison having been forced upon ma
by the frequent reeIencer that the part
ted the parties concerned in this attack prete nd
fthom suffice 10 say, that they be shortsehted
the true interests Of the worthy emgrant who
would compel him seek for aid in Aims House, and
thus initiate him into pauperism, Instead providing
for him comfortable although not sluxurious reseat
where he feel that he is AZ least not placed upon
footing with The idle and dissolute pauper Freedom
from such association must, without question, prevent
many from becoming paupers who, il compelled to be
suppo-ted for the space OF the Aims. House
dor which alone the bondsman is iabe) might and not
uufreoucny do become charge upon the city for the
remainder their lives Does not this view OF the sub
ect call oadly the City Authorities not only TO with
hold all opposition such an establishment but 1t they
upon investigation find It properly conducted encourage
ard similar Institutions IS means OF relieving the
city heavy burden of taxation, and not only prevent
the emisran, from becoming inmate Of The Aims
House but assist him in becoming useful ana tsx'pay
Ing ci,izen himself L. WILLIAMS, Sup't.
Iccryl
Patrick Toy bsker of p Ezsbeih-s' being duly sworn
deposes and gays that h. hss supplied The Sleoninsonle
Hospital with bresd since II esisbshed-snd hsv
ing understood that Committee purpoung 10 come from
BODY styled Young Ireland, have made statements rep
reseniiug that the bread use hereby sse ths
he bread furnished has al times been made from The Deal
q hour and with only exception wben was sigo'S
chan. good bread made in the city OF
New York, sad statement 10 the contrary ~ un,fue
Signed PATRICK TOY.
Sworn to before this 18Th June, 1876.
SRued, +. r LEE. Com. oil DEEDS
IcoPY
Having statement seversl OF the CITY papers u
The Bocmiugdsle Hospital, kept by mr atze-
tsh Williams which COMMITTEES OF The Young Friend.
OF lr-sn ths the used In the establishment IL oil
he always free from ,ani. the under
saued feels called upon 10 Justice 10 The proprietor OF The IN
uiiU pronounce holly and absolutely false rs he
believes he hiss furnished III the for The esis5
fnce It's December last AID he has sup
Pied but boof OF The beat cattle The market stosds
costing not ees Than AK Snd high eigGl dollars and
Twelve and half csois hundred and IN cold weather
tie u-sl three four per week and in
~. lEyt Snnds