The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-26

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quences.
The same line of action was followed at the
outbreak of the war with Mexico. Falsehood,
interviewer with a little truth, one not distinguish
able from the other, was used unsparingly in the
attack and abuse of ev,sry act OF the adminstra-
ton, at the same time not sparing those who
were carrying out the plans laid down for them
by the government The war was denounced as
unrighteous, calling for the curse of God on its
originators the army was proclaimed as useless
and enervated its officers, as a kd-gloved gen.
try who would be dispersed at the first fire or ap
proach OF an enemy; and till the engagements
of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma created a
storm of universal enthusiasm throughout the
country, which bore along in its course even
those previously busted in continued vitupera-
ton, such essays and statements, filled with trea
son TO the government ofour republic, were writ
ten, printed, and circulated, that, had their au-
thors v ed in the time of the Revolution, and at
tempted 20 promugate the same principles, as
they probably would have done, their necks
would soon have been decorated with cord,
rendering any further expressions Of opinion i'm
practicable.
Let the expediti.D IN which sails to-day achieve
but one act, which ON its material we believe 1t
capable; and the SAINT voices which are SO Ga
morous in their ridcm'e, will be heard singing
p;eans in its praise. We believe that an oppor-
tunity will be afforded to the regiment of acqui-
ring a character honorable to themselves and
their country, and with the opportunity they will
conquer the fact" The various rumors that
have been, and probably will be- Circulated, rela-
tive to the dissatisfaction in the ranks, are wide
of the TRUTH and we can state ptsit vely that they
depart more linked together by desire OF estab-
fishing enviable distinction than coulot reasona-
bly, have been expected from body OF men OF
such different pursuits and varied character; ana
when shall hear of their arrival at the lai,o 10
which they are destined, there is little doubt but
that it will be coupled with accounts OF their con-
duct which may cause the blush of pride to glow
on the cheek of every American citizen.
We very little about the colonel Of the re-
giment, although he has proved himself to be
very energetic man in this emergency all we are
anxious about is the success of the regiment and
the expedition. 1t has ever been our desire to
treat all those concerned in its organization with
the utmost kindness and forbearance. When we
found the country in war we determined to throw
no impeachment in the way Of the administration,
and we intend to sustain the government in its vi
gorous prosecution of the war. If, in sending an
expedition by to California, they overstep the
mark, laid out by Gunter, they must answer for
it before the country; not now, but after
the war. 1t is difficult enough to carry
war with every assistance. 1t must, there
FORE be very difficult to conduct it when one poll
teal party and its press are arrayed against those
in power, who are apparently doing all they can
to accomplish peace.
But the California expedition sails to-day.
We shall be glad to see the ships Oh the other
side of Sandy Hook.
Our CITY INsrITUrIoNs.-The report Of the
Aims House Commissioner presents a very COM
prehensive picture of the things which remain to
be done before the establishments for the paupers
and criminals of this city,are reduced to order and
efficiency When party spirit shall cease its in
termeddling we may hope to see the judicious
plans of the present commissioner carried into
effect, and the existing unsystematic, thriftless,
and expensive arrangements converted to well
combined and efficient system
As first step, Mr.. Leonard proposes that well
dgested and sufficient code oflaws shall be adopted
for the administration Of the Aims House, and
other Institutions under the control ofthe Common
Council. The Lunatic Asylum, with its four hun
bred and twenty-five inmates, for whom there is
most insufficient accommodation, claims his next
attention. and after these he urges most anxously,
the employment of the paupers' in such way
as shall tend to their own moral health, while it
relieves in some degree the burdens of the city,
by compelling all that are able to contribute to
their own support.
While other cities, possessed of far inferior
facilities, have materially lightened the expenses
of their maintenance by proper employment of
their poor, New York has permitted that class to
remain dead encumbrance on her charity.
Randas Island, the property of the city, con-
tains one hundred acres of excellent land, the
whole of which could be proftably cultivated by
the hundreds of idle paupers on the charge of the
city. Mr.. Leonard has anticipated the action Of
the Common Council, and has already about
10 paupers at work there raising vegetables for
themselves and the nursery children, but another
less active commission may succeed him, and
things fall back in the old train, if the plan is not
made permanent by the necessary enactments
The whole body of citizens are interested in this
ameoration, for it benefits at once the relieved
taxpayer, and the Ibetter instructed and more
beautifully employed pauper.
The city owns two beautiful and well situated
islands, most happily adapted by nature for the
special wants of the metropolis. BlackwelPs
Island holds already the Penitentary and Lunatic
Asylum, one at each end, and about mile apart,
and in the centre two larLe buildings are in the
course of erection for Alms-houses One Of these
should be finished at once a work-house, for
that class of paupers who are unfit for full labor,
or can be more profitably employed in trades.
The other could receive temporarily, the children
now at the Farms on Long Island, who will be
homeless in the spring, and thus give the Conn.,
mon Council time to provide suitably for their per-
manent establishment.
Randall's Island is proposed for the ultimate
home of that division of the city charges which
require space, and can be engaged to advantage
in farming and gardening. If these suggestions
are carried ont with any thing like energy and