New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-02-11

New.York, 1916.
These reports ought to be circulated extensively
and read by every person capable of thought on
subjects Of every day interest unhappily, this IS
subject of every day interest in this country where
insanity is not only prevalent but an Increasingly
prevalent form of disease. And the exciting causes
also being on the increase great wisdom as to pre-
ven,on no less than cure, is demanded to preserve
our people from permanent condition OF semi
mania
Every one should read on this subject, and we
would point the attention of all readers to what is
said by Dr. Earle of the great importance OF having
recourse as soon possible to scientific treatment
lis too usual 10 ,amper with such cases I'LL the true
remedies come too late.
When tie INSANE are pjoced under proper curo-
tire treatment IN the eariy stages Of ne disease
from IS to 90 per cent recoper
"On the contrary. # they be not P"tunder treat
meat before tie disease has continued year ar
more, from IS to 90 per cent only are cured
Let all fix ia their minds statement which may
become 30 important 10 them in The guardianship oil
those they hold most dear.
The chapter on Moral Treatment is OF deep IN
terest and shows the enlightened mind, gen,leness
and dignity ,ha, have given the physician such
power 10 dement, the Op.eCtso Vi Ills
"Burns in expounding the principles of Justice, as
serts tina, any may justify combining aud beating
his friend being mad 1t might be asked, which OF the
two the maniac his friend would, under such cir
cuinstaDces be the most truly mad
For centuries, however this syetem was pursued IN
the treatment of the insane and, even at the present
tme is not abolished in same places In the most en-
lghened communities there is still an impression that
persons OF dsordered mind be governed only through
fear But few ideas are more erroneous than this is
not intended that fear shall enter ms principle into the
system of management pursued this institution. and
ali calculated to inspire the patients with awe
are as far possible avoided.
show the insane man that you feel interest in his
esse that YOU really consult his welfare that you will
even submit to selfdenal seltsacrlhce 10 pro-
mote his interests and in nineteen cases out OF twenty
YOU have secured friend who will be the foremost 10
protect you from Injury There are but very lew per
sens aborng under mental arrangement who cannot be
,nnrosched as brother would meet brother. There
no place all the earth where the infant can be more
safely entrusted than in of the halls OF well regu
lated asylum for the insane and none where the little
child is more peted and caressed.
1T s fact which probably will not be Questioned
that in what point of view soever the subject be consld
cred the true policy In an INSTITUTION ike TINS is 10 make
far the circumstances and condition OF The pa
tents will admit, agreeable home. Render The in-
comfortable and great point Is gained not only in
preserving Quiet iu the house. but In hRsenne cure,
cure be- possible 1t is believed be the honest
desvor, no: only of the Committee but OF the officers
and others concerned in the management OF the Asylum
10 effect the object mentioned
The apartments of the patients are well furnished,
their tables mostly with cloths and all the furniture
used in private femies and well supplied in both guam
tty aud quality with sufficient var ETY. Of meats, vege-
tables pastry and fruit They have variety
OF means OF instruction and amusement, more partc-
usr account OF of which may not be devoid oil IN
teress"
In reference TO what is said of entrus,ing an In
FAINT to the Insane we relate little tale which
touched the heart in childhood from the eloquent
ipsoi mother.
The minister" of the village had a son of such
uncommon powers that the slender means on which
the large family lived were strained 10 the utmost 10
send him TO college The boy priced the means OF
study as only those under such circumstances know
how TO prize them, indeed far beyond their real
worth, since by excessive study, prolonged often
al the expense of sleep. he made himself insane.
All may conceive the feelings Of the family when
their star turned them again shorn of it's beams,
their pride their hard earned hope, sunk 10 thing
50 hopeless 80 helpless that there could be SO
poor as TO do him But they loved him and
did what the ignorance of the time permitted There
was little provision then. for the treatment of sue!
cases and what there was of n kind that they
shrunk from resoring 10, if it coud be avoided
They kept him at home, giving him, during the FIRST
months the freedom of the house, but on his making
wards that his old yeneration had, as is so often the
case in these affections reacted morbidy By lis op
posite. so thas he never once loved parent
,arn his back without thinking how he could rush
upon him and do him injury. they felt obliged TO
use harsher measures and chained him 10 q pos, in
one room Of the house.
There so restrained. without exercise proper
medicine the fever of insanity came upon him in
lis widest form, He raved, shrieked. struck about
him, and tore off all rament that was put upon
him
One OF his sisters, named Lucy whom he had
most loved while well, had now power 10 soothe
DIN He would listen 10 her voice, and give way
'oa milder mood while she talked or sang But
'n's tsvoriie sister married, went her home
and the maniac became wilder and more violent
than ever
After two or three years she returned bringing
WIN her an infant. She went into The room where
aeaaked disappearing, raging object was confined.
ne anew her instantly and felt JOY at seeing her.
But, Lucy, said he suddenly, lis that your
0aoy you have in your arms7 Give il TO me;
sani 10 hold it
pang of dread and suspicion shot through the
yong mothers heart; she turned pale and faint
der brother was no, SO mad that he could no, un.
0s'sand her fears.
Lucy" said he, do you suppose would hurt
so4r childP'
dis sister had strength of mind and Of heart. She
could not resist the appeal and hastily placed the
o'esy IL his arms Poor fellow he held i, awhile,
s'Sked rs little face and melted into tears the FIRST
Isaad shed since MS insanity
or some time after that he was better, and prob.
10Y had be been under such in,elligen, care as may
y mad at present, the crisis might have been FOL.
swed up and favorable direction given 10 his dis.
sae. But The subject was not understood then. and
as'ing once fallen mad he was doomed 10 live and
die a mailman
iae account Of the religious services school, lee.
es and amusemen!s provided for the use of the
49, aIe and the effects produced will be read with
~ sa' oy every good man. The Committee by
=, apparatus provided, have shown truly wise
generous spirit and the offac,s of the n rrerr