The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-11
Correspondence Of tbf Republic.
New YoRK, July 9.
THE roMBs ON MONDAY MORNING.

THE roMBs ON MONDAY MORNING.
You can hardly imagine more gloomy spectacle
than that presented on Monday morning at "the
Tombs." No doubt most Of your readers know
the meaning of this meanful and significant desig-
nation of one Of our public buildings. II is the
common name of that edfce Of forbidding exterior
which is located in the immediate vicinity OF the
"Five Points," and is appropriated to the principal
office OF the police and the city prison. II is an
accumulation of dark, dngy apartments, where the
mysteries Of police investigation are shut out from
the public eyeof constables' and officers sitting
rooms, where they discuss the offers of reward for
the recovery OF stolen property and other matters OF
their profession-of cold, damp, graye-like cells,
where the murderer the burglar, the thief, the
drunkard, the fallen woman, the houseless wan
derer, are thrust by the rude hand of the hardened
ministers to whom society confdes so much of the
work of social improvement and christian progress.
What sad, sad sight is to be Witnessed here every
Monday! Naked and shivering outcasts--chil-
dren prematurely old-women stepped in utter
shamelessness- palsed drunkards Such throng
of despairing, shreking, crazy, hopeless helpless,
abandoned vice, poverty, and crime. All IN the
very heart of this great christian city, with It's gor-
geous temples of religion that mock the splendor of
the proudest edifces of Greece or Rome, and its
hundreds of christian pastors, and It's numerous
benevolent Institutions, and its perpetual, far re-
sounding, euphonious selflaudaton about refine
ment, and civilization, and charity, and all the
graces and virtues of christianity!
THE RUTGERS EEMALE INSTITUTE.
An unusual degree of public attention has been
excited by the late examination of the pupils at
this establishment. One of the city papers-the
Tribune-publishes the compositions which gained
the prizes. They are productions of remarkable
merit. The 'closing song, written by pupil,
which terminated the exercises, is short, and gives
you some idea of the powers displayed on this oc-
casion therefore append it,
THE PARTING SONG.
Words by a Pupil Music by Professor Root
FAREWELL! farewell! the year is DER,
We part perchance to meet no more;
Silent the halls where long we've met,
Where memory fondly fingers yet.
Ere yet again the smile, the Jest,
Shall give to graver duties zest,
Some link from this our sister band
May join us to a better land.
Adeu! adieu! bright skies,
No cloud upon their surface lies;
To home we fly, but meier forget
The classmate oft and fondly met.
Farewell! farewell!
FETE AT RANDALL's ISLAND.
Last week very interesting fete was given at
Randall's Island, on which the nurseries, are sit
uated in which the orphans of our alms-house are
dianship. The fete was given by the ladies of 'the
Home;' and additional interest was conferred on
the occasion by the presence of several of the new
governors of the alms-house. The day was propi-
tious-the arrangements were excellent, and the little
objects Of the public benevolence were as happy
possible. 1t was indeed most gratifying scene.
Simeon Draper, esq.,, delivered an admirable and
characteristic address, breathing the most benevo-
lent sentiments, in style of unaffected eloquence
and pathos.
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR PROMOTION OF
SCIENCE,
Which holds its annual convention at Harvard
University on the l4th of August next, will possess
great deal of interest to the scientific of this
metropolis, many of whom intend to be present on
the occasion.
THE HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD
Is rapidly advancing towards completion. When
finished will be one of the most magnificent lines
in the world. 1t runs along the bank Of our noble
Hudson, and will afford the means of one of the
most delightful excursions that can be imagined.
1t is said that in about three weeks the cars will be
running as far as Peekskill. The depot, at the
foot Of Thiry-frst street, will soon be finished
Several of the cars very beautiful and tasteful, have
arrived
AsroR PLACE RIOT.
Six of the persons indicted for the riot at the As
tor Place arraigned this morning in the court
Of sessions. The trial will not take place till Sep
TENDER.
DEATH OF COL. DUNCAN.
The intelligence of the death Of this distinguished
officer, in the prime Of life, and with such brilliant
prospects, has excited the deepest regret
THE CHOLERA.
An increase of cases to-day. A great deal Of
bilious diarrhea prevails. The city is decidedly
unhealthy and there is reason TO apprehend that
disease will commit considerable ravages through
out the summer