The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-25

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that there were in
Lunatio Asylum. 532 Randans Island ....l TO-
Almshouse. 1885 Do Hospital. 5io
Penitentiary 959 City Prison. zoo
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being an increase of six persons during the week
The CHAIRMAN called the attention Of Governor
Herrick as a member of the Committee upon City
Prisons. to the fact of the existence Of open fire.
Mace at Jefferson market, in which wood was burned
causing a great and offensive smoke. He (the Chair
man thought there should be stove and pipe placed
in it. Referred TO Committee on City Prisons to
port upon the matter.
Mr.. PINKNEy said that the Committee upon Belle
vue Hospital had examined the bill OF Mr.. Otter for
sharpening instruments, which was q very necessary
work, and therefore the committee passed the BILL
The committee also recommended that the pay of
Joseph Devein, who has charge of the amputatng
room, and is most attentive be raised from five to
seven and half dollars month: he (Mr Pinkney)
would beg to offer resolution to that effect and also
that the pay OF John REILLY be raised from two and
half dollars to five dollars month, from the first OF
March. Resolutions accepted
80 Mr.. HERRICK said that the Committee upon the
Lunatic Asylum reported in favor Of paying the bill
Of Edward Kennedy for carpenter work. Report
accepted.
communication was read from the Supern
tendelt Of the Amshouse, relative to the price of
stools required for the institution. There would be
about five hundred required and from the prices
asked by several houses, whose cards enclosed
he thought they could be had cheaper than they
would be made at the institution.
Mr.. SMITH said-It is most important work should
60 on there; and think, with plenty of carpenters
from the city prison. they should be made upon the
ground. They will cost about $25 hundred
Mr.. HERRICK moved that the matter be referred to
the Committee on Supplies. Adopted.
A communication, with regard to the roof Of the
City Prison, was referred to the committee on that
institution.
"A letter from Mr.. Kelly, relative to the consump-
80 NV hnila Tc1,
pital, was read. 1t appeared that 800 pounds of
coal were consumed weekly. Referred 10 committee
to inquire into.
A communication was read from the Warden of the
Almshouse, with respect to the establishing Of q
reservoir for CrotOn water in the institution, which
would have most beneficial effect upon the health
and cleanliness OF the inmates He (the Warden)
had received plan and estimates from Mr.. Renwick,
and the cost would be about 50 900, and he would
beg to call the attention of the Governors to the mat
ter. Referred to the chairman of the Almshouse
Committee, associatng with him the chairmen ofthe
Committees upon the Pententiary, Workhouse, and
Lunatic Asylum with power to examine and report
Mr.. DUGRe moved that the entire matter be refer
red to special committee of three to report to the
Board.
Mr.. HERRIcK would hope that the first reference
would prevail instead of the amendment
This motion carried. The committee now
consists of the President, Messrs. Dugro, Herrck,
md Williams.
A communication was received from j. Swan and
The Chief of Police relative to the alarm and annoy
Ance caused to the patients in the New York Hos
ptal owing to the police taking IN insane persons
during the night The document stated that there
was not any accommodation there for persons 80
afflicted. Ordered upon file.
The following letter was read from Simeon Draper,
Esq, resigning his Office President Of the Board
Of G0vernors:-
NEW YORK Feb o. 1853
0RsnEHN-I regret TO say that my busin ess engage
rnents arc such compel to tender to you my
s&nation President of the Board Of Governors In
doing 60 hope you will allow thank you for the
la ~ have at yOur nd
during agreeble association of four years and
Be pleased to accept the tender of the position
now hold President of the Board and receive
had the honor acting with from the period
ossdiens servant, SIMEON DRAPER.
To the Board of Governors of the Almshouse.
Mr.. WEST said-Sir, it more properly belongs to
this side of the Board to offer some remarks upon
the resignation of Mr.. Draper For q number Of
years. sir, have had the benefit of his association
and counsel, during which time he has always met
MS in a spirit OF amability and kindness, which won
esteem, and was credtable to his heart; whilst
his frmness in the discharge of his duties and dis
position TO economize the public funds, with his hui
regard for the wants, the feelings and the fail
ings Of the poor, will perpetuate his memory amongst
us in a. lasting manner as if an adamantine column
were erected in his praise. i will, sir, submit the
following resolutions for the sanction of the Board:
Resolved That this Board have received With feelings
Of profound the resignation Of Mr. Draper their
Presto emit which position he has held from the period OF
its first organization 10 the present time
ourselves to the public whose interest represent
well justice to Mr. Draper mpel Us TO place upon re
cord the high appreciation entertain of his faithful
and devoted attention TO the charitable and other nsttu
tons under charge.
Resolved That in accepting the resignation Of Mr..
Draper as President we have the satisfaction OF
knowing that shall still be enabled 10 profit from his
councils advice and 10 his retirement from his Office
we desire to testify regret loss and express
him not only orr own but the thanks ~ the whole
munty for the invaluable SERVICES be has rendered TO
hem and to him that lic carries with him our
tUia ka.a hp
bou good and faithful servant
Resolved That the above resolutions be entered the
minutes and that copy duly authenticated be sent TO
Ir. Draper, and published in the daily papers
The resolutions were passed unanimously and
midst very general feeling Of regret at the loss OF
lr. Diapers kind association.
Mr.. DUGRo again called the attention of the Board
to the saving which might be effected by the
aging Of competition amongst contractors for va
rious articles instead Of purchasing Of individuals.
Mr. WILLIAMS would remark upon the number
of fifteen hundred persons being in the penten-
Mr.. PrNKNEY presented report founded upon
examination OF many cases Of persons confined there
for the first time by police prosecutions, whom 1T
would be well to discharge Referred to the proper
committee.
Mr. DUoRo moved that the Governors ballot now
for President
Mr. SMITH would prefer not voting tonight and
would amend by laying Governor Dugros motion
over for one week.
Mr.. HxRRIcK was quite Indifferent as to the time
the 0eston would be acted upon.
MY SAITH-As the matter seems to have been
arranged on one side Of the house already TO this
appointment, want little time TO see IL we can
arrange little also. ! want the principle adopted
that the Office Of President and Secretary of the
Board shall alternate yearly between wing and
democrat, and that when we have whig President
we have q democrat AZ clerk, and versa. II
that be recognised by the Board, am prepared TO
vote. Remarks having been made that Mr.. Draper
held Office for four years look upon the subject az
one Of personal courtesy, and that his election
made without any view upon his part or
Mr. DUGRo.-But he appointed the committees II
suit himself during the time, though, If have two
eyes and ears
THE CHAIRMAN ssaid, that MIR. Draper Away
consulted gentlemen 10 what particular COMMITTEES
they wished TO serve upon ! have heard you
Mr. Smith: deprecate politics, and now you draw