The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-05

CITY Intelligence.
THE ARCTIC DIsAsrER-AEETIEG OF TH8 STUDENTS
AND GRADUATES or THE MOUNT WASHINGTON COL
LE0IATR INSTITUTE.
meeting was held yesterday afternoon at o'clock,
at the Mount Washington Institute, Of Macdou-
gal and Fourth streets of the graduates and students OF
that institution express their regrets at the untimey
fate Of Henry Colt Collins, who graduate Of the
Institute and personal friend Of many Of its inmates.
G. w. Clarke the principal called to the chair After
briefly abiding to young Collins and commenting on
his good qualities which had endeared him 10 all Mr.
Clarke read series Of resolutions among which the fol-
lowing
Inns, in refusing life preserver until all the ladies' on
board the i'll fated steamer were supplied was in har-
mony with his character known for four years.
for others in the hour OF trial. by the side of the most
conspicuous examples Of admired greatness OF which
Resolved, That should the suggestion Of erecting
monument TO the memory of Henry Colt Collins, con.
tanned in the newspapers OF few weeks since be acted
upon will del ght his classmates and teachers of the
Mount Washington Collegiate Institute to contribute to
that object
Mr. JIssE TuRLoNG graduate, made few remarks, in
which he touchngy alluded the fate of their young
companion He cordially assented to the resolution be-
fore them, which proposed the erection Of monument
to the memory Of young Collins 1t should DO built on
tho boldest promontory on Long Island and over.
look that sea in whose depths the young hero had
persisted The name Of Collins would 70 down to poste.
rity with those few whose heroism in the midst
OF peril history delights to honor Mr. Furiong also
tcuchrgly alluded to the death of Mr.. Thomas +. Ket
tell, Of the graduates who also died this year.
The Rev. DR.. AsAH SMITH earnestly impressed on the
audience the necessity of living that after they had
passed away, their memory might be asa sweet saver
to ihose who would mourn their loss. He knew both
Collins and Ketell, and he satisfied that his young
friends could not do better than to initiate them in their
lives Death at all times TERRIBLE but than
when surrounded by the perils of tho deep. At that
time, when s'shreked the timd, and stood still the
brave young Collins overcoming the natural weakness
nj hraye md alv n
preservcr, because all the ladies were not sup
Piled with them. DR.. Smith concluded by hoping that
this heroic example might not be lost on his young
friends before him.
The resolutions we're then put and declared carried,
after which the meeting adjourned Duringits continu
the scholars and graduates appeared much touched
by the remarks OF the speakers.
NEW YORK PRISON AssoCIATIoN-THE FEMALE DE-
PARTMENT.
meeting OF this association was held last even
ing in the lecture of Hope Chapel-Mrs. Gibbons
presiding. There rather small attendance, in
of the severity of the weather. but the pro-
ceedngs nevertheless very interesting. That por
ton Of the New Testament about the woman taken ip
adultery read by Mr. Oliver johnson; after which
Mrs Gibbons read the following report Of tho condition
of the institution from the LIST of January lasThere
at the Home ON the LIST January, 1854 IA inmates
to find homes for themselves, TO- sent friends, s. went
to housekeeping, i sent to the Magdaen Asylum, sent
to the Tombs 2; almshouse, q discharged 10; left
year 81; to tho Emigration Society, l. adopted l.
sent to the Hospital, IA; not 6t subjects, a.
or the ia admitted during the last year, 20 could
read 4 have been taught to read "a to write with pen
and ink and 35 to write states % who did not know
their alphabet have been taught to SPELL 81 have been
bic to calculate dollars and cents and have CIPHER
ed far the rule OF three When II is remembered
that these are adults, without any mental discipline
whatever-that some of them remain but few weeks
at the Home, and few more than three months-it is
evident they eager learn and that their instruct
or is diligent III teaching,
We regret to say that our means of doing good are
much circumseribed by the nsufciency of income
Much Of our work is done neiectyely for the want
OF building appropriate TO it, We derive considerable
income from the washing and sewing done at the
Home. But the work would be cheerfuly done il
there accommodations for it, and its projuctvcness
would be much enhanced by convenences that cannot
have with restricted space. 1t obviously
be sefsurporting institution and at the present in
veres economy bring the year round. We COMPEL
ed to pay small salaries tor very laborous and painful
and thus suffer the great disadvantage Of fire.
quent change Of matrcns who, II competent TO their
onerous charge, naturally soon leave US for
profitable post. Again and again. then, we must re-
AIectiuy, but with deep conviction that we deserve
aid appeal to the public for it, Weknow well the
demands Your munGceLt charities from every quar-
ter. In Gods name, give Give to the lamc TO the
vagrant child but do not forget that Christ has said,
"N hen was sick and in prison. ye visited me-" And
was not the sickness which the great Physician TO
heal, that to which it is happiness apply your
deadly sickness Of sin?
our working corps oh, ye mothers and daughters who
enjoy the blessed security of happy home, and
pa,ake in the joy Of shsdowing it FORTH dimy to
the destitute! We say in the language of seventh
crt 1he way to think well OF this work IL to engage
in it personally One years service at the Homo in the
capacity Of manager and the duties OF the various
mittees tnat divide among them The labors of each
month, will do towards giving just idea Of the
undertaking, and the encourngements which cheer
onward and authorize the hopeful return of reports
than whole Volumes Of argument"
wehaye just entered on epoch in the history of
with the gentlemen of the Prison Association, it has
been deemed best Tor that the connection
of the female department with that association should
be severed and that the ladies should have distinct
and independent Organization.
They have accordingly formed separate society, and
will hereafter be known as THE Womsn's Prison Asso
citation and Home"
The total receipts from subscriptions, donations and
other amounted to 81 35s 3d. and the expenses
to 81, 2e6 09-leav.ng a balanc OF S62 50.
Wien the report was read brief addresses were de-
lvered by Hon. Mr. Leigh Mr. Illou and Others after
which the meeting adjourned.
NORTHWESTERN nsPnNsAEY-REFoRr FOR NOVEMBER
From the report Of Dr. A y. Chadwick, we learn that
the number of patients treated at tho Northwestern Dis
pensary during the month of November, was t2i; new
patients GOA; treated at their houses I51 do dispen
sary rooms $685. born in the United States 17S; DO in
Ireland. ISL do In England .; do in Scotland, 2; do
males 215 do of females, 2Se; cared or relieved 4e2
sent to hospital IL died s. under treatment, II;
cnated, The number of prescriptions put up IN the
department during the past month 1870
greatest number in one day, 10; average, 40.
MISUNDERSTANDING the recent appointments of tho
Police Commissioners Is that OF Mr.. Edward Lofts, who
for many years has been active and efficient officer
attached 10 the Supreme Court and Court Of Oyer and
Termner Mr. Let's received the appointment of first
lieutenant Of the Seventh ward police Seventh dstrct)
and entered upon the discharge OF his duties the first
day OF this month His attention In his late capacity is
satisfactory guarantee for the efficient discharge Of his
present trust.
FIRE ~ NISfTKrNrH SrRIaT-Between I and o'clock
last evening, FIRE took place in the color works of
Winche Cornell, situated in Nineteenth street.
First avenue The fremen early the spot, and
extnguisled the flames before they extended beyond
the two upper stories. The premises Hre
about three months ago The damsge by FIRE aud water
will probably amount to several hundred dollars. We
unders stand the premises are insured.
FIRE N FULTON sraExr.At near o'clock this morn
ing, ERE broke ont In the brick building 1913 Fulton
street, Church, occupied by j. Parkes, military
nament manufacturer, and the lower part by Alfred
Barnard silver platter. The FIRE extneuished with
but tIiaing damage.
Young AMERICA GuAKD.-This company, composed 81
boys made their third annual excursion yesterday,
under the command Of Capt De Gywinn. They passed
the HII,tp Office, and Ia doing presented The