The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-15

jured He conveyed, insensible, TO the New York
Hospital and VIM. H. Pn<ney the driver OF the stage
was arrested, and held TO await examination.
Visit of the Legislatars Elect 20 the Iastitu-
lions under the Charge Of the Ten Cover
nOrs.
Yesterday, by Invitation from the Ton Governors
number of the newly elected mbers of the New York
Legislature from this city, paid visit to the public In
stitutions Rsndalps aud Blackwelps Islands. The
party consisting Of the Ten Governors and Messra Nun
day, Mclaughlin Villains, Aiken, Dixon, Petty, Cocks
stuyvesant and Coleman, OF the Legislature elect
started from Chambers street in four large omnibuses
and arrived In due time at the foot of l25th street.
where they took the boat for Randalps Island The
place visited the nursery where they refreshed
themselves with creature comforts Of character
that would to throw some doubt ON the proba-
biity OF the members elect all voting for the Maine
liquor law. The primary department next attended
TO, where the children, four hundred in number
sang the multiplication table and "Old Dog Tray to
what seemed to many present the same tune. The
senior department next attracted attention. This Is
under the II Mr. Pekie who has three hun
hundred children under his charge. Specimens
of the writing and drawing Of the boys were
here exhilADd OF very creditabe character After
singing sold Kentucky Home" which greatly edited
the comps NY the party next proceeded to the infant
nursery, under charge OF Mrs. Fort where sixty
little children found seated benches, aud
amusing themselves rs best they might The eating
next claimed attention Here curious sight
presented The children ranged around the table,
and after saying grace ut given signal they laid their
hats the floor. The sleeves next roei up with
ns ~ ana On the proper sign being given al
Torrance excited the warmest plaudts OF the spectators
who evidently regarded 1t as great feat the little
ones attacked the meat, soup and brown broad with
great vgor, and with utter disregard Of those alb
surd formulas usually recognized in polite
cety. After enjoying the for while,
the company adjourned to the outside of the building
where they found three hundred boys dressed in
gray clothes and drawn up in military array. num-
her OF manGuyres were gone through They marched,
deployed charged &c, in manner that would have
done credit to the allies before sebasopol and finally
passed in review before the company. The quarantine
next visited. This is the place a. which children
received when first taken to the island. Here
amusing occurred. One of the children-a by
means pretty one by the wayrushed up to one Of the
members elected and casped him about the knees in
aectionate manner Thus discon ,erted the honorable
gentleman and he protested vehementy in response to
the suspicious glances of the company, that he had
the little before. But this declaration
of course nobody would believe.
The hospital, under the OF DR.. Whittesey, was
then attended to- and after suppng full OF the horrors
prety of taking some me icine. This agreed to,
and all hands partook OF what according to the opinion
OF one OF the company had very much the taste and
flavor of scheidam schnaps
The institutions on Blackwell's Island were next
in viewing the sights at that place, the company were
then taken to the Penitentiary Here they found
most bounhfu table spread, and they proceeded to
clear it with great CELEBRITY. Governor Draper pre-
sided, assisted BY the other Governors who waited
on the guests. and saw that justice was done
them. After the feast was concluded, Governor
Degro called .Gsza.nor Draper who said that he
didn't want to speak. He felt however, that it would
be no more than proper that ne should say somshng
than proper for the Legislature 10 know something
Of the public institutions they to egsate for 1t
pie know anything Of the great public charities they
called upou to support He felt pride in the position
had acted untedy to reduce the expenses Of the depart
ment and other purpose have they had in view, and
this they have done without fear favor. Mr. Draper
referred to the difficulties between the Commissioners Of
Emigration and the Governors and hoped that the lgs
laon of the comny winter would give them law that
to set this matter right lie concluded by toasting the
Senate and Assembly Of the State.
Senator BROOKS responded at considerable length to
this toast He compimented the Governors, and said
that justice would be done them by the legislature
He trusted that the difficulties between them the
Of both parties He spoke further OF the advantages
Of emigration to this country and concluded by giving
as toast" New YorkRenowned Tor its trade aud for
It's commerce, but thousand times for its chart
tes.''
Mr. CoNcxIIS was called upon and instead of a speech
gave toast" The Ten Govcrnors-like the Roman
tron Of old when asked for their jewels they point
you to their institutions -
Hon THOMAS J. MuNpAY said that he felt how much
the city owed to the Board by what he had that
day He, for one pledged himself to do justice to the
Governors the coming winter. He thought be knew
something of the vice and crime Of the city, bat never
until that day, had he known what misery and disease
was, and what their consequences were He closed with
toast complimentary to the Ten Governors.
Governor West proposed the health OF the two Gov
ernors elect, D. E. Temann and J. R. Taylor.
Governor DRAPER.-We may now set up clothing
tabshment as the Board contains both Draper and
Taylor. Laughter)
opposed to the liquor law, had been reported he
was in favor of the liquor, but opposed to the law
Qaughter)
Brief speeches were made by Messrs. Coleman Keen
and otb after which the company took their depart
for the city doubt consong themselves with the
reflection that though the times hard faithful pub
lie servants still afford good fare and drink
good liquor, at the public expense.
The following letter was sent to the Ten Governors by
G. C. Leigh
To THE GovERSoRs ALMsHousR:-
GESTKMKS-Iour note inviting me, a member
the State legislature to visit with you the criminal and
benevolent institutions under your has been
ceived am compelled decline your courteous nvi-
tation and will frankly state my reasons.
On FIVE different occasions have accompanied your
honorable body similar visits to these institutions,
and each time grieved and indignant to that in
toxicatng drinks we're provided in great profusioo for
your guests, some of whom became grossly intoxi-
Gated and conducted themselves in too shame
full and disgusting to be publicly detailed.
One of prisoners said his keeper of these
occasions Sir, you know the only crime for which
have been sent here is the drinking Of liquor paid for
with money; them pointing to several of your
guests that Keeling to the boat will you let these
men 60 that have got drunk at the public expenses"
have no right to complain OF the Board Of Ten Go.
vernors, airy Of them, for providing banquet how
ever luxurious magnificent at their expense; but
mpelled by sense OF duty public servant to
call the attention OF the and paying com
munity to the fact that much of the public money
80 often expended in such banquetngs.
The chapel connected with the workhouse has been
dedicated the worship of God here the prisoners
taught lessons OF virtue and religion and how to resist
the temptations to strong drinks which, above all things
else has been the of their present degradation
and distress That this :ensecrated chapel should be
selected place for bacchanalan orgies il last
spring the visit Of the State legislature is species
sacriege rarely equalled sin the heaven daring
feast of the wine drinking king Of Babylon.
have noticed by the report Of the Comptroller, that
your honorable body asks generous public to increase
their appropriation in your favor for the coming year
three hundred and eleven thousand dollars the very
large entrusted to your last year How much OF
this is expended in these banqnengs cannot say but
IL must make up n inconsiderable item.
have paid several private visits to these excellent
institution, and consider such visits instructive
and profitable than public one in a crowd, under
your courteous guidancc and with the valuable aid Of
your published documents, hope to be able to act in
diligently all matters that may Immediately interest
those unfortunate sufferers under your ! remain
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