The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-10

Wards Island.
Yesterday the Commissioners Of Emigration, accom-
panied by the Common Council Of this city, visited
Wards Island for the purpose Of making tour of obser
walton thereon At IL o'clock the entire company went
on beard the steamer Norwsk at pier No. North river
and started for the Of the VISIT where they
rived at IL O'Clock.
The first place that the company visited, under the
guidance Of Mrs. Riddle the nursery where there
were twenty Infants all dressed neatly Here Mrs.
Riddle informed that there in the institution
about 1856 persons the Hospital 2os in the House Of
Teuge 1885, in the Nursery 49, and that 1853 Of these
were infants.
The school the next object Of attraction
where several hundred scholars atentyey study
ing their lessons.
The wash ROOM where all the children were cleaned
daily by being placed in large tub and sprnked with
Croton water, next visited.
The upper wards for aged and infrm women, was
the next object of attraction also the dining ROOM
where fifteen hundred people are capable of being
The obstetric department was reviewed with evident
satisfaction on the part OF the City Fathers was also
'1he Alderman" the object of great attraction
George W. Blunt, of the commissioners then show
ed the company capacious hen house. where
two three hundred fine hens kept in excellent
condition He stated to that 1t was model of his
hen house in New Jersey and the OF saving
the institution about q, 500 per year.
After having inspected the poultry yard the company
cases. who the request of the superintendent of the
island sung Hail Columbia"
The rooms Of DR. Mulgruder containing wax models of
all severe where persons were afflicted with syph
itic diseases, was next visited
1he eye infmary next visited, where several pa
tents had thI lately undergone - surgical operations
visited the different wards where those who had of Late
undergone severe surgical operations such the ampu
tation Of legs, arms and feet had been confined We
o
with the white swelling, and DIR. Carnachan not liking
the poor fellow to ut the loss of his right arm ampu
tated Of the bones of the only thus entirely
cutting away the deceased portion OF the limb and saving
the arm Of the patient
where all the good things Of the season
disposed Of After the hungry appetitcs Of all had been
arIle s %a,,, ~. p,..,.,. ;, A..
rose and welcomed the vsiters to the island
He said that the Commissioners did not receive
that justice at tie hands Of the people Of the
city Of New York they really merted But he
was certain they had the confidence of the State and
great portion Of the inhabitants of the Empire City The
good done by the institution on Wards Island
to the city and State of New York was meal
cllable: They had expended $4,000 more Staten
Of the original commissioners alive and he knew we'll
how the Institution Wards Island had improved
incorporated He hoped the people of New York would
have confidence in their actions than they had on
occasions In conclusion the gentleman gave the
1.-THE municipal authorities Of the city Of New York
Councilman MATHER responded in an eloquent strain,
and, in conclusion gave the following toast
"'Ihe Commissioners of Emgration-Alay prosperity
and attend them in all their alternating eorts
MI Blunt responded in eloquent strain and spoke
rather sarcastcaly OF the judge who had done them in
Justice, either from ignorance or prejudice He gave the
following sentiment
s'The Commissioners Of Emigration-May they always
have a fair hearing before their condemnation"
Councilman KENNEDY responded showing those present
the Importance and great use Of the institution on
Wards Island and bestowed great praise upon the on
GERS of the Island In conclusion he gave the senti-
ment-
the medical surgeon particularly"
Dr. CARNAcHAN replied to the toast Of Mr. Kennedy in
an eloquent manner touching upon what the company
had witnessed during the day, and assuring them that
science could triumph over all diseases.
Dr. Cox the medical doctor of tho island next spoke
He raid the institution Wards Island was the
largest Of the kind in the world with the exception Of
that at Vienna There about six hundred children
born on the Island during the past year-a Of them
'know nohngs' in after lie he could not say.
Mr. Kelly next spoke, and gave as a sentiment-"The
officers OF the port OF New York"
Mr.. Bro DHEAD responded, and gave-sThe health Of
Gulian Cvcrpanck, the only OF the original
soners alive" This toast followed with loud cheer
Mr. vERrANcK, in responding to the sentiment, gave
the following toast-"The memory Of the Dead and the
Mr.. Fry responded.
Mr. RIDDLE being called upon, made few happy re-
marks suitable to the OCCASION and in conclusion gave
the following toas.Ihe health and prosperity of the
natrons Of the institution
Mr. Wild responded to this sentiment in humorous
manner setting the whole company in roars Of laugh
er, and concluded by giving sentiment highly crecita
Bile 10 the matrons on Wards Island
Mr. CLANCY gave the toast-The prosperity of the in
stitution on Wards Island
Mr.. HOLDER responded in an eloquent manner.
Mr.. BoARpAAN then gave the following volunteer
toast
The German Emigration Society, and their worthy
President Mr.. whitehousen
Mr.. WHTrDoUsE esponded in feeling manner.
Mr.. CoYYovER, being called upon to speak, made few
punsent remarks, and prcposed-
''The Press, the bulwark Of freedom"
Mr.. UYDERInIL responded in appropriate manner.
Mr. HoDGKINsos then made few remarks upon the
condition of the patients on the island.
parture for New York, where they arrived about 6k
O'Clock P. NJ, all evidently satisfied with their visit to
the institutions on Wards Island.
Personal Intelligence.
Rev J. Lawrence, Georgia; Miss Lowdesdah, San Fran
cisco; c. W. Henry Baltimore; j. G. Ransom, Georgia;
T. Aen Missouri, arrived yesterday at the Prescott
Col Tevoe Editor Of the Times and Transcript; Rev.
Dr.. Shepard and lady, Boston, NJ. Cutter and party
Col. Washington and servant, Valparaiso; Capt. VIM.
Porter, do; Major Vessels and family u s. A.; T. D. W.
stockton, q. S. Mail AGENT California; J. L. Baldwin,
Panama, among the arrivals Mt the Aston House
yesterday.
Isaac Hone, Esq, New Jersey Hon. s. Olmsted, Hol-
land sir M Melton, London; sde 7. Harris and son,
rived yesterday at the Union Place Hotel.
Hon. Samuel A. Foot, Geneva; Hon. Judge Barker, Al
bany Major Donaldson, U. 5. A.. Rufus H. King Albany
he.. .. breed, hnoae island T. rdoall, " B. A.; A. J.
Lis San francisco; T. r. Fasset, Philadelphia Capt.
Tyler Norwich; b Van Rensselaer, Albany were among
the arrivals yesterday al the st. Nicholas.
ARRIVALS.
From Aspnvali, in steamship George LAW II Sharp,
stocton (ma agent) w Wheaton, lady and child,
ii Hcrseiali. II yanderver. hcCabe, al McCsbe
Mrs benj Poore Miss Pocre, Miss l. Poore Mrs II
Weton Steere DIR Rivers, Barnett, q Marvin aud
lady Miss Emma ks.ey, Mrs Elliott. Ms Thomson and
daughter Mise r Davis, DIR Elliott, Mrs Hubbard
and two children y PARK. Oakley N Phelps Mrs
II aller II Hai.ht. Esq, Il Haxeltine, Esq Miss
Phelps Cove ard sen, Clark, Jules Marcel Miss
Jane Cunningham Potter, Mrs Holt children
Walton, lady and s,n, Lopez, II Reynolds r q
nIoyer Lieut. sietail a; Mrs crump, W. Loutuenhei
Mrs lie Gay, Euder, j Wilson, W w Bentley, d c
Coleman, ii Ketchsn, s sing, VI A Cowan, Jno Wa
ters Mrs Nanarsdslc Mrs. Nyrck II Aidrich. II Ba-
"a, dey Corn, Lewis, Bal win. 3 Moore, "
tston w Robbins, Capt Saville Mai Wesse u 5 A:
Mrs Wessll and " sons A Brnsm ,ds, y Richter
Wagner W Williams Packard, J Ruthven, Scales.
q Norton Of Adams Co.'S express u McManus, Capt
Isaac Swain and lady II Boyd, Jno Hagerman, o.
els Isrs, Co.'S express; II Norton. w Waliac..
nrs e II Clerk, Moore tBerford Coz exprcss) JK
Wallace Jno Wallace. Capt & Bogert Capt WIN