The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-14
THE STATE LEGISLATORS IN NEW YORK.
THEIR VISIT TO THE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.
WHAT THEY SAW THERE AND WHAT THEY DID.
Effects Of Liquor and Politics Among the
Visiters.
Spiritual Manifestations Extrnor ortiinary-Th
Temperance LcgisI ntors and their Intsm-
perute Associntes-The Entertain.
ment OF the Ten Governors
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In accordance with the programme OF Arrangements
adopted at the Asor House Monday evening last the
members Of the Legislature visited the institutions
yesterday, Randall's and Black wells Islands The
boat was in readiness at O'clock at the foot
street. but usual such occasions II did not start
I'LL near 10. First came the police, under the command
of Sergeant Major Reckhard and as the SEQUEL will
prove, was very fortunate they were in attendance
Next came Of the members Of the Board of Alder
men, and their colaborers the Councmen and last of
all the members Of the Legislature made their appear
ance, goody number Of them attended by their wives
and daughtefs. The panks drawn, when it
was discovered that about dozen were left behind;
, these, however, were pulled aboard at the
imminent risk of falling into the river, aud
tne boat started at last During the trip to
aandalrs Island, which the first visited Dod
worths band, especially engaged for the OCCASION en-
tertained the company with some excellent music In
ciucng legislators, aldermen, coun:ilmsn, policemen
&c. There were at least three hundred persons board
and the number was sweed to aye hundred before the
return to the city In regard to the weather. the least
said about it the beterit the subject OF general
complaint but fer the credit OF the affair." 1t would be
well II that were the only cause Of complaint.
In due time Kandals Island was reached, and the
from eight to fifteen years OF age, drawn up In
martial array to receive their dstng vers and
at they lanced salute Of twelve guns fred in their
honor One division Of the putian army occupied post
the shore front Of the boat whore they marched
and counter marched with a regularity and precision
that might be initiated with profit many OF older
military companies. They also accompanied by
band composed Of boys Of the age being
with wooden muskets they presented quite formidable
auin In Jata, n
det the company marched in procession from the land
ting TO the schochouse podworths band of
ing the WY, tbs police coming next and the members
Of the Iegisature accompanied by their wives and
daughters following in order. Now the door of the
schoohouse is not much wider than ordinary doors
all the visers appeared anxious to get In at
thers considerable pushing and crushing but still
nobody appeared to lose HIS temper About forty or
fifty found their way inoone of the receiving parlsr
where they had something TO eat and drink, while the
rest amused themselves listening to the of the
children. la the male and female partnens the chill
drsn acquitted themselves with considerable cred The
exercises 10 tho former interpreted with addresses
and recita tons by three the more advanced
pupils One Of these-Daniel Harrington -rsad the f,l
lowing, on the birthday of Wa hinston:-
Let other nations boast of tame,
Their heroes and the fields they ve won.
But amongst them oil there's not q name
Shines as the name OF Washington.
The patriot, warrior, statesman, he,
Whom God raised up IN times OF woe
To set our bleeding country tree
And etrike for vengeance on the foe,
We therefore hail his natal day
As others WILL till time y more.
'Tts one that ne er pass away
His resounds from shore to shore;
At 1t tSe tyrant turns pale;
Despotisn draws down its cowi;
Traitors, TOO, may at it rail-
Fsnatics chaunt dismal howl
But, frosr high his spirit keeps
Watch o er the victories freedoms roo
IN Mnunt now hp ri
Colt u,bia's star is Washington
From brssk of day the canpons roar
Hars! still the Numbering Of yen gun:
its sound cow dying along The shore
Proclams the birth OF freedoms son.
And, ga su,es, since we have met to part,
We happy in your approving smile.
Your pTesenee this cay cheers the hearts
or all the children on Randals Isle.
After the foregoing poetical effort, Mr.. r. BLATcH
FORD, the Maine law Representative from the Thirteenth
Assembly district Of this city, addressed the boys as
foowa:--
Children-The legislature of the State OF New York
have long heard Of and long desired 10 you and
by the OF tue Ten Governors they at this mo
nen. enjoy the opportunity They have witnessed the
exhibition which you made with indescrbable pleasure
and their hearts filed with gratitude and their eyes
with tears fou have been rescued by the beuevosne
OF the Ten Governors from poverty, from misery from
temptation and, perhaps from crime; and you are
Improve the opportunities afforded TO prepsre
for life Of usctulness activity and diligence aud as
your time short it becomes you to make the Of
IT. Learn strict obedience to The ipjanctons OF your
instructors II their discipline severe to it
with cheertulnesst is for your best interest md vel
fare here and for your happiness hereafter Above all
Things let me inculeate upon you the spirit }, ruthet
that regulate your action wherever you go-in your
and when you leave this institution let that be your po
lar star that shan guide you, and 1t will guide you TO
prosperity and happiness There not OF you boys
wko may not become such as are-nitmbers OF
the legislature Of the State of New York. cloud ap-
plavse from tie members and other visters) Let this
be your noble ambition and the great probability Ia
Cant nft tha rAffT (Ara
feel indebted to you for this opportunity which you have
given OF visiting the institutions under your charge.
Great sEe your abors aud great your responsibilities.
You have f9scued these poor children from the cold char
ity Of ths woricprosecue your rsbe abors and your
reward will follow after this life shall have termi-
you but the possession OF hess that feel the pulsatons
Of benevoenee and the satsaction Of knowing that you
have perform your duty. Go on, gentlemen, ia your
tnterestny occupation, and you will enjoy the consoa
tion OF an spprovng conscience.
Three cheers given bJ the boys at the close OF
Mr. Bs,cL.ord's remarks, after which Master Barney
Mount he Is called In the programme OF exercises de-
hvered tue following eulogy the character Of Wash
iDston:- -
birthday Of George Washington, event OF
90 much importance to this country, aud TO
the cause Of liberty throughout the world On the 22d
day OF February iT52 the infant cry OF that lit
Tie child heard no was aware that such mpor
sant matters we're associated with event common
and that this feeble infant would in due time lead TO
victory the armies OF his countrymen that the mighty
iyants Of the arh would tremble before him. and that
his name would become watchword and tower OF
strength round which the enslaved OF all nations would
rally TO tho great axiom contained in Deciars
ion Of Independence that all born fres and
equsl (Apphuse.) When look back through
atchless Washington In the prime Of glorious
hood del eating all his high moral mental and steal
powers to tho Interests Of ibery-when him in
the front ranks Of the fororn hope OF liberty s his
enemies pposed IL 10 be- when George wash