The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30
Visit OF Governor Clark TO tho PublAc Instl-
tutiOns ON Staten Island.

Visit OF Governor Clnrk TO tho PubaAc Insti
tutions ON Staten Island.
His ExceIlency Governor Clark, accompanied BY Mrs
and Miss Clark, and attended by General Chambers and
Msjor Thompson, the Executive Staff visited the MArias
Hospital and other public institute Staten Island
yesterday.
Governor Clark left the residence OF John Thompson
Esq, the banker in Fifth avenue Of Thtrteth
street. where he has been staying since his arrival in
New York. early in the forenoon and arrived at White
hall shortly before O'Clock p N. Here he took the
boat Of the Staten Island ferry Amongst those in his
company, In immediate attendance him. Mrs.
and Mss Clark Mrs. and Miss Leigh, Mrs. Peat Miss
Ives the accomplished Miss Purdy, Of New York, and
other ladies'. They were attended by General Cham.
bers and Major Thompson (staf), Hon. c. G. Leigh
Hon. ]. Dickson, Captain Crabtres and Commission
ers Purdy, Kelly, Kennedy and Cummings (of the Emil
grafton Commssion), Ex-Alderman Shultz, Doctor
vache, Riddle Esq, Professor Peet deaf and Dumb
Instituton), Captain Richard French leader Of the
liquor dealers, and other gentlemen.
When the distinguished party arrived at Quarantine
they visited the house Of Captain vermylsa (Warden
and took stroll through the grounds All the detached
buildings erected for the accommodation of the sick,
were inspected and, although nearly untenanted'
they in such condition regards repair, venta
tioD and hospital requirements that they could be used
at very short notice, unfortunate European ep
demc other visitation should cause any portion Of
our transatlantic neghbors to seek shore in sickly
or enfeebled condition.
From this the party proceeded to the residence of Doc
tor Thompson, Health Warden and made like inspec
ton, with the same pleasing results.
Here carriages were provided, and at half past three
O'Clock in the afternoon the party arrived at the Sea
mans Retreat" which, under Doctor Clarkse Moatt
physician chief, Doctor B. Robinson resident ply
sicaD, and Mr. Hart, Governor we'll sustans its high
HsaaI
ed to the invalid seamen Of merchant navy arriving
from foreign ports It is their SICK home, and well may
After highly gratifying inspection the Governor and
party returned to the residence of Dr. vache the retr
Ing and much amented physician in chief Of the island,
where they were entertained At dinner, served in
hurry, but rarely surpassed for choice selection Of
good cheer and viands
Commissioners Purdy presided, having his Excellency
Governor Clark, the laoies, Professor Peet, Captain
French General Chambers, and the company general
After the good things were discussed Mr. PuRDY said
that the presence Of the Governor and Mrs Clark on
tins occasion gave especial pleasure to the Commission
principles Of republican government which permit
ted the chief msgistrate Of two millions Of people 70 In
under his care and sit down with the people who elect
ed him. he concluded by giving IS toast Ths health
Of Msrop Holly Clark Governor Of the great State
The toast was responded to with three cheers aud
three drinks Of acid water.
Governor CLARK said-ThAt after examining all the in
sttutoDs the island, he say that he highly
delighted with them 1t was honorable and gIorf-
thing to attend to the wants Of the emgran the
Commissioners of Emigration did, he did not think that
city Of New York at all Of the magnitude Of
the duties the Commissioners had to perform, else
they could more truly appreciate them. Bat what
better, their own philanthropc hearts would always
carry the consolation Of approval to their minds sad
that all the reward required by such dsinterssed
board The Governor gave as toast
The Charitable and Benevolent Institutions of the
DR.. PEsr responded on behalf of the deaf and dumb
and such institutions generally were calculated to
mpart secular and religious instruction to the helpless
Of our fellow, ,citizens.
The s;n gave "The Legislature Of the
Hon. Mr.. LEIGH responded saying that the Legisla.
ture Of this State always spoke Tor itself by its acts
tnss 81 ths or s I
lawwould speak always for the character OF its mem
bers. 1t Legislature acting In the cause OF hu-
msnity, and it came forward to bring out q public
platform the multitude OF the people Of both sexes from
remembrance he concluded by giving" The ladies Of
the State Of New York they and their will execute
all the laws which the Legislature may place on the
statute book"
General CHAxBER's replied to this toast in truly eo-
qsent happy and good humored speech, and sst down
amidst nine cheers for the ladies, and flock Of
"tigers" for himself
." The Press" was the next toast.
Captain r. French was loudly called on.
Captain FRENCH said he hoped that all who supported
the law, and those who differed in opinion with them
in its expediency could and would always meet plea
sanity together; and II any of the ladies here found
Of the passing Of the act they should rest assured
that at the ballot box they would be next election
(Cheers.)
Mr.. BAccnus, Of Brooklyn, and Dr.. vACHE, having
rated and came to the city in the O'Clock boat.
The Governor leaves to-day at O'Clock.