The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-25
visit OF William Smith O'Brien TO the Public
Institutions upon the Islands.

william Smith O'Brien visited the public institutions
upon Randall's and Backwes Islands yesterday Ths
affair arranged by the Beard of Ten Governors ana
the number Of the party invited for the occasion ws
limited. At ten O'Clock twenty gentlemen assesu
bled at Bellevue Hospital where barges from Black
Island were in waiting to convey them the institutions
The tide was at the food and under strokes Of the
sawat convict owers the bages danced over the waters
like living things About balfpsst eleven O'Clock tss
party from Bellevue arrived at Randss Island and Vas
soon after joined by Mr.. OBrien and Francis Mesgher
VINO reached the spot from the main land opposite the
island Upon landing, Mr. OBren formally intrs.
duced to those who had assembled by Governor Mooney
who acted for the Board upon occasion Tue bows OF
the island under the charge of their tutors were drawS
military order upon the side OF tho road and "a
Mr. U BreD and the party passed them They bore ban
ners, upon which inscribed: f" Welcome to Smith
Bagh"
At the parade ground Of the boys the little band went
through with variety of evoutions showing remarka-
Die proficiency In drh and military manmuvring. At the
conclusion Of these the boys were drawn up n
compact order, and Mr.. Smith Ben introduced 70
orator upon all such occasions very pretty speech
70 the distinguished guest abiding principles Of
Liberty spfngiag almost spontaneously within the Ameri
country felt and expressed for him. hao risen up az
the exponent Of those principles among the down odden
people OF Ireland. He heartily welcomed him 70 the
Island, and wished him safe return tqshis home
MI OBRIKs responded briefly, urging upon the boystb
necessity Of sefcHture, In addition the advantages
which they enjoyed through the institutions which 80
kindly sheltered and protected them No matter how low
might be the origin the boys this land OF the free found
open the door Of advancement they would but use toe
proper means The highest positions in the land they
might reach, for there was no bar TO their nroorsss
through close application ard careful cultivation of self
The boys listened with marked attention. and csss
OF the remarks greeted the speaker with round hearty
applause.
After making tour of the various departments on the
island the party embarked board the barges fer the
wharf Of tho Lunatc Asylum, passed through the female
halls paid their respects TO Mrs. Buchanan and the
other notables Of the establishment and proceeded in
turn 70 the Wor1house Hospitals and Penentary. Tina
order and systematic arrangements in the several nstu
tons were hghly commented by each Of the visters
The round of the Island being concluded the party re-
tired to the Governors house for rest and
here dinner had been prepared by the Governors 10
and rather warm tramp. John Brougham and Mr. Wacof
made their appearance at this stage the proceedinas
ana were warmly welcomed. Gov. Moloney presided -
Meagner, Judge OConner, tx Senator McMurray, Ex-
Governor Henry Capt. McQuggan Of the steamer Veo
Lieut. Sweeny U. s. A., with others
Upen the removal of the CLOTH Gov Moloney in a esw
s introduced the toast &c The health Of reand's
ho0 U e.. and fruest friend, William Smith O Bren."
10 TINS sentiment Mr. OBrien briefly responded, simply
returning thanks for the compliment paid TO him. ana
avoiding all political illusions.
Judge UCONNOR spoke OF circumstances which had
called them otether and concluded by calling upon Mr..
John Brougham, who made short speech, which pun
and sentiment were 30 blended nearly mpoa
sble to tell where each began or whore either left or
ne kept the table in roar for some i've minutes and ro
Mr. WAIoor followed Mr.. Brougham In pleasant and
appropriate strain in response TO his health being pro-
posed.
Mr. SMITH o. BRIES then proposed "The health OF tho
Ten Governors and took Occson 10 express gratA
cation at all he had seen upon the ISLANDS, He alluded ~
the poor convcts at the Pententary and recommended
10 the Governors to follow the OF that sensmen1
contained IN Portals INJUNCTION, recpg In the most feeling
that celebrated speech commencing quality
Of mercy not strained
Speeches were made by Mr. MeaRher, Capt McQuiggsa
and ex Senator McMuray and at six o'clock the
panty roee TO embark for home At o'clock All we're
safely landed al Bellevue well satisfied with the cay ths
trip sad the occasion,