New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-05

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imposing in appearance, simple and commodious IN iis
afrrugen ents, capable Of harmonious extenfion II
hereafter required and economical in the cost OF con-
etruton well la the outlay that will be nccessa-
- for its safe kceIing.
The recommendations made IN former reports IN re-
gai 10 leei laiion for the District of Columbia
now respectfully renewed. The policy therein indl-
Caed if adopted and carried out would be just and
sir and il is believed, entirely satisfactory TO the
people.
for information in reference 10 the public buildings
and grounds and the expenditure of the appropriations
therefor bave the honor TO refer the annexed report
Of tic Commissioner. Judicous and careful manage
men has been evinced in all the details of this branch
Of the service during the past year.
The interesting report of the Superintendent oil the
Government Hospital for the Insane is herewith sub
mitted, and shows that this institution is in a
al isfactory condition. Tie buildings are all nearly
completed. They have been constructed in substan-
al and tasteful manner and the cost has in
ceeded the appropriation The location is beautiful
and commanding, and the accommodations are ample
for all PATIENTS that ARE entitled 10 admission. The
number of inmates have increased from year to year.
On the 1st Of July last there from the army ~
from the navy, 10; from the Soldiers Home !, and
from civil Efe, l2c-tod l67.
The grounds around the buildings should be Laid oil
ard improved. and the entire tract Of land substantially
nclosed; and for these purposes some additional appro
Imalions viii lie Leeded.
The institution has heretofore been managed with
great efficiency, and bid fiir TO become model
Of its kind in every respect.
The annual report OF the President % the Columbian
Institution for the Instruction OF the Deaf aud
Dumb and the Blind will be found among the
TsIers accompanying this report from which it APP
pears that, III respect to the number of pupils and
The efficiency of the instruction and management,
this institution has been prosperous. The number
Of pupils taught during the year ending the Both Of
June last 80 of which q were mues and blind.
The receipts Of the Treasurer &C. j09 26 and the
payments By the Superintendent were sc, 1875 go, the
excess being met by balance in his hands June 80
1852 The State Of Maryland has recently made pro-
vision for placing pupils IN the institution, and
acceteiops have beer received aud others are
expected from that quarter. Its buildings and
grounds are found not to be sufficiently capacOus for
the attainment Of al that is desired in giving insruc
lion in snua labor aud The mechanic arts. The
potts of the officers do not show the rate of compensa
Cn required by the directors from the pay-pupils and
thote placed in il by the State OF Maryland, but the
amount received from the United States during the
wear by the treasurer having been $3.50 &C. support
Ing aud educating about twenty indigeat pupils from
tits District, the rate of cost is shown to have been
SRI &c for EACH which, at this early stage of the his
tory aid progress OF tie Institution, may be regarded
ar very moderate indeed. THIS result only atnabe
because the management Othe fundss intrstedto Judi
COus Ben who from motives OF Christian beneyolence,
not only conduct its affairs without COST but them
selves constantly making private contributions TO It's
rfourcee In this state of tie case il appears to be
dj tate Of wisdom, well OF benevolence that the
inftutiOn should b. fayOraby regarded by Congress.
BY provision attached to cliuse in the act of Con-
gTese Of June %, 1860, making appropriations for
sndfy civil expenEes Of the Government the " Office
OF Engineer of the Potomac water works w,ls abol-
hsbed and it's duties assigned 10 the Engineer
of tie Washington aqucduct.'
Tie annual report which is required by the rst sec
ten of the net of March 8 1859 in relation to the
al preservation of the finished portion OF these works
has been prepared by the ChietEngneer Of the aque
duct and viii also lie found among the accompanying
pagers
The principal object kept steadily in view in man
aging The PeuientiaTy OF this District has been to
II axe it sefeuppong institution but this desirable
end has n0 been attained. The experiment OF hiring
the labor of the cOnyics in different branches OF
chan labor has been made but the machinery shops
and grounds are not of capacity sufficient to admit the
introduction of variety OF empoyments of this kind
/ an of the opinion that some change might be made
with advantage and therefore recommend the enact
meut of law under which able-bOded convicts might
be employed in grading and improving the public
grounds around the Arsenal.
For the details OF the history of the Penitenary dur
ing tie year. aud its present condition, refer you 10
Tie annual report of the Board OF Inspectors and War
den. approve the suggestion OF the Board that some
CyrCn should be made for the punishment Of prison
err who escuIe from the custody Of the officers and also
for the misdCneanor of aiding and abetng escape.
AS an incentive TO good cODdnct, it might be proper
provide for the payment to each convict who serves
out his ter of sentence without any insubordinaton
or infracon OF the rules of the prison, of small per
centum at biz discharge upon the value of the labor be
hls performed while confined within its walls.
WAGON ROADS
After moking my last annual report, in
Which I stated that the work on the Fort Rsar-
ney, South Pass, and Honey Lake Road might be
~ completed, became satisfied Of the mad
supply of water along that portion Of the route
Is ing between Lassons Meadows, on the Humboldt
river, and the western terIninus near Honey Lake
yeey and that the stock and families Of the vast
Der of en- grants who had already passed Oyor this
roed suffered greatly from this deficiency. gave in
sructoos to the Superintendent in April last, TO en-
p3nd portion Of the remaining funds In proper works
for the collection and pTesery alton OF water and
have now the honor report the entire completion Of
thie emgrsut road The final port Of the Superintend
ent is oaily expected.
The zeal and indomitable energy with which this
work has been prosecuted through several years, by
the SUPERINTENDENT reflects the highest credit upon
him. No officer could have performed this arduous
duty with ability and fidelity to the government
His successful eors 10 improve this great highway be-
tw, the Mssissppi valley aud the Pacific slope by
changing s location from rugged and barren TO
inviting regions will be duly appreciated by the hardy
en- igrants who " i'll enjoy its advantages
The " ork was also resumed upon the III Paso and
Fort Yuma road, under special contract In May Last
with view to improve the grades, and collect and pro
serve water along he route from Oo Excavado and the
Pinos yillagee. The work has been finished, aud de-
tailed report IL expected at an early day.
BOUNDARIES.
The commission for surveying he boundary lines be-
tween the territories OF TIC united STAKES ana IeAS
have completed tho field work, and the Commissioner
is now engaged upon and will soon complete the Office
wo.k.
/ an, gratifed to state that the Commissioner has
col Quoted ills work with ability and economy
hich entities him 10 the appreciation OF the country
The extent Of tie lines al which have been and
marked, except S. miles on the Lano Estscsdo which
could not lie surveyed from ply sical cuses is about
81 miles aud the general restitution Of the country
expofed the Commission TO severe hardshIs aud priya
lions.
Tie report Of the Commissioner, when Completed,
will exhibit much interesting information respecting
the regions of country passed through particular
y Of the famed Llaho Estacsdo Stsked plain, and the
valley Of the Pecos River through which practical
wagOn-road wBs discovered by the Commission, IRON
Ill, To b 70 Anton hIcn-