Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-24

The CRY FATHERS vIsIr THE AsyLux-Yes-
ierday afternoon the Mayor and officers Of the City
man, tne TWO Boards of the City Council, with
their Secretaries together with several other pen
tlemen, paid an official visit 10 the CITY Asvinm
by invitation of the Commissioners Of that Insti,
tuition, Tor the purpose Of observing its condition
and wants They arrived upon the place at four
O'Clock, and remaiHed there for several hours.
during which time the Asylum and its surround,
tngs underwent a thorough inspection which gave
mutual satisfaction to all parties The Intendsnt
Ms. John r. Queen, during the time be has been
IN charge there, has demonstrated to the full his
ability 10 supefintend the interests of the civ al
the Asylum with economy and Judgment Taking
possession Of the place as he did at a time when
much was required Of him In reference to the
aneiiofanon OF the condition Of the fern, and ex-
Perencing, shortly after his Inauguration, the Ire
which consumed the old Asylum, and subse-
quentiy having to get over the dindculues Of pro
viding temporary lodgings for the inmates pend
ing the erection Of the present building his re-
sponsibilites have been great, and his abors ardu-
Gus and unceasing. But be brought to the task
obstacles, however great In most pratsewoftby
manner, for which the city owes him much The
Asylum and Its environs will now compare with
credit, with any similar Institution in the South
The visitors took a survey of the building in
detail, and found the wards neatly kept, the
inmates properly provided for, the sick well
nursed, the food wholesome and abundant and
heard no complaints from any quarter They
then proceeded to go through the out buildings
visiting first the milk house, which Is built over
large unfailing spring of pure water, and so con-
structed that stream 10 constantly running about
the cream vessels, keeping them at a uniform
temperature. Below the milk house Ia the cistern
supplied from the unfailing resources of no Less
than fourteen springs which have their location
in the immediate vicinity Of the Asylum A pipe
Leading from the cistern conveys the water to the
vegetable room adjacent, where it is received by
= large, deep trough, wherein the vegetables
grown on the farm are washed and prepared for
the market daily. Under the same roof are two
other large rooms, one used as repository Of the
utensils belonging to the place, and the other
fitted up comfortably a lodge for Mr. King, the
excellent gardener employed by the Corporation
under Mr.. Queen. All these rooms are kept In
presence Of good management. The waste water
from the milk house, cistern, and vegetable ROOM
Is conveyed under ground to the octagonal fish
pond near by, which i: thus kept filed, and the
waste tkerefrom Is discharged into stream which
meanders through the grounds at this point.
The visiters expressed themselves highly pleased
with the economy and good taste evinced in and
about the out-buildings, and went the
grounds, passing on the right the stacks Of rye
and on the left the vigorous corn fields, to the
river shore, where 1t Is designed to erect a new
and substantial ice house, capable of containing
the entire yield of the large ponds near by
In summing up the improvements which have
been effected, and in ehecting which the absolute
necessities Of each case have alone been consulted
several other necessities, not yet supplied. pre-
sented themselves for the consideration Of the
corporate authorities. The barns were found
70 DC entirely inadequate to contain the hay, corn
fodder, and other products absolutely requiring
shelter from the destroying influences incident to
the winter season. The erection of a new brick
barn, costing 1880 % 600, would be an
economical measure in all respects to the Cor
poration, in that much which Is now rendered
worthless for want Of protection from the causes
above alluded to, would be saved and converted
TO valuable usej and 1t il estimated that the
amount thus saved would in a few years paw
back to the Corporation the cost of the expendf-
ture.
supply of water for the almshouse. While the
supply Is abundant for the out-buildings, which
situated at the base Of the ascent to the main
building, and thousands Of gallons are daily and
hourly running to waste, the almshouse IL not
provided with water. With fourteen inexhaust-
IDLE springs within half stones throw, the en-
tire supply for the building has to be conveyed in
buckets up the bill, when at an expense of few
hundred dollars the waste from these springs
might be economical and forced into service by
means OF hydraulic ram. This is an important
want, and yet susceptible Of cheap remedy, and
doubtless will recsive the speedy consideration
of the corporate authorities.
Much advantage would also accrue to the Cor
poration In connection with the services of Mr.
King, the go-ahead gardener, by the erection Of
Dollhouse for the propagation Of early vegetab les
The cost would be but trifing when compared
with what would be gained in facilities for
bringing the early productions Of the farm into
our markets in competition with the early supplies
OF other gardens. Mr.. King has selected what he
deems an excellent site for propagating house,
little east Of the main building, should the Cor
poration think proper to order It's erection.
After noting the various matters above-men-
crops, and commencing In high terms the good
order and judicious management observable in all
directions, the visitors returned to the house,
where munifcent repast had been Q read for
them by the direction of the Commissioners, Of
which all partook with appetites edged by the
previous exercise; after which, they departed to
their several houses, delighted with the incidents
Of the afternoon.
REPUBLICAN MEETING LAST NlGHr-The meet
ing Of the Republican Association last evening at
fhafr xxrin nfI md .,I
ond street, was decidedly the largest and most
enthusiastic gathering Of the kind that has yet
BEEN held in that capacous hall. The meeting
was addressed by Mr. Dodge, editor Of a prom-
nent republican paper In Minnesota, who spoke
for upwards Of three-qua of an hour ia an
able and highly interesting manner. His address
was directed mainly to a review Of the course of
the democratic party with regard TO the questi on
of slavery, which, he commended, fully exhibited
the utter want Of consistency and principle on the
part Of all the leaders Of the party. He also de-
nounced Its policy In other respects
The Republican 6lee Club was present in full
force, and added to the interest and enthusiasm
Of the most spirited Of their republican choruses
Arrangements were commenced and perfected
for the organization OF Wide-Awake Club,
which promises to be very large in numbers. Nu-
merous accessions were made to the list Of mem
bers q the Association.
TIE MERIDIAN HnL cAsr.-This case, in which
lengthy lawsuit was generally anticipated, has
been finally closed, so far es Weldon and Alex
ander concerned, by the withdrawal Of the
writ Of eeytiovayi and the surrender Of the premi-
ses to Mr. Messmore a. the agent Of Oliver NJ
Petit, Of New York. Weldon and Alexander be-
come the tenants Of said Petit, giving bond to
SUR nder nnalbyon the LIST day Of October next
80 far al Quinter 10 concerned writ Of ejectment
was asked by Mr. Messmore, and II will probably
be issued by the justices to day. and be served by
the Marshal The Ger iorari being Withdrawn, the
case does not go to the Circuit Court upon that
and the notice Of traverse, which would carry the
case before jury, not having been given by the
defendant, the case IL LEFT as IL was before the
ertiorars was issued, and the justices are free TO
issue.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS The following bills
for street Improvements have pc ssed both branches
OF the City Council, and only await the Mayors
approval TO 60 into effect For grading and grav-
cling l. street south, from New Jersey avenue to