New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-12-10

vi IN Ia
..r hsSnre been admitted into any similar hospital IN
sh,s conntry In tho space OF time. Although so
is,os = number have been admitted and the Increase
nan chiefly derived from the army and navy u ~
rrstifyine Ia be assured that neither the existence
re war doubt 10 the Justice Of our cause nor us
trust o. its fnal result to be imputed as Tue cans
Of the maady with which TIE patients nave Ve0 "a
ficted but that IL IL rather tie result OF on
efforts Of constitutions previously impaired pS ''""'
nDe a,hor e5ysrt,ss which this institution az
fords 10 that those who have suffered me loss :"
In the service may here have u ielaee sii ritbout
ost the naicnts nc maintained at the hospital free
Of expense during the zine the artiheili uuIp 20 @
prepared made familiar with IT'S mechanism nnu aS.
md Tina enabel 70 adop, their clip win the great
eat advantage and ease TO thenisei'eS, ,;.
During the past wear much difficulty and perpenty
hsys heen experienced BY the department III the aoh
sion Of natients 70 this institution under the present
laws Many applications have been maze lor aGinIssoh
Of persons Tho have sought refuge III this District pn
have their permanent Lomes here so rs 10 DC cl
entitled TO admission into the hospital as rcsicrn'
panpers at the time OF becoming insane. 4hose p @
have. in many Instances beea q serious cHniSv Jpn
the War Department which has been compelled 70 'ake
care of them in camps and other unsuitable places Tor
such persons and consequently al gEe"I expense an" ~
1t is recommended hat existing law. on the subject
re modified as t. permit tho nrpartnei, N mo
erciSe of proper discretion, TO admit this class Z" per
sons into the as! !um until they can be more properly
disposed Of. .,.,.,
Icannot conclude my notice Of this Institution WITH
out adding my testimony TO that Of all my PIeOeeessVi
70 the marked devotion and distinguished ahihy an
fitness of the gentleman who has occupied the >on
of superintendent from the foundation Of the asylum
He deserves The gratitude Of country for his zeal
Gus and persistent efforts make the institution uu,
his charge model one in every respect IN "hlch ma!
DO viewed. .
The appropriations which asked 'or the ensuing
fiscal wear are earnestly recommended No apphchuoh
of public money has ever been more wisely ecoi"mi'
caly and satil fctoIiy made than heve TIE sums ded
Gated by Congress 10 his humane and benevolent lsu
NE Columbia Institution for ,he instruction q the
deaf and dumb and the blind has been manarcd with
t8bsiiy and success. The buildings however. ar
naDly Insufficient for the proper aocoinmodation o.
the ptIfs admitted, and the growing wants OF this
The report OF the president. Of the institution viii be
read with interest ii expresses al earnest desire ior
tbe ACQUISITION Of moro adicent lrdto the extent oi
about thirteen scresfor tie instruction 81 the ptpn
In horticulture and agriculture; the erection OF more
oermauent and conlnodiors mechanic shops and other
necessary buildings and for tie mt oducilon oi ,e "
tomac water aid asks lo- these puIl Oes acc 70 ~
propriatons amounting 70 sOout SiuVN ~ i " VIC
intention of Congress TO make this institution ltee
taoe Of all who viii probably apply Tor admission mo
it. the proposed elargemtnis are eninehi! l,oir 81
should be made witu0ut dC.y. IN order 10 secure tne
requisite lands before they na have aaYnhe'd " l1ve
or be otherwise appropriated. But ]! It be Only 3e
sened 10 make provision for tie uni9Gtunates o. tAis
cISs uhabitiac he Di.trc. & Columbia and the emil
dren of persons tie i1tcIy aid naval service VIC
are unable pa, dc Tor them eist"hefe tnch J. y,
doubtful whether II wiz be proper 20 increase Tie extent
Of The grounds or 10 construct the bindings as pro
posed In either case however, the WOODEN suuctui
nov appurtenant 10 the buildings occupied are entirety
unsafe for tie purposes which they are aQed ana
should be removed and their places supplied by SUD
staniial brick buildings and about two acres OF eIa
added for the purpose Of erocig tAefe'n proper VIVA
shops. . -, ....-o, a
for the larger sums because not prepared 10 sy
what the VIII OF Congress might oe On 'e suct uu.
earnestly recommend that provision be MADE ~ no'
TO the u extent asked az least TO at required io ne
proper and safe accommodation OF the ehNdrcn oil inc
District who are entitled 10 admission into the istu
tiou IL should also be supplied with water ana re-
commend he appropriation Of the amount ssAed ioF
that purpose. . ,
me Capitol extension and dome. nOtwths anding
the difficulties encountered i obtaining the muhe 10Y
the former and artisans Of the requisite Sk ana expc'
rlence the peculiar chGracer % the Wo! to ue zone
Since the las Annual Report from tlis Department.
structed and much work done that OF The south
wing The poriicos OF The connecting corridors and
the granite platforms and steps between the Oh OF cen
tral ro-tops of The building and tie new wings. a.
well as the approaches 20 10th wings on the wes'eri
font have also been completed. EseSpected that IN
eastern entrance TO tue north wing VII also DC hhse'
the present season.
The group Of statuary which was executed iere II
marble from models made by the late Thomas Crsw
ford for the peCI-elt OF tie eastern poTi-co Of M
north wing designed 70 represent ne pro-r.,s o
civilization AID the sietues " Justice and His
,o,v which were also designed BY Crawtofd, AID *
ecuted in Iialy. have been put n tier PAGES
and attract mach attention and meIlied aliniI a.ion
The expensive and claborately wrought bronze door
designed by Randolph BO-ers and c-Oit TIE ievhfhI
foundery in Munich. aud ne marble statues oi ffhnK
lin and Jefferson, executed IN ISll t1 illA V"'l p
under contract made D. your imMedi re predecessor
ander the authority OF an aci Of congress nave as
been received and placed III appropriate posons IL Inc
building.
plc;ed exempted rom tie restrictions which WEI,
imposed upon tie cabeI ,hmeHt Of The Capitol Nlt'
saluary aud painting 10y the recent legislation oil Con
gress.
Tie colossal figure Of Freedom. designed by Cras
ford and executed by Clark Mills was on the "a Inst
successfuy raised to is elevated place on the neN
dome and grand AID appropriate crow AlnS u
the Capitol VI the nation
With view Of economy. during the present year,
abolished tie Office OF architect oi the faIeni oho'
building and aided the duties Of the sanlefo those d
toe architect of the Caption extension. Preparation
have been made Tor fu sng tie saloon 81 the nnfii
fIont and for furnishing the same With suitable cases
for the reception aId exhibition ~ models.
The work vii Be completed during The approaciinr
PeasOn and with the appropriation made ~ the iat -
siol of Congress Tor that p4IpOe. lie architect sr0
urges the prOprety and sity Of completing the
terror OF tie north front and al appropriation Or thai
purpose las been submit tea IN the annual estimated
II became iadspeusaby necessary FOR Tie proper ac
CONNIE lDi % o." supreme Cou!f OF the Dls'I!ci %
Colun.ii, ,.nd e.s connected tAerewith 70 make
certain chang Improvements IN the eastern pof-
ton OF fb rs . which haze caused 70 be male ~
the expenss o., Judiciary fund.- upon which II has
been u-ui Z, dal sLcn PURPOSES, ana me cuuII II
now embed dls .fc' ue business coming before II
sith much gr,te .OtenleAoe ana sdiiA.aCiiOH 10 the
public
Tho report IL the Commissioner 81 Public Buildings
gill indcae Consrc.s the alterations and repairs
which have ben the finished portions oi the
Capitol. and WHIT additional improvements he deems II
adVi-sble to Iafr provided Tor BY further IeghiAilon
II also explains the in which the money! aplo-
priafed for the public Ecr@s under hs charge have b. N
expended during the p1st yeaT AID recoinmcnds Other
improvements of he streets ani pub9c ground which
Recommendations vii doubt receive TIE cDisldeia-
tiou Of tho appropriate Committees Of CDn9ress
The dnfie. pr0peTy appcTtanIng "a the Office ~ Com
missioner u the fuDJc Bindings ana oIouhos nay =