The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-01

sren the oonsntent Of the aemepsed the provision
iho declining years Of The airU. and imbeeie give ~
consong evidence thai me ibsrasy Of cur fellow eth
sens W fully and amply satisfied.
MnHRlAys ASYLUM.
oor last report We suggested the establishment Of 40
asylum for nebratee IN estimate for this year We
have added forty thousand dollars for carrying thai
project his sum we hope 10 use in beHa OF class OF
persons who have lost control over their taste for M
toxicating liquors. 10 order TO make the institution
such we deem should be, proper and humane laws
nusto passed 70 meet the requirements OF the expend
1t is the duty OF our legislative and executive auhori
tes constitute Its government as to make u power
sss for evil and the promoter Of good. We believe IL
may be organized as 10 not only save thousands from
tons but in their stead turn thousands 10 habits Of
industry sobriety and integrity. Why should such
sw be s not eve a as w"
you doubt our wisdom in this proposition for the
aeoratsn Of your fellow creatures and JOIN us
police courts and follow along through the higher courts
marking 40 you take your onward step, the sorrowfu
You w 10 he dark and barrow OF the
subierTanean habitatons, In this and other cies and
"a y ss q sna nn s
turnng TO them every ten days from the confinement Of
she work house II 10 criminal beyond expression 10
permit these creatures in human FORM often OF generous
hearts, be thus made the footballs Of dealers human
fraty We have often called attention TO the dreadful
condition Of this unhappy class Laws meet for such
cases should be made, administered II already
sant as TO from the charge Of such shameful
neglect.
Il is not true that the evil may not DO abated
II not true that any effort has been made change this
serribe evil at all commensurate with it's extent and i'm.
portance The numbers OF Migrants not fairly stated
The statistics that give and the courts Furnish show
soncusyey that ten thousand individuals make up
the one hundred and thirty nine thousand and fifty
cascs appearing 10 the reports. lie committing
committing, dschargng and redschargng the identical
prisoner that makes up the formidable array or num-
bers that gives the sheriff his shilngs, and adds clerk
mere and register there, to swell The patronage Of poll
acans II s this constant ebb and fow between the vile
hants Of the aud the islands OF the East river OF
distinct class Of miserabes, that ovorcrowds sta
on o houses ana courts necessa,ng ihe multiplication
shange brokerage in human misery These unfortunates
come ana go with unerring regularity from the police
from the rum shop the station house the city mags
srate's court, and back 70 us again, within every two
weeks Of the year. What chance there here erormg
what nope Of ccnquerng appetite that compes them
- I've besoted life, below the brutes in the scale OF
81 things their only hope Of escape from the depths Of
nora degradation TO which they have fallen is through
US at last TO be laid away unwept unhonored
and unsung,p in the narrow paupers grave among the
unrecognizsd relics q tha. vast hrons q unhappy be-
tpgs who have gone the same sad road before.
on y Is shocking to reflect that in this advanced age
q philanthropy IN spite Of our repeated appeals for
dreadful misery these thousands Of our fellow
and help many OF them 10 break away from the bonds OF
Man men and women prayers are disrcgarded our
representations UNDECIDED and these unhappy people lef
to sy sos
inhumanity Justice and humanity demand . radical
snanse Give US an inebriae asylum for those who
now Deng poisoned morally and physically, under au.
Ahory q The law, a. every turn, and we wa show an
saaelloraon Of this misery worthy Of monumental &C.
m response 70 the application Of our late as well as
ear present Chief Magistrate Of the state We have
NATIVE action We hope to ind that We have not urged
eur views in vain
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC CHARITIES AND CONNECTION,
NEw YoRK, Dec. 10, 1861.
6R-Your Communication under date OF the l4h inst.
- uAn In AaotpA Aclxr
compliment paid thus opening the way executive
consideration there are some points which We deem
worthy o. your consideration and perhaps Of reference
y your forthcoming messages.
krss-wc deem i our duty to call your attention 10
s vssrans whose revolution: through he courts Of
uece and our houses Of confinement still continue to
think some changes are required IN the i'm
nsnt support By which the present fund created the
innigrans themselves may be applied to relieve our
(een tpey uniu,tly her in behalf Of this class Of our
7AWs are unable to see the justice Of making this
that the State may be either obliged pay this county
their care and protection or provide means elsewhere
FouYih-Tns city and county Of New York should be
placed on the same footing - other counties in this
E-The large increase Of private charitable instn-
sscns seems to present quite an item In the yearly do
cases, calling for approximations that could be dis
pensed with and result In the better provision for our
ostaDllGneQ
The rebellion which presents it's devastating elements
every point, suggests changes in the States pro
vision for The disabled soldier aud those dependent upon
him. Would not some general arrangement with the
United States government b Just towards the states
themselves. and may you not prohiaby recommend some
al Of returned disabled soldiers? With great re-
spect, your obedient servants,
isaac BELL, Secretary.
Is62-pEc. ia copy Of the foregoing was trans.
ntted TO bis Excelency Horato seymour. with the fol
No legislative action having been had upon the sub
scs embraced hereD they are now presented for
consideration, the necessity continues TO exist
with hore that action will DO by yourself
villa provide for the relief sought TO be obtained"
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC CHARnEs AND CoRREcnoy,o
NV YcRK, Dec. 10, 1853. I
eA-we have the honor TO acknowledge the receipt OF
u the REQUEST OF his Exceency Governor seymour by
submitting for his consideration, with other matters, the
report and confirmed by the practical experience OF an
Nrj-The aggregate number Of inmates in 1862 was
e,h1o; in 1863. 0,267--a decrease OF 152
SecondThe destruction OF the Colored Orphan Asylum
made necessary TO protect, care and provide for two
hundred and twenty children for period Of one hundred
end five days. With this increase upon legitimate
liabilities have been able 10 return to the Comptro
- one hundred thousand dollars OF our appropriation FOR
fAird-we hope through some wise provision OF the
m:s from
protection through the Communication they have honestly
T5w,A-n our las. report we were led TO suggest the
pr6ryety OF the counties providing for their cszeps
e sPa wSuS 10 ss 9 Ssys sSs
lend Us the aid his valuable Embodiment.
10 the same document we called FOR legislative con-
sderaon the subject Of inebriate Institution, and
respectfully AJAX for such law, as u may be deemed
wise and prudent TO establish with. the necessary re-
and CONTROL for this humane and greatly needed
charity wo have called Tor $4,000 for this purpose,
provided allowed legal authority 10 govern and
protect IT, well as those who come within s influence
and power With great respect your obcdient servants
IAAc BuI, secretary. s. DRAPER, President
wN KIDp, ESQ Private secretary.
We regret 10 record the result OF extraordinary
grant Of authority, expenditure Of $5i2 S. paid for
repairs made necessary by the damage done BY the ex
poson oil The foot Of Seventy street, East river,
Zhch sum, as yet, We have been unable 10 recover.
Ubether any other guupowdec grants are cxant or not
We are not advised
Referring 70 tbs reports Of our work. thrcpxn hs efforts
q our highly VALUED Ind faithful wardens And ocers We
ehsc enter upon the details OF the operations Of their