Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-01-18

benefits of this institution in a moral point
of view cannot be too highly estimated =
But aside from the beneficial results to
the pupils themse yes and the community,
in a moral point Of view, if we 10, X at it
pecu niarily, it IS far cheaper 70 educate
and reform these children AMI teach them
some useful trade by which they can earn
a livelihood, chan to bear the burdens
they VIII necessarily impose upon society,
II leit TO become hardened criminals and
panpers.
Few Of the older States can boast Of 4
better institution Tor reforming the young,
than can Wisconsin; beautiful and com
modious buildings, and well nouctei, 1t
is the pride OF our State, and worthy OF
the people who established II. As the
beautiful building erected for this iustitu-
ton stands 0ut as Il monument to marx
orr al ancemant II architecture. so does
the purpoee for which it was erected tel
Of a peopies goodness Accompanied by
our worthy Secretary | visited this insti-
tuition during The last summer and was
much pleased with its management. !
In tie your attention 10 the valuable re-
port Of the Managers and Superintendent,
herewith presented. iar a detailed account
Of the manner in which it has been con-
Quoted, and would recommend thaJ the
appropriation asked fer the present year
he granted.
The total amount expended in support of the
school during the last year, - appears Dy
the report If the Managers !. ... S15 go IS
-. me-. N'.'' ~ $50 IS
Total amount expended" building -. $500 %
present year .'.... - -. " $4,000 co
apsain- Of the school, R,,i. 80, PIG
Whole number Of pupils received during the
w i55 Number now in III, school -. ls s.
Whole number discharged during thr last
year --------.---.-- --.--------.--- Is
The Wisconsin State Hospital for the In
sane, | would Il SO commend to your pat
rCnagc.
Experience mas estahishe tho fact that
cases Of insanity which NAV be east Y
cured ii proper steps are taken in their
carly stages become incurah'e il allowed
to remain any great length Of time without
proper treatment 1t is greatly for the
interests of the State. there. ore, that Il /
eases Of this nature should receive prompt
attention, and thereby avoid the necessity
"f their becoming Il permanent charge
that the unfortunate class of persons af-
iicted with insanity should lie cared Tor,
and II possible. restored 10 health. happi-
ness and usefulness. At times of great
mental excitement like the present, cases
of this nature most frequently occur. An
Institution for their treatment is more i'm
portant, therefore, during our present ma
tioaai troubles than in times Of peace. |
Inv lot Of
the officers in charge Of this inStitution.-
II VIII he source Of much qualification to
learn from them that the last year lahors
under the present efficient superintendent,
have greatly improved is condition and
adhed much t. its usefulness.
Fifty per cent. the eases receiver asst
year have been cured The acreage num-
Der Of cases cured in other institutions
50 far As | can learn, is IS o. per cent
The expenses of the institution have
a 50 been much reduced These results
haze been brought about Doubtless, in
measure, hv the emn' ovment of the ia
mates. So fur as could be properly done.
IN necessary labor about the Hospital and
It's grounds Saving nothing of the econ
omy Of giving emnlovment to the insane
there is no question that employment af
quite as necessary agents in raSforin"
them To health AMI reason a~ the drugs
If tho physician believe 1t j. wei
established fact that ovc~ tittv per cent Of
the cases Of insanity that occur IN onr
country, are the results of inehrietv. In
a~much as the General Go -ern 1cnt sane
tons the taaiiir in snir,trc1,S liquors and
- deriving Iarre revenues from it | would
su-rest the pronrietv Of asking Congress
To aid in caring for this class Of cases. b.
appropriatinr certain nnr contaoe Of thc
income derived from this traffic to the
Safe for tho support Of the !.unatic or
! inehriate asv nm. 1t would seem t. me
to he no more than justice that the Gene
rll tovornment should al. in hearing Il
burden it assists in and profits by "rea-
ting. and that the unfortunqUc victim Of
intemparance should share in the enjoy
ruent ot the revenue his folly has so largely
aided IN producing.
Tna number of patients now in the Hospital
The number admitted during the last year
. The nu oher discharged durfrg the last year
I The nlro},cr admitted since opening the ros-
! The amount expended for the support Of tie
Hospital during the last year 1888 q
| would recommend that the appropri
alton asked hy the trustees for the present
year he granted.
An examination Of the reports from the
/ bene, client institutions of the State, wjl
show remarkable prudence and economy
in their mana cement during the last wear
And from personal visits and cxamina.
ton | am happy to corroborate many o
the statements made in these reports
The institutions for the Blind, and Dea
and Dumb. ] think | can safely say ar,
not surpassed hv any institutions of thu
kind in the country. Models Of ncatncS.
unsurpassed in usefulness. they are Il,
honor To the State that fosters them Tn,
officers and teachers of the two inStitu
lions last named. haze performed SO wei
their duties to their pupils and the State
50 di>interested and benevolent have beer
their laborS that take Y caSGre-in spec
tally commenting them and the institu
tons thew have in charge, to Your notice
| need not say 10 this cnlight ned bod,
that these institutions should enlist YOU
sympathy. as YOU are too we'll aware th;t
thew are the surest AMI | might say NJ
most the only means Of giving knowiedIt
. - tI,, Nm F.,rtrp.ta class Of ,,ur;lS - -a,u