New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-21

dies Our statistics touching the treatment OF fever we
think will exhibit points Of deep interest to medical
men. They prove conclusiyely that not only q great
saving II live but also great reduction in the OF
alcoholic simulans has been effected by the treatment
adopted.
The history Of the Institutions for detention, con.
nected with this department Is Of deep interest 10
those who feel gard for the unfortunate and desire
use the beBeht OF experience IN the iHtlre govern
Tie Ponitentiary, Work Hous, snd auxiliary Insti.
utons, present subject ofdeep interest to those who
Have been In the habit hsye Of daily Intercourse
with persons who are passed from our Police Depart
nent into the hands OF the Commissioners for punish
ment and safe keeping They will obser'e the singular
feature OF changing population passing from ono III
tiuliop 20 another which docs not separate them as
liar il is generally supposed Kept apart and classi
Led they only By different grades and conditions
tof cinIaiify reformation, seems to Us rs qy De
syond the power Of any organization not properly sui-
sned by the courts, and uniting every department o.
scfimina jurisprudence in the proper dispos on 81 ne
spGrtcs Implicated The hurried aud incOnsideratc dis
pic Of cases brought before the courts especially the
os courts makes the dspensation OF justice almost
arcical Nothing could be found 10 engage ihe atten-
lion OF tie Legislature, with profit 20 the pubic
Swelye than thorough and complete examination OF
this matter Of the administration Of police justice. and
The Legislature IN 1864 passed two bills intended 10
remedy some OF The evils here rc Ired to- one oil WHICH
ehowever was not approved by tie Governor. The az
eniion II The present Legislature is respectfully d.
rcct9d 10 tbs biz, the provisions OF which we think
were wise and calculated 10 be of great beEc TO the
Interests Of reform.
We deare 70 call the attention Of the Legislature to
the repeated communications made 20 the late cover
Of the state in reference to the yagraIt laws Com
mission Of Emigration. confinement Of long term prison
sers lanai.c criminals the private institutions 81 char
reason for TN Abandonment of views ''uchnS the
Pponts referred to, feel IL duty 10 rcoratc them
] The WaTdeos, Superintendent ana other ohcfis
connccted with the government OF the 10 ttlti0B lave
recommended themselves for their attention, economy
and general supervision Of tho affairs placed IN their
scharge faithful and honest The department oil
ywl present favorable repor> by Its Warden; and e
feel that this class Of our dependents have had atel
ton commensurate with the slTriugs which SORROW.
< misfortune and old age have put upon them.
THE woRK-HOUsE
also gives good report and under contract for the
female labor, has been pa TO produce Ell, 1I2 WEI
have recollection Of period since the existence OF
Institution. when mueh labor bss been bestowed
with mnch advantage 10 the Institution ara TO the
Hcy. The male portion, however Ike the population OF
all institutions of a simsr character Is OF much
fecber description than nsua this fact is attributable
doubtless to the demands Of the war, high bOuntics
and thc increased opportunity for procuring employ
\ ment
The report ofthis Institution viii exhibit great and
continued reelection In tie nCDLcr III inmates CON
pared with wears previous TO the war undoubtedly
growing out ~ the Inducements for enlistment and an
exchange Of the confinement u the prison for Tie pro
esson Of arms in accordance with arrangements made
with the courts aud their tritutli.cs.
We cannot bat rega.d tho syetem OF peniteniiary
confinement ana what Is TONED punishment, as f1lSg
far short OF the wiscs aud best mode Of treating TIL
unfortunate condition Of man AZ az present constr
cd desc pcncutiarics cannot be looked u9On other
then schools o. vice. aIofs ard Gbetors IN
the pcrpcua'ion OF crime, and an encouragement tos
the very vices and then attendant consequences, WIN
they are expected TO prevent
We continue ~ record
TGB LUsAnc ASYLUM
as one Of those necessary institutions which call Tor
wise KIND ard generous attention tom those VINO arc
called uIon 70 govern t4em Tie Asylum ~ our charge
being the most extensive one on this continent ond
occupied almost entirely by insane depeLden,' ana
helpless people is entitled 70 the most careful and con
3sc,en,ous government II which wo are capable. Our.
numbers vary bnt slightly from those oil tho past year
he condition Of the nmaes hes been slcf ar % com
mend Tho Institution for cleanliness order good treat
nent and abundant provision, embracing three afge
and well arranged blildinrs, aud Attending pie op
poTtuuity classify nBd regulate the inmates IN nc
cordaneo with the demands OF propTety ana humanity
The s,ioners pry on appropriate tribute to the
memory Of the late Dr. Ranncy. so long at tho head Of
this institution aud hilt pcssSn that the p"stilence
which took him and other officers Of was introduced
Inv paticnts sent TO them from the Commissioners Of
Emigration. -
during the pa,t ,ear has been Ici 10 Overlooking
ander hardly to have been anticipated
First we have had forced uipn the entire number o
this class Of patients who should have been projected
and cared for by the Commissioners OF Emigration
Secnn w. have been called upon to shelter, for
and medically treat patients Isn the army aud navy
an call upon resources, which We ala not an
ltolpate. leaving US with somewhat crowded instn
ton aud throwing upon The entire number Of those
patients We are Glad 20 say, however that we have
given to those who have suffered under this oathsoe
nnady the best servicc could render and The best
prov made anywhere In this country for tAs dis
ease.
TIE ISLAND AND FEVER HOSPITALS, L
near by have continued 10 perform all the service re
nur,d of them among the legitimate claimants Of
eitys poor; in addition " which We have been able ob
erye many Of sick and wounded soldiers and have
dome all that required Of to lessen the pain and
soften the pillow OF those who come within their cot
troll and treatment We would most earnestly repeat
tho opinions and recommendations expressed In our
last Annual Report in refer TO largo number OF
pefsoni who occupy these Institutions. Although the
victims Of their folly and mprqdencc yet they are
entitled 10 all tue consideration which poor uhioftl
nate and erring creatures can lay claim TO-
The portion Of charge which brings home 10 ID
the very grounds of charity is TO bc found at
TIE cHILDRES's HOME,
on Randars Island. This institution interests every
body There are who have Thought oil charity
Kindness or OF correction whose hearts do not beat
unison with those Who with earnestnc-s and integ
y Of purpose. seek TO begin In the early hours OF
yoltb 10 shape the mind direct the action and bring
no the innocent claimant Of charity ia principles OF
honesty propriety and usefnesl This Home situated
as it is on island by the city the receptacle
all the fatheress nohcress neglected and forgotten
children Of the city Here they are placed under the
rules regulations and care OF the Commissionerr OF
Charity with every provision mat can Do naGe iot
mass al children anywhere. They are guarded by day
and BIZ night by faithful Kind and excellent matrohs
and oBceIs They are permitted TO know through the
and kind actions oi those VINO WISH the hos
daily the difference between virtue aud vice. honesty
and dishonesty and taught TO remember their Crea
Tor in the days Of their youth. They are wen ana
cIeany clothed and cared for Taught 20 read and write
and prepared, as FAR tine and opportunity viii per
Ion S md adyanocrnent They are severed hom their
narcns or guardians only necessity and by virtue
Of the reputation Of the Institution which they date
from are held special regard by me good Ieope
i,, every state where they have subsequently, found
bomn, II has been our design to encourage every !
nner obect and means 10 elevate and comfort these
payffLful depenlants aud feel that IL Is one on