The New York herald., 1865-04-22

men They prove conclusively that not only a grea
saving of life but also great reduction in the
alcoholic smulants has been effected by the reatmen
Se history of the institutions for detention connects
Xefh this department. is one OF deep interest TO thos
who feel regard for the unfortunate and
the benefit Of experience in the future Of tn
inmates.
tions present subject OF deep interest to those VIII
have been in the habit have, Of daily intercour
with persons who are passed from our Police Depart
mens en and safe keeping They will observe the sngua
feature Of changing population, passing from in
sttution TO another which does not separate them
as thew are only by different grades and conditions
dcrminay, reformation, it seems TO us, is quite be
yond the power OF any organization not properly sus
tanned by the courts and uniting every department
criminal Jurisprudence in the proper disposition OF tn
parties implicated The hurried and iDconsiderate des
patch of brought before the courts especially tn
lower courts, makes the dispensation Of justice amos
arcica Nothing could be found To engage the atten
ton Of the Legislature with more profit TO the publ
welfare than thorough and complete examination o
this matter of the administration Of police justice,
J an entire change in the conduct Of affairs.
The Legislature In 1854 passed. two bills intended
remedy some of the evils here referred to- OF which
8however was not approved by the Governor. The at
tenton OF the present Legislature is respectfully drecte
TO this BILL the provisions OF which, We think were wise
and calculated to be of great benefit to the interests
reform.
repeated communications made to the late Governor o
the State reference to the vagrant laws Commission
Emigration confinement Of long term prsoners luna
tic criminals the private institutions Of charity protec
ton of disabled soldiers, &C., &c Seeing fo
an Of views touching the points refer
L red to- we feel it duty to reterate them
The Wardens Superintendent and otherofhcials con
nected with the government Of the institutions have
commended themselves for their attention economy
general supervision Of the affairs placed ii their charge
= as faithful and honest men. The department Of
THE AIMS HOUSE
will present favorable report by it's W,rden: and
that this class OF our dependents hav had attention
commensurate with the suherings which orrow, misor
tune and old age have put upon them.
THE wORKHoUsg
also gives good report, and, under contract for the
female labor has been made to produce SIT 5O2. We
have no recollection of period since he existence of
that institution whom much labor has been bestowed
with so much advantage to the institution and to the
Il city The male portion, however-ke lie population of
all institutions OF similar characteF-is OF much
eebler description than usual This ct Is attributable
doubtless the demands Of the war; high bounties and
the increased opportunity for procuring employment
PENrrEN1IARY.
The report Of this institution will exhibit great and
continued reduction in the number of inmates compared
with wears previous to the undoubtedly growing
of tho inducements for enlistment and exchange Of
the confinement of the prison for theproesson of
in accordance with arrangements mde with the courts
and their tributaries We cannot but regard the system
of pcnitentiary confinement and what is termed punish
ent falling far short OF the wise4 and best mode of
treating this unfortunate condition of man at pre-
sent constituted these penientares annot be looked
upon otherwise than schools OF vse aiders and
abottors in the perpetuaon of crime AID an encourage
which they are expected 10 prevent.
We continue to regard
THE LUNArC tsYLUM
as one of those necessary institutions wtch call tor
wise kind and generous attention from hose who
called upon to govern then. The Asylunn charge
benp the most extensive on this content and
Gun ed almost entirely by insane dependct and help
less people, is entitled TO the most careful ad conscien
tious government of which we arc capable. Our num-
bers vary but slightly from those OF the pasyear The
condition of the inmates has been such as commend
the institution for cleanliness order good ttment and
abundant provision, embracing three large ad wen ar
ranged buildings, and ahordlng ample opprunity tol
classify and regulate the inmates In accordaie with the
demands of propriety and humanity
The commissioners pay an appropriate trlute to the
memory Of the late Dr. Ranney so long at te head of
this instittion and hint pasant that thepcstilence
which took him and other oicors of, ntduced by
patieuts sent 10 them from the Commissioner of Emf
grafton. -
drno the mast vcr has been filed to overfont under
circumstance hardy to have been anticipated. Fist We
have had forced upon the entire number OF M class
of patients who should have been protected AID cared
for by the Commissioners of Emigration SecoIly, we
have been called upon TO shelter care for, All med
callv treat patients from the army and 1avyn extra
call upon our resources, which we did not acipate
leaving us with somewhat eros ded insttu-
ton and throwing upon us the entire nuuberof those
patients We glad 20 say, however, ttqtwe have
given those who have suffered under thi oathsome
Taady the best service could render, I'd the bes,
provision made anywhere in this country this dis
THE lsIAvD AND HOSPITALS
near bv have continued to perform all heervice re
lnured Of them among the legitimate clahts of our
lctys poor; in addition to which We have en- able TO )
serve many sick and wounded soldc, and have
dnne al chat was req ired Of 20 lessen u pain and
soften the pillow OF thos; who come with eir control
and treatment We would most carnestlyepeat the /
onions and Recommendations expressed lIalr last
nual report reference 10 large number of,rsons who
occupy these institutions Although the vis OF their
own folly and imprudenca yet they are cnp to al the
consideration which poor, unfortunate ana eng Great
ures can lay claim to.
The portion OF our charge which brings hos to us the
very groundwork OF charity is to be found at
CILDaEN's HOME
on Randal's Island This institution intssts every
body There none who have thoughN charity,
of Kindness or OF correction, whose hearts beat
in unison with those who, with earncstncssnd neg-
rity of purpose seek to begin in the ear hours of
YOUTH To shape the mind, direct the actionnd brng
up the innocent claimant Of charity in iicipies OF
honesty prom ETY. and usefulness. This Ho. situated
las s on island by the city is the rtncle OF
all the fiheress notherless, neglected antorgotten
children of the city. Here they arc placcdbder the
rules regulations and care OF the Commioners of \
Charity with every provision that can b. ade for
mass Of children anywhere, They are quart by day i
and by night, by faithful, kind and exceleinatrons
and officers They permitted to know, tough the
Jealous aud kind actions Of those who visit tn almost
daily the difference between virtue and vdlonesty
and dishonesty and taught TO remember ts Creator
in the days Of their youth. They are well acleanly
clothed and cared for, taught TO read and wrsnd pre-
pared ms far time and opportunity will fmit, to
embrace the earliest advantages Of and
advancement. They severed from their rents
guardians only a necessity, and, by virtue oie rcpu
special regard by the good people Of almost " State
where they have subsequently found homes hs been
our design encourage every proper object Imeans
to elevate and comfort these youthful depcndai&nd
feel that is of those provisions Of our citt which
every citizen may feel interest, and evdoficia |.
contested with 1t pride and consolation, wheppcrly
dscrcetly and honestly administered.
pgLLEvuE HrsTIrAi,
on tho advent Of this ,onmisson presented lobject
of painful contemplation The history OF tbcriod
anterior the administration Of this Board within
the recollection of all observing citizens Stnents
well fortified made alleging the existeT6d
min and other evidences s OF neglect, which closed
record revolving 10 those in the least interesh the
welfare of the sick and the suffering In contt with
the condition Of things in this hospital at thaorod
able 10 present to the people OF tlNty of
New York well administered institution In AZ de
apartments, its officers operating haTmonously
the discharge of their varied duties, guard its
expenditures and preeminent in its character iran
illness and good government
OUR DEPARTMENT,
4 which IA almost entirely based upon the conncm we
have with the Medical Board OF Bellevue Hosp, has
Just claim to Acknowledgements for its attb to
the SICK and for its general administration Of Dos
pitas in the medical and surgical department The
number requiring attention from this departme 0y,
hourly aud momcntarily necessarily calls largeDon
the time and talents Of the Board Of Physicians Dat
college, well as those who co-opcratrNith n
Them under their instructions, in different hc0s