Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-25
On Wednesday resolution by DR.. Ora

ham, Of Texas, favoring judicious system
if religious worship in insane asylums, pro-
duced an animated and general discussion,
particularly, as to the kind of religion and
the manner of its preaching. it being held
by DIR. Landon that exciting sermons would
tend to increase the malady ofthe patients.
DR.. Stribling advocated the resolution
He preferred In State institutions, at least,
that the services be performed by the neigh
ing clergy rather then resident Chaplain.
This had been the plan at Western Lunatic
| Asylum for more than QUO quarter OF a
century. He had seen much good result
| from such services. and not, in single III
stance, any permanent harm.
Resolutions were adopted favoring regu-
lar religious service in hospitals. the choice
of and authority over chaplains to be vested
in superintendent
A paper by DR.. Workman, Of Toronto. on
the phases of insanity in females and per-
versions Of mind occasioned by disorders of
the system, was debated at length, as was
also DR.. Rays report of the day before.
On Thursday, by invitation of Mr.. Abram
Mohler, the members paid visit to Meyers
Cave.
On Friday morning, DR.. Ray read pa
per on the abnormal condition of mind oc-
curing in cases of fever, acute infamma-
ton, paralysis, &c, where the patients, ap
parently perfectly sane, declare afterwards
that they do not recollect what they did,
The paper, after discussion by nearly all
the members, was ordered to be printed.
The following resolutions Of thanks were
adopted:
The Association Of Medical Superinten
dents of American Institutions for the In
sane, now about to close its 23rd Annual
Session, at Staunton Va, and gratefully
approaching the courtesy and hospitality that
have attended their sojourn here.
Resolved That our thanks are due:
70 the Managers of the Western Lunatic
Asylum for the opportunity of examining,
at our leisure, the arrangements and man
agement of this old Institution. We are
grateful to find SO many appliances for the
comfort and enjoyment of the insane, and
such abundant evidence that humanity and
lberality characterize the administration, as
shown not only in the beautiful grounds and
ample airing courts, but in many unobtru-
sive, internal comforts which transform the
Asylum into Home. We recognize in it
all the hand of the experienced, intelligent,
conscientious and devoted Medical Superin-
tendent, DR.. Faancis I. Strbling. A SER
vice of more than one entire generation has
not dimmed his vision nor abated his ardor
We congratulate the Managers of the Asy-
lum, and the people Of this old Common
wealth upon their singular good fortune in
having, for SO long a period. enjoyed the
benefits of his labors. May he be longer
spared to devote his matured experience and
ripened judgment, with Christian fidelity, to
honor of the Old Dominion.
To the Managers and Teachers OF the
Asylum for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind for
the welcome privilege of witnessing the ex-
ercises of the pupils in the various depart
ments-an exhibition Of rare interest and
excellence, and also for their abundant and
elegant hospitality.
To Mr.. Abram Mohler. Proprietor, of
Weyer's Cave, for tho opportunity Of seeing
that great natural curiosity under the most
favorable circumstances. We are indebted
to him for day Of relaxation and enjoy
ment, the like OF which most of US have
never before experienced, and which we
shall long remember with peculiar pleasure.
To Messrs Peytons Il Co., Proprietors
of the White Sulphur Springs, for an invita-
ton to visit that attractive watering place,
and pass few days there, as their guests
an invitation which VIC find it hard to de-
cline, but which we regret we cannot accept
consistently with the full execution of the
purpose which has called us together here
To the Presidents Of the various Railroads
of Virginia, for their generous offer to pass
the members of this Body over their several
roads at one half of the usual rates.
70 such Of the good citizens of Staunton
as, recognizing the fact that our speciality
knows no distinction Of time nor place, of
country nor condition, but is in accord with
the highest humanity Of our nature, have
extended to us the warm hand of welcome,
and have made our visit here au enjoyable
fact and a pleasant memory.
To Mr.. Frederick Scheffer, Proprietor of
the Virginia Hotel, for the use Of his Parlor
for our meetings free of charge, and for his
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our comfort while guests at his Hotel.
To the Managers of.the Western Lunatic
Asylum for their courteous and generous at
tentions and hospitality. and to our old friend
and associate, DR.. Stribling, for his untiring
and most successful endeavors to make our
first visit to Staunton profitable, and plea
SAINT in the highest degree. We bid him
goodbye with regret and in the hope that,
for years to come, we shall enjoy his well
come presence at our annual assemblies.
On the motion of Dr. Nichols, the reso-
lutions were passed Unanimously and by
acclamation
For the Committee.
G. A. WALKER, Chairman.
DIR. Striking rose and said:
Mr.. PRESIDENT feel deeply the compli
ment paid by your resolutions to the citi-
zens of my native town, to the State chart
ties located in their midst, and to myself in
dividually and as member of your speciality.
[ cannot trust myself to say more.
The body then adjourned to meet in Hart
ford, Connecticut, on the 3rd Wednesday
in June 1870.
z UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA We have been
requested to give place to the following no.
tice
The Society of Alumni, Of the University
of Virginia. will meet at 8 o'clock A. NJ,
June 80, 1853.
The dinner will take place at II P. NJ,
July LIST.
All members desiring to attend arc Motif
ed that comfortable rooms and board can be
obtained at the University, on reasonable
terms
They are requested, Immediately on arri-