New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-14
CAN INEBRIETY BE CURED ?

VALUABLE SUGGESTIONS AND INTERESTING
APPEALS.
The editorial on the subject of the "Cure
for Inebrates," and the communication descriptive OF
the Binghamton Asylum, lately published in THE TRIB
UNE, have awakened deep interest in this community TINS
Is not wondered at for the numbers Of persons a
Gicted with this disease and OF families whom its preya
lenoe distracs and indeed destroys, painfully great
Hopes have been newly awakened by the late declaration
of eminent medical that paroxysmal inebriety
is disease 70 be cured not vice TO be punished and
naturally express themselves in the letters which have
come great numbers to THE TRIBUNE some OF which
are published below
Dr. J. f. Turner, the founder Of the asylum at Bling
hamton, has called deny the report quoted in the
letter Of our correspondent TO the effect that while the
Institution was under his control inmates of whom
50 clergymen and 800 rich mems daughters"
cured He denounced the statement coming from his
enemies in Binghamon. He greatly errs in this suppo
sition The false report to THE TRIBUNE from
eral sources lone from Bordeaux, Frances and it
the officers of the institution, notably Mr.. Carroll Hyde
who cocctcdi Dr. Turner's report for shows that
lie had in all the time he governed the institution only
g. patients
We can attention to this subject more especially at this
time, because movement is foot in the Legislature Oh
this State to extend further aid to the Asylum at Bng
hamtOn. One wing of this building only is occupied
The other built roofed and partly finished and capable
of accommodating patients completed hats for the
want Of funds TO furnish the rooms The Asylum was
largely built by State aid per cent of the Excise Fuhd
having been wisely devoted TO its erection unaer loner
Legislatures This has withdrawn and the Asylum
suffers I'm consequences Mr. Smith Weed has charge OF
the interests OF the Asylum in the Legislature ana pro
poses to take early steps toward asking aid for IT, Inc
charity important one it would be self-supporunR
II the wing destroyed by fire rebuilt and occupied
and unfortunately there is not doubt that IL would DC
nj once filed with patents The necessities OF patients
themselves are fully and painfully revealed in the letters
which we give below.
A WoMAN's PRAYER.
TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: The article under the head of the "Cure
for Iuobrates" in Odays TRIBUNE, touches the vital
point. els drunkenness diseased" 4" Is alcohol
poison 2" Are its effects upon the physical system as
uniform as any other law of and eecti This
consider the cornerstone OF true temperance But the
disease having already fastened its fangs around It's
victim What is 10 be done with hint How can he be
rescued nv stranger handsl This question I asked
myself in vain One Of the coolest days or last WINTER
n "scedv-l0okng" young man came to the door,
and asLip 10 see the mistress" was shown into the
room where / sat He began to relate hong INST
OF misfOrtunes which had brought him into that cond
tion. and wanted some help in the form Of CASTOR
clothing Listening a few seconds silently and sor
said. eyeing him closely. Young man, there is
cause cause only that produces these effects
No" Come, then, with me into the Kitchen, and
warm coffee and cakes will do yOu good. Where dd yon
manly face he replied In a wagon" gained his con-
GdeuCe while he ate he told me his story lie was
horn and reared in our city tbs name Ioulu ahog
list Of Free Academy graduates to which was attached
an NJ. A. How gladly would have extended TO him
helping hand for doubt not be was sincere IN Ihe d
sire to relax the fearful grip OF the tyran when heia
his fellOw-man Had II been woman, might naye
found for her home in which the poisonous cup might
smell could not help TO fan the fearful fire within.
But he was young man OF promise once;
for xpence to pay his carfare (which had be denied
well knowing that the first rum-shop would be so much
rrrnnsw fallp
haunted me for many day and as sadly closed sne
S H d Ue i cn,rsc into drnnkard,s grave heart
felt prayer assembled that He would open some Home,
where Young men, abong under that fatal disease may
Ee,5l York, Feb 81 is7i. WOMAN.
ANOTHER APPEAL FROM WOMAN.
To The Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: 1t is peculiarly gratifying to your
numerous readers know that the philanthropc and
sympathizing portion of community are being
awakened to a realizing sense OF the unfortunate con-
dition Of poor inebrates Too wives, mothers and
sisters are weeping more than tears Of blood over
the condition OF those around whom ther he M
entwinc, and for whose reformation ihey Wolu Ftay
give up their lives. Young men, without one plying
to save, berett OF parents homes Irlenus, tnF9'
upon the cold. unfeelng world need some cos9Itlon.
1t is too frequently the Crcean draug and we all know
'4- es doVasfating Influences all manner of evil is
perpetIaed the deluded mortal who could not be
a fellow beings head commits while under these inu-
49, The most DEGRADED crimes and is cast into prison,
perhaps 20 expate his crimes upon the scafold As well
might llilGtic be convicted in like manner.
We thank God that there seems 10 be now some nope
for the brokenheted, whose days are days Of weeping
and nights nights " gloom that know 10 sleeping.
others wOes Will neUc rest until means can be de
by which the poor inebriate can be carefully anu
tendery guarded while in this state Of lunacy.
Feb. "a ISL.
"wHAT SHALL He DO TO BE sAvEDE"
TO the EditOr Of The tribune.
SIR: Won't you please state whether young
man afflicted with "Dpsomania" of the worst kind can
20 unaccompaned asylum and stay until he thinks
he cured What will it cost Is it free Your CORE
spondent's description my case exactly Ihave
tried hard TO REFORM sometimes going four ana SIX
months without drinking and then yielding and continn
ing 70 drink uhlu means ana nature were exhausted
treatment want TO try II. No doubt others do have
been in good crcumstahces, ana coud ne couloiiaDe
Ou Tr zoo Feb. "a, 1871. Discouraged
THE New York Asylum receives free patients com
mitted by legal officers, proof OF inability pay
must be furnished patients receive precisely the
same treatment and accommodation that others do The
charge for boarding by those who voluntarily enter the
Asylum $50 per week. but only about onethrd Of those
NOW there pay this maximum OF those who pay at
least one-thrd do not pay more than half the rates
Dscouraged can 90 unaccompaned II he will go In his
sane moments He must consent to remain three
months as the physicians think that restraint for at
cast that time is necessary TO give the patient strength
~ will to resist his desires Let "DiscOuraged" write
% DIR Daniel G.. Dodge, Binghamtom, state his case
plainly and he will tel him. better than we can what he
sbau DO to De sayed.-Ed. Triditne.I
THE HOME CURE ADVOCATED.
IN Tbe Edttor Of The Tribune.
SIR: I'm reading your article IN Thursday s
naper on The Cure for Inebrats" thought you lost
p"[. . - mo t,nnortant consideration. You admit nebr
ne a disease but in your advocacy of Asylums for
treatpent You forget that patients are not as rule
taken 10 hospitals until medccon has been exhausted
:. ~ and a. last resort they are sent 70 me Asylum
a. ni tals II possible for more sciehtlnc treatment
lad ~ a,roiriating the means at hand Ioi perdha
t crc which can De used at the patient own laie