New-York tribune., 1873-07-29

PERISH DIMINISHED B1 OiANNll II
WITHOUT DELAY.
TO the Edttor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Herewith find the communication in full
Of which YOU spoke so kindly in this days issue If you
publish it in full you win confer great benefit on the
Department and the poor MiLK SILlN'
NeS York. July &c, ls73
TIE PTPORr.
To ne Board Of Commissioners o. IN65ic c"aHes ana
GESTIEMES: Its beyond a dOgbt the highest 'aim OF
the commissioners Of Public Charities and Correction
only TO furnish relief TO al persons recurring On te e
Of the community, but 60 provide III IN the Dst ecehJ
%es,d 10 tbe character of those who compelled
solicit the help OF the charitable ana com3dsslonate.
drawn must be made available. Charities and
lust tutons established and supported by num-
THU. only can We hope 10 arrive nearer the OBJECT we
have in view namely: 10 diminish pauperlsni, lud
feable and helpless aud 10 make our public charities not
Ouly dispensing agencies OF puOhc FUNDS Dut hstltu-
tCrinr angels OF Grace and Love.
Taose recurring assistance may be said 20 form two
distinctive classes one class is composed OF the con-
rmed pauper born and bred in poverty ha3ituaed 10
want aud depsyation the state Of dependence IS MS
natural element, and spark ia LETT upon which 20
fasten the slightest hope OF ever btuuS min up 10
manhood aud self-respect Very little in the way
If improvemeut can be done TO ameIiorate his
condition. Whenever and wherever we meet lm'
ain t6at can be done is to furnish HIM the Of
steuce, aud prevent him from doing harm TO society
and in case of sickness debility assign him 70 one
of our institutions. Our main object with that class is
to take measures against their becoming criminals:
Abe-bOdied paupers should, however, De empo!t4
while in charge OF the public authorities in useful
occupation which might IN measure compensate Tor
the expenditures incurred ~ their DehI, ana perhaps
leach them in at least TO rely on Their own
The other class Of applicants form the largest portion
Ii is they who appeal sympathy Ine eOIts
we make in Their behalf well expended, and are not
mfrequenty rewarded by the redemption OF human
son haJ would otherwise been reCOyerably lost
ln tue nile OF despair and demoral!za-
ton. 1t is those who have been brought
into the condition OF heplessuess by mi'ior-
institutions established 10 neet their wants ana e&
tend TO them that help and assistance which they IN
Justice claim the wards OF Humanity They consist OF
families whose natural supporter Las been disabled BY
whom they surrendered their all in return for
a promise Of love, shelter, and protection; OF
women, deprived by dedth oI their husOand
father other protector ot those who are the victims
OF disease accident; or thOse Ike walls, laJ are
either the offspring OF wee ana poverty anu nave never
known the sweets OF parental affection, or such as are
assigned. 1t by Providence 70 the guardianship
OF the generous the benevolent ana the nercHni. lh
short the entire class Of human beings WhO Dy le H.
scrutabe dspensatOn Of Providence are pdceu IN a
condition Of helplessnes and dependence OUT OF Wmch
we nave made it duty TO rescue them and restore
Them practicable, to their former position OF
usefulness and independence Now IN OdeT 70 enhance
the usefulness and efficiency OF the institutions esab-
lshed this purpose they ought al to pe DOheIt within
the knowledge OF every O9ug an1 20 Ct ~ 80, 49,, W.
out prejudice TO their individual characteristics ana ad
minstTaOn thus aiding each Other III Tue usChdfse OF
those noble duties "hich al Ol Jue haNo NOuntdih
assumed. Our Board OF Commissioners, especially,
should have thorough Information OF each ana every
charitable Institution and organization IN the cty, tho
peculiar OF distress, Of which II taxes charge, tie
condition under which those VINO seek ts Deneuts can
he admitted SO that agents direct those III search
OF or need OF such an Institution 10 the proper place,
with me least possible delay, instead OF universally d
rectng them and in many instances dragging them
from all portions of this great city 10 the Outdoor Poor
Der artment at this Office matter how remote the uu
fortunate person this location, nor what their
condition Is how much additional suneflngs caused
before proper relief can be had.
Every police officer could ard should be made such
an agent, but IN order TO enable hun 70 act lnelh
gently in cases that come under ms cOgnlzance
he should De provided with book containing the requi
site nformatiOn and IN order to carry out tue before
toned IDEAS tue following resolutions are respect
lyely offered for adoption 10 this BOard
Rsod honorable the Police Commissioners be snd
hereby .pecy requested instruct The SuIeEnepdeni 10 ascertain
the captains and location OF cIsnbe aud
b.sevo.ut institution Organization within Lis precinct the Of
tbe oe in charge application Tor admission IL 10 be
which they governed, ald report the
ann 10 the Police sDd that bOdy be
transuItied 20 tAls Board.
Feord That wheBeer Board receives the information asked
for in that number Of De pneJ
And LOoks be provided tle.4 b. this department.
Ali OF wiIch is respectfully submitted,
MYRR STERN.