THE BAIL? EVENING TELEGRAPH TRIPLE SHEETS-PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER IT, '1866. lave consented to tholr application only to a limited extent. A shoeraalrcr'a shop is in ope ration, and here tbe weak-minded cobblers of the Asylum can bo seen every day In tbe week, P'gffl og away with evident satisfaction. During the year 1885 their labors resulted as follows: 111 pain Men's Sho made. 1 pair Mod's Lone Boats anade. 144 pairs Womoa's Shoes raaae 1 pair Women's Loot Boots made. .104 pairs i')ld e taeoied. 48 pairs repaired. A se-wlnfr department Is likewise In operation, In which from twenty to fifty women, besides a Kumber of men, find constant employment. 1 u ring tbe same jear tbe amount of work done vim as follows: Forty-one garments were made, and 2520 re paired by the men; 96 dresnes and 121 other gar ' uents were made by the women, and 4204 re V aired. In addition to this, 65 articles of bed ciothlng were made and;514 repaired. A Gardening Department, on a small scale, Is lo in operation, affording employment for teu or fifteen men. During tbe past year, tbe pro h cU of thoir labor realized the sum of 1, 485-47. In all his schemes for the employment of the r.itients, Dr. Butler hai had the hearty co-ope-i it ion of tbe Committee of the Board of Guar dians on the Insane Department, and they are l titled to the credit of having furthered his v'oas to tbe full extent of their power. Dr. Butler has also urged the necessity for i'K-r kinds of employment on the part, of the i n. ns not all of them are shoemaker's and t Ut; but In this respect his views have not I t with support on tbe part of tbe Board Guardians. He has particularly urged ti - removal af the Insane Department of the 0' Almshouse io a more retired location, where i, l litios lor employing the men in agriculture 'i iit bo enjoyed. This would entail no addl t nil expense upon the city, as it has long been ii. , ontemplation to erccta House of Correction. n ustitution which is sadly needed here. For i! purpose tbe present Insane asylum la ad j i I'ftbly adapted. It is, in truth, a veritable i Lisun house, and would answer such purposes i.uich better than the one for which it Is at j' i os tit employed. But all these, and many otber schemes of a 1 .he charitable character, are at an end, unless tlie new management should make an effort to curj them out. Tnis, of course, is as feasible vuder one man's direction as well as under an other's. But Dr. B jtlor, by his thorough acquaint ance with the necessities of tbe Institution, and 1 ifl solid acquirements as a physician for the i-inane, is eminently qualified to Inaugurate and 1 ortecl them. Such being the case, we can see rn good result as likoly to follow his removal. The New Superintendent ', David D. Klchardson, has had no special quitUBcations, by experience, for the position. He was, for a time, a Resident Physician at the I lmstaouse; and in that capacity he was accus tomed to take a look at tbe Insane Wards in bis i ovular round with the other physicians. But i: waa utterly impossible for him to acquire a thorough knowledge of the treatment of the inpane from such a meagre experience. This change in the management of the Insti tution we consider a sufficient reason for calling Ibis attention of the public to the Bubject at the 1 reseut time. In this connection, the following tables, which illustrate the workings of the Asjlurn for the past six years, become of in terest: Table of Admissions. 18C0 1831 18G2 1863 1804 1865 fcumbor ot patuuts, January 1: tll'D WOIUL'D 107! 2721 174 301; 188i 102 183 851, 202 8J0 335 623 830 j 581 I 584. 662 ToUK... Afiini'teu UuiliifC 4 tar: 4301 4751 Men. 182 191 193 222 152 208, 148 210 lflG 103 1G5 m Women. Total 3191 4151 350 858 ' 334 359 367 554 v Mile uumbi-r: .. Mei Women 867 628 341 543 810 549 84? 549 "898 459 Total 758 8901 8831 859 921 iuiiv ave.agu: Men ou.cn I 196 818' 192 85). 199 856 198 370 lots' . 644' 542 1 655' 674 Table of DUctinrjfca. 18'JO 1861 1862 1803 1864 105 Lupcliarrtd cureu : I Men 22 88 53 531 64 82 Women 82 76 73 !) 68 92 Total 61 158 126 148 13Z "l74 1't-r cont.of admissions 35-0 10-2 3J-i A tr cent. Cttsti. treaUd 14-!i 16-6 JO 3 LiisoliartreU improved : ' i I i tn 43 44 42 87 30 27 Women 6tr CO 70 83 49 24 Total 103 94 j 112 73 "oi for cnt. ot admissions 3i -0 20-4 21-71 J'erct'Pt cases treaioit Il2-6j 8-2 8 8 J 'ipct.art'ed cun d & im.i I I I J tr cent ot aUuii-iou i60-o 84.0,08 0 I er oi lit cases treated. I '27-0 18 7 1 richai'd unimproved: j j I i Men 22 16' 26 19 lg 7 Women 27 19 88 80 17 Total 49 86 69 49 8J 16 Percent of adrniesions. 13 4 10-9 8 1 Ter cent case treated 6-6 06 2-T lied during ibe year: i Men 1 Wemen ' 88 86, 44 2Ti 8! 43 42. 40 65 Total. 77. 80 66 (5 95 111 Fcroent of adaiggiocs I I 1'ercent. eaen treated 1011 16-2 18-7 6-2! -6 2S-1 9.0 19'6 Whole no. discharged: I Men 12 179 148 1671 147 188 WomeL 16 188 101 1S 189 185 ?g?jlLii-jL.--LV"l 2s8 "W .lft6llil"858 Table of RendinUetons. Of thoe discharged curing year ast 1862 1818 N64 Cored: Men Women... 171 Total. . Improved: Men . Womeu. . 141 Mi T ' "is 19, "Ti 14 Total. iIuimprovli Men Woniwn Total 11 Total Reaunilnioui: Men 1 W ouien II is 21' to If 81 Tola'. 01' 64 Table Nativity of Patients. NlTIVITT.. ,1860 1861 180J 1891 18)4 lfr rbi'adBilltila: Men Wemon Total Percentage 8' 189 107 M 82, 93 118 112 lMj 216 "aUe "218 21 4 28 bl24- i3-9 106' 1171 119 121 MX 241 jT8m1 renDTlvania: Men Womti ToUl Total I'ennsrlvaulansi Men Women Total rercentere..:.. 19' i ia ! i! u 28 84 89j 88 87 8J I 46 1 49 651 671 631 46 99 12ft' Mt' 1) 136 184 108 180 162 160 164 162 1207 "28 276 270 279 281 'vTa aTi 8i-9 40 6 aTI aTI 20 I 80 80I 3' 85' 26 44 j 49 88 j 61 69 5T 641 79 68!"90 "l94 84 Other Siate: Men Women Total... Total United States: ferj Women 119 152, ISO 113 190 159' 10e 201 : 223 169 209 818 179 Total rereetitape . 271 887 81Sj 860 38-8140-1 883 35-8 87 9 42-7 88 9 Forele-ners : Men Women... 167' 805' 202 884 179' 842 171 83) 178 812 195 888 628 Total Percentage . . 472 638 60I 621 601 49j 62-8 69-0 68 8 54-8 67-8 Unknown: Won Women , . Total . . 1 10 10! 181 11 1 18 12 16 171 19 981 261 25 A. Visit to tbe Asylum. Desiring to see the actual condition of, the Institution while under Dr. Butlcr'a able management, a day or two ago our reporter visited the establishment, and passed an hour within its dreary walls. What follows is the result ot our observations, from notes joltod down as we passed through tbe different wards. There are no mere "fancy" cases among them, every trick and saying reported bavins; a foun dation In truth. The only liberty we have taken, and it is certainly an excusable one, Is a change In the names or popular aoulrriqwa by whlcn the patients .are known among themselves. Although The General Appearance of the Asylum Is dreary enough from without, there Is a cer tain air ol comfort prevailing within. The niDst striking feature of tbe Institution Indoors U its perfect cleanliness. The kitchen of a Dutch Vrow in the old Knickerbocker days of New Amsterdam could not have been more tidily kept. And as far as the facilities will permit it, neatness is likewise enforced. But the per fect reign of this latter quality is necessarily impossible in such an institution, and we there tore did not expect to see it. As a general thing, tbe patients are comfort ably clad, although tne cut and quality of some of the outfits would have plunired Beau Br u tu rn el into a terrible fit of despondency. Many of them take considerable pride In their dress, but others are as reokleas In such matters as they are In tbe hideous contortions of their features. But little difficulty is encountered in enlorcing cleanliness of peraon. There are fieveral bath-rooms in the institution, and every inmate is required to perform a wholesale ablu tion twice a week. Tnere are some obstreperous cases, however, who obstinately prefer a cost ing of filth. These are taken in hand by the attendants, and subjected vi el armis to the renovatiner process. The Amenities of Mad-House Life. Much has been done to give tbe interior a pleasant and cheerful luok, although the task of rendering puch a prison-house agreeable to the Mpbt is anything but an easy one. Here and there in the corridors are collections of flowers, some ol them of choice and clogant varieties. These are all under tue charge of tbe attendants; but tbey are rel.evcd of all anxioty on their ac count, as the patients ncrer meddle with them. On one occasion only within several years pait have the flower-pots come to grief. A very vio leut woman happened to become enraged in the kitchen, when she gaveveutto her ill feel ings by making sad havoc with tbe oook's col lection of shrubbery. The walls of the corridors and of many of the rooms are likewise adorned with pictures and engravings ot a chaste and simple character. The lale John P. Crozer, of Chester, gave $100 lor this purpose; and when the order tor thoru was given to Mr. James H. Earle, ot this city, the latter kindly contributed an equal amount. Before one of these colored ongralngs a fair young pirl, holding a little dog in her lap one of the former patients was accustome l daily to kneel and pour forth his prayers with an ear nestness that was as touching as it was mis directed. The library oi the insUtullou likewise con tains many valuable and interesting works, all of which are eagerly devoured by those who have access to them. Tno current uifura.iuob of the day, and tbe leading newspapers of this city and Now York, have also been placed upou the table at Dr. Butlor's own expeuso. All the books, especially the illustrated ones, are in remarkably good conditition, considering their constant use. Music Is another enjoyment which is amply provided for. A beautiful cottage organ and a well-toned piano constitute tbe resources in this respect. The Unpleasant Side f the Picture. But the drawbacks to the uselulness of the institution which are nientioaed In the begin ning ol this article are not the only ones. It is evident to the visitor at a glance that the place is fearfully crowded. Tbe daily average of patients, as will be seeu from tbe above tables, is steadily increasing. In 1863 It was 642; m 1864 it had inoreated to 555; and last year It numbered 674. The last weekly report placed tbe number of men at 201 and of women at 354. Tbo total number, 655, is a falling pff from the dally average of last joar. but this present de crease Is owing, In a great measure, to the large number who died during the latter part of the summer from cholera. Bo crowded, Indeed, are tbe wards at present, that ovor 100 are obliged to sleep upon the floors. Lit the distressing part of the plot are, and that which show bow great and presilng la the neoesslty for commodious and well-managed Institution of the kind ut our midst, is the sad mental condition t these ivu hundred aid fiflv-flve outcasts of hamanlty. At we entered the TUitora' Hall tbafiretobj t that attracted ur at'eatioa. w A Man wtto In Olven to Muale anA Cm- Ideie lllmaelf a IV . He is one of tbe characters of the Institution, of whlcb he has been an inmate for tbe pat fifteen years. Ills fsee Is thin and pale, and alwaya closely shaven. His long and straggling locks, wbich are just tinged with grey, ate parted In the middle, and enable him to some extent to support In his own mind tbe idea which has possessed him, which Is, that he Is a woman attire" by mistake In pantaloons. As we enter the bull, we find him diligently at work upon a pair of elaborately embroidered slippers. He rises, and accosts us in a squeaking, feminine voice; and then flies nervously about, like an old lady who has a passion for patting thinps to rights. When everything is adjusted to his satisfaction, he seats himself at the piano, and strikes the kcji with the baud of a mas ter. The air he plays Is a vague, uncertain, rambling melody, well suited to the melan choly which surrounds. The visiting-ball and reading-room, In the latter of which is the piano, is allotted to the men during the morning, while the women hold undisputed sway there in the afternoon. No sooner Is our feminine friend at the piano than an eager crowd of persons, who belong unmis takably to the sex to which he aspires, gather about him as attentive listeners. One little old lady, who has an extremely antediluvian air about her, soon separates from the listeners, and whirls herself about among the benches In a sorry attempt at dancing. By-and by our feminiue friend gets tired of fingering the keys, and when he rises from hii seat, a burly female breaks out with the ex clamatlon: "That's bully music 1" Just as we turn to follow the Doctor through the wards, the liltlo antediluvian dame makes her way up to us, and modestly asks if we have brought her a penny. Before we have half a chance to presont a proper apology for being found without a supply of the tilt by lucre, she cries out, clapping her skluny bands: "You ought to see Sammy dance 1" "Who's Sam my f" we inquire. "That's Sammy," pointing to the proper indi vidual, and whirling off in a merry round, as she continues: "He's the most beautiful dancer in the world." "Sainuij," -who has a I'aaslon for Faa taatlc Uresa. When "Sammy" noticed that he was the cen tre of attraction, he at once came forward and bowed with great profundity. In doing SO he oiBplayed to imu.cusc advantuge the variegated cap which he wore upon his head. The only -thing wbich it resembled was the celebrated coat given to Joseph by his father. It is safe to say that every color of tbe rainbow entered into its complexion, wh.te material of every con ceivable kind entered into its composition. Nor was this all. Around his neck "Sammy" woe, after the fashion of the cavaliers of Charles II, a deep and intricately constructed collar, in wbich moie than one color was likewise dis played. Tbe rest ot "Sammy V attire was made up in the biin'Jle-streaked fashion which prevails throughout all departments of the Block ley Almhiiouse. Perceiving that "Sammy" took such delight in his finery, we inquired if it was all the fruit.i of his own labors. With a gratitied smile, and in a silvery voice, he informed us that it wan. "What is that vou have in jour bauds?" was our next query. "That is a wren's nest," respouded tbe now delighted "Sammy." "Don't -you think it's beautiful?'1 We hastened to assure him that it was, and then examined the article in question. It was a collection of evergreens, arranged with great elaboration in the lorm ot a nest. In the cavity reposed four good-sized ripe tomatoes. Pointing to the latter, wo inqu'red: "What are these ?" ' The eggs!" responded "Sammy." The Doctor then suggested to "Sammy" that bis visitors would liae to see his other fine things. Whereupon the enraptured "Sammy" requested us to follow him up-stairs. We then d if covered that 60 much confidence was reposed in "Sammy," that he had been assigned to tbe responsible positiou ot Supetintendent of one of the men's dining-rooms. When we had reached these quarters, Sammy" engaged in an ener getic rummaging among divers boxes, and pro duced at lenuth a startling array of fantastic articles, all of which, a9 he proudly assured us, were the w ork of his own hands. Oue of these was a sort of breastplate, which merits an attempt at description. It was composed of manifold sbieds of cloth, of as many different '1 colors. In tbe centre was displayed a sinull J niriliirA of Oneen Virtorla. Kiirm.mnf Uv iam ragged bits of lookmg-gliiss. When "Sammy" had arranged the breast plate to his Sktislaclion, he drew from au inside pocket of his striped roundabout a pair of deli cate silk gloves 01' the rnoft approved opera ic yellow. One of these he drew upon his hand, and the other he held Juuutily, as he threw back his head and awaited our words of praise. Just then a couple of kittens engaged in a roueh-and-tumble conflict at -our feet. They weie the properly ot "Sammy," and their riua streaked and speckled coats, waich barj a striking leteinblauce to Jacobs heifcrp, were in strict keeping with "SamniyV all-absorbiug piiFsiou lor a contrast ot colors. We then bowed ourselves out of "Sammy's" dining-room. Our ho.-t was not behind us in politeness, for be bint his body almost to the floor, and gaily kissed the tips of his lingers as he whitpered "Adieu 1" As we passed through the various war Is, we made A Running Sketch of the Patients. All those who.'e mental distempers are of a violent character are confined withla certain quarters of the Asylum, while those whoso malady la of a mild and harmless form are given tbe freedom of the buLldln?. One of the latter had a mania for sweeping. We found blm crouched lpon the floor, with dust-pan and brush, and hard at work. Another busied him self with rubbing the dust from the iron grates ot the windows. Another, v hore leg extended about eight Inches out of his pantiloons, walked In silence, and with downcast looks, up and down the corridors. Another waa more sociably in clined, and removed bis crownless hat, as he Inquired If we were 'priest or parson V , A Poet who ha Relish for Tobacco Presently we encountered an Individual who grasped the Doctor's hand in great alee, and then condescendingly extended to us the tip of two fingers. He was bare-headed and bare footed, wbich is the esse with most of the pa tients, even at this late season. The man before us had a ptofuslon of curly auburn hatr, whlcb appeared to be In blisHful ignorance of the use of comb and brush. His beard was even curlier than his hair, and of a decidedly crimson aspect. Salutations over, our frlnd inquired if we would like to hear him recite a little poetry. Yes, Thomas," said the Dosior, "you may give ua a few lines from Shakespeare." Thomas complied with tbe request iu a husky voice, the burden of his muse being to this effect r 1 "Oh I lady fair, 1 With rich black hair And beaming eyes, I do surmise 1 You are endowed with that modesty W bleb so becomes a fair ladle 1" There was much more to the same effect, but we find that tbe remainder of Thomas' Shske 8perian rhymes have slipped from our trea cherous memory. When he had concluded hii poetical stiain, he launched forth Into prose. "Doctor," he exclaimed, "may it please your most honcrable cerporosity to gratify the con glomerated tastes of a convivial disposition by bestowing upon your most convenient and con siderate servant the boon 01 a small piece of tobacco ?'' Tbe Doctor placed a nickel in Thomae' hand, expressing great regrets that he had no tibacco about htm. Tbat the solacing effects of the weed are fully appreciated by crazy people, was evident from the fuct that every other one we encountered preferred a request for tobacco. When this was refused them, tbey woald piteously beg a penny, that they might purchase some of their heart's delight. I Presenting a striking contrast to these harm less wanderings of the mind are the more Violent Cases of Insanity. Among others, we noticed a young man who sot motionless upon a bench, ills features bore an expression of terrible agony. His lips were in constant motion, as he muttered from sun rise to sunset: "Oh, kill me 1 kill me ! kill me !'' Another Bat at tbe door leading into the men's yard. To describe him in the fewest words pos sible, we should call him a shivering Idiot. His grizzled hair and beard were cropped abort, and his eyes bad a vacant, restless stare. He was one of the most violent cases in the institution, a j .... .ui . m 1 vi. wuv tyJL lul icasvu lb aj uctQaij Ills uruuq cutiuBcu tu a oivui. icatuuiu i;usc. lie Sab upon the floor, twisting his body and contorting bis features, and now and then makin; a despe rate effort to gnaw the doer-frame or the wall. As soon as he perceived us. he looked up and asked lor some tobacco. A Free-Trader Stands on hi Head. Emerging into the yard, the Doctor was ac costed in u cheerful manner by a burly fellow, who extenaod his hand. It was quicicly with drawn, however, and the man dropped upon his knors, bent his head to tbe ground, and tben held up his little finger, which tbe Doctor granped and shook. "That's the proper way to do It," exclaimed the Idiot, and with tbat he planted himself upon his head, and shook his bare heels high In tne air. Reversing his position, he began a long au J laborious argument in favor of free-trade, ad vocating the doing away with Congress and everything else that opposed his views. Standing on the door-steps, we toore surveyed The Uioup In the Men's Yard, It was a motley ciowd, and all were in a high state Of jubilation. Not a sole wan shod, and bcarcely a head was covered. Promenading appeared to be a favorite method of klllin? the time. One individual, who waited up and dswn with steady strides, had a Ciceronian turn of mind. His speech waj loud and emphatic, and his gesticulation of the most approved stump order. Suddenly be paused in bis- course, and took the measurement of his mouth with his fingers. The result did not appear to sa'.isfy him, us be ?oon started forward, shaking his bead in a doubtful way. Among this group were many American Cltlxens of African Descent. Iii tbe men's depannieut the whites and blacks are huddled together; on toe women's side ot the house it has been thought expedient to keep the two races apart from each otber. One ot these sable maniacs appeared to be a dangerous customer, as his wrists were graced by a pair of Iron bracelets. This arrangement did not appear to dampen his spirits in the least, as be strldcd up and down the jard, whie tling in an uproarious fashion. The pale-faced orator of whom we spoke above had a colored rival on the opposite side of the yard. The latter equalled the former in the gliboess of his tongue and the profusene;s of his gesticulation. Among the others there were threo whoi motions attracted our especial attention. , One scrutcbed his hins by the half hour; another drummed as steadily upon tU knee with a small stick; while a third tut quietly upon a bench, opening and shutting his mouth, and WHgjnfpg his head from aicie to side with great precision, lie aroused himself from this listless mood when a tpruce-looking gentleman of color stepped up ana embraced him In the most fraternal style. The Women's Wards, which we next vitited in order, will be seen by the tables given above to contain over sixty-five per cent, of the population of the Asjlum. This is to be expected, as woman has always been represented as bolng "the weaker vessel;" and to the delicacy of be nature, and the pecu liar nud unnatural trials to which she is sub jected In the humbler walks of life, the greater prevalence ot insanity among her sex ts un doubtedly to be ascribed. IV re Is another noticeable feature ot insanity la tbe female sex, and tbat is the greater violence which usually characterizes It. For this reason the most diffi cult cases for general management and curative treatment are found in the women's wards. A change was perceptible, indeed, as soon as we had entered the department ot these unfor tunates. On the steps and in the corners of the corridors they were grouped in a hideous array. Many of them were lying flat upon the floor, while others stretched themselves upon benches. Nearly all of these bad care'ully covered their heads with some, portion of their dress. Others sat upon the floor In the very centre of tbe rooms aad hall, accompanying tbeir silent wretchedness with a gentle swaying of their hodles. Many appeared to relish the warmth of the beaters more than anything ele, and thee at as closely as possible to each other, with their bsofc pressed haii against the steam registers. On the psrt of others grest interest 1 In our movement was manlfes'e.1. On' hope" lesMv Idiotic creature, in particular, followed usftom room to room, with eyes and mouth wide open, and a friht ul smile upon her coarso, Oull face. The more moderate of the Weak-minded Women dlspla)fd many little eccentricities as wepscd aleua. One of them, whom tbe Doc or ad 0 teased by the comprehensive title of "llrldaet," crawled under the bed as we approaohed. Anothsr, who was labortntr under the impres sion tbat t-he is tbe deserted wife of an illus trious soldier ot the republic was more for ward. She stepped gaily tip 'o the Doctor, and, etasping bis hand, commenced to dance about him, tirnt cautioning him "not to tread on her toes." AsHhewas bareiocted, this injunction pioved thai i-ne naa a gumtuer 01 sense icu. , Female Violence. One of the more violent specimens rushed up to the Doctor and besought him In a plaintive voice to nrovide her with some clothing. Like Miss Flora McFhmsey. and with aoout as much cause, sbe imagined tbat she had "nothing to wear." To prevent her from du robing bcr comnamioris. her bands were securea in stom lest bens cutis. Another violent specimen ws tied to a bench an arrangement which she did not appear to relish very greatly, as there were traces or tears on her cbeeks. One obstreperous female, who happened to be loose for tbe moment, heea-ne enraced b cause we examined and praised some ot her embroloery. fshe picked up a chain and made a villainous rush tor one of her companion, when bbe was suddenly seized by one of the nurses and strapped to a bench. This summary treatment she resented with a loud howl. But by far tbe most pitiable oases on this side of tbe house were those who, from old aee or disease, were confined to their beds. The sick ward, indeed, presented a scene of ghastly misery which we have no desire to portrav. The scene In the women's vard presented no noticeable features. 'Some were stridimr up and down, and muttering to themselves or tbeir comDsnions. Our attention was attracted ov one, nowever. who was taisin? a furious complaint, directed. to nil anm-arances. aaalnst no one tn particular. about some 01 e woo nan Deen -DiacKguaromg her bethi rs," and whom she threatened with 'the ron Dcdstead." ov way or retaliation. oue wound up her passion by hurling a cobblestone against the irate. The Colojted Women, as we have alrcadvaaid. are kept apart from tbe white. When we reached tbeir quarter of tbe Asylum, we found tbem, as a general thinnr. in an excess ot (rood humor, une, in psrt'cular. who ifl knewn as the Chesterheld of the institution, on account ot tier stuaiea pome nos?. followed us about and conversed tn the most garrulous style.. It turned out that she desired a fresh supdIv 9t tobacco. There are not many peculiar cases in this de partment. One ot the most noticeable is that of an old colored lady, who has ait inordinate likino for doll-babies and rags. Of the former ah" possesses some halt dozen of various sizes. and in various staces 01 preservation; or tne latter, ebe carries about with bertwo large bags lull. Another interesting case was that 01 A Fretful Old Lady who has a Horror of the Styx. sslic dogged our steps for some time, and, a we were about to leave, requested the contn bution of one cent towards pajing ner ferriage over the obnoxious Uiver ot Ueath. we ex D'PSFed the hope that this event was yet a long way off, to which she sensibly responded by hammer: "there's uothin' like bein' ready, Massa, you know." Thinking to rctaiu our coppers, we then in formed berthat Charon had discontinued his ierrv, i-ince tbe complc'ioa of the new bridge across the Internal Streum. "Foot-toll" was her re;-ionso, and the copper had to come lortn alter n. This ended our survev of the institution, and we had seen and heard enough to satisfy our ovi n curiosity, and, we hope, that of the public as e 1. In conclusion, we give below the statistics of lnsauitv in the United States, which will show at a giaDce to whut a fearful extent infirmity of mind bas amicieome people 01 u. is country. as it has those of all other countries In all ages. Table of Insane and Idiotic Persons In tlie United Slates, According to the Census of 18ftO. STATES attO TRHRITOBIES. A lalmuin AiHantt k (. oluoinia Cont-ecticut lielavare Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa lianmi" Koutucky Louisiana Ma. no Maryland Masiaoliusatt- Michiean Minnesota MlSFItBlppi Minsouri Now bauiuahito. . . . rew Jersey Kew York Ioiib Carolina Cibio Orevon Peoiifcyivauia Rhode island (south Carolina laDntsuae Iza Vomioni Vfi-pm a. W iscoD. n Ditno ot Columbia DakeUb Nebraska New lien loo Hull W auUinizlon Tota's IDIOTIC. lrUBII j RLAVB Total No. 1 In No. 1 In 403 1812 164 21-8 42 U47 2-6 2i 36 131 824S 24 4fl 537 176 12 226 07 08 67 I64H 62 1513 16 3859 183 26tf 541 li9 CH8 2911 9W 1188 28H 2335 17 63U6 908 1030 143 28 il 724 688 907 289 17 1058 247 058 8J5 165 1454 104 818t) 658 964 28 24o8 712 1729 833 2249 81 6C0h 62 1400 193 1887, 447 2387 338 070 141 I 6745 1824 "2314 1677 739 895 1788 1 1308 15 879 1842 1577 101 i 1728 282 10G8 73211139 lot '2571 263 1198 l(IC5l037 2311 1(180 1788 241 1878 1842 121 3325 149;i8&0 37 4.933 211 2293 1279 267 27 1 2573018 27 002 1 4K37 8 UJ0B 40 H337 6 81M8 17 286.1590 1679 2609,18,805 STATES INSANE, n I roe. Slave! Total TEaniroKiES. A.ataraa Arkiiuaaa Caiitoriia Connecticut Delaware Florida Aieoraia Illinois Jatfiuna Iowa.. Kani-aa Kentucky Ixuiiaiana Mam Ma' via iid Maauohuaet s alien ga M tiiicsola MifaisMpp HUmouri New hampihlre New Jersey New lork , MertU Carolina Ofcto Oration Peauaf vaeia Abode Island.. t South Carolina Tennessee I ex as Vermont. Virginia Wisoonsin Iiatrict 01 Colombia. . . ikotb Nibnuua Now Kaa ce Utah Waabinirtoa 225 267 87; 791 208 40 607 127 08 1215 1271 1912 m 27 1681 118 1362 ' 865 2817 681 60 541 12S0 . 8U ' 964 6631 1740 4iU 84 4008 , 889 721 1621 828 068 2458 610 281 1 8 08 ' iM . a 81 456 456 281 60 25 491 688 1036 201 10 623 169 701 GB9 2105 261 26 272 770 506 689 4a 17 600 2293 28 27601 288 281 60: 20 447 686 10351 201 19 90 182 704 Hi 6 41 2105 251 25 286 760 500 ton 80 20 4817 697 2298 23 760 288 299 912 112 e3 83 18 28 13 817 648 125 1179 288 204 ''d lrii 68 28a 204 "6 1 28 281 16! 16 8 .. a Totes.. 40 21,999' FIRE ANDBURGLAR PROOFSAFES TRIUMPHS OF MARVIN'S SAFE. Kkwbkri.N.C .September 24, 188. W w. II. Oil VKit, i) . Arent tor atnrvin Co. liiiArt Kin: At the Idle, U-nllil him on Middle street, wbich destroyed our Hanking Home, we bad two 01 your eaiea. uno 01 inura whs removed, ana we u-r movin be oihjr, when we wore direjtsd to leave the otnoe aa an aujoiniDt euUdin naa about t einir Mov n up. 1 lie eimre row 01 building waf confiiinefl, nut 011 openinw hip oate we bad the en 1 if lection ol litinina everything inside perteot. W e can oh certify lecommend them as Ik-id per tectiv liieprooi, as we have examined two otberi of jour make wlitcii wore in me same nre, oota ol which (.reserved tbe I'oohs arid papers that weoiu int'in. lOiir ir-ijiri-iiuiiT, UlaOSWAY, UUION & Co., bankers. KnurmtnK. N. C . kint.mhfr '21. 1HK W H. Oliver. n . Aopnt lor Marvin k t!o. 1'har Mr: I tia at my ore oue ot your safe, lly tuildlna. iiiu.iprt on Midcllo street, wan una. si rned In the late teuible coniWiiratiou. i am piiwa to k, on o, emus the safe, book and paper wan found to be in perfect or everv forfeftt nrnor. A more Intense fire con'd nct.rco y beconcelvod of. Yours truly, JOHN DIL WOUTH & Co. T - NawTKriM, l.c.. September 34, 1886. WM. n. Olivku fcs q, ABent for Marviu & Co. lit AR fclR! Oue Ol your unlit (..win . trial iu my store a', tbe late fire on Middle street b'r store wasitutd in a row ol larae wooden bailpicp, tbeburnins of which made a most m tcnte beat. The Uial was :eveie, hut th. sain earns out vlciononi. On opening it, everv bonk and paper was found In a pei feet state ol preservation. very resiitotlully, l. BARB, MARVIN & CO., 721 CHESTNUT St. (Masonic Hall) AND No. 2f BHOADWAY, New York. THE BEST INSURANCE DRY SAFES, riRE-PKOOF SAFES. MARVIN'S PATENT ALUM AND DiiY PLASTER. Twont; -five jotm czperlcneti. Call and eiainlne. MARVIN & CO., 721 CHESTNUT St.(Masonic Hall) AM No 2GS BBOADWAT. New York. House fia en, for ilte and Jewelrr. Hunkers' Htoel t'lioma. heujnd-liund Haie ui all makers. Paiea exclianued on llueral term 19 IT wmnlnt b.Nl fOu. 1i.L.U.S1'UA1KU CATA.LOGCK. EVANS & WATSON, MANCFACTOOXaS OF F IB. E AMD BUEOIAKPR00F FES DtlSIQHHO POII BaoOk, Mercantile, or DweLMafx-HoiaiM Ua Established Over 2d Yewa Over 24,000 Safes in Uie Tiio only Cafes Willi Irurido Dooi a Waver Lose their Tiro-Proof Qu ality tfuarcnteerl free from Dampnrm 'iold at Prioos Lower than other makw. No. 811 CHESNUT btroet. fUlLAIieLl'Ill. t9SP X PEIUENCE PROVES IT M A R V 0 INT S SAFES ARK TDK BEST. ALWArn i?i.fte ?aooF. ALWAYS D&Y. TwcatyoKflvc Veirn la Bu.Btiiesa. ILLUt TmmSAI.'DU Of OUft iJAFiSi Of QSE MARVIN & CO., No, 721 CHrSTUI8t (Masonic Hay), And No. 2G BEOADWAY, New York. 712 333 l'AWILT BAIICS, H Al,K.l,ttb' yliOoKLli AM) HiEh.fi. bc-ud lorlllUHtr&tfid CattilORue, 81 BTICEIi CHESTS 209 510 336 8i5 9 22 stutJiSm mm 15 101 403 81 201 2G3 OLD RUIJ-CiLK KUUrtUfXAl OH S'i'ihi'A OoVtkKD WUH JUhft- KUUrU KOt a'.XG CLOTH. And coated wilb LIQUID UUTTA PKKCiU PAINT, rDHklna them piieotlr water proof. LKaKT OR i VL HOOFS repaired with Outta Herrha Paint andlwarranied tor five tears LKAK.Y LA1 K HOOKS c ated With liquid which bet ouiea aa turd aa uliite. TIN, OOPl'fcB Zi so, or 1U0 ooated wlih Liquid Uotta Here ha at email ex pense. Coat ranging from on to two cent per square foot. Old Boara or Hblna'e Hool tea oenta per square foot allcompic'19 Materials constantlv onband aa tut sain hy the I'M I LA DELPHI A AND PRs -HV ,,V na KOOKJNUCOHPAMY. OKOBOR ROBAKT. 11 2 6to Ko. 230 North fOTJHTH Street 3 40 6 USE STARIN'S C0NDIII0N POWDER! FOB HORSES AND CATTLE. It cures Worms. Botts, and CoUe. Itcures Colda, Congbs, and etde-Boand. It is the beat alterative for Bones and Cattle now use. having a reputation of 20 veara' standing. It la a sure preventive for tne macb dreaded Binder pest. .... to Farmer or Tairvman ibould oe without It rorsa eln Philadelphia br IUOI'i A CO . No m North 8KGOKl Ktieot JOHNSON, BOLLOWAt CO WUFil, o. 3 Norih SIXTH fitreot, and by Drug guta hout tbe oouotry. Addiegg alt orders to 0TABIN FLOYD, Proprietors, Ko. 909DPAHE Street, Hew York, 9 6 6m THE ORIGINAL S ICN PAINTERS. C. F-WHITMAN & BEO., Mo. 43 RACK STIIKKT. Heat, Quiolr, Cheap, Particular attention paid to Gliding on Glass 1131m ROBERT SHOEMAKER & CO.. WHOLESALE DBUtiGLSTS. manufacturers'" - . IMPORTERS, , . , AJHD VKALKRS IN Paints, Varnishes, and Oils' No. 201 NORTH VOURTII STREET. 1 ti SitO (JOB HE Of OAOS. " Wrf.'8!awto-ti-tiW
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