On Monday last we visited the Tarban Creek Asylum, when by the kindness of Dr. Campbell we were allowed to inspect the whole of the premises. Dr. Digby, the superintendent, whose vigilance and efficiency is worthy of all praise, conducted us through the establishment; and politely explained to us the various modes of treatment adopted towards the patients. The building was intended originally for only sixty patients, but so lamentably has insanity increased of late years in this colony, that is was recently enlarged so as to accommodate about one hundred; still it has been found too small, as there is at the present time about one hundred and eighty six patients on the books. Notwithstanding this large number, so judiciously are the arrangements carried out, that there does not appear to be that great practical inconvenience one might naturally expect. The building is a very substantial one of wrought stone, occupying a prominent and healthful position; and the small rooms, or as they are termed cells, allotted for the sleeping apartments of the patients, are neat and clean to a nicety, while the lighting and ventilation of each is most admirable, so much so in fact that there is no appearance of cells. The patients themselves also presented a very clean and healthy appearance. There are several large recreation yards both for males and females, which are every way calculated for the use for which they are designed; and from having verandahs all round can be used either in fine or rainy weather. A library has lately been established for the use of the patients, and we saw several of them apparently deeply engaged in the perusal of books and newspapers. Some of the male patients are engaged in various occupations, such as cutting wood, cooking, fetching water and the like; but we believe none of them are found to be capable of working at their trades. One thing we think is wanting to make the establishment complete, namely a large garden, as we are of opinion that with a little looking after many of the more quiet patients might be found to cultivate it; and thus while it would afford employment to these unfortunate individuals, which would occupy their time and attention, it might be made a source of profit by the production of vegetables for the consumption of the house. We were altogether well pleased with our visit, and from the inspection which we made we are of opinion that this establishment is conducted in a most gratifying manner, and reflects the highest credit upon all concerned in its management - People's Advocate, (34)