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The addresses being concluded, Asylumia's Band played several fine airs, when the guests were again conducted to the dining room to refresh themselves with a second repast, to the tune of ice cream, coffee, etc., before leaving for the Cars.

Thus passed the visit of the Legislature to the Asylum -- a festal day long to be remembered. As the Representatives of New-York, and her interests, we were proud to meet them -- to introduce them to one of her noblest children, whose minority still needs their fostering care. For the Ladies, who cheered us by their presence, and charmed by their sociality, the Sisters of Asylumia would weave the myrtle and the cypress, and breathe towards them nought but sweetness even amid their woes. We shall never forget the Joy of the of the occasion -- its pleasant Sessions -- and Benedictive influences, but ever hold in grateful remembrance this visit, as evincing the interest which New-York Legislators ever feel the prosperity and general welfare of charitable Institutions.