The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-01-12


in the town of Worcester. pot Of twelve acres
Of Land purchased, at the cost 10 that corporation
of tIcenty fire hundred dollars Of singuary regu-
lar and beautiful elevation, commanding view oil
the Town and the rich scenery oil the surrounding
Country sufficiently near to the Market and prin-
cpal places of business for necessary accomrnoda-
ton, and vet so retired as to De secure from i'm
proper intrusion or disturbance, and within short
nal, has been conveyed in fee to the Common
wealth without other consideration than the inter
est taken in the locality of the nst tuto n and the
registered Deed thereof approved and &C cep ted BY
the Executive, is deposited in the Archiv es Of
State Commissioners were appointed to cause
the erection OF the Hospital pursuant to the f rther
directions in the Resolve, and the work has been
commenced and prosecuted, as far as the season
and other circumstances would permit. 1t is with
great satisfaction that feel authorized to add that
the preference which was given to the selected site
is fully justified by the recent observations and
practical experience of the Comm issioners. 1t has
been found, that the natural formation of the ground
was pecrllarly adapted to the application of APP
proved plan for the Building and that labor and
most OF the materials are to be obtained al rates
lower than the Estimates. The character af the
Comm ssioners ior intelligence, enetgy ami dlscre-
ton, and the deep iase, st which Trey have taken
IN accomplishing ting klpaae aea eAllsgtlropic
~ s'sas.sthe Structure tiET SIS ,,lplrle1ant &C
= CON n3dafious, wi he gfsalra5 for eccunstion
witl rs much ecaaoDy ana dss paich as ,la nature
-.
The authority given to the Executive to cause
Map Of the State to be made from actual SURVEYS,
on Trgonometrical principles, and by Astronomi-
cal Observations. is in course Of execution. An
assistant Civil Engineer, Of high qualifications, aud
mach experience, has been associated with the
Principal Surveyor in the labor Of admeasuring the
Lines and projecting Plan of the Territory Some
delay in commencing the work was unavoidable
from the want of suitable Instruments for its accu
rate and satisfactory accomplishment Such as
n to ba pl,f9 in fbo
have been procured On loan from the Engineer
Department, under directions from the President of
the Uaited States, who justly regarded the service
which, in the manner proposed fer its performance
would necessarily present Chart of our extensive
Sea Coast, and ascertain the proper positions for
Signals, and Stations for relegraphic communion
ton. in the event of foreign War as thing of Ma
tonal interest. Since the Instruments were re-
ceiyed, the Engineer has been diligently employed
in fixing a base line, in the neighborhood of the
Connecticut River, of sufficient extent for the pro-
cess of Triangulation. A line of veriGcation is vet
TO be found in the Southern Section of the Com
monwealth. With the opportunity of preparation
during the winter, the Surveys may be resumed
early, and prosecuted, uninterruptedy, another
season.
The pains proposed to be bestowed upon this
work, to make it thoroughly correct and worthy
the authority Of the State, although occasioning
some delay in the time of its execution and neces-
sarly attended with considerable expense will,
the Commonwealth has long been an object of very
general and earnest desire. The attention recent
ly given to the subject of Internal improvement has
more clearly evinced the want, and increased the
need of such Directory. All classes of People
have an interest in its possession and use Not on
ly is it Of convenience in the conduct of many of
the most common concerns of Individuals, but the
Legislator and the Magistrate find occasion for the
aid 1t affords in the discharge of public trusts. Not
Town or Parish is created or altered in its limits
nor oStah mr. ua1 hpf
recourse to the Map for the bearings of those meas
ufes upon existing divisions of Territory. When it
is considered how constantly and universally the
Map Is consulted, and how extensively it is made
to affect the affairs Of the community, the impor-
lance of its accuracy will not be too highly estimat-
ed. Reference 20 lines and monuments, and the
natural boundaries of Country, are but misdirec-
tons, when these are incorrectly delineated. They
Inislcad in the commencement ofundertakings, and
occasion mistakes in their progress, and dsappoint-
ment and loss in the issue of them.
Greater progress has been made in the Geolopi-
cal explorations of the State, The distinguished
Professor, who is charged with this service, has
successfully devoted to the most favorable season
of the past year. With single Attendant, and al
little expense, he has examined the Geological
structure of the Southern and South Eastern sec
tions of the Commonwealth, as far north as line
IN a direction from the mouth of Millers River to
Salem, including the principal Islands on the sea
coast, and having, at former period, acquired a
general knowledge of the Geology of the Country
west of the Connecticut River, there remains onlv
for his labors abroad, partial denomination or
that side, together with survey Of the portion east
of that River and north of the line aforementioned
In a recent communication, he informs me, that
90 three quarters of the State have now been ez.
piored, geologicaiiy and that he may probably finish
his examination in another season.
Directions were given, that, in connection with
the Survey, specimens of all minerals and vare.
ties of rocks Of formation, of adaptation tc
ornamental or useful purposes should be preserved
in sets, for the Government, and for the Cabinets
of each of the Colleges The collection is already
extensive, comprising more than thousand speci-
mems, scientifically distinguished and labelled.
The Report which may be looked for from the
learned Professor, on the completion of the work
will not fail to be highly interesting and valuable
acquisition to the stores of knowledge. Some sur-
gestions made by him of new subjects for inquiry
which deem proper to refer to your consideration
induce me to submit to you parts OF late cores
pondence between u.s.
The Reports of the Officers of the State Prison.
show the highly improved condition of that Insttu-
non. 1t IS now made, eminently, what Peniten-
tlary should become, place of Just vet merciful
correction, and Of the means of moral reform A
strict and steady discipline has been enforced from
tho time OF the occupation of the New Building
All improper ndulgerces have been effectually re-
pressed, intercourse and social communication are
prevented and constant restraint in alternate ,hor
and the secluson of the solitary cell is imnossd
The faithful offices Of the Chaplain give onnortu-
NIFTY for religious improvement. Instruction il i'm
parted in exercises of private and public devotion
by an attendance on morning and evening prayers
in the teachings of the Sunday School, and in stat
ed ministrations on the Sabbath Classes Of The
young and ignorant are taught to read and write
and whatever respite is allowed from toll to arv is
given to the means of moral and intellectual cul-
ture, to self reflection, or to necessary rest Al
ready the fierce and turbulent spirit is seen to
yield, and habits of submission, useful occupation
and patient industry, to be formed. The Inspect
ors, in their Report, say, the effects ofIthe new
system, under the direction of the Warden, Chap
lain, and Physician, visible and cheering to the
prospects, and encouraging to the hopes of the
Friends Of Penitentiary reform. The convicts have
become more submissive, obcdent orderly and
eontented, more susceptible of moral Influences
and religious impressions. They are easily govern
ed, and attentive to the instructions of the Chap
lain. Few punshments arc inflicted, and those
chiefly for minor Offences and their daily tasks are
diligently performed, without the aid of pecuniary
rewards" frequent visitation and careful in-
spectlon of the Prison afford the truest cause for
satisfaction with this representation To the prin-
cipal officers the Community are indeed indebted.
in measure Of respect greatly beyond what is due
for the mere performance of duty. They have Civ
en- to the objects and interests of the Institution
purpose of mind, and devotion of feeling. which
have added ton fold influence to the voice of au-
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