Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-12-15
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exceed the expenses by rising % 600 00y
The expenses for the prosecution; lnr'faili 9it.
and transportation Of conyicts, saQf ~
have been paid as follows: iaGs % a'shHs'i
BY prison, 1,54f SO se sina9Ngl
:, Certified and paid by .T99 aaai- 'iae-' p
State Treasurer, I2,191O7 sDhe9 sA
80 .,,......., ... Sls,7ss 40
Leaving nett gain tothe state, ei'157 y
after defraying this unusually large s4es,a't,
expense, Of about I2,400 90
The prisoners are at present very healthy,
though they suffered severely through the .ex-
treme hot and dry weather Of last SUMNER
from the prevalence, in an epidemic form. Of
the typus fever. '1l te9
twill be observed that charges FOR the pro-
secution and transportation Of convicts, the
present year, exceed the same items Of the
year previous, by about 5000. This addi-
tional expense has been overcome, and the
revenue to the state increased at the same
time" -.'s -t
The Luatic Asylum went into operation
on the 3oth of November, under the supern-
ttendence and direction, of DR.. AwL who has,
been examining similar institutions in the east
ern states during the past summer, to qualify
himself for this arduous and responsible duty.
Tho numerous applications for admission into
this institution, go to prove that the Legsla-
ture judged wisely in makingthis early proyis-
ion for this unfortunate class of our fellow be-
ings; whilst the character of the gentleman
that has been appointed to take charge of its
management, is sure guaranty that all will
be done that humanity and skill can accom-
plish, to alleviate the condition of its unfortu-
nate inmates. . ''
The institutions for the education of the
Deaf Mutes, and the unfortunate Blind, are
both progressing, under the most favorable
auspices, as will be seen by the follow
ing extract from a communication made by
DR.. Hoge:-
"The Institution for Deaf Mutes has been
IN fully as favorable condition as in former
years. Uninterrupted health and untiring at.
tention to duty have marked the condition and
conduct of both teachers and pupils during the.
past year. The children and youth here as
instructed, exhibit SO strong con-
trast to those of the same class who do not en-
Joy the same advantages, Us to excite the at
tention OF every one who visits the Institution.
The average number of pupils during the last
year was about ty-fye-the number at pre- 8,
sent admitted is near seventy. Not quite all,
however, are actually resident in the Institu-
ton. Preparations have been made for com,
nencing mechanical arts. -
The Institution for the instructian ofthe Blind.
las prospered in remarkable manner. Few,
f any cases ofequal success, in such an un-
lertaking, In SO short time, have been known.
he progress of the pupils has been remark
ble: and it is believed that, while their.
lappiness has been lmmea surably increased,
heir acquisition of useful knowledge, and
he improvement oftheir mental powers, have
qualled, fnot exceeded, any thing that has ~
een witnessed in our best regulated common
chools. Such an institution is most worthy,
n principles oftrue economy and benevolence, -
+ the most cordial and ample support of this
state. The number of pupils is
ow seventeen, and there is adequate provis-
2n a for for their comfort and instruction. During
as been erected, and is rapidly advancing to-
,ards its completion, in a neat and handsome
tyle, and is expected to be ready for use in
he close of the next summer Ls. M,
All these institutions, so creditable to the
liberality of q state not yet forty
ears old, will, trust, continue to receive at
he hands of our Legislature, that fostering
are, to which their own merits, and the judi
ious management those who superintend
heir affairs, SO justly entitle them.
In my last annual communication, reconl--
nended the substitution of Imprisonment for.
fe in the state Penitentiary, for capital pun
shment. will not again trouble you with
he views then presented in favor Of doing
way what / consider an antique relic of bar
'arism, that should fall before the enlightcded
the present age. ~, 4; +, -,
1t istrue, that society might bcplaced in. a =
ituation in which their might be a necessity to
ontinue the practice; but this is not eur posi-
ion, for the security Of our state prison rem
ers it almost as safe a depository for thisgrade
# culprits, as the grave itself. To this It has.
een objected, that it would place too great a..
lower in the Executive--and that bad men
night again be thrown back on, society. under,
he pardoning power, Itis true, that might 4.
,e the case, for we have no security that error,
nay not, under the administration Of human
railty. be committed; but it is equally true,s
hat the innocent may suffer, and the discovery
lot he made until the deed is done, and itsisn
o late to save innocent blood. Iwould, there-o
ore, respectfully submit, whether it would notf
somport withthe public feeling and give equali
security to society, to do away CAPITAL punish-ia
ment by substituting confinement for life lintheis
The following extract from aletter from sam.
uel r. Maccracksn, Esq, one. Of the Canal
Fund Commissioners, will show the operations
of that board during the present year y w ~
"The Commissioners, in order to meet the,
-equsitions made upon them by Board Of Canal
Commissioners. repaired last spring to the city
If New York, and on the e1st day Of. April
contracted with Messrs. Prime, Ward snd!
Aing, Of that city, for a loan Of seven hundred