The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-05-20

inmates oil the Georgia State Prison. on be-
hall OF the others, | have obtained penmis-
sion to make il public, in the earnest hope
That II may lead to some good results in our
own State institution. No one. as il an
pears to me, can rise from its peulssl, with
Out being impressed with the fact that
wide held presents itself even at our own
doors, as il were, in which the very hum
biest may do good, if they will but make
use Of their opportunities.
Very Respectfully, C.
State Prison, MiIedgeville, GsOrgia;l
Haa1 March 9th, ls4s
Respected Lady: al
The inmates Of this institution, actuated
by deep sense Of gratitude for the very
valuable present "a libsFy) which you were
pleased to corder upon them, have ,suthofi-
sed me as their agent to acknowledge the
same. This acknowledgement. though long
delayed. would nevertheless hope will be
received by you as grateful token of the
homage OF their hearts, and their profound
respect and sincere gratitude. would hope
that the results which shall now detail as
the effects Of your donation, may in some
small degree, serve to cheer you onward in
your future labors Of love and philanthropy.
IL affords me pleasure 10 say TO you, and
| do 50 in all truthfulness and sincerity.
that the books Of the library have been, and
continue to be, read and studied with much
interest and attention. Several of the prs
oners have made more or less proficiency in
the study Of grammar. a knowledge Of
which, they acquired since the reception of
the books; others have made rapid advances
IN Arithmetic, and a few in Mathematics;
whilst many have learned, lmassisled, to
read and write. Some have acquired good
knowledge Of Geography. Two Of our
number have learned to read the French
language tolerably well, through tho aid Of
French bibles and tesiaments, together with
one or two French books. There is much
devotion manifested by many Of the priso-
ners for study and the acquisition OF sound
and lasting information.
When you reflect that these results have
been brought about through your instrument
tality, that your valued donation first quick
ened our better impulses into renewed life
and energy, We feel assured that you have
ample cause to rejoice over them.
| am happy to state that this prison will
not be much longer deprived of the bene-
ITS Of Sabbath School. Better days are.
trust, beginning to dawn upon it. In the
change OF the Superintendent, the State has
been fortunate in securing the services Of
gentleman whose course Of government
marks him as one of the noblest OF his
kind. lie unites hmneSS with philanthro-
Ply, blended with a most compassionate ma
ture, earnestly endeavoring through his inhu-
ence TO make Us better men. Hs X nrx.ss1sr
TO conform with the discipline and manage
ment OF the best State prisons.
OuE excellent Chaplain, the Rev. F. ia
cobs. is upon the eve OF commencing Sab
bath school with US, to be held regularly on
every Sabbath afternoon, 50 as to give in
structlon TO all the prisoners who may de-
sire it, Of both moral and religious nature.
The Superintendent is also desirous for this
to take place, as he feels confident much
good will arise from il.
| have yet 10 relate that which | think
will afford you true and sincere pleasure,
as it crowns with success your most ardent
desires in behalf Of the poor fallen convicts
OF the prison. There are several who have
sought mercy at the throne of Grace. and
now give evidence Of having received for
giveneSs, and trust are truly happy in the
service Of the Lord.
| The Assistant Keeper attends regularly
on the Sabbath to hold meeting of prayer
and exhortation with the prisoners Ii is
his practice 10 read chapter from the BIZ
bic, accompanying it with suitable COM
ments. singing, prayer, and e1hortation,
granting at the same time the privilege to
any one of the prisoners 10 do the same
When you reflect upon our condition. the
place, and attendant circumstances by which
we are surrounded, you may well be sur.
prised when we acknowledge the power
and effect Of the doctrines OF the blessed Re.
deemer. What will they not do, when we
behold man placed over US with authority
to hold us in proper order and subsection,
with US at all times and seasons to see thai
We Perslorm our duy--when we see him on
the Sabbath>>dp day approaching us in the atti
tude OF a suppllSapt, beseeching US to livs
better lives than We yvss have done, and ear
nestly urging IN, to seek peace in the saliva
ton Of our souls. 49, i. -. ..aii s
Such, Madam. is a partial outline of oul
prison at present. | have said thus mach
and more in detail than should otherwise
have mrusioneti, from the fact, than inforrna-
ton Of prison discipline and management,
from however humble source. we are per-
shaded, will be acceptsbly received by you.
In the darkest hours Of our dependency,
when we turn our thoughts to those who
have befriended US, It's then your kindness
springs to the relief Of our minds, and We
fully appreciate its value. la d
In conclusion. we would hope that you
will be pleased to accept all that We have
to offer, our most profound gratitude and
sincere respect, connected with our best
wishes for your future health and haPP'-
ness. hpns b.ts .ls.si sas
| In behalf Of the Prisoners Of the State Of
Georgia. ld aaiel $50 Is q.
ar tsu lasmaiara,l ..li4l p
IS usual to furnish foreign prisoners, French. span
sh and Germans copies Of The Bhle or festamens y
their native language. Also lreqaenty other Carefully
chosen books Ia the same. - - 49, =.