New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-31


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CossosAHas-Cornsr OF Broadway and 1htsentnst-
or es.ss1~ the Hop. Chapel 7ls BrOsdway
lt..s~P.rlsr'. EIhb,ion a, Tamusny Hall.
UsRuLY SPIRITS AT THE STATE PRIsoE-Bor
pme weeks past the officers of the State Prison
have been satisfied that clsndestine corespon-
dance was being carried ON between the convict,
Gorge W. Niles, and some other convicts, and
Asy have been on the watch 10 detect the parties.
The first Of last week clue was obtained, and
FLOWING it up, it was found that Niles, ASHLEY,
g,njauin and coored man were engaged in the
,sair. The black man was a waiter in the Office
and house, and the others had induced him by Of
Ers of money TO assist them in obtaining infor'
nation and in forwarding letters to each other
An application of the shOwer'bath to the black
fellow brought out az exposure Of the others, and
similar argument on Benjamin produced from
him quantity of letters which he had received
from Niles and Ashley. Ashley also yielded TO
The persuasions Of the bath, and made fall con-
ession Of bis part in the matter, but Niles plump
y denied all knowledge Of the transactions for
which the others were punished. The officers, al
Ter reasoning with him for long time, finally or
dered him to take his place in the bath, but be
declared that his health was so poor that be could
not stand it, and he was temporarily reprieved for
The purpose Of having bis condition examined and
reported upon by the physician Of the Insti-
tution. On Saturday the physician reported
that Niles was well, and that he had never
heard him complain Of being sick. On this re.
port Niles was brought up to the bath room, and
another effort was made to induce him to confess
that be had been engaged in the corresponds nee
BE stOuty denied the charge-declared that
there was no evidence against him, and called
Sod to witness his innocence. Finding him de-
termined to face il out the officers ordered him
strip for the BATH and amid his solemn declara-
ton of his innocence and his appeals to be saved
from the punishment the water was let on
Shutting it off the officer again gave him q
chance to confess his guilt, but he still pro
,ated that they were punishing for crime
Of which he was not guilty. A second ap-
plication of the water was made, and he was
afforded another opportunity to make an &C
lnow ledgment, but he adhered to the story he
had first to6 and the third application OF the
Croton was made before he owned up, and pro-
missed to tell all the particulars IL they would re-
lease him from the bath. He was let out, and
AFTER dressing himself made confession Of the
whole affair, which fully corroborated the state
ments made by the other convicts Ills adhere
ance to a lie when he was assured by the officers
hat his letters were in their possession, showed
Kim to be not only knave but fool, and brougks
on him punishment which we presume ne Will
Z bng remember Previous to his being subjected
70 the shower bath his head had been shaved and
an iron collar had been fitted to his neck These
collars are made of three.qUarter iron, with
pong about FIVE inches projecting upon each side
Of the face, and one at the back Of the head.
Ashley has similar ornament, and the two make
istriking appearance in their unique necklaces.
they are, both OF them restless, illbehaved con-
victs, and are constantly subjecting themselves
10 punishments for violating the rules the prison
by the way, we may as well give descrip.
ton of the prison bathing apparatus, as 1t Is in
icme points essentially different from those in
general use. The person who is to undergo the
operation is seated, and bis legs, arms and head
Are firmly fastened with wooden clasps, so that he
cannot get away from the water nor use his hands
70 break its force The water falls about six feet
and at the rate Of about barrel minute, through
. piece of iron pierced with quarter'inch holes.
The officer inficting the punishment lets on and
,huts of the water by means Of cord attached to
avslve. Since the lash was abolished, this mode
d punishment has been found very eficacious.
AN EMIoRANr SHIP.-The packes.ship Wash
hgton, Capt. Page, from Liverpool, arrived at
his port yesterday after somewhat boisterous
passage of SO days, during which she lost her
main top mast aud fore aud mizzen top. gallant
nssts with sails attached. She brings 5 cabin
asd $50 steerage passengers, making grand to-
al, including officers and crew, of l,ol0 souls al.
good health not one Of them having been lost
during the passage. This is, perhaps, the great
sst number OF human beings ever conveyed across
tie Atlantic to this or any other port in single
iessel. Capt Page has brought over to TINS
country, in four consecutive voyages, the enor-
nous number Of $500 emigrants
~ member Of the congregation of St
9homss's Church writes 20 US that the Reformed
Da,ch Church has been kindly rendered to them,
AID that the service is performed there In the
sternoons, instead of In an onoccupled church. a.
Vas formerly stated
TIE sHIP ISFASTA-The steam tug Sampson
came up to the City OO Saturday afternoon from
TIE British ship Infants. ashore s5 miles west oil
NOnsark, and brought With her all the steersse
Passengers, $50 in number. Capt. Marshall OF sne
sampson reports that the ship lies head on the
beach with II feet Of water under her stern, and
acrpOsed she might be got off by dischars'ns ner
cargo, ss she remains perfectly tight. The under
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