Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-04-16
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we observe that Chaprcs is being deserted very ias ahu
all the mail steamers now land at Aspinwuil ousy uhu
thriving place established by American energy russe"se
ira now run on the Panama Rail Road regularly Us a a
Buena Vista TO which point it was openeu Oh 'e ~ "'
and Col George NJ. Totem the Chief Engineer
- ho d onen TO Friola on tho 18th instant, leaving
onI - miles of river navigation Tho regular trains leave
asnnwall a, A. NJ daily Mail trains are run On 'e ar
rival OF the mail ships and passengers leaving
the morning arrive GOrgona Inc same oay' f'e ~ '
~. & from The end OF rail road Gogona in boats from
81 20 TO SO: while BY old river route from TWO 10 iou'
d o consumed at an expense of $40 to SIS The road
IN e,caIn, order und the equal in comfort 10 any
nm IN, Northern roads The Edoado the first ship 10
discharge her and cargo directly from the ship 10
The wharf She laid the wharf while there, and received
The treasure and passengers board in the same way WIN
az much and security could be done at the wha 10
New York. thus avoiding the danger and inconvenience at
tending the landing in small boats al Chagres
W. b,ve had n pleasant interview with the Rev. Mr.
Charles Smear of Boston, Editor of the "Prsoner Friend
the only periodical OF the kind in the WORLDWIDE comes
highly commended us through the best chahhelS, Us
pous virtuuus and phanhropic gentleman VINO merits Tue
respect and courtesy of ALL He has devoted much OF MS
time and intellectual faculties TO the duty oil ameorang
the severity of prison discipline We trust that he VIII de
liver discourse and take his text his mission TO Enshnd
which he sent ny the CuZeIS VI DoStoH-dhu
he will inform us of his interview with Sir George Grey the
British Principal Secretary Of State for the Home Depart
ment with Lord Ashley, and with Elizabeth Frys Family
and will give his views of the English Pulpit. the British
Press the Ragged Schools and the Prisons OF England and
France Ii was to Mr. Spear that Mr.. lawrence our Min
lister in England addressed the enquiries OF the British Far
lament for facts in relation the Criminal Laws OF the u
States.
In other States Mr. Spear has delivered his lectures in the
State Capiols We that by the courtesy the
use of the Hall OF Delegates will be rendered to hn-and
thar he will givo his upon the subject OF public eYecu
lions which is the Legislature for practical action
As best showing the character of the man, NO call aen
ton TO the following letter from Edward Everett 10 Mr. Alb
bot Lawrence in England
BALTIMoRE JUNE 20, 1851.
DEAR SIR: The Rev. Charles Spear being about 10 repair
10 London has requested of me the favor OF an introduction
10 you He doubt known you by reputation II not
quries relative Capital Punishment in the United States
were placed in his hands by Governor Boutwell,, and the
chief object Of his visit England TO convey the nor
nation desired upon this subject, and acqualnt himself
with the statistics of crime and punishment abroad he
would feel himself much indebted you Tor any facilities
YOU may procure him in the way Of access 10 the prisons
and pcntenarcs England and TO those persons most
likely 10 able and willing 10 aid his Inquiries.
think ought 10 say that do not concur win Mr.
Spear The opinion that Capital Punishment ought never
TO be inflicted This is extreme, seems to scarce
" less dangerous than The revolving frequency with which
was resorted in the last century. Though differing with
Mr. Spear on this point believe him 10 be conscientious
man. sincerely devoted 10 a mertorious cause.
remain dear sir, with much regard faithfully yonrs,
EDWARD EVERETT.