Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1854-05-13

proper attention 70. his wounds, We are Of the
opinion that 70 ordinary constitutions the treat
nent would DO hazardous to life, and 10 q majority
'E'FF THOMAS WRIGHT. M.p." 'e
'' ~ 'it ' y. D. BURTON NJ D. r
II is claimed by Deputy Warden Watson, that
the punishments were inflicted on Coker for steal
ing other Articles tlian WktsOn's money and that
claim is concurred in by the Warden ,6immock, 50.
far as his Knowledge of the punishment is eon4
cerned. -t.. III ..... .. ...r.
II was also in evidence before the committee
that Coker got three pair Of boots made or footed
in the shoe-shop of the prison by the order and
consent Of the officer in charge Of said shop.
1t was also in evidence that the leather was
bought by an officer Of the prison with money on
deposite In the Office belonging to Coker.
IL was also in evidence that he bought vest Of
female convict with the consent Of the Matron
of the prison. ..
It was also III evidence tiat he got one saddle
tree made in the shop with the knowledge or con-
sent Of the guards of the snddle tree shop. Nj. h.
IL was also in evidence that an officer Of the
prison bought Coker a pair of gum o,orshoes with
money in the Office, for the benefit of Cokcr also
material for one pair of gaiter shoes, which were
made in the shop by order of the officer in charge
of the shoe shop. .-..t .ai
1t was also in evidence that Coker had money in
the Office on deposito for his benefit.
The persons referred TO in Cokcr's statement did
not eorruborate his statement in regard to one OF
the saddle treess tho bit and pair Of stirrups /,
! Tho committee carefully examined tho Blaol,
Book" Of the prison, and find that the whole num-
Der Of cOnvcts punished for stealing as per Black
1 Book from February s. 1871, to February 2S, 1854
is found 10 be hrty.fiaee. Sixteen Of this number
were punished by showering. or confinement in
cell, seventeen were punished with cat" vary
/ ing in number Of stripes from one to Ave, as fol
I lows: NI...' p" -.t. .t. ...
! Two received five stripes, two received four siS
received three, six received two, one received one
I Total number Of stripes inflicted upon seventeen
convicts for stealing during n period of seven
years, was only twenty four more than the number
inflicted upon COker, in the case under considera
ton, as appears by the Black Book
/ The following is n correct copy Of the Black
Book in regard to the punishmenfs inflicted upon
COker by catting
March I'd, 1854, stealing bit and stirrups,
lashes with cat,
| March 4, 1864, stealing citizens pants and
other clothiug D.
March s, 1854, stealing two brushes razors,
keys, &C.,
25
The committee in making up their report, rely
on Cokcrs statements, only so far MS they are cor
rcborated by the testimony Of other witnesses, and
regard all other matters relative 10 boots, shoes
saddle tree, stirrups, bit &C., mot testimony strict
! ly spcaking) rs collateral.
WHEREAS, The character Of the State Of Ohic
is involved in the manner in which her rubli,
institutions are conducted, and whereas your com
mittco are Of the opinion that competent, pruden
and faithful officers should be employed in every
department OF the public service; and whereas
strict discipline is indispensaby necessary to tho
\ welfare and government Of the Pcnitentiary; ant
whereas, extreme cruelty, such has been inflicted
on the convict Coker, by the deputy Warden Wat
son. is highly reprehensibe, and in the opinion o.
your committee, harsh and cruel therefore,
Resolred, That said deputy Warden Watson, be
required TO resign his office, and if he fail so to do
then the Warden is hereby requested to dismis,
4 him from said office, without delay.
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
THOMAS ROSS,
my S. b.. PRUDEN,
/ WM. GOUDY,
.isuItfF E.fV. DEANt
! ..,. LESTER TAYLOR, .
Committee