Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-01-22

: Cois vi Tue IfisOn e1ntolts Inc wOrkinf
D Of the system, under the control Of III
I State. for the first six months. Dufin
, this period, it has more than realize
our expectations in economy of manage
ment, in the department Of the prisone rs
in order and clesnlines,; in ell Of whic
} there 10 manifest improvement. 1t i
proper to say. that Whatever defects here
tofore existed in these respects, were th
faults Of the law. and not Of the contrac
tor.
Although it is not anticipated that TIL
Prison can be made, TO any considera bl,
extent. source Of revenue. il is slready
apparent that. even in this respect, will
proper manage ment. its net income vii
be larger than any amount, which th,
State could possibly realize under the con-
tract system.
The object o: all pfison dicipline
should be, not merely to punish the Of
fender for his misdem.snor. and restrain
him from :he further commission af crime.
but. by suitable reformstory means, by
virluous example and Christian counsel,
TO prepare him for 4 re sntrance into the
society Of his fellows. Sheuld the labor
of the prisoners be pro luctive of an in
come beyond the expence OF their i'm
prissonment. portion Of such net pro
ceeds might. with propriety, be devoted
10 the support Of their families: or dis.
tributed among those who, on leaving
the ws'ls Of the prisos, had. BY their
good conduct. rendered themselves wor-
thy of such favor.
Under no circumstances should the
State again surrender her control OF this
institution; nor revive policy which
meets the condemnation Of the civilized
world. As far as possible, the convcis
should be kept within the walls Of the
prison, and debarred from intercourse
with Others. The effect OF the iniermin.
Cling OF hardened criminals with those
NOT yet induc.ed into crime. is highly
pernicious. and the practice should be
rigidly discouniensnced.
The report of the directors and officers
discloses the fact. that more than one third
of the present inmates of the Prison
would be proper subjects for the discip.
line OF the conte plated House of Refuge =
| osmend TO your special consideration
this valuable Report. which exhibits.
fully. the details of our system OF prison
discipline. No appointment of Moral
Instructor has been made. This service
has been performed by the Rev. Leroy
Wood. the former chapIsin. The list Of
pardons. and remissions OF fines and for
FIXTURES. is herewith communicated.
Our Benevolent Institutions mos, de-
servedly command the respect and conf
dence Of the people, Their several re-
ports will present you with information.
in detail, as 10 their expenditures. pro-
gress and management. They are enti- !
tied to much of your consideration.-l
While eur people look with pride to
these monuments of their liberality, they |
expect from you, their servants, the Ut
most economy as TO their:management.
Negotiations have been concluded with
The President Of Liberia. for the purchase
Of land for our colored population. emf.
grating to that Republic. A communi-
"a ton. from President Benson, here with
unlimited. shows his entire Concurrence
n The views taken BY Jour State Board,
md. doubtless. the necessary legislation,
,n the part of Liberia, was consum mated
n December last. -
rejoice, with you. at the we'll merited
ebuke which the proposition TO renew
he African Slave trade has received at
ome and abroad. God forbid that we
hould SO lar forget what is due 10 our
equation. 10 say nothing OF justice and
umsnl:y, as to renew and endorse a
rime. that our fathers, in the purity OF /,
ur government, called by the right ,
anne. Piracy. @ga ef' ~ asis 4
The subject of African Colonization is |
ne of deep interest to our people, and =
srnestly recommend iss usual sppropri. I
tions. to aid this great cause of human. b
y. which promises SO much good 10 the a
olored man. as well as pefmsnent peace i
I'D harmony in eur own comm on " eaith.
The frequent communications and the L
mount Of business transactions, which y
tists between citisens OF the United
'ates end tae subjecs Of foreign govern h
ents. have induced several of the States Il
provide. BY law. for the appointmsnt Il
Commissioners Of Deeds. authorised n
take acknowledgments Of Deeds, ii
spositions, Mortgages. &c. The pro- re
iety Of mailing provisions 20 authorize "a
nilsr appointments. on the part of this q,
ate, is submitted 10 your consideration. ii
The statute on the subject Of granting CO
torces requires a revision which viii IN
iere our Courts from the pressure of 81
plicaiions for divorce. for al imssina- n
} causes. on the part of citizens Of 9th,
States. You will. doubtless, prompt OF
apply remedy for this state Of ,hings m
requiring Of the parties. in such cases. d,
actual residence Of Two or more years. l.
The public records Of the State, inclu- M
'g those of the Supreme Court, and of 4,
!, departments Of the Secretary, the "a
ditos. snd tho Treasurer of Sisie. are =.
ecuse, and liable to be injured or des tr,
yed by fre. In order 70 place these IN
osds In q condition Of gfsaier security. bo
TO relisvs the State from the pa ; ment IN,
hss W rents. sound policy reqnires the en'
Mediate commsncelnent. on the ground pa,
spied By the State Treasures, Of On ed STA
suf6cisntly commodious for Offices ife,
'tste. supreme Court, &C.. leaving the uni
te House exclusively Tor the use OF the
Legislature; and The Ssstk Iibrsry. par
he Governors Circle, ia the very of
RI of the Capital Of the State. should esf,