The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-05-25
Visit to the Ohio Penitsntiarv

LoErNER.--On entering the yard, the first
object that attracted our attention was the no.
torious Loefner, the perpetrator of a tragedy
that will long be remembered with feelings of
sstonishment and terror. He was seated upon
the wall surrounding the reservoir in the CEN
tre of the yard, apparelled in the usual prison
clothes, with the exception of kind Of hang
mans cap covering his head and drawn over
the sides Of his face and neck, intently reading
German Bible.
We visited the following Departments:
The SHOE SHOP, a new feature, under the
control Of Peter Hayden, Esq, twenty Ave
hands employed.
JAPAN SHoP, under same management,
thirty hands employed, among whom we no.
ticed
CHARLES KENDAL, industriously employed
| at his present vocation, in the enjoyment of
excellent health, and seemingly oontented aud
happy.
BLACKSMITH SHoP, under the same control,
80 hands employed.
MOULDING SHOP, under same management,
20 hands employed, conspicuous among whom
we noticed .....
SETTER, convicted of manslaughter, and SEN
tenced for life, for aiding in the killing of Kate
Bureau. He seemed to work us eagerly as if
his very existence depended upon the magui-
tude Of his labor.
PRESS HOOP SHOP, under the control Of the
Ohio Tool Company, 35 hands employed.
Noticed no celebrities.
TURNING SHoP, under control Of same Com
pany, twenty-five persona employed. The
leading feature is noted darkey, of the old
Randolph stock, and one of the most rapid and
accomplished turner's in the Union. lic evil
IDENTIFY feels justly proud of his illustrious an
cestry, holds his skill in high esteom, and has
no idea that the State could in any way exist
without his services. He has, therefore, kindly
| consented to remain few years longer.
PLANE SHOP, under same management, fifty
workinen employed; noticed no feature sufi-
GENTLY striking to attract unusual attention.
Toy DEPARTMENT, under the control of Hal,
Myers 4 Co., twenty men at work, including
| young Warren, whom, it will be remembered,
but short time ago, robbed jcwelry firm Of
almost their entire stock, is at work in this
| shop, engaged in finishing the seats of toy car
| risges. Works with seeming free good will,
and looks exceedingly well.
WHEEL SHOP, under samc managers, so
persons engaged, including
CHARLES Cook, who was convicted of the
murder of Kate Bureau, and sentenced for
life. He is employed in tying up wheel
spokes in bundles of certain number, ready
| for delivery. He was looking very we'll, but
evidently feels his degradation most keenly.
AXE HANDLE DEPARTMENT, under same
managers, 20 hands employed, among whom
we noticed
Ed. MEYERS, recently convicted Of having
in charge counterfeit money with intent to
pass. He seemed already perfectly resigned
70 his fate; and in the enjoyment Of unusual
health.
CooPER SHOP, 20 men employed.
ARRIsoN, of Internal machine notoriety,
works here; was eagerly engaged in hopping a
barrel. Seems very cheerful; has increased in
weight some forty pounds, and in appearance
full 6fty per cent. Win remain a few months
longer, preparatory to taking leave Of his
present associates, no doubt forever.
SoYrHE SNArHE SHOP, under control of Hall,
Brown b CO.. fifteen men at work. no notables
visible, and we passed on to the
PLATING DEPARTMENT, same managers thirty
| persons OF work, including young MULAOL-
LAND, tho most perfect and finished higbwsy-
man and despersdo, considering his years, We
have ever looked upon. Ho was putting in
his best licks upon bride bit; no doubt
philosophising upon the tridmphs he could
| achieve could no but sec that same bit In the
mouth of Bonny Black Bess, he upon her
back and under his control.
RAKE SHoP, under same managers, rs per-
sons working.
Hoe SHOP, samo managers, SO mon EN-.
ployed.
On our way out we noticed young johnson
the colored barber, convicted Of manslaughter
Murdered colored woman who had taker
from him $50 gold piece which she refused t
surrender. He was for some time insane, bu
is now better and will soon bo out.
Just outside the main door we encountered
Jim Summons, with whom We were permitted
to converse, and reference was made to man,
matters OF interest, which lack Of space pro
vents our embodying in this article. He look
we'll, feels well, and acts as kind of genera
major domo; is almost at perfect liberty, an,
entertains hope Of soon being released an
permitted to visit the scenes Of his youth an
everlasting disgrace. ..,l.f
CoNCLUsIoE.-In conclusion, IL seems almos
impossible that any one could visit this abod
of wretchedness and crime without feeling III
deepest sense Of grief and pity of which th
human heart Ia susceptible. And yet ther
were those in attendance as visitors who ne
only laughed and jeersd, but seemed TO exu