Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-28
RUTLAND HERALD
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81, 1867.
State Reform senooi.

This State Institution located at
Waterbury, has been for several months
In successful operation under the su-
ueriu,endence Of Rev. A. G. Pease, with
us trustees Hon. Chas. Reed, Rev. l.. A.
Dunn aud Lewis Pratt, Esq. Mr.. Pease
has the immediate charge of the school,
He is assisted by several female teachers,
who seem to be earnestly devoted to the
ameliorstion of the unfortunate children
whom the law has temporarily commit
Ted 10 their care. The whole number
that have been sentenced since 1t opened
ia SO. Twenty. elght are now in the in
stitution. They are required to work
certain number of hours,-and be In
school about four hours and the rest OF
the time is devoted TO recreation and
reading by those who are so disposed.
One of the great needs of the school
that can be furnished by the contrlbu.
lions OF the citizens OF the State, and
afford much pleasure to the pupils and
instil into their minds right principles
and set before them examples Of useful
ness, is a good selected library for the
use Of the boys. Books of narrative,
history, biography and travels would be
very gratefully received by Mr. Pease to
be placed in the hands of those who are
placed under his charge. We hope those
who have an interest in the welfare of
these unfortunate children who are the
wards of the State, to endeavor to re-
form and place, If possible,in the paths
OF uprightness and usefulness, will give
the matter attention, and contribute
their spare volumes TO the building up
Of alibrary for their benefit. Donot wait
for the State to do it-but take personal
interest in the school, for aHsho"h desire
TO do something to aid in the work, and
while the State authorities are getting
the buildings and farm in proper condi-
ton, let not the moral influences which
the people can furnish, be neglected.
Therefore we appeal to the citizens Of
the State 10 contribute to the moral sup
port of the institution by contributions
Of volumes to the library.
We also learn that the appropriation
made at the last session Of the legisla-
ture for the enlargement OF accomoda-
lions is inadequate 20 the purpose, and
that application will be made at the ar-
proceeding special session Of the General
Assembly for an additional appropria-
tien, as the institu ton can hardly be
carried on through the year without a
great increase of Accommodations. This is
one Of the noblest charities Vermont has
organized, and it should be liberal in its
provisions for its support. If every tax
payer in the State could visit the school
and see the bright intelligent boys, most
Of whom have hitherto only been asso-
eiated with vice and Ignorance, until ar
rested in their crimes and committed
here for an effort at their reformation,
we should hear no protests against APP
preparation, but an earnest voice would
say to our legislators, provide with a
liberal hand for the maintenance OF
this beneficent institution. This subject
should receive the careful consideration
Of the legislature and the recommends
lions that may be made for charging it,
usefulness that the influences for good
which are now flowing out OF it, may
not be paralyzed at its commencement