davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Building Lot for Sale cheap

One OF the most desirable in the city, situated on
Wilmot street, near Lincoln Park between Chas
Holden's and Col Thompson's residences The lot
has IS feet front and is about 1903 feet deep. A
splendid chance Tor block of two houses
j. W. STOCKWELL & CO.,
Next West City Hall.
Office hours TO and II to ~ A. M !, 1 to 2 and 5
to 6 P. M. apr29sn1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
HOUSE

WANTED, within five minutes walk of City Hall,
convenient Tor one small family. One where a
lease for term Of years responsible party can
be given preferred.
Address T. IT D. Roy 40 ano5d3t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
IMPORTS.

Brig Julia Haskell. from Buenos Ayres = 5000
dry hides, 9S7 inlug do to A g. Spring. $50 dry
hides. to Lewis q Co; 200 bales WOOL to ORDER
Brig Lady M0nck. from Porto RcO-31O hhds 20
IBIS sugar, II hhds molasses, to Geo Starr.
Brig H Bishop. from Havana-iS3 bids Sc tcs
molasses. to Lynch, Barker g. Co.
Brig Ida L. Ray. from Matanzas-308 hhds Sc ties
molasses, to Lynch, barker q Co.
Brig Chas Miller from Hayana-o75 hhds melado
300 boxes sugar to order.
Sch Iropic Bird, from Sagua-312 hhds 80 ties mo-
lasses. to Jas M Churchill ~ wv
Sch Chloe, from Havana-19O hhds melado soo
boxes sugar. to order N"' ooo
40 hhds molasses, to ORDER " We s"s"f'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
To Printers.

A FONT Of NEW BREWER TYPE tsr2 sbs., can
"A be purchased at the PRESS OFHICE POlST.
LAND, Maine, at Great Rargain:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29

Warranted Sf2.ictl9I P2x2.e

warranted StFJctty Pure
And equal o any lead in the market. Large quanti-
ties OF bs lead was sold last season, and it was pro-
nounced by those who used it the best they had
ever en-. AS he demand for it this season proves
concusively that it is appreciated both for COLOR
and BODY. For sale In any quantity by
". ". WHIPPLE de- CO..
Dealers in Paints, Oils, Drugs, &C.,
mrsosntt FL Market square.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
SebOgO Lake Ice.

CE from this water ready for present or fu mr.
L delivery. For sale by the Cargo on board by
N. 0. CRAM
March 18th, 1870. mriSedstt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29

"Buy mn. .wa T,II a., v.u GOOD y-rhe be

medicine in the world is DIR. LANGLEY'S ROOT
AND HERB BlTTERS,- "a long tried and Standard
remedy for Liver Complaints, Bilious Diseases HUI
mors of the Blood and Skin, Jaundice, Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, Costveness, Headache, and all diseases
arising from Disordered Stomach. Torpid Liver, or
Impure blood. They cleanse the system purity and
new create the blood restore the appetite, build M
and strengthen the whole body. GEO. 6. GOOD
WIN & CO., Boston. Sold by all druggists
Feb 28-d1Cw sN
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29

Warren's Cough Balsam.
Is beyond question the very best medicine OF the
day for all COUGHS, COLDS, Sore THROAT and
LUNGS! Also, ior Whooping Cough and Croop in
Children it is the most effective medicine ever used
Sold by all Dealers in Medicines,
BE-. BRADBURY, Proprietor, Bangor, Me.
GEO. G. GOODWIN & Co., Boston, Agents for
New England. octeseod6msn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29

FOr MOCn Patches, FreckieS & Tan,
Use "PERRY'S MOTH and FRECKLE To-
TON" The only Reliable and Harmless Remedy
Known to science Or removing brown discolorations
rom the face. Prepared only by DIR. B. c. PER
Ky, 4s Bond st, N. Y. Sold by Druggists every.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
Bachelors Hair Dive.

rhis splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world;
tie only true and perfect Dye harmless reliable jim
Simultaneous; no disappontme MT no ridiculous tints;
remedies the ill effects bad dyes; invigoraes and
caves the hair soft and beau ful black or brown
Sold by all Druggists and Perfumers, and properly
pplied at the Wig Factory, 16 Bond st, NY
june 3-sNd1yT&w cHxE1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
MARRIED..
DIED.

In this city. April "a, Mrs. Sophia NJ. widow of
the late Samuel Chesley. aged SO years months
Funeral services Sunday afternoon at II o'clock
from No II Spruce street. Relatives and friends are
invited 10 attend.
In Cape Elizabeth, April 20. Mr.. Isaac Ingersoll,
aged n years.
Funeral services Saturday afternoon at 81 O'Clock,
from his sons residence No. 10 Dow street. RCla-
tives and friends are invited to attend.
In Bath, April %, Mary c.. daughter of Charles
and Sophia Stewart, aged years.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29

nOTTLED BLISS. 1t is impossible to
Rconceive OF more refreshing Graght in the
l Dchape OF medicine than
DR.. Hendricks Restorative Bitters,
They are composed of Roots, Herbs, and Barks,
suc6 as our grandmohers used to steep every spring.
10 days gone BY. If you 'dont feel WELL" try bot
ter. aniSittsp
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
For Moth Patches. Frcck,es IA,

DIR. MORSE'S Catarrh Remedy is sold Nv ali
aeaiers III Mehlcine. Price 81. ap14sn1m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29


BosT0s.>Af sitb, bsfide Rocket, BIN, stnsas
pore: brigs Fidelia Stohh Buepos Ayres; Maria
Wheeler, Wheeler, Balim0re; schs Aivarado. Mer.
t. Machias; Oranaska. Sadler, Ellsworth; Advance
Leighton, Hampton; Diana, OrDe, Boothbay.
Ar 2sth, scbs Susan Stetson. Baker, Rio Grande;
+ Willard, Guiver, Barbados.
LYNN-Ar 25th, sch Senator, Bonsey, ELLSWORTH
Brilliant, FarDum, Bucksport.
GLOUCESTER-Ar 27tb, sch. Amazon, Lambert,
Freeport for Boston.
cid 9th. sch Emeline, Roberts. wiscassef
FOREIGN PORTS.
Ar at Calcutta 24th inst. ship William Ross, Ross,
Liverpool.
Ar at Honolulu sth inst, ship Jennie Eastman,
Getchell, Yokohama. 1850, = n.
Cid at Matanzas 20th brig Alex Williams tor Port
land; 2lst, j Polledo, tor Baltimore. n
G. Ar at st John. NB 25th inst, ship WIN IA H Heeu,
Stihson, Boston; barque Caro-. Beals, New fofk'
Dig Annie w Goddard Randall, do.
Siu 10Th, barque T. Kennedy, HoHses, Havana
iPer steamer China, at New York;
c SIN I'm BOMBAY 2sd uit ship John Potter, NC
AT at Malaga 10Th inst, brig Charlotte Buck, Gott,
CID at Hayre 18th inst, barque Halcyn. Work, for
Cardiff and United States.
AT at hamburg 18th inst, barque Cardenas. Kel-
AZ AZ at Limerick 18th, Eclipse. Ellis. Portland.
| OM az liverpool l4th, Yumuri, Cochran tor New
foundand and Boston, ' ~ ~
s'd ii'n' 5 SANFORD, Dmphy, Philadelphia.
| SPOKEN.
March 20, no lat, &c, barque Mariana from Boston
| for Melbourne.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
These Hard Times

These Hard Times
The people should HaOsu
schere they cam bay the best
goods at fair prices. BUT
LER d REED, No. III Mar
Eet Square, svill sell you
BOOTS and SHOES that
sciW giOe good satisfaction.
We commenced business
scith the Intention of keep
sssg the best goods that the
market Affords, and selling
thens at a small profit ; eUe
ststt continue to do business
IN that sc0y because zoe fssd
u p0ys. We cordially S,evite
the citizens Of Portland and
cscansty to an inspection of
oar stOcE sUSth the assurance
that the goods IN eve1u case
sctN ErOve just as represent
ed.
BUTLER & REED.
No. Il Market Square, Portland.
Nov sO-sNeodtt
II - M O " A T.
Jos. III. WEBSTER
Has removed TO
No. 6S Middle s+
apif opposite the New Post Office. sNcodt |
oouVENs AID GLOVE CLEANER restores
sofled gloves equal to new. For sale by all |
druggists and fancy goods dealers. Price %
cents per bottle. mr2s.d1v
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
Masonic Notice.
Portland Lodge. No. 4.
To Let.
Girl Wanted.

A SUITE OF very desirable rooms on the first floor,
"A with or without board, furnished unrurnish-
ed. Apply at
29aprs3t 20 Brown Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
Brick House on Free street

o. For SALE. The centrally located Brick
E::J House and lot, the Westerly corner OF Free
HsY and Cotton streets, As feet on Free and 20 II.
on Cotton st-two good store lots.
Apply to WM II. JERKS, Real Estate Agent,
ap29d1ws Next east OF City Hall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
MUSICAL NOTICE..
EDWARD b. ROBINSON,

Teacher ard Pr0fessional Piano Tauer,
has resumed his Professor of teaching and tuning
piano Iortes. Orders may be lett at the music store
OF j. N. DAVIS, 3IS Congress street, opposite Me-
chanic's Hall. aM11snd3w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
IL - M O " A r, .

JoUvEN's KID GLOVE CLEANER restore,
sofied gloves equal to new. For sale bv all
druggists and fancy goods dealers. Price %
cents per bottle. mr2s.d1v
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
Clerk Wanted.

uITl w dnUcUs
VT'O do general house work. Apply at So Danforth
i st. Tvs
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29

Opening at o'clock p, N. and continuing for that
day only.
Schedules OF the premiums may be obtained OF the
Treasurer, Samuel Role ESQ., corner Of Congress
and Chestnut streets. Per Order,
ap29td s. B. BECKETT, Sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29

A BOY as general clerk, one who has some know
A ledge OF book keeping, apply by letter to
apr29d3t Portland Star Match Company.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29

a YOUNG Man to make change in a Brokers'
"A Office, salary $50 per week. None need
it $250.0O as security for honesty. Address
apr29dI BROKER, City Hall, Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
For Sale or Let.

nNE half of nice two story double house, sit
" ua ed I've miles from the city and within ten
MINUTES walk OF X. X. Station. For further par
ticulars inquire OF SAMUEL BELL, at his new
Boot and Shoe Store 2i3 Congress street, second east
OF New City Building, Portland, Me. ap29t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-04-29
Floral EEHibitiO7l.

The Spring Exhibition of the Portland Horticultu-
Il Society will be held at Reception Hail, (City
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

From q report published in a re-
cent number Of tho Cincinnati
Chronicle, of recent proceedings
in the Chillicotho whisky ring ca
ses, it appears that, Notwithstanding
the fact that two former investiga.
tions as 10 revenue frauds failed to
establish charges mado against
the Emmitt whisky ring, on OK.
plosion Of tho whole fraudulent bu-
siness ia now accomplished, the
parties 10 the fraud made to plead
guilty and 10 pay o fine Of S4O,-
900.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06
The Legislatnre.

The evenly balanced political
complexion Ofthe Ohio Legislature
we think is favorable for one thing
the avoidance Of attempts at
purely partizan legislation, and
the sbaet1ent of1lg~s designed
solely for the promotion Of the
public welfare. We trust tho Re-
publican members will not with
bold their votes from such meass
ures, let them be introduced by
whom they may. Both parties in
the Legislature have now an op.
portunity 10 do something for the
good of the State By the enactment
Of necessary important legislation
in such shape that neither party
need be ashamed Of it.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

porary excitement UPON proposi-
tions anthori1ing indebtedness,
may require further restrictions
upon the power to borrow money.
Ii is therefore suggested, for your
consideration, tpiimit The anounl
of debt for q sIpgls purpose, and
the total amouat for al purposes,
which any Local Authority may
contract, TO a certain percentage
of the taxable properly Of anch lO>
cality. ~
Who evils here cOnsidersd are
not new. Fourteen years ago,
Governor Medill, in. his annual
message. used Tic following Ian.
guage, which is as applicable 10
county and municipal affairs no "
as when it was written: "The
irresponsible and extrayaeaut
system of administration which
prevails in some Of our counties
and cities furnishes the principal
cause for the exactions which ore
SO generally complained Of. There,
public contracts are given TO favor.
ties, which occasion. themost lavish
expenditures. There also, we 6nd
officers with incomes which shock
all correct ideas of public compen'
sation. These things have their
effect upon the general tone Of
public morals. County reform is
a duty enjoined by every consid.
GRAFTON otrpublic yirtueS A
The whole Of this Important
subject is commendedd 40 your can
did consideration.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06
COMMON SC nooLs.

Tho total number of persons of
school ago in ME State In 1869, was
officially reported at 1923 676; an
increase of IL ,l08 over the previ~
GUS year. The total number en-.
rolled in the public schools In 1869
was 740, 1882, an increase OF 8,6l0
over the year 1868. O The average
daily attendance in tho public
schools in 1869 was 434 S65, an In.
crease over 1868 of "a, ,l44.e lnd
ThStotai taxes for schools, school
buildlAGs, and all other purposes,
tho present fiscal year, is S6,578,.
l96 SO, an increase over tho taxa-
tion oithe previous fiscal year OF
s616,T95 A68. o OF this incroaso OF
taxation, the sum Of Sl7, 1893 So is
in the State taxation for school
purposes, and the sum OF S59s. .96l
80 is the increase Of local school
taxation. 7 ~ rC.H la h4os
The State Commissioner Of Com.
mon Schoolp, in bis report, will re.
commend the adoption Of county
superintendeucy, the substitution
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

.AcKNowLEDaED SUPERIORITY OF
RoBACks BiTTERs. - These far>
famed Bittors arc by oil admitted
to be, in thoir purity as a stimu.
liant, their efficacy as medicine and
strengthening ngpropertios as tonic,
superior to any other known com.
pound. Tho Government ac>
knowlcdges this in issuing them
to the army, and fathers acknowl-
edge this in usirg them in their
families. YLe
Roback's Bitters aro known
throughout the civilized world,
and as they are growing in public
estimation continually, they will
soon DO the ono great universal
remedy, supplanting similar pre-
parations everywhere.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06
NEW DRUG STORE.

1 have opened, on Main Street,
a retail Drug and Prescription
Store, and | keep in connection
thorowith o good assortment Of
Toilet articles.
My stock is entirely new, select.
cd lin Now York City by myself, and
persons dealing with mo can rest
assured of getting pure and fresh
Medicines at fair prices.
l pay particular attention to fill'
ing Physicians prescriptions.
H. B. HUNTER.
Lancaster, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1869.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

POPULATION OF Quo - Returns
from the several counties to Go.
lumbus Of tho enumeration oil
youth botwcon the agos Of dvc and
twenty-one years, show an aggre-
gate of 1.028,575 belonging 10 that
class, As q general rule this
class comprises just about one.
third ofthe entire population. Es.
timated by this rulo the popula.
tion Of Ohio would bo 3,0S6. OPS
Probably 10000 should be added
for the Increase TO the time Of talk
ing the national census this year,
which addition, il correct, would
make tho population 3,l6i OPS, 1t
will be interesting to note at the
proper time how Tar this estimate
comes from the fact.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

The portraits, in oil, Of Ex-Pres-
idcnt William Henry Harrison
ExrGovernors Worthington and
Medill, were received Dec. 23d,
by Governor Hayes and placed in
the Executive Rooms. The por.
trait Of x.Govcrnor Medill was
painted by J. II. Witt, OF Colum.
bus, and those of General Harri
son and WorthiDgton, by Thomas
8. Noble, Of Philadelphia.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

Mrs. 4. CAdy Stanton lsctured
in Cincinnati few evenings since
in favor Of woman suffrage 10 an
audience ofabout 200 persons,-
Tho sensation lately so general in
regard to this subject seems to be
rapidly subsidipg.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

p@, Severe lingering Coughs arc
cured by the usO Of DIR. PisrcS's s
Alternative Extract or Golden Med.
ical Discovery in less than ono
half tho timc necessary to cure
them with any other modiOIne.--
For Hoarseness, Aaryngitis, or
Ministers Sore Throat, Bronchitis
and tho early stages of Oonsump'
tion, it surpasses everything before
discovered. Sold by druggists, or
send throo and a quarter dollars to
DR.. r. v. Pierce. Buffalo, N. Y,
and get three bottles FREQ OF ex.
press chNrges.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

The Democratic Treasurer, Au-
ditor and Commissioners Of Ash
land county, OhiO, and the Repub-
llcan Jerk Of the Court. have been
indicted by the grand jury for
drawing illegal fees, and for mis-
conduct in Office.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

Mrs. Stoves new book on the
Lord Byron business Is announced
10 be issued shortly under the IT,
tlopLady Byron yindicatcd." The
majority Of the press is terribly
"down on it" in advance Of its is,
cue.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

ing; To further preserve the pur.
Ity OF elections BY . FsgistratiOn
OF voters and to further regu.
late railroad companies by oslab.
fishing uniform rates for passen-
ger and freighls.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06
Ohio Legislature--Mixed Or
.tt RnnizatiOn.

ODlO LegibIature--MtX Orr
ganizatiOn.
Both branches Of the General
Assembly Of Ohio convened in
their respective Chambers in the
Capitol, on Monday, tho I'd inst.
Thore was foil attendance Of
MENTORS, and The the business OF
organization was attended with
sOme excitement, arising from the
fact Of tho balance of power bo
tween tho two political parties
being held by tho delegation from
Hamilton county, elected upon q
so.called Reform Ticket. This
delegation cast ItS votos for officers
in both Houses in such a way as to
divide tho several positions about
equally between Republicans and
Democrats. a3' d
In the Senate the following on.
GERS were elected,
Clerk, h. T. Hall, Of Muskipgum IN,
Republican. 2hc'Ha H oat
lst Assistant CLERK, r. F. Hurl,
bprt, Of Delaware, Democrat.
a. Assistant, Geo. W. Johnson
Of Jackson, Republican.
9Sergt at Arms, b. p. Churchill
Democrat.
lot Assistant, John r. jerome
Republican.
Cd assistant, J. Gutzwiler, Dom,
oerat. ua
Tho House was organized BY
the election Of A. J. Gun nipgham
Ropublican.Reforme Of Hamilton
Speaker; Amos Layman (Dem
oiFrankiin, Clerk; J. r. Webster
(Rep Of Eric, let Assistant; Da
vid Thomas, Dom Of Brown, p
Assistant; A. KeoIOr, (Rop) o
Hamilton, Sergeant al Arms; Al
yah Perry, Osm.) Of Fairfield
Frat Assistant; s. g. Kerr, (Rep,,
Of Jefferson, Second Assistant.
Nr, cockerell, Dem } Of Adams
was elected Speaker pro TEN.
In the Senate, bills were intro
duced--To establish Soldiers Or
phans' Homes; and 70 repeal til
act relating TO the inspection q
stsam boilers.
Notices we're given Of the follow
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06
Governors Message.

This document was sent to both
branches Of the Legislature on
Monday, and is given in fall incur
columns to-day. It's a brief. but
comprehensive and statesmaDlike
exposition Of the affairs of Ohio,
and If the EegislEture viii But en-
act into laws the wise suggestions
Of Gov. Hayes, the State will be
materially benefited By their &C.
tion.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06
Death of Gen. McGroarty.

Gen'l STEPHEN J, MGRoARrY,
of Cincinnati, died in that city on
the morning Of the I'd inst. lie
was we'll known to many Of our
readers as the commander Of the
Glst o. V. l. during the late war,
and was q true patriot, and hcroic
soldier. The remote cause Of bis
death was o wound received dur
ing his military service. He was
last fall elected Clerk of Hamilton
county. and in few days would
have assumed charge Of that lucra.
tive Office. 'sa' ''i
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

Harm Tess, BeaNtIrul Nnd Lasting
MRs. 8. A. ALIENS Hair Restorer and nres.
sing. The attention ofthe public is invited to
the valuable Improvement recently made in
this preparation. It's inallible property Of
quickly restoring Gray Hair to its original col.
or, is here combined with most agreeable
Dressing, all in one bottle.
Also her zYLoBALsAMU UNI, another prepar
alton, clear and transparent, A toilet luxury
for cleansing, dressing and strengthening the
hair, far preferable to French pomndcs, and at
hNlf the cost. Sold by Druggists.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

Il Is arsmarkable fact that the
laaaslc asylums Of all the South.
err States are full to overaowing.
TisgIeiA, alabama and Georgia
cannot begin to care for the aPpli>
eanes. A wp sssa
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-01-06

And the excess Of earnings over
expenses were......'..'......- s39,242 20
REFORMATION OF coNvIcTs.
A large proportion Of the con.
victs, when admitted, are quite
young. The age Of about one third
docs not exceed twenty one years.
More than two thirds of the in.
mates Of the prison arc now under
thirty years Of age. 1t will occur
TO any one who considers these
facts that, under our system Of
prison discipline, too little effort
has heretofore been made to re.
form these young men. A high
authority has said, mo human be-
ing is SO debased and wicked that
he cannot be reclaimed" Itis bo-.
lieved that, onder a wise system,
the young, at least, can be reform,
ed and prepared for useful and
worthy citizenship. The present
system has two capital defects--tbe
mingling in intimate association OF
the young with the hardened Grim
inals, and the failure 10 educate
the convicts in habits of thrift and
self>control. The defects are in
the system. The convict, when he
leaves tho Penitentiary, is exposed
TO greater temptations than ever
before, and the result of his prison
lifo is that he has less power to res
sist evil Influences, and, too oftcn,
less disposition 10 resist them /
do not enlarge upon the objections
to tho present system; it is not
claimed to be relormatory. In o
recent report, tho Directors said:--
"The great mass OF convicts still
leave tho Penitentiary apparently
as hardened and as dangerous 10
the State rs they were when
they were sentenced" Tho Vita
question is,, how to remove this re
proach on our penal legislation =
In considering II l commend tC
you, the remarks of the Board O
State Charities on tho Irish con
vict system. Tho Distinguishing
merit Of that system is that it en-.
lists tho co>operation of the pris
oner in his own amendment, with
out Withholding from him tho pun
ishmcnt duo To his crime" II ID,
adoption Of that system, with sucl
notifications as our condition ro
quires, is deemed an experimen
which it is inexpedicnt for tn,
State to try until its advantages
are better understood, I submit tha
tho least that ought now to bo Mt
tempted Is TO provide for o classfl
cation Of cohvicts, so as TO sepa
rate beginners in crime from hard
ened offenders. Whether this cal
best bo dono by alterations and III
extension of tho present peniten
tiary or by the erection OF a new
one, is for your wisdom to deter
mino. 30 u.''1i ~ iar t''1 1a.
| In several other States volunta
Try associations have boon formst
TO provide for. encourage, and fur
nish employment 10 discharged
convicts, and their efforts hav,
been o. 'indslcuIablo benefit to thi
unfortunate c,ass. liza similar as
sociation should bo formed by ID,
benevolent citizens OF Ohio, thoy
will reasonably expect to fccciv,
proper assistance from the Genera
Assembly, and in that expectation
| trust they will not bO disappoint