The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-27

OF the administration and the men who conduct it.
which seems as true OF the intent 70 change bad men
INTO good ones as OF any otner human under
But must draw to q close; single word more
and have done. The American Prison Association
feels that II has undertaken great and good work,
one winch promises results OF the highest value 10
The who.e country. BUTT is work which cannot be
done-no great and good work can--witnout money.
The generosity OF Americans has been thoroughly
tested. There are no people IN the world VINO give
so freely. when the occasion is worthy. Not doubt
the present Is worthy occasion, we ask their aid
We ask your aid-without hesitation and without
mlssivns. lAppause.l
Fx-iieutenant NAYLAND. OF Connecticut. having
Drlefly, though In very forcible terms, advocated
the cause or prison REFORM presented the following
RESOLUTIONS, wliicn were unanimously ad0pted:-
Resolved That the discipline and proper treatment Of
penal justice aud the refo@aon ef ndyidaa and Glasses
noM e,osd vision, lives or p
@ scS M mo II %
!me. prac5lci atten!oa and earnest devoted
Of penal reformstoy and above ALL preventive discipline
Resolved, That the National Prison Association OF the
h on % n %
tous subjects, the cordial of the people Of
s woe sS Sy q
wa On ns and their without
s o.. as aqa
the several states and territories ought to be and
VIII aad III. S
dc citizens tnroughout the land to this subject With
tom 70 inc more perfect OF
conclusions in regard to penal and reormatoy discipline
approval Of meeting that Congress- representing
as we have beevs VIII All nations q the civil
porsncs the cause tor which /. convotsa and that
deliberations Sy oca delegates 50 that Mi parts Of our
coanry profit BY and By personal confer
tive experience Of other mathematics.
rspress" country at the International Congress- has
tave IN all respects. worthy Of the nigh responsibility
opportunity thus afford him present, in the of the
has n
Resolved That the thanks of this meeting Of all our
countymen and Of the friends Of prison reform throughout
s asS viii TO R " s for s &: 1
reformation and improvement IN American PRISONS and
ana conducting toward tine great
s FOR s s 81 c
Congress Will fty close the century prison reform
Dr. Wines one Of those worthy
of Howard who have been permitted by Divine Providence
to carry forward the noble work which the iusrons Eng
iish phanih r9p BEGAN >, .,.o u.,,
century ago amid obstacles ana cilcuties Of formidable
that public ana
art, is far advance of what then; it
most ht that close beginning
another in this department OF science
lied bv the reunion of all nations conference upon this
great and vital interest of society that tue suit
able time for reviewing the forecastng the and
gatherin. strength by mutual counses and
for the vast work still before and that Intimate
conviction that an influence VIII forth from the Congress
OF London which, properly guided and stimulated in the
coming years. will insure progress at accelerated and
beautiful IN the right direction.
Resolved That this meeting responds In hearty
phac tones to tue uerances the great meeting OF the 81
OF November Ia London in which of Ensands best
and wsest citizens participated and to the cordial action of
pledged their cooperation what Mr. LAMA Prime Minister
scientinco- sociai movement"
Resolved That Committee be appointed for the
United States to be charged with whatever relates
paaon for the Congress In this and that the follow
Ing be designated subject to their approval
SUCH committee, to witt
Here follow the names OF the committee
from the several States, the following gentle
men being selected from New York:-John
Dwight Francis LIeper. Elisha HARRIS W.
+. Alien. j. II. Scribner, Rev. Y. L. Bruce. b. X.
Pierce, f. l.. Godkin W. Aikman, j. b. GOuld, q. b.
Hubbel, Rev. d. Osgood, ana Il. y. Wines.
Professor LIEBER then made brief address on
the subject of prison reform. He was followed Nv
Mr.. Hagerman, and subsequently ny General Pills.
bury OF Albany pen,ientary. who gave some very
interesting details OF tue working OF persons alter
which the meeting adjourned.