Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-29

the most accomplished and noted criminals
have gone ont from the city OF Richmond,
and our Jail Is disgrace 10 the city. lie
then read the following paper, which was
signed by al present:
10 the Honorable Board Of Aldermen end
Common CopciJhe city Of Richmond:
The statistics show that the number Of
prisoners in the city Jail, and the cOnse-
quent cost Of maintaining them there are
nearly i'reatY-JiUo per cent. greater now than
about this time a year ago. This clearly in-
dicates that the growth OF crime in our midst
Is outstripping that OF our city must great
IL injure both our moral and material inter-
csts, and demands at your hands the most
earnest and careful consideration.
Many Ol MS are convinced that the pre-
inadequate and improper arrangements
OF our city Jail tend greatly 10 the increase
Of criminals and the pcrpctuation OF crime
in Richmond.
Now. the youpgest chiid simply charged
ioiM ne smallest ofDce, and sent TO pri-
son, must necessarily BE- brought IN contact
WiH, and under The constant influence an |
iWeidgo ~ The most CrpcrieHced dHd hGrd-
erCd CTimhlqiS there confined. rHb no en-
pi1gment SdUc that Of being trained dRd
graduated it he CRcSt artS Of crime and
iHfdniU
BY aragrapb , OF section ~ Of our city
charter You are expressly authorized to
erect or provide in or near the city suitable
work houses, houses Of correction Or re-
formation
Believing that IN institution OF thIS na-
turc, in which the young in crime may be
separately confined and usefully employed.
will prove a relief and blessing to this COM
munity. Is experience ha> shown such
establishments to be TO others
The undersigned, citizens and taX-piy-
eTs, respectfully but earnestly ask that you
will at once take such steps as may be ne
ccSsary TO carry into effect the foregoing
provision of our charter by establishing in
or near this city suitable place for the
confinement, correction, and employment
OF the youthful offenders In our midst.
Num.,sS OF these papers will be present.
ed to our citizens for their signatures. and
copies placed IN the several banks for the
accommodation Of others.
OTHER SPEAKERS.
Mr.. John Grame said he was in iuli SYM
pathy with the meeting. and thought 4
special committee should be appointed 20
summation; thought perhaps 1t would b1
best 10 effect permanent organization.
DR.. Parker then spoke earnestly in favor
Of the move. said be: We want work
house and house OF correction attached.
There are one hundred men in the poor
house able TO earn living. He favored
the appointment Of committee to prepare
an ordinance ior the adoption Of the Coun.
ell.
Nr John VI. IIigens said he had adyo-
Gated the establishment OF such M in'titu-
ton eighteen years ago. and he felt tain
that the city WAS in condition TO meet thi-
want.
Mr.. MrtZgcr said he would contribute OF
hi, mean, to start Sucha an institution. Let
the people show that they want this in>ii-
tuition. and the Council will move.
Major Robert Stilc, said he could hardly
De called q citizen OF Richmond 1T present.
but he wanted to a>k Judge Christian hi'
authority for the large increase Of offenders
stated N the paper presented.
ThereupOn Judge Christian read from q
paper furnished by the city sergeant. sub
staniiating the same.
go RIGHT At If.
Mr. j. l.. Williams spoke earnestly in H.
yOr of the movement, and said the way Ia
succeed was to advance in direct line, and
not now discuss relative matters. &c.
Mr.. Thomas Branch said Re had learned
great deal at this meeting. and the more
he heard the greater Wa his conviction
that the matter should he worked out al
once.
TnE PETITION.
Mr.. Pott. moved that committee oi live
bc appointed to take charge ot the petition
aud present il TO the City Council, which
was adopted.
Mr.. +. Y. Cannon SAID he was in full ac-
cord with the meeting; thought that TIN
meeting should only have the petition
,i.ned and presented. aud aiterward, the
organization should be perfected.
The chair appointed The following com
mittec: George l.. Christian, j. J.. vii
liams. j. Il. Pace. Ashton Starke. Thom1'
Potts. and subsequently. on motion. Dr
W. W. Parker's name was added.
Dr. Reeve thought il anything was 70 b'
done We were 10 do II.
4 GOOD INVESTMENT.
Mr. +. II. Mayo made i telling speech
He said hi, heart was in the matter. III
thought the city could make no wiser IN
,estmcnt, and that from many standpoini'
the merits Of such an institution could b'
advanced. The city j. now no doubt N
condition to take This matter IN hand. and
il not, he would almost say rent house
and the very infancy II the thing wouio
impress IT, worth upon the people. Th'
House Oi Correction, a. well as = work
house. should be had.
now 10 DO IT.
Mr.. !. T. Ellys0n sand there VA. nC
doubt about the Council bciHg willing Il
establish th. Institution when The taN-pay
crs desired il, but that practical diIliculile'
wefe in the way. The question l., " How
shall We do it," He challenged any on'
nresent in twenty-four hours to present
such scheme to the Council. 20 enlarginl
upon the cost. location. number 0i Oihcer-
! &c. g. would enable them 10 proceed a
/ once and nteligently in the matter
Rev. John Pollard, Of the Baptist Church
then expressed himself heartily in ,vmpl
thv with the meeting. Ne spoke pointed
4 IA. and ike a bilSIue.s-man accustomed 4
| figures. He thought the difficulties sng
| pe.tcd by Mr.. Ellysos were easily removed
| We were not the first people who ever at
tempted this thing. and II we wanted L
. FnON bbNs WY ft,l rblii' VI WV r'''-
that ALREADY have such institutions. Ill
wss afraid that the only difficulty in th
NAY was a financial one. but was glad I,
I hear that the president OF the counc,
/ didn't e~tecm this a barrier. lie believed
/ that soon after the establishment OF the IN
.titntion large private donations and be
/ mle.r would be forthcoming. IL woul'
| he hard 10 c0nfne the institution 10 on
eity: Tor soon the other cities OF oar Stat
would ask II. to allow them 10 send clll
prits sere, and 80 they would help 70 de
fray expenses, &c.
PLAN.
DIR. Parker offered the following: fha
the committee OF six prepare and present
plsn for the establishment contemplated b.
this meeting. Adopted.
On motion the meeting adjourned sub
ject to the call Of the committee.
The following has been issued:
NOTICE. "A numhcr II bimk petitions :