Early Governors' Papers

at night; this, it is believed is the only means of effecting a radical reformation: in silence and solitude, where there is nothing to lull the conscience or distract the mind. the victim of his crimes is brought to reflect on the wretched condition to which they have reduced him, becomes humbled and penitent and is thus rendered susceptible of the means calculated to restore him to Society reformed, and disposed to virtuous conduct and honorable pursuits.

By Order of Major George Keyser & Coln^l Tho^s Sheppard Committee of Superintendence

James McEvoy Clk