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nothing of an unfavorable character has been heard from a large portion of those who have been discharged from this prison, since April, 1828, there is good reason to hope that they have become convinced that "the way of the transgressor is hard," and have therefore, returned to their families and friends, and are now worthy and industrious members of the community in which they reside.

On the first of May last, my much esteemed and highly respected predecessor resigned the Wardenship of this Institution; the arduous duties of which, he had so satisfactorily sustained for more than three years, to engage in employments more congenial to the better feelings of our nature, and with prospects of greater pecuniary emolument.

The discipline established under his administration has been continued in successful operation, and increasing confidence in its efficacy, is derived from the fact, that no unfavorable change has been discovered since the relinquishment of the executive duties of the Prison, by the able and efficient hand that first put it in operation; and it is very gratifying to remark, that punishments have not been increased to secure the good order, obedience and industry which have prevailed even during the season of unusual sickness, when restriction in the quantity both of food and drink were imposed on those in good health, as well as the sick in all departments of the Prison.

During the past year, ample means for the employment of all the convicts have been at command, and present appearances indicate as favorable prospects for the one upon which we have now entered. The quantity as well as productiveness of labor, will, however,

in a great measure, be regulated by the state of business in the community at large; and in order to secure a full share of public patronage, the Prison must necessarily be subjected to some of the vicissitudes and risks which affect individual interests.

The order of the Supreme Executive Council passed on the 24th of April last, requiring "such additions and alterations to be made within the old Warehouse" "as will render it a convenient building for the residence of the Warden," has been so far complied with, as that contracts have been made for the execution of the work, which are now in the course of fulfilinent; and it is expected that the building will be completed and ready for occupation, by the month of January next. While discharging the multifarious dutics appertaining to his office, the Warden has the pleasure to acknowledge the kind attentions and friendly council received from the Hon. Board of Inspectors, the Rev. Chaplain, the Physician, and from the late Warden; and he would do injustice to the merits of the officers immediately associated with him in the government and discipline of the convicts, were he to forbear noticing the faithful attention which has been given to the various duties devolving upon them and the promptness with which every order has been executed, whether for the promotion of the health and comfort of the unfortunate men placed under their charge; or for advancing all the great and important interests of the Institution.

On referring to the following brief schedule of the financial operations of the year, it will appear that the profits, have exceeded all the expenses of the Prison, in the sum of $4,192 31; but it is proper to remark that from 800 to $1000 of the balance is from the

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earnings of the year, ending 30th September, 1831, and which was not included in the report of that year.— And for the reason, that it consisted of labor performed in manufacturing stock, for persons to whom the labor was not usually charged, until the manufactured articles were delivered. The balance, has also been increased by the sale of considerable quantities of stone, which were partially worked in former years, and have been remaining on hand. Considering therefore, the extra expenses, and loss of labor, occasioned by the sickness in August last, it is presumed that the profits on the labor, performed during the year which has just closed upon us would have been equal to the balance presented in the account had the usual good health prevailed.

In taking a prospective view of the financial concerns for the present year, it can scarcely be expected that the results will be quite as favorable as have been those of the past, particularly, if the number of prisoners, should continue to diminish; the contracts for supplies of rations and the prices of all kinds of fuel are much increased over those of the last year for the same articles; the state of the pickits and buildings are such, as will render considerable repairs necessary, the ensuing season; still, there is good reason to anticipate, at least, an income, something beyond the whole expenditures for the support of the Prison.

All the accounts, of the receipts and disbursements of the past year, ending 30th September last, with the proper vouchers will be prepared and lodged in the Treasurer's office as is required by law, as soon as convenience will admit of so doing.

Disbursements and Income for one year, ending September 30th, 1831.

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$29,099 51

ditures for the year,

$4,192 32

$4,192 32" Balance, being excess of Income over Expen

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SIR:

His Excellency Levi Lincoln,

I have the honor to inform your Excellency, that Proposals have been received and accepted to construct a Dwelling for the residence of the Warden of this Institution, in most respects agreeable to the plan submitted by my worthy predecessor, and approved of by your Excellency and the Honorable Council,-for a sum not exceeding the appropriation. It has been found, however, on examination, that the plan does not represent correctly the width of the Store-House ;-which error was not discovered until after the Architect had drawn a working plan, accompanied by a Specification, and upon which the Contract was made. The Store-House is 32 feet in width,-but was presumed by the plan to be but 28 feet. The new part is to be 40 feet-and consequently projects but 4 feet each side of the width of the Store-House-and if built upon this plan, will leave an opening for the windows of 18 to 20 inches only in the clear, after the frames are set. The Contractor proposes to increase the width of the new part to 44 feet and which, by so doing, will allow of windows of the same dimensions as those in the other parts of the house-but will increase the expense $100 to $125 beyond the appropriation. I have consulted with the Hon. Judge Leland and Hon. Charles Wells, and have their united opinion that it would be preferable to adopt the proposition of the Contractor, rather than to be under the necessity of constructing windows of such