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It may not be deemed improper here to remark, that the general expenses of the institution have been increased, and the profits of some shops considerably diminished by means altogether beyond the Warden's control.

The increased number of convicts and change of employment, have rendered necessary some repairs and alterations in the various shops which might otherwise have been dispensed with.

The extreme severity and unusual length of the winter season, while it enhanced the price of fuel, added greatly to the consumption and consequent expense of that article.

And the circumstance of the river and canal freezing up so early in the fall and remaining unnavigable till late in the spring, subjecting us to the extra expense of conveying many of our contract stone to Boston by land, very materially lessens the profits of the stone shop the past year.

But notwithstanding these unavoidable embarrassments, it will be seen that the profits of the institution have been somewhat increased from the year ending May 31, 1831.

The accompanying report of the Chaplain and Physician, whose kind and humane attention entitle them to the highest praise, supercede the necessity of any remarks in this place upon the health and moral condition of the prisoners.

ABNER S. STINSON, Warden.

State Prison, Concord, May 31, 1832.

REPORT OF THE CHAPLAIN.,

So far as it relates to the morals of the prison, the Chaplain would respectfully state, as a general thing, the prisoners appear orderly, and mostly disposed to submit to the regulations of the Institution. Therefore only a small degree of punishment is necessary in comparison with other institutions of the kind. The provision made for religious service by the Directors, is one exercise during the week, which has been punctually attended with the convicts by the Chaplain on the Sabbath. In addition to the above, he has by the aid of Mr. Robinson, the Deputy Secretary, and others, attended a Bible Class and Sabbath School, through the warm season of the year, in which a great majority of the prisoners participated, with an apparently deep interest.

The particular attention they render to moral and religious instruction admit of scarce a parallel, as a general thing. There are, however, as may reasonably be expected, some few exceptions to this among such a complicated character as we find thrown together in a State prison.

What use or improvement may be made of these instructions when they regain their liberty, and commingle with society again, is beyond my power

to determine; but this much is demonstrated to certainty, they have a very salutary effect on their morals and behaviour while in prison, and quite a number of them profess to have realized a radical change both in heart and life, and we see nothing in their daily deportment contradictory of their profession.

This gives us encouragement to persevere in laudable efforts for the well being and reformation of this forlorn and unfortunate class of our fellow men. The Chaplain has often felt much to regret that he could not appropriate a greater portion of his time and attention to the immediate instruction of the convicts. In preaching to them, attending the Sabbath School and visiting them when sick, he has rendered one third part of his ministerial services, which was all he could do consistent with his other duties and engagements. He is fully persuaded to believe, if a prudent, experienced, and suitable man was selected to devote his attention wholly to the moral instruction of the prisoners, as many of the State prisons have done in different States, the benefits accruing to them and to commuity at large, would be many. The probable effects on their morals, both while in and when out of prison, would be very desirable and far beyond what we could reasonably expect from occasional service only, and it is also believed that the result would be by no means disadvantageous to the interests of the State in a pecuniary point of light.

When the new prison shall be completed, and the convicts separated into retired and solitary cells during their recess from their daily toil, it will un-. doubtedly add much toward their reformation, and the facilities for giving them suitable instruction will be far superior to those realized on the old plan. Then, after preaching to them in a collected body he would have an opportunity of conversing with each in his separate department, and free from all that embarrassment peculiar to those in company; the prisoner will open his mind and feelings to his minister, whom he would soon view as his spiritual guide, and receive those admonitions and instructions particularly applicable to his condition. It will at once be very obvious to every reflecting mind, that a man thus placed should be one in whom the offi cers could confide with the utmost safety, and who would gain the entire confidence of the prisoner, in order to their spiritual benefit. His ultimate object, of course, should always be to lead the convicts to a just sense of the nature of his offences, that he may seek reconciliation and pardon through the Divine Redeemer, and become prepared to fill the station of a useful citizen of the community, and be of use to himself and others. As the Chaplain's term of service is nearly closed with the convicts, and not calculating on another term, he would the more readily and freely present these items for reflection..

And who does not feel the all importance of a thorough reformation in the inmates of our state penitentiary? Is there a Christian but what feels it and prays for it? Is there a philanthropist but what desires this object? We most humbly trust not; and would appeal to the intelligence, and enlightened judgment, and philanthropy of every statesman, whether NewHampshire shall not vie with her sister States in fulfilling the declaration of our Lord and Master, "I was sick, and in prison, and ye came unto me and visited me." S. KELLY, Chaplain.

Concord, June, 1832.

REPORT OF THE PHYSICIAN. The Physician of the New-Hampshire State Prison respectfully begs leave to report :

That during the year ending May 31, 1832, there has been but one death

at the institution. This was a case of hydrothorax, insidious in its commencement, obscure in its progress, fatal in its result. It was apparently induced and aggravated by a state of mental despondency. The year, however has been unusually sickly. The number of convicts having considerably increased during the year, an increase in the amount of sickness would naturally be expected; but the latter has increased in a much greater proportion than the former.

From the middle of July to the middle or last of September, bowel complaints were very prevalent, affecting in a greater or less degree probably three fourths of the whole number. The complaint was generally diarrhoea, somewhat obstinate and protracted, but seldom amounting either to genuine disentery or cholera. Although for the most part pretty readily arrested by The cause of this medicine, still, repeated relapses were very common. complaint is to be traced to atmospheric influence; but that the use of crude, indigestible vegetables, and even the ordinary diet of the convicts, cooperated both in its production and aggravation, there can be no doubt-there is every reason to suppose that some change of diet for two or three months at that season of the year when bowel complaints are most prevalent, would be alike conducive to the health of the prisoners, and have a tendency to prevent the frequent occurrence of these complaints.

And even in points of economy it merits consideration, whether such a change would not be expedient. Salted fish might be advantageously substituted a part of the time for the salted beef, and rice porridge at night for that made of coarse Indian meal. It is true the first cost of these articles would exceed that of the usual diet, but it is conceived this would be more than counterbalanced by the saving of time, and labor resulting from the change. Although this complaint does not in general take the men entirely from their work for any length of time, still where so many are afflicted with it, the aggregate loss of time, and consequently labor, must be unavoidably great.

I would respectfully suggest this as a subject worthy the consideration of the Hon. Board of Directors.

During the autumnal months, a considerable number of cases of bilious and typhus fever occurred, all of which terminated favorably in the usual time.

From the 1st of Nov. to the 1st of Feb. it was very healthy, but from the 1st of Feb. to the last of May, the number of sick in hospital varied from five or six to twelve or fifteen. The diseases were such as are incident to a cold, wet, and variable state of weather, such as catarrh, influenza, rheumatism, inflammatory sore throat and fever. Latterly, the mumps have prevailed to a considerable extent, some of the cases being very severe. But it is conceived that the necessarily crowded state of the larger cells as well as the state of the atmosphere contributed to the production of disease, as there was a disproportionate amount of sickness in them compared with the smaller ones.

A very great inconvenience has arisen at this Institution from the want of a hospital or place adapted to the purposes of a sick room heretofore, and at present the only places affording any accommodations, have been the larger cells, and these, from their size and construction, want of due vent illation, and unavoidable necesssity of being occupied and even crowded with both the sick and the well at the same time, have been any thing but suitable receptacles of the sick. The difficulty,however,cannot be obviated till the new prison is completed. When that is effected, I would humbly suggest to the Board the necessity and expediency of converting some par of the old prison into a hospital suitably fitted and furnished exclusively for the sick, June, 1832,

E. CARTER, Physician.

REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.

To His Excellency Samuel Dinsmoor,

Adjutant General's Office,
Concord, June 19, 1832.

Sir-The annual returns made to this department of the military strength of New-Hampshire, for the year ending May, 1832, present the following result :

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27,952

Which is 1038 short of the aggregate of the preceding year. The condensed return which I have the honour of submitting to your Excellency, furnishes also the present amount of ordnance, ordnance-stores, arms and military equipments and instruments of music, in the care of the several regiments and of the Commissary General, at Portsmouth. The apparent diminution of our military strength, notwithstanding the increasing population of the State, will be perceived. It is an evil which ought to be corrected, but the remedy is not in the control of this department. Although it is manifest that the limits of enrolment, fixed by the law of Congress of 1792, embraces a service altogether disproportionate to the exigencies of the present period; yet, as the quota of arms due to the several States under the annual appropriation, of $200,000 by the government of the United States, for arming the whole body of the militia, is predicated upon the enrolment and annual returns of those between the ages of 18 and 45, it is important to the State, that this enrolment and return be fully complied with, but I regret to say, that among the accessary causes of this diminution the want of vigilance on the part of enroling and returning officers, is one of the most prominent.

Within the last year, there have been received from the ordnance department of the United States, by Joseph Hill, Esq. Commissary General of this State, one thousand three hundred and ninety-seven bronzed, and one thousand bright muskets, and five hundred rifles; which complete the annual quota due to this State under the law of Congress of April 23d, 1808; these, added to those already previously received, make an aggregate of 7321 muskets, and 500 rifles, all of which are reported to be in the most perfect condition.

As the whole system of militia laws has lately been under the revision of committee competent to make all the suggestions of alterations and im provements which the present times require, and as their report is now before the honorable Legislature for consideration, I trust that your excellency will consider it unnecessary for me to make a more detailed report on the various subjects connected with our military establishment at this time.

With great respect, Your obedient servant,

JOSEPH LOW, Adjutant General.

ESTIMATE OF THE TREASURER.

An estimate of the probable receipts and disbursements at the Treasury from June 1, to December 1, 1832.

RECEIPTS,

For interest on 3 per cent. stock in the United States Funds

For fines of military exempts

$994 94

12 00

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