again, and then in the same manner go
to the eating-room. The tables that are
used here are very narrow, to prevent
any intercourse. In about half an hour
they are ordered, by the ringing of the
bell, to return to the workshops, and
here work until twelve o'clock, when
again they go and take their dinner in
the same way.
As evening comes on,
the prisoners go to the place where they
left their tubs in the morning; and when
the word of command is given, each
takes his own up and proceeds to the
mess or dining-room, where each one
takes his can of water and his pan of
food, and then all walk in the same
close step to their cells. As they enter,
they pull the door to after them, and
are then locked in by the turnkey, who
has two keys entirely different from any
others in the prison. The prisoners are
divided into companies; and each com-
pany occupies a separate gallery. The
turnkeys go around through the differ-
ent galleries in stocking-feet, to see if
the convicts are in bed.

the honor of the inestimth improvements which have been made, althoughh he was accused of occasional practices of unnecessary severity, in the punishment of offenders or suspected persons among the prisoners under his charge.

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Not a word is allowed to be spoken by the convicts while at work; and each small party of laborers is attended by 2. sentinel, at whatever employment, and every infringement of the rule of strict silence which he can observe is instantly reported and punished. Their cells are solitary, although arranged side by side in long rows, and separated only by single walls; and sentinels are so posted, at night, that no communication can be carried on between any of the prisoners. In the largest prisons, where a thousand or more persons are confined, a dead silence reigns from the hour of retirement till that of breakfast. A few men are sufficient to guard a great number, thus isolated in mind, and yet made to move and act in compact bodies. plot is impossible: one man can not The stateprison at Auburn is impor- even form an acquaintance with anothtant in an historical point of view, be- er. Whenever they move, they are recause it is that in which a new system quired to march at a regular step, in of prison-discipline was commenced, single file, and close together; a difficult which has since been extensively adopt- march, which requires strict attention. ed in the large stateprisons of this coun- They often receive their food on retry, and, with various modifications, in turning from work, without stopping; France and elsewhere. It was invented | for being marched through the kitchen, and first practised by Mr. Lynds, after-each takes his can from a table, and carward superintendent of the Sing-Sing ries it to his cell. prison. The grand object of it is to prevent all conversation and interchange of thoughts between the convicts. In all prisons previously in use, where considerable numbers of persons were confined, unless for offences of peculiar kinds, or under oppressive systems of government, numbers of prisoners were, from time immemorial, placed in common halls, often in a very crowded manner; and not only immoral conversation, but the basest crimes, might be indulged in. So great were the evils of that sys- The Prison-Discipline Society, which tem, that many innocent persons have was formed in Boston about twenty-five been ruined by their contact with felons years ago, early recommended the prinof the worst character, while awaiting ciples on which the Auburn prison was trial. The expense of keeping and conducted, and greatly contributed to guarding men in such circumstances was their general adoption in the United very great; and to Mr. Lynds belongs | States and foreign countries.

Religious services are often held in chapels connected with the prisons, and chaplains usually find many of the convicts accessible to their private instructions. Each cell has a Bible, and sabbath-schools are often kept by benevolent people of the neighborhood. In some cases, also, as in New York city, societies provide temporary lodgings and work for discharged convicts, and otherwise interest themselves in their welfare.

GENEVA.-This place is conspicuous The Geneva College was one of the among the lake villages for the beauty earliest institutions which adopted a of its appearance from the water. It plan of studies adapted to young men stands at the outlet of the lake of the preparing for other professions than same name, upon the western bank; those usually termed "learned;" and, and the houses of some of the more like several others since established in wealthy inhabitants occupy the summit different places, affords instruction in of the higher ground, which rises one practical branches to such students as hundred and twenty feet, just behind the prefer to pursue them. The buildings busiest streets, and descends with a hasty occupy a remarkably fine, agreeable, but graceful slope to the water, adorned and commanding situation, on the ele by the gardens, green with useful plants, vated shore of the lake, near the southand gay with blooming flowers. The ern extremity of Main street. surrounding country presents that gently-varied surface peculiar to this part of New York, where, for many miles, the ground has the appearance of having been channelled from north to south. The lowest depressions are cccupied by several of the small lakes, while the heights of the intermediate ridges command exte.sive and pleasing views over the gently-undulated country between.

The settlement of Geneva was begun in the year 1794, by Mr. Austin and Mr. Barton; and the act of incorporation was passed in 1812. The number of dwellings is about five hundred; and there are nine churches, a bank, &c.

This college, incorporated in 1825, has professors of mathematics, natural philosophy, Latin and Greek, statistics and civil engineering, modern languages, history and belles-lettres, chymistry and mineralogy. There is also a medical department, commonly called

The Medical College of Geneva.—The building belongs to the medical department of the college, which is under the direction of four professors. The inhabitants of this beautiful town have distinguished themselves by their liberality in providing and supporting institutions of the most valuable character; and few places of equal size can be found