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Excerpt from Reformatory Prison Discipline: As Developed by the Rt. Hon. Sir Walter Crofton, in the Irish Convict Prisons
The subject of prison discipline is now felt of such importance to the general welfare of society, that governments in every part Of the civilized world are sending representatives to the great Prison Discipline Congress which is about to assemble in London.' They will carry back to the uttermost parts of the earth the results of experi ence, and the deliberations Of those who have given attention to these important subjects. It is desirable that a clear and distinct account of the system developed by Sir walter crofton should be accessible to every one. The only complete account which exists, compiled from pamphlets and reports now inaccessible, is contained in the work, Our Convicts - this is now out of print. It is at the request Of the United States Commis sioner, Dr. Wines, to whom is due the original con ception Of this Congress, and its successful develop ment, that this small work has been prepared.
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