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That with regard to the erection of the prisons, it is less expensive; unless it be admitted, that the period of confinement may, inconsequence of the severity of the punishment, be considerably diminished; in which case the calculation by D:r Julius, before referred to, shows, that the expenses of building are then as 9 to 10, in favour of the Pensylvanian system.
That the Auburn system requires a much stronger guard than the Pensylvanian.
That the factory-work, performed in common, and forced by outward means, certainly gives greater profits, but acls less advantageously on the prisoner’s inclination for employment and on his real power of supporting himself in future.
That the Philadelphian system acts more deeply and more directly on the prisoner’s moral improvement. That, by means of self-examination and an afflictive though beneficial solitude, it subdues his temper and stifles his evil dispositions. That it represents work as a wished for and consoling employment, and promotes an increase of skill in the workman.
That it completely prevents injuriousacquaintances and dangerous communications among the prisoners.
Hence may again be drawn the following conclusions:
That the Philadelphian system ought to be applied in the first instance in order to separate
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