Prison Reform Debates in the Edinburgh Review Tradition
Two rival views of imprisonment as only punishment or as reform dominate nineteenth century debate. Sydney Smith argues for harsh, punitive treatment while Henry Brougham advocates reform through discipline, education, and moral cultivation. The article surveys practical prospects, citing Captain Maconochie’s Norfolk Island methods and Johnson's Encyclopedia proposals for depoliticized prison management and post release employment guidance.
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New Wisconsin Architecture Progress in Public Buildings
Jan 19 Mitwavukeer reports on Wisconsin public buildings rivaling older cities. Layton art gallery at Jefferson and Mason will be funded by donor Mr Layton with three galleries and a central statuary hall, lit from above. The State University Madison Science Hall replaces the fire destroyed building with fireproof design and iron stairs. The 203 by 126 foot main block includes a 54 by 52 foot boiler house rear for heating.
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Layton
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Bard of Shanty Hill Seeks National Bard Title
Special correspondence from Honesdale Pennsylvania reports Mrs. Sarah Kelley, longtime resident, seeks appointment as national bard. Kelley cites Civil War losses of nine male relatives and has published a verse autobiography titled Biography of the Bard. The piece recalls local figures and a forged letter incident involving A N Bullard.
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Sarah Kelley
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