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June 13, 1875
Nashville Union And American
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Gov. Porter, State Superintendent Trousdale, and Maj. Jos. Horton visited the state penitentiary, examined operations, found everything in commendable order, and noted improved conditions from replacing lash punishments with daily tasks, leading to better prisoner productivity.
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A Visit to the Penitentiary.
Gov. Porter, accompanied by State Superintendent Trousdale and Maj. Jos. Horton, paid an official visit to the penitentiary yesterday, at the invitation of the lessees, and made a minute examination of the workings therein. All was found in good and highly commendable order, such being the verdict of the visitors.
Of late the policy of punishing refractory convicts with the lash has been largely dispensed with, and the change has wrought about a more satisfactory condition of things. The prisoners are assigned daily tasks, and the majority, by more attentive and cheerful industry, often finish an hour or two before what has been heretofore the time for leaving off.
Gov. Porter, accompanied by State Superintendent Trousdale and Maj. Jos. Horton, paid an official visit to the penitentiary yesterday, at the invitation of the lessees, and made a minute examination of the workings therein. All was found in good and highly commendable order, such being the verdict of the visitors.
Of late the policy of punishing refractory convicts with the lash has been largely dispensed with, and the change has wrought about a more satisfactory condition of things. The prisoners are assigned daily tasks, and the majority, by more attentive and cheerful industry, often finish an hour or two before what has been heretofore the time for leaving off.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Penitentiary Visit
Prison Reform
Convict Punishment
Governor Porter
Daily Tasks
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Porter
State Superintendent Trousdale
Maj. Jos. Horton
Where did it happen?
The Penitentiary
Story Details
Key Persons
Gov. Porter
State Superintendent Trousdale
Maj. Jos. Horton
Location
The Penitentiary
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Officials including Gov. Porter visit the penitentiary, inspect operations, approve conditions, and observe benefits of shifting from corporal punishment to task-based labor, resulting in improved prisoner morale and efficiency.