Documents Relative to the House of Refuge: Instituted by the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents in the City of New York, in 1824... Pub. by Permission of the Board of Managers, by Nathaniel C. Hart, Superintendent |
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... months , at most , the proceedings of this Society , having for their object the reformation and restoration to society , under circumstances fa- vorable to their future prosperity , of the hundreds of youth who are annually thrown upon ...
... months , at most , the proceedings of this Society , having for their object the reformation and restoration to society , under circumstances fa- vorable to their future prosperity , of the hundreds of youth who are annually thrown upon ...
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... the year 1822 , and sentenced either to the City Bridewell from 10 to 60 days , or to the Penitentiary from 2 to 6 months . The list comprehends more than 450 persons , all under 25 years of age , and a very considerable number 13.
... the year 1822 , and sentenced either to the City Bridewell from 10 to 60 days , or to the Penitentiary from 2 to 6 months . The list comprehends more than 450 persons , all under 25 years of age , and a very considerable number 13.
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... month , ) the average number of lads arraigned for pet- " ty thefts , is five or six ; and I regret to state , that lately high " crimes have been perpetrated in several instances , by boys not " over 16 , who , at first , were idle ...
... month , ) the average number of lads arraigned for pet- " ty thefts , is five or six ; and I regret to state , that lately high " crimes have been perpetrated in several instances , by boys not " over 16 , who , at first , were idle ...
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... months . The present keeper , Mr. Thorpe , evidently conducts the prison with as strict an attention to cleanliness and order , as the construction of the house and the nature of his charge will admit ; but both in verbal and written ...
... months . The present keeper , Mr. Thorpe , evidently conducts the prison with as strict an attention to cleanliness and order , as the construction of the house and the nature of his charge will admit ; but both in verbal and written ...
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... month , and the younger , one day in three months , to return before dark . If any one escapes and is retaken , he is treated as a refractory apprentice . The task assign- ed , is such as can easily be performed ; and of the extra labor ...
... month , and the younger , one day in three months , to return before dark . If any one escapes and is retaken , he is treated as a refractory apprentice . The task assign- ed , is such as can easily be performed ; and of the extra labor ...
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