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b) The influence of the systems on the
prisoner’s moral improvement, and on his state
of health.
The possibility of the prisoners’ improvement is an object of as great consideration for the philanthropist, as it is important in a political point of view. It is a noble endeavour, and worthy a state, to try to improve those among its members that have fallen into the paths of perdition, frequently enough in consequence of faulty legislation or prevailing prejudices. It is of importance to try, by preventing relapses, to decrease the constantly augmenting expenses to the state, for the convejrance and care of prisoners, and the no trifling Joss of so many days’ work, either thrown away or employed to little purpose.
Both the American systems have in view the
prisoner’s improvement, although they proceed on
different grounds and employ different means.
The Auburn acts properly through the outer
discipline, and has its support in an instantaneous
punishment for the least fault against that
discipline. The Philadelphian, on the other hand,
leaves to the conscience both the punishment and
the improvement.
The Auburn system surrounds the prisoner
with a variety of objects, which turn his attention
to the outer world, and give constant nourishment
to his evil inclinations. He is induced to deceive
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