{"newspaper_name": "The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser.", "edition": "01", "page": "p2", "byline": ""}
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We have heard the following anccdotc which


places ina strong light the fearless courage Of
the superintendent of the Sing Sing State Pris-
on I'm New-York,) and the salutary awe with
which he has inspired the criminals under his
charge. Having had occasion to nhict some Sc.
we're punishment upon two or three of the con
yicts after they had retired among their fellows,
one OF them was heard to declare in the most so
Tenn manner, and with tremendous oath, that
he "woltla-be the death of the superintendent" )"
whenever fair opportunity offered. This dec
laratien was conveyed TO him by convict who
overheard it. On the following morning, the
superintendent went to the cell of the convict
who had threatened him, carrying in his hand
his shaving utensils. He locked the door. pu,
the key in his pocket, and sitting down, ordered
the convict to shave him. The fellow surprised
at this novel command, proceeded, not withou


tFepldaticn. to perform the task imnosed unor