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The Psnitentiary Question. This question is
beginning to excite general interest, and is elicit
ing discussion in the various papers of the State
We are glad to see it and we hope it will be kept
entirely free from party politics. To effect this,
the discussion must be confined almost exclusively
to the newspapers, and they should besopen fol
both sides Of the question. For our part, we viii
freely admit communications that may be at oil
calculated to throw light upon the question,
whether they be for or against Penitentiary;
and ca rnestly solicit communications on the sabI
ject. Our own opinion has been made UP sfdr
years in favor of Penitentiary, and we can see
nothing in the present condition Of North Carroll
ma which would render 1t inexpedient TO entcr
upon the work at the next session of the Legisla-
ture. This point, the expediency of establishing
one at present, apprehend, viii be the only one
upon which there will be much difference of opin-
ion. That Penitentiary is desirable, most peo-
are willing to admit but whether they are will.
ling to be taxed small sum for the purposeeioi OF
having one here begins the difference +andto this
point we hope the attention of the public will be
directed.


In to-day's paper will be found communica-
ton from the Greensborough Patriot in favor of a
Penientiary written with ability, to which we
invite attention. HiIEsboro' Recorder.