THE PENITENTIARY QUESTION.


The last Highland Messenger, printed at Ashe-
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viIlo Buncombe, has the following:


We have been watching eagerlyssfor months
mast for something to publish that would throw


light upon the operations of the Penitentiary
system in other States, but have, so far failed of
finding any thing. We believe the last Legisla-


urc directed the Governor to procure such statis-
teal matter upon this subjeci as might be within
his reach, and have it published in the newspa-
pers of the State. in order to assist the people in
forming an opinion in regard to the matter. Moth
ing has yet emanated from his Excellency, that
we have seen, but we doubt not that he will COM
ply with the directions of The Legislature in due
time The subject is beginning to excite some lit
tie attention. and Judging from the opinions enter
tanned by our immediate neIghbors, a majority of
the people of this portion of the State oppos-
ed to the measure, We take this opportunity of
rendering the use of our columns to those who may
be disposed to discuss the question proand con-"