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I cannot conclude this chapter on criminal statistics, without 

 giving expression to a regret that there is not, in connection with 

 the Royal Gaol, a house of correction for young offenders ; and 

 what would be better still, a " penitentiary farm/' where they 

 would receive primary instruction, religious education, and indus- 

 trial training. Such an establishment has proved highly beneficial 

 in France. I must, however, in justice say, that the gaol of Port 

 of Spain is conducted, as far as may be, on excellent principles, by 

 the present keeper, Mr. Daniel Hart. The majority of prisoners 

 are employed in public works, to the great benefit of the country, 

 and of their own health, as shown in the low rate of mortality 

 among the prisoners ; it being only 1/47 per cent, for the four 

 years 1851, 1852, 1353, and 1854, not including 49 deaths by 

 cholera, and 29 amongst insane persons. 



The following table, showing the proportion and the particulars 

 of the principal offences for which prisoners were committed 

 during the five years already mentioned, will prove interesting 

 to the reader. 



