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The Infant System

CHAPTER II
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Mr.Wontner stated, that he had received two communications from the Rev.Mr.Crosby, the chaplain of the institution, stating they would not interfere on his behalf.

The jury returned a verdict of _guilty_.

Mr.Justice Park observed, that the best course would be to send him out of the country." Here we see, that notwithstanding the discipline he had undergone, and the instructions he had received during his confinement in the establishment of the Refuge for the Destitute, he had not been more than four months from that place before he fell into his old habits.
It is moreover to be remarked, that such had been his conduct during his confinement, that the directors of the establishment thought themselves war ranted in giving a good character with him.

They were probably little surprised on hearing of this relapse on the part of the boy,--experience had doubtless taught them it was no uncommon thing, and we plainly see they were convinced that all further attempts at reclaiming him were useless.
The facility with which property maybe disposed of, should be mentioned as a powerful inducement to crime.

The following case suggests it to the mind: Thomas Jackson, a mere child, not more than nine years of age, was charged some time ago at the Town Hall, with committing a burglary on the premises of Mr.James Whitelock, a master builder, Griffith's Rents, St.Thomas's, Southwark.


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