The gnard-hoiise is on the bank or height on the east side of the prison, about one hundred and seventy feet above the level of tlie yard, commanding a perfect view of the east yard and most of the west. Within the last few years an additional building has been erected on the heights east of the main prison, for the purpose of a female prison exclusively, which is capable of containing about seventy-two female convicts, one in each cell, and in which that number is now confined.

" The officers of the prison are those connected with its^rovernment, business, interests, health and morals, are five inspectors, a principal keeper, agent, clerk, physician, and chaplain, twenty-five assistant keepers, and twenty-six guarJs. These, except the clerk, are appointed by the board of iusjjectors and hold their offices during their pleasure. The clerk is appointed by the governor and senate, and holds his office for four years. The inspectors are appointed every two years by the governor and senate, and on them tlie government of the prison, its discipline, police, its moneyed concerns, contracts, &c., by law devolves. They are required to meet every two months and inspect the prison and to make a report annually to the legislature soon after it convenes. The duties of the principal officers are defined by law, and are such as the good government and welfare of the institution require.

"In this prison the convicts are compelled to labor in silence ; no conversation by word, look or gesture being allowed between or amongst them. If any information is needed by the prisoner in regard to his business, he modestly applies to and obtains it of his keeper, one of whom is always near him in each department of labor.