The warden, D. W. Bussinger, who in the short time he has been in
office has proved himself to be very efficient, and has instituted many
important reforms. It is his aim to make it the model prison of the
United States. He thoroughly understands what is needed, and is truly
the right man in the right place.
George Dorward, called the “Principal Overseer,” is very faithful to
his duties, and living in some of the apartments of the Penitentiary,
is always at hand to render efficient services to the warden.
The Rev. Joseph Welch, the chaplain, officially called the “Moral
Instructor,” and his able assistant, the Rev. H. Cresson McHenry,
are earnestly desirous for the spiritual and temporal welfare of the
prisoners, and are ever on the alert to instil into their minds the
necessity for a change in their lives, to cease to do evil, and learn
to do well. They devote their time to the good of the prisoner, and the
result cannot fail to be beneficial. It is particularly gratifying that
the Moral Instructor has such an able and valuable assistant. I have
again to thank the warden and all of the overseers for the valuable
assistance rendered me in the prosecution of my work, which requires
much tact and judgment in determining what is best to be done in such
cases.