The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-01-16

thelr better security To relieve the officer from
the harTasslng and unremitting watchfulness in
dlspensable to their safe keeping after conference
| with the Sheriff as to the expediency, cost, and
! security OF putting and fitting to the backs of
eighteen out of the twenty four cells sheet-iron
| plates of boiler consistency covering the entire
packs OF the cells, the windows excepted secured
by bolts through the walls making it invunerable
to any attempt at escape by the most adrot, with
out being detected, and rendering hopeless any
effort on the part of the prisoner, we invited Mr.
A. Denmead to make an estimate of the costs and
submit a statement, which is herewith enclosed
and we request your Honor to have transmitted
TO the Board of Commissioners this statement and
so much OF this report refers to the subject and
urge uDon them the Immediate necessity for their
issuing an order for its accomplishment.
We further call the attention of said Board to
the necessity of erecting suitable wall around said
prison, at as early date practicable
1t has been the annual custom Of the Grand Jury
to visit the Almshouse, and, following up its pre-
cedents, we were courteousy received by its Off
ersand conducted through its various departments
They betray their accustomed order and remarkable
cleanliness. The joint occupancy in this institution
ceases in March, 1861 The county's interest in
TINS institution is guarded by trustees duly ap-
pointed, and whose duty it is to visit at stated
periods and annually report its affairs We there
fore deem it wholly superfuous to make any
suggestions in reference thereto
The report of the Chairman of the Committee to
examine the Treasurer's accounts is herewith
presented. Respectfully submitted
~ THOMAS Ii. HALL, Foreman
Thomas L. Hall, Esq, Foreman:
SIR; The Committee appointed to examine the
books, accounts, &C. of the Treasurer for the fiscal
year ending Dec. 6, 1859, beg leave to report
The entire receipts of the Treasury .. sl25 $40 O6
Disbursements ts.................... .., IlS 222 Sc
Balance. ...................... 81 1897 20
The books Of the Treasurer exhibit an indebted
ness on the part of collecting officers of the county
follows:
Samuel Storm, 1850. g. inclusive of interest
- - Do. 1S51... 6,064 80 do. do
H. w HOOK, 1S57.... 6,36277
}. X, Whartman LIST dist. ], 1856 90
Thos. NJ. Scott, Sd district 5424O5
Ihos. Cross, 4th district. 1881. 3S
A = Amos. 5th district. 3,7IlO6
I91Os69
Total amount due the county. s3s,Os544
In conclusion, your Committee would return
their thanks to the Treasurer and his associate for
facilities afforded them in the discharge of their
duties All OF which is respectfully submitted
WIN. s. GITTINGs
JOHN j. GIVEN,
THOs. s. JONES,
JACOB l.. MCCoMAs.
GERARD EMMARr
Grand Jury Room, Baltimore county Circuit
Court, Dec 6, 1889
SUPREME CoURT OF UNITED SrATEs-WAsH-
INGroN, Jan. l3-On motion of Hon. Samuel F.
Nnton, Hon. Albert G. Porter, of Indiana, vas ad-
mitted an attorney and counsellor of this court.
NO. 30. Thos. o. Leroy ct al, appellants, u.s.
benjamin Iatham, Jr, et al. The argument of this
cause was concluded by Mr.. Moves for the appel.
lants
No. 40. William H. AspinwalI ct al, plaintiffs
gs' % Ihe Board of Commissioners Of the county of
Davless. The argument of this cause was com
menced by Mr.. Vinton for the plaintiffs.