The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-08-02

Nominal surplus, 81 $50 OC
Until peace be restored and trade restored to it:
ordinary channels, the Committee think the ipsti
tuition will be a heavy burden upon the State, and
they estimate that an appropriation of at least
SOL will be absolutely necessary to carry il
through the next twelve months
Inc Committee compliment in the highest terms
the Directors, together with the Warden, Deput Y
warden, and the officers under them for the faith
tul and efficient performance of tn cir official duties
The entire prison, they report, presented an air of
neatness and cleanliness rarely met with in public
buildings, and the discipline and business system
OF the institution were found to be equally worthy
Recommendation.
One evil which the Commi tee thinks demand i'm
mediate legislation, is the practice throughout the
State OF sending parties to the penitentiary for
small offences. They illustrate the evil with the
following literal transcript of record Of court
in Calvert county:
George Norfolk, presented for feloniously en-
tering the dwelling of William Ogden and taking
therefrom a bottle of whiskey, pan of milk, and
some bread and meat. Verdict of the Jury: Guilty
and insane at the time of the con,mial of he act and
insane now, and sentenced by the Court to be con-
fined in the Penitentiary house OF the State of Ma
rylsud until he shall recorer his reason, or be dis
charged BY due course of law"
This sentence, the committee argue is virtually
imprisonment for life for the simple offence of
stealing something to eat.
Mr.. WALLIS was astouuded at this disclosure and
disregaTding the ordinary impulses of humanity
which were equally violated in this sentence, he
pronounced it clear, open and uDmistak able vio-
laiou of one of the statute laws of the State The
disclosure had not been made too soon, and it was
due to justice and to the dignity of the State that
so inhuman practice should be stopped at once
The judge who imposed the sentence had no more
right to lmprison an insane person as feen than
the latter would have to imprison the Judge
Mr.. BRIsCoE explained the circumstances of the
case. The man, though insane, was VIGOROUSLY
vicious in his propenstes, and be had been sent to
the penitentiary for safe keeping.
MIR. WALLIS repeated in effect his earnest denun-
citation of the Pr oceeding.
Leave was granted to Mr.. Maxwell to introduce
a bill to amend the "Stay Law" to Mr. Thomas
of Baltimore, to introduce bill ameudatory of an
act Incorporating the Curtis Greek Wharf and Rail-
road Company; to Mr.. Wallis to introduce bill
to amerd sections 944 and 945 of the Public Local
Laws in relation to public wharves in Baltimore;
also bill 10 provide for the collection of awards Of
taxes in the city of Baltimore, and to extend the
limitations thereto; also bill to define the location
OF personal property subj ect to taxation. To Mr.
Brscoe to Introduce bill to enlarge the authority
of the County Commissioners of the State.
SENATE.
FREDERICK, August |, 1861.
Mr.. LYNCH presented petition demonstrating
against the Incorporation of Ellicott's Mills.
number OF local bills were acted upon, after
which the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Mr.. PITTS appeared in his seat this morning.
Leave was granted to Mr.. Saugston to introduce
bill to amend the act of 1926, Incorporating the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Leave was granted to Mr.. Scott to introduce
bill for the relief of the Northern Central Railroad
Company.
Mr.. WALLIS presented the memorial of The Board
OF Police Commissioners of Baltimore, setting forth
the facts OF their arrest and imprisonment. Re-
ferred.
Nj. JOHNSON presented the petition OF Captain
Gabriel Becky, of the United Guard of Frederick,
asking the payment of certain sum due for guard