The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-15

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their fellow-men. This Jury have de-
ferred taking any action with regard to
these nuisances until the next term,
both on account of the pressure Of ether
important business, because the Legisla-
ture now in session has bills before it re.
lating to these evils.
And further, this jury would represent
that, connected with the pernicious habit
of drinking Intoxicating liquors, is the
great and too common evil of carrying
concealed weapons, which, in moments Of
excitement. become instruments for the
infection Of great bodily injury or death.
Ifnot beyond the province Of the jury. they
would suggest the propriesy Of calling
the attention Of the Legislature, now in
session. to the passing Of some Wholesome
enactmcnts prohibiting the carrying Of
concealed weapons.
+ II is unnecessary for this Jury to say
anything about the calaboose where the
oouaty prisoners are attempted to be kept
1t seems to be well known and understood,
that prisoners put in at the door roll out at
pleasure Oh either side, or elevate them
selves through the roof. The Jury
would recommend that such alterations
be made in the building as will secure
the safe keeping of prisoners, and would
suggest the lining Of the cells with boiler
| iron
The attention Of this J ury has also been
called to the management Of our County
Poor House. 1t has become byword
in community and shame to the county.
tits well known that II is anything else
but house kept for the accommodation
Of the unfortunate poor. 1t has come to
the knowledge Of this Jury that major
ity of the persons elected for and entrust-
ed with the care Of the poor in this coun-
ty, have neglected and refused to perform
their duty rs guardians to that class OF
persons whom they have been appointed
to look after, protect aud coGfort. The
neglected and unprosperous condition Of
the Poor House and Farm, and everything
about the premises, give evidence Of sx-
eeedingly bad management on tho part of
those who have the care Of them. This
bad state Of affairs needs reformation. No
class Of persons has q greater claim upon
the aid and sympathy of their fellow men
than the unfortunate poor, and this Jury
desire it to be understood that they will
not scruple to deal with the utmost rigor
of the law with those persons who, hay-
ing been appointed and paid to care for
the poor Of this county, are guilty Of such
culpable carelessness and neglect.
The Grand Jury take pleasure in calling
attention to the excellent condition O,
the Court House under the supervision
of our worthy Sheriff, n. G. Hedges, and
Of the Clerk. They have examined the
various public Offices in said building, and
are pleased to say that under the present
excellent arrangements the public records
Of the Court are secure from destruction
by fire or otherwise. The Jury would
further say that under the efficient man
agement Of our Deputy Clerk, Edward
Mumm, Esq, therecords under his charge
are safely kept and carefully arranged for
easy and ready reference, and We believe
the Office under his charge will compare
| favorably with any other in the State
The Grand jury would take this coca :
sion to tender their thanks 10 our emf
nently learned and able Prosecuting At
torney. j. Tracy. Esq, for the courteous,
efficient and prompt attention with which
he has responded to our calls for legal
advice.
Our Bailiff, Mr.. A. Brown, has our
thanks for his prompt attention to us.
| All Of which is respectfully submitted.
/ T. w. POTTER, Foreman.
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