Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-07-20
REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY.

To the Hon. District Court Second Judicial District IN
and for Boise County, idaho Territory:
We the Grand Jury empanelled at the July term OF
said Court beg leave to submit the following report:
We have examined into thirty-one cases OF alleged
violations of the law; we have round tfue Dlns III
twenty cases. have found three Presentnenls lgnor-
led the charges in i've cases, where the parties have
been committed to await the action OF the Grand Ju-
Ignored the charges in three cases presented
to us informally.
on and found therein five territorial prisoners nine
under Indictment trial. and one insane. We
found the Jail kept in neat and orderly condition
aording as much comfort to the prisoners as is con-
sstent with their safe keeping. We would respect
fully recommend that better system of yentila
ton for the cells be adopted and would suggest that
small opening be made in each cell secured by an
iron grating; cannot too strongly urge the adop
ton and immediate execution of this, other
plan consider It absolutely necessary for the
health and comfort of the prisoners especially during
the summer months. We would also recommend the
Whitewashing of the inside OF the JAIL both in the
cells and in the hall in which the prisoners remain
during the day.
We examined the County Recorder and Auditors
office, and found the books kept in neat and sys-
tematic manner. We find by the Auditors statement
that the Indebtedness of Boise County at the present
date, is one hundred and six thousand and enc dol
lars and fifty five cents. We would represent to the
Board of County Commissioners, that the books pa
Ters, &c. in this office very much exposed to loss
by fire, and would recommend that freproof office
vault be built for the safe keeping and protection
OF the County Records Bonds, &C. We deem 1t ne
cessary that some action should be taken by the
County Commissioners in this matter as the loss of
the books and papers necessarily kept in this Office
would be great detriment and loss, not only to the
County, but the community generally. We would
also recommend the TRANSFERRING of the Index Books
for deeds, quartz and waterright records. those
now in use are considerably damaged, and are in
very bad condition, and can only be remedied by
tTanseribing
We have also examined the Books of the Assessors
and Colleetors, the County Treasurers and Sheriff
Offices, and found them in order, and of the opin
ion that the duties of these several offices honest
1y and systematically performed.
Upon an examination of the Indebtedness and
finances of the County at the present time consid
that the citizens have to congratulate them
selves upon the improved financial condition Of the
County and the efficiency and zeal manifested BY the
officers in the discharge of their duties
within the last Twelve months.
We desire to return our thanks to the District At
torney Judge J. J. May, Sheriff L Crutcher, and
his very efficient Deputies, Messrs Mat Looney and
Jos. Rowe, for their untirng attention to our wants
during our session. 4tFf
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
GEORGE Fl. COE, Foreman
+ II. L. ANDREWS. Secretary. a1st5 tEe i.