The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-10-12
NeaD Advertisements.
REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY
FOR BALTIC. COUNTY.
SEPTEMBER TERM, 1872.

To the Honorable the Judges Of the
Circuit Court for Baltimore County
GENTLEMEN:
| TN pursuance of law and custom, the Grand
| l. Jury for September Term, 1872, respectful
| ly report that they have been in session 81
days, and during said term endeavored TO the
best of their ability to expedite business as
to make the term as short as possible, and re-
greet that the business before us has been Of
such a character as to prolong the session much
| longer than we desired.
We examined and docketed III charges ex-
amined lS9 witnesses; found SO true bills; dis
missed 4S charges, and referred charges to
the next Grand Jury.
In view of the large number of charges
! brought before us, we are pleased to say but Q
small number Of the indictments are of Sc
rous character, and that the condition of oul
county is favorable in a moral point of view.
There have been large number of cases
brought before us, in which the parties were
arrested and recognized together with the wit
nesses, for the action of the Grand Jury. Many
| of these cases have on examination proven tC
| be of very trlfing character and often insti-
tuted through malicious motives. We there
fore suggest To the magistracy the propriety Of
a more thorough investigation of such cases in
the future, and unless the charges are ofa char
| acter sufficient to warrant a conviction, they
at once dismiss them, thereby saving much
time to the jury and expense to the county.
Much complaint has been brought before us
of the frequent congregating, within the limits
of the county, of large pleasure parties of col
ored people from the city. These parties gen
orally terminate in serious riots, thus disturb
| ing many of our peacea BILE citizens. Hundreds
| are often in attendance at these meetings, and
although our county Constables are frequently
assisted by force of the city police, they have
found it impossible to suppress said rioting, or
to arrest the guilty persons because of their
universal strength. We respectfully suggest
to the Sheriff of the county, to attend on such
| occasions either in person or by deputy, with
a sufficient force to quell such riotous proceed
ings, and to preserve the peace and dignity OF
| our county. This is growing evil and if pre-
| cautionary means are Instituted in time, much
trouble and exp nse may be saved.
We visited the County Jail ard found con-
fined therein sc prisoners O3 White and % col
Ored y are serving ont sentence; "a awaiting
trial 3 for want of surety to keep the peace
l for lunacy, &C. We inspected the prison mi
nutely and convcrsed freeley with the prison
ers, ana take great pleasure in testiiying to its
cleanliness and excellent sanitary condition
or the treatment of the inmates and the proyi-
sions furnished them, we deem their testimo-
ny sufficient to establish confidence in the Off
GERS, as they, the prisoners, expressed them
selves perfectly satisfied with both. Mr.. Sam
ell J. Robinson, the efficient Sheriff, and his
worthy Warden, Mr. d. H. Cline deserve the
highest commentator for the very great care
attention and interest which they manifest in
all under their charge.
We also visited the Aims House, by special
invita- ton of the County Commissioners, and
were courteously received by them as well
as by the Manager, Mr.. Abraham Cole
and by them conducted through the tempora.
ry wards or buildings. We found therein sc
inmates-22 white males, IA white females s
colored males and colored females The
buildings now occupied are in ordinarially
Clearly and healthy condition, the inmates
kindly treated and abundantly provided for
They all speak in the highest terms of their
treatment and provisions, and especially of the
kindness manifested towards them by the Man.
ager Mr.. Abraham Cole.
We made general and minute inspection OF
the buildings now being erected, and also of the
grounds and premises, and of the unani-
nous opinion that the location is one admira-
bly, adapted for the purpose, and the purchase
thereof a judcious one. The building now be-
ing erected and nearly ready for roofing, is ev.
identity being constructed of the best material
and in the most substantial manner and from
all appearances, when completed, will be an
ornament and credit to the county. By law
there has been appropriated for the erection of
said buildings 500 900, and from what we can
| learn the building, Wnen completed, including
water arrangements which are ample and per-
feet, together with the heating arrangements,
will cost less than the appropriation. This be-
ing the fact we do not hesitate to say the pres
ent Board of County Commissioners, together
with Mr.. James C. Harrison, who has the su-
perintending of the work, &C., well deserve
great praise for so stupendous, substantial, ad
mrably arranged and beautiful structure at so
reasonable a cost. We take great pleasure in
| -. ,I,to,,
manner in which Messrs. Cooling & Lishear
are executing their contract so far as the build
ing has progressed.
| We again call the attention of the Court, and
also that of the County Commissioners, to the
propriety of making some reasonable compen-
sation to the Constables of the county for pro-
curing and reporting the names of persons do
| ing business, in which a license is required
This we think equitable and due to them for
the present term Gf not for the past,) and sug-
gest for the future there be some special legis-
lation to meet the case.
We cordially tender our special thanks for
the promptness with which the Sheriff and his
accommodating Clerk, Mr.. Philip L. Moore,
and Deputies, have executed their Office in pro-
curing the attendance of witnesses, &c. Also
to the Honorable Court, States Attorney and
his Deputy, Thomas J. Hunter, and to the off
GERS of the Court for their kindness and cour-
tesy exteded US while in the discharge of our
duty. Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM POLE,
| Foreman.
| Oct 12.-3t'