New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-06-08

in which shall be securely confined. and
employed at labor, and governed IN the
manner hereinafter directed, all offenders
convicted before any court martial or mill
tary commission in the United States. and
sentenced according to law to imprisonment
therein.
SEC. 2. That the Secretary of War shall
organize board Of five members, to con-
sist OF three officers of the army and two
persons from civil life, who shall adopt
plan for the building Of such prison, and
who shall frame regulations for the gov
eminent of the prisoners, in accordance
with the provisions Of this act. The said
commissioners from civil life shall hold
their offices for the term of three years, and
shall be paid five dollars day while or duty,
and necessary travelling expenses; and the
said officers Of the army shall. at all times,
be subject to removal by the Secretary OF
War.
SEC. 8. Tia: the Secretary Of War shall,
with said comni ssioners, semi-alnuaiiy,
and as much ofterer as may be deemed
expedient. visit said prison for the purposes
OF examination, inspec lion. and correction;
and they shall inquire into ali abuses
or neglects of duty on the part of the Of
icers Or other persons in charge OF the
same.and make such changes in the general
discipline Of the prison as they may hold
to be essential.
SEC. 4. That the officers of the prison
shall consist OF a commandment and such
subordinate officers as may be necessary,
chaplain, a surgeon, and clerk, who shall
be detailed By the Secretary OF War from
the commissioned officers of the army; and
a sufficient number of enlisted men shall
be detailed by the Secretary of War to act
as turkeys, guards and assistants in the
prison.
SEC 5. That one Of the inspectors of the
army shall. at least once in three months,
visit the prison for the purpose of examining
into the books and all the affairs thereof,
and ascertaining whether the laws. rules,
and regulations relating thereto are com.
piled with, the officers are competent and
faithful, and the convicts properly gov.
erned and employed, and at the same time
treated with humanity and kindness. And
it shall be the duty OF the inspector, at
once, to make full report thereof to the
Secretary of War.
Sec 6. That before the cOmma ndant en-
ters upon the duties of his office lie shall
give bond. with sufficient sureties. in a sum
to be fixed by the Secretary of War. to be
approved by him. conditioned that he shall
faithfully account for all money placed in
his hands for tie use of the prison and for
the faithful discharge OF all his duties as
commandant. He shall have command of
the prison; shall have the charge and en-
ployment Of the prisoners, and the custody
Of all the property of the government con-
nected with the prison. He shall receive
and pay out all money used for the prison,
and shall cause to be kept, in suitable
books, complete accounts Of ali the proper
II, expenses. income, business ard concerns
Of the prison; and shall make tul! and
regular reports thereof to the Secretary of
War: and shall, under the direction and
with the approval of the Secretary Of War,
employ, for the benefit of the United States,
the cOnvicts at such labor and in such
trades as may be deemed best for their
health and reformation. He shall have
power to sell and dispose of any articles
manufactured by the convicts, and shall
regularly account for the proceeds thereof,
and shall give bond and security tor the
faithful keeping and accounting Of all
moneys and property coming to his hands
as such commandant. He shall take note
and make record OF the good conduct of
the convicts, and shall shorten the daily
time of hard labor for those WHO BIZ their
obedience. honesty, industry, or general
good conduct. earn such iavOrs: and the
Secretary of War is authorized and directed
20 remit. in part, the sentences ct such
convicts, and to give them an honorable
| restoration to duty in case the same is
| .nerited; and in case any coSvic. shall dis
obey the lawful orders OF the officers of the
| prison. and refuse to comply with
The rules and regulations thereof,
he may be placed in solitary confinement,
and the commandment shall at once report
| the case to the Secretary Of War; who shall
direct the inspector to make full exaMina-
| ton and report of the matter at the next
| inspection; but in no case shall any prisoner
| lie subjected to whipping. branding. or the
carrying OF weights for the purpose OF dis.
| cipl!ne, or for producing penltence: and
every prisoner. upon being discharged from
| prison, shall lie furnished with decent
| clothing.
SEC. 7. That the use Of newspapers and
! books shall rot be denied the convicts at
times when no. employed: and that IN
official visitors shall be admitted 20 the
prison under such restrictions as the board
u commissioners may impose. The prison
aer. shall not be denied the privilege OF
communicating with their friends By let
ter. and from receiyidg like communica-
tons from them, all of which shall be sub
| jecc TO the inspection OF the comTandant.
| or such officer as he may assign to that
duty.
SEC 8. That the prisoners shall be sup.
| piled with ample and clean bedding. and
| with wholesome and sufficient food. but
when in hospital or under discipline their
diet shall be prescribed by the proper
authority. The prison shall be suitably
ventilated, and each prisoner shall have a
weekly bath of cold or tepid water. which
shall be applied to the whole surface of the
| body. unless the surgeon shall direct other
wise for the health OF the prisoner.
| SEC. 9. That 10 officer OF the prison, OF
other person connected Herewith. shall be
concerned or interested, directly or moi
Tectly, il any contract, purchase O7 sale
made on account Of the prison.
SEC. 10. That any officer who shall SUITE!
a convict to escape. or shall! in any way con
sent to his escape, or shall aid him to escape
or in ar attempt to escape. shall. upon con
yiction. be dismissed from the service. and
suffer such other punishment as cour;
martial may lnt!ct.
SEC. II. That any soldier o, other person
employed in the prison, who shall suite. &
cOn> let to escape. or shall IN any way con
sent to his escape. or shall aid him to es
cape. or in an attempt to escape. snail
upon conviction by a court martial, be con
fined therein not less than one year.
SEC. I2. That all prisoners under conine
nent in said military prison unGergoin!
sentence of courts martial shall be ilab!
to trial ard punishment by courts MARTA
under the rules and articles Of war 70
offences committed during the said con
| tnement.
Approved Marcel ,, 1875.
GENERAL NATCRE-No. IS.
An act restoring Captain Alonzo J. Mars
to his position iE the army. and that j
be Lonorably mustered out OF the se:vc
as OF the date Of the mastering Oh: oi h
| regiment.
Be i. enacted by tie Senate and House {
Representatives of the United States {
America in Congress assembled. Tha: d
Secretary of War be. and he is hereby a.
, thorizet and directed to restore AlonzO .
Marsh. late a captain Of company /