New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-21

of examination, inspection, and correction;
and they shall inquire into all abuses
or neglects of duty on the part OF the Of
fcers or other persons in charge OF the
same and make such changes in the general
discipline of the prison as they may noId
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 turnkeys, guards and assistants il the
prison.
SEC. ). That one Of the inspectors Of the
army shall. at least once in three months.
vsi. 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. 8. That before the commandant en-.
:ers upon the duties of his office lie shall!
give bond. with sufficient sureties. IL sam
to be fixed by the Secretary of War. TO be
approved by him, conditioned that he stali
faithfully account for all money placed II
mis- hands for the use OF the prison and tor
the faithful discharge of all his duties as
comuiandant. He shall have command o:
the prison: shall have the charge an! EN-.
pioyment OF the prisoners. and the custody
OF al! the property OF the government: con-
nected with the prison. He shall! receive
and pay out all money used for the prison.
and shalt cause to be kept. in suitable
books. complete accounts of all the proper.
~. expenses. income. business and concerns
of the prison; and shall! make :uli 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 commandment. 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 by their
obedience, honesty, industry. or general
good conduct, earn such IavOrs: and the
Secretary of War is authorized and directed
to remit, in part. the sentences OF such
convicts, and to give them an honorable
restoration to duty in case the same is
merited: and in case any convict 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
be subjected to whipping, branding, or the
carrying Of weights for the purpose of dis.
every prisoner. upon being discharged from
prison. shall be furnished with decent
clothing.
SEC. 7. That the use of newspapers and
books shall not be denied the conv;cts at
times when not employed; and tina. un.
official visitors shall be admitted to the
prison under such restrictions as the board
Of commissioners may impose. The prison.
ners shall not be denied the privilege of
communicating with their friends 10y let.
ger. and from receiyidg like communities.
items from them. all of which shall be sub.
;ect TO the inspection of the commandant.
or SUCH officer as he may assign TO Cha.
duty.
SEC. S. That the prisoners shall be sup
piled with ample and clean bedding. and
with wholesome and sufficient food. bu:
when III 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 no officer of the prison. or
other person connected Herewith. shall be
concerned or interested, directly or :ndl.
Tectly, in any contract. purchase or sale
made on account Of the prison.
Sec. 10. That any officer who shall suffer
a convict TO escape. or shall in any way con.
sent to his escape. or shall aid him to escape.
or in an attempt to escape. shall. upon con.
yiction, be dismissed from the service. and
suffer such other punishment as court
martial may intlict.
SEC II. That any soldier or other person
employed in the prison, who shall suffer a
convic. to escape, or shall in any way con
sent to his escape. or shall aid him to es.
cape. or in AZ attempt to escape. shall.
upon conviction by a court martial. be con.
fined therein not less than one year.
SEC. II. That all prisoners under confine.
1nent in said military prison undergoing
sentence of courts martial shall be liable
TO trial and punishment. by courts martial
under the rules and articles Of wa: for
offences committed during the said col.
tnement.
Approved March 3. 1873.