The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1874-07-31

proper ofhcefs Tor cOllectlOn.
| We have examined the books of the Clerk OF
the Superior Court and find the same neatly
and correctly kept, showing great credit on
the part OF our Clerk. We find that he has
opened book of fines and forfeitures, which
has long been needed, and find fines collected
as follows:
Collected by Solicitor General. $4,000
Clerk 1880
" Sheriff. -.-.....-.. 90
| and Note taken by the offices for fines. $500
Making total off,. $930.00
We have examined the Books, &C., Of our
efficient Sheriff and find everything appertain-
| ing TO that office kept in a neat and efficient
manner, showing that we have the right man
| in the right.
The Committee appointed to examine the
Court House and Jail report that there is some
leaks in the Court House root, and request the
Ordinary to cell the contractors attention to the
matter. We find there is needed in the Jail
another double set Of cells and recommend the
| Ordinary to have them built; that the plaster
ing is falling off in the Sherif's room, and that
the Jail room is not plastered, and recommend
the Ordinary to have these deficiencies all at
tended to. We also recommend the Ordinary
to have stair case run into the clock tower OF
the Court House so that It will be more con-
venient to get up and down in taking care Of
| the clock.
| The committee appointed to examine the
Poor House report that they have discharged
the duty assigned them and are happy TO say
that they find that institution in general good
order aud believe that the present Superinten-
dent is doing all in his power to make said in
stitution what the people of the county design
ed tito be. They find the farm and all Of ita
appliances well managed, houses neat and
well kept The inmates contented and well
cared for, and beg leave to further State that
under the digent supervision Of our efficient
Ordinary combined with the good intentions
and management of the Superintendent that
the institution is fast approaching that useful
ness and good standing SO much desired by
every charitable heart
We have examined the dockets of the JUS
tice of the Peace and Notaries Public and find
them in the main correctly kept
We find the books of the Ordinary neatly
and correctly kept and we feel proud to say
that from as close an examination of the BUSH
ness Of that office, as our time would permit,
that it exhibits evidences all the ability and
attention, that an enlightened public ought to
require. -
Owing 10 the excessive rains during the win
ter and spring the roads throughout the county
are not in as good condition as usual, but are
all in passable condition.
Owing to the illness Of Judge N. B. Knight,
Court was adjourned over to the Third Mon
day in July
COBB SUPERIOR COURT, MARCH ADJOURNED
TERM, JULY, 1874.
We have but very little presentments to
We would say however that there has been a
good deal said amongst our people about our
Public Schools in regard to forcing them to use
one series OF books, &c. The County Board
has been before us and we are satisfied that our
board are doing all they can to promote the in
terest of our Public School system, as the board
is composed of good men, and men who have
the educational interest at heart, and feel our
selves bound to approve of the course they
have pursued.
The Ordinary reports to US that in compll-
ance with our recommendation that he has had
the stairway builtto the clock tower, and has
also in process Of completion two new cells in
the Jail and other repairs on said Jail. The Or
binary also informs us that the account of the
Tax Collector for 1873 is about closed up, be
having had settlement with said officer and
found only q small balance due for which the
fifas are in the hands Of the proper officers for
collection. 4
In view Of the earnest but difficnlt struggle Of
our people TO rs-establish profitable industry,
we urge upon our Representatives in the Leg
isature to use all their influence in having the
taxation to pay off the State debt SO apportion-
ed as to fall more lightly upon the present, and
more largely upon the future, when the pros
perity of our people, as, we hope, will render it
Iess Oppressive
We, also, urge the Importance Of re-
trenchment and economy in county expendi-
lures. The weight of taxation upon the earn
ings of the people demand that nosnesdless ex-
pense shonld be tolerated and no needless Of
| fees should exist, and in view Of the growth of
our county. and the large amount Of taxes at
present paid by the county, we recommend
that the commissions Of the Receiver Of Tax
Returns, Tax Collector and County Treasurer,
be so reduced as to amount TO only one halt
the commissions, at present paid to these Off
GERS and further We would express our dis
APPRECIATION Of the public school law, as at
present in force IN the State, notwithstanding
our expression Of appreciation relative to the
management Of the County Board Of Connie
sieuers as above. Let US look TO economy and
re,renchment, while we see to it that the affairs
Of the county are efficiently and faithfully adj
ministered-
In taking leave Of His Honor, Judge knight,
we tender him cur thanks for the able, speedy,
and efficient manner in which he has dispatch
cd the business Of the Court.