Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1876-12-02

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one OF their number shall visit the prison I!
at least once In every three months, and
make a thorough examination of the pris-
on In all its departments, and at least
once Ia every six months the full board Of
directors shall visit the prison aud make
a thorough examination of all the build
ings and all material used IN and about
the same, and also inquire into the Sani-
tary condition and discipline of the pris-
on, and give such directions as to, the gen
eral management Of the prison to the sup
erintendent as they shall deem necessary,
provided they do lot conflict with his
powers and duties prescribed by law.
SEC. 4. 1t shall be the duty of the di-
rectorS on the thirty-frst day OF July, a.
d. 1878, and biennially thereafter, to make
AN inventory of all the property
of the state at the prison, and
appraise the same at its true value in
money, and also examine and adjust the
account Of the superintendent for the two
/ years preceding, and transmit full state
ment thereof, together with copy of the
! inventory, list of the prisoners, the
commencement and expiration of their
several sentences, and a statement Of the
sanitary condition and discipline OF the
prison, to the governor.
SEC. 3, The directors, or a majority of
them, are hereby authorized to contract,
| for term not exceeding five years, to
any person or persons the labor of all or
any part of the convicts Of said prison,
in such manner and OH such terms as a
majority of said directors shall judge
best for the interest of the state; pro-
vidcd that no such contract shall interfere
with the proper management and diSci-
pline OF the conviets i'm prison. And they
shall also make sale of such articles pro-
duccd in or belonging to the prison as are
proper to be sold.
SEC. 6. 1t shall be the duty of the sup
erintendent First, To make and estab-
lish all such regulations and bylaws for
the management of the prison, and for
the government and security of the pris-
oners therein as may be necessary and
proper, and not repugnant to the laws of
the state, and the same alter from time to
time rs shall be found expedient. And
the superintendent shall give his whole
time and attention to the care of the priS-
on, and shall attend personally to all mat
tiers of business connected Herewith, and
shall be held responsible for the care and
discipline of the prison. Second, To APP
and such servants and guards as shall be
necessary fol the management OF the in
Stitution and the safe keeping of the
prisoners. Third, To appoint chaplain
at q salary not ding----dollars
per annum, whose duties shall be the sam :
as now required by law. Fourth, TO pur-
chase all the provision and material and
all other articles necessary for supporting
aud employing the prisoners. and for eff
fecting the objects of the institution, and
to effect all necessary repairs of the pris-
on and its appurtenances. Fifth, To take
charge and custody of the bedding, furn-
iture, tools, implements, stock, provisions
and every species of property pertaining
to the prison belonging to the state.
Sirth, To receive all money due the state
on account of labor of the convicts, or
sale of material belonging to the prison,
and Immediately transmit the same to the
state treasurer; to keep in suitable books
regular and complete accounts of all
! property, expenses, purchases, sales, in
come, business and all concerns Of the
prison, subject at all times to the inspec-
ton of the directors. Secenth, To sup
press any disorder, riots or instructions
; that may take place among the prisoners
: and to receive and keep a. hard labor in
the prison all persons sentenced to con
tfnement at hard labor therein by the
authority of the United States, until they
shall be discharged, agreeable to the laws
of the United States.
SEC 7. The superintendent shall re-
port biennialy to the general assembly 9
true and particular statement, showing
the actual condition Of the prison; the
amount Of money received during the
two years ; its disposition, and from what
source received: the number committed
and the number discharged and whether
discharged on account Of expiration OF
term of sentence or pardOned by the gov
ernor, and all deaths of prisoners, and
the causes thereof, giving the full names
T nnder which they were sentenced. II. shall
also annex to said report a copy Of the
bylaws of the prison.
SEC s. On the first day of December
A. d. 1876, and every six months there.
after the superintendent shall make IN
estimate of the amount of funds required
! tn transact the busin ,Ss of the prison and
support the prisoners therein stating in
detail for what purpose the funds are re-
quired; and Whcu Snch estimate has beer
approved bya majority of the directors,
the auditor of accounts shall draw an or
der on the treasury for the same. He
, shall on the 3lSt days Of January and
July in each year, deliver an abstract oil
the expenses of the prison, with vouchers
flor the same. TO the auditor of accounts,
who shall thercupon examine and audit
said accounts and draw his order on the
treasury for such sum as he Shall find due
SEC. 8. The salary of the superintend'
ent shall be---per annum, and al
F necessary travelling expenses, while upon
the duties Of his office, and the same shall
be paid semi-annually; and the pay of the
directors shall be three dollars Il day for
all services rendered under this act, and
their necessary expenses, to be allowed
by the auditor Of accounts.
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