The Clifton clarion., 1885-11-18
lS4,6sO.49, credited to the different

Account of NJ. A. Kirkland. 421 Account of Vance. ce................ 371
 Total. -s--..-..-...... S4,6SO 43 We find outstanding County War
 rants amounting .Si7, ,912 IS Upon which we estimate interest
 due to be at least. 6.000 co Which added to Court House Bonds Is 900 co The funded indebtedness of the
 County, would make total in-
 debtedness of...................S6 S68, ,912 Is
 We find the-books in the Treas urer's office are correct and we'll kept.
 We find upon close, thorough and searching examination of the Sheriff's office that the functions of that office have been fearlessly and honestly administered. We have made diligent and urgent in quiry of those who have had off cial business with. him and have found all to speak highly of his courteous conduct and his integ- rity of intention.
 We find upon an examination of his books, wherein record of li- cences issued are to be entered, that they are kept In a business like and legally correct manner, said record agreeing with stubs on file and now in his office. We find that his fee books are correctly kept, showing fully concise entries in plain terms of all of his official acts upon which fees have been collected. We also find that such other books and papers which are kept on file in his office are we'll and properly kept.
 We find that in the appointment of deputies he has exercised care and discretion, all of them, so far as we have been able to learn, hav- ing performed thelr respective du- ties according to law.
 We cannot too highly praise the Sheriff for the straight forward, upright and fearless manner in which he has performed the duties of his office, having in all things shown neither fear or favor.
 We find that the business of the District Attorneys office has been discharged in just and impartial manner, always with due regard to the best interests of the county. We find upon inquiry of all his official acts that nothing but praise has been accorded him in the dis charge of said dnties. We desire totender our thanks for the prompt and courteous manner with which he has responded to our calls at all times.
 In the Recorders office we find the business has been conducted in a business like manner. His  neat and plain system of book keeping being especially com; mendabIe. Our inquiries have satisfied us of his efficiency and prompt attendance of all the du- ties imposed upon him.
 We find that the affairs of the Probate Judge and the Clerk of the District Court are especially deserving of favorable mention. The papers and records of their respective offices being kept in clear and straight forward manner. Diligent and impartial inquiry satisfies this Grand Jury of their efficient and capable performance of their respective duties.
 We feel 1t the duty of this Grand Jury to censure the Board of Su- pervisors of this county, as we can not but consider them as neglect ful of their duty, if nothing worse, inasmuch as they have failed to meet at the time prescribed by law, thereby causing much incon- venience to those having claims on the county. We also call atten tion to the fact that, notwithstand- ing the Court House has been built nearly two years, as yet nothing has been done to improve the grounds surrounding it, and we suggest that the Board of Super VlSOrS improve ana Deaull1y the Court House square.
 We would also recommend and earnestly urge that a metal plpe be put from the inside of the room wherein prisoners are confined to run to the outer privy vault.
 The general condition of the Court House and Jail we find to be good.
 The Grand Jury for Graham county deem It due to Judge W. H. Barnes to express to him their thanks on behalf of the citizens of Graham county for his kind and prompt attendance in our midst upon such short notice and