The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-02

into some other department, only again to be
moved. The necessity of such an office is very
apparent, and would recommend that such an
office be furnished. His books, papers and vouch-
ers seem to be neat and correctly kept.
OFFICE OF COUNTY ASSESSOR
we find very neat and the occupant and clerks
very busy in writing up the assessment.
OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
we find very neat; books and records very neat
and nicely written.
sHERIFFs OFFICE.
We find books, papers and other documents
pertaining to this office well and properly ar
ranged.
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
We find records duly recorded, well kept and in
good condition. We would, however, call your
attention to some negligence on their part in al
lowing the jury lists to become null and void by
the neglect of their endorsement on such lists.
COUNTY AIMS HOUSE.
We find every thing in and about the house and
premises very clean and neat, with two inmates,
and in a healthy condition. The building needs
a little repairing The skylight is leaky, and the
kitchen and dining room building require
blocking underneath, fences need repairing.
THE COUNTY JAIL
we find in good and clean condition as could
be expected in SO limited space. The prisoners
say that they are all WELL and well cared for, but
your committee very respectfully requests that q
larger building be built. The prison quarters in
it's crowded condition is certainly credit to the
county, as both white and colOred are there hud-
died together for want of space. And we further
find that the party in charge of sewerage is very
negligent in his duties, which causes the premises
to become very Objectionable and offensive, and
should have immediate attention. Your commit
tee would also call attention to the structure and
enclosure of the hangmans galOws. 1t should
either be removed or remOdeled, properly rooted
and completed
IN THE COUNTY COURT HOUSE
examination, your com mttee find that the outer
brick walls seem to be comparatively well built
and in as good condition could be expected in
it's exposed condition. Your committee further
find that the foundation supporting the two hall
partitions and floor timbers unsafe for the sup
port of such a structure The foundation being
brick pillars with an SxSin. girder on top, and the
floor timbers resting thereon This girder in lev
cling up has been cut away in several places
these pillars to six and seven inches, and in some
other places leveled up on these pillars with sap
timber; and one OF these girderS, % feet long,
from outside appearance, is about one-half sap,
and already showing signs OF decay Your COM
mittee would therefore respectfully recommend in
place OF the present structure solid twelve-inch
brick foundation wall with suitable fOOtingS, the
floor timbers resting thereon be lined with brick;
and also the wood partition thereon be- lined with
brick from bottom to top; 1t would strengthen
the structure and retard fire should it occur in
either of the apartments. And your committee
would further report that they have Investigated
to some extent and find that the cause of delay is
wholly due to neglect of duty the part of those
who have charge of the building and collecting
the money subscribed for that purpose Your
committee would therefore earnestly request that
the parties now in charge will use every endeavor
to bring the building to speedy completion.
j. j. BANTA,
JNO. l.. NUCKOLs,
S. p. STACKHOUSE,
Committee.