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The male and female prisoners shall be confined in separate cells, or parts of the prison, so as to prevent them, as far as practicable, from seeing, conversing, or holding any intercourse with each other : and the persons of each sex, divided, as far as the dimensions, plan, and accommodations of the building may allow, into distinct classes, so that prisoners of the following classes shall not mtermix — viz., 1st. Prison- ers convicted of felony. 2nd. Persons convicted of misde- meanors and vagrants. 3rd. Persons committed on charge or suspicion of 'elony. 4th. Persons committed on charge or suspicion of misdemeanors, or for want of sureties ; and in cases where necessity may require it, and circumstances admit, the Sheriff may confine female prisoners in the rooms set apart for debtors. 5th. Debtors and persons confined for contempt of court on civil process. 3. The Keeper shall visit every ward, and sec every pri- soner, and inspect every cell, hall, or room, in which prisoners may be confined, twice at least in every twenty-four hours, once in the morning, and once in the evening 4. The Gaoler shall keep a book, to be provided by the Dis- trict, containing a register of the persons confined, according to the form contained in schedule A, hereunto annexed, which book shall be regularly submitted to the Magistrates when in Quarter Sessions assembled, for their inspection and examina- tion, at the commencement of each Session. 5. Due provision shall, as far as practicable, be made in the gaol for the enforcement of iiard labor in the cases' of such prisoners as may be sentenced thereto, and for the employ- ment of other prisoners , the means of hard labor being pro- vided, and the materials requisite for the employment of pri- soners being purchased, under such regulations as may be made for that purpose, by the Justices in General Quarter Sessions assembled. 6. Every prisoner sentenced to hard labor shall, unless pre- vented by sickness, be employed not less than eight, or more than ten hours every day, exclusive of the time allowed for meals, being not less than two hours, between six in the morn- ing and six in the evening, except on Sundays, Christmas-day, and Good Friday. 7. The prisoners, who are mechanics, shall be allowed the exercise of their respective trades in gaol, when the same can be permitted without inconvenience, or endangering the safe keeping and security of the prisoners confined therein. 8. A Bible or Testament shall be provided at the expense of the District, for each cell in which one or more prisoners shall be confined. 9. Divine Service may be performed in the gaol on Sundays, by such Clergyman as may be appointed by the Sessions for that duty, or by any other Clergyman who may offer his ser- vices or be authorized by the Sheriff to be admitted, and it is especially ordered that all prisoners shall have the liberty of holding communication with any Clergyman of the particular persuasions which they may profess ; and such Clergyman shall at all convenient times have free access to those prison- ers who mav be of their creed. 10. Persons under charge or conviction of any crime, shall attend Divine Service on Sundays, and on other days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness or other reasonable cause to be allowed by the Keeper, or unless their attendance shall be dispensed with by one of the visiting Justices to be hereafter mentioned. 11. Provisions shall be made, as far as practicable, in all gaols for the religious instruction of prisoners of both sexes, and also for their instruction in reading and writing, under such rules and regulations as shall be made for that purpose by the Justices in General Quarter Sessions assembled, or by the visiting Justices hereafter mentioned. I It I. It 3 12, No prisoner shall be put in irons by the Keeper of any prison, except in case of urgent and absolute necessity ; and the particulars of every such case shall be forthwith entered in the Keeper's journal, and notice forthwith given thereof to the Sheriff, or his Deputy, and to one of the visiting Justices ; and he shall not continue the use of irons on any prisoner longer than four days, without an order in writing from the Sheriff, or a visiting Justice, specifying the cause thereof, which order shall be preserved by the Keeper as his warrant for the same. 13. Every prisoner maintained at the expense of the Dis- trict, shall be allowed a sufficient quantity of plain and whole- some food, to be regulated by the Justices in General or Quarter Sessions assembled, regard being had (so far as may- relate to convicted prisoners,) to the nature of the labor re- quired from or performed by such persons, so that the allow- ance of food maybe duly apportioned thereto ; and it shall be lawful for the Justices to order (for such prisoners of every description as are not liable to work, or being able cannot procure employment sufficient to sustain themselves by their industry, or who may not be otherwise provided for,) such allowance of food as the said Justices shall from time to time think necessary for the support of health. Prisoners under the care of the Surgeon shall be allowed such diet as he may direct. Care shall be taken that all provisions supplied to the prisoners be of proper quality and weight, and sufficient fuel for cooking and warmth to be provided by the Gaoler for all the cells and wards occupied. 14. Prisoners who receive no allowance from the District except as hereinafter mentioned, may procure for themselves, and receive upon all days of the week, and at all reasonable and proper hours, in the discretion of the SherifT, and at least from the hour of eight o'clock in the morning, till the hour of six in the evening, in the Summer; and in Winter from ten o'clock in the morning till four in the evening, a rea- sonable quantity of plain wholesome food, as well as clothing, bedding, and other necessaries admitted under this rule into the gaol, shall be strictly examined by the' Gaoler, or his Deputy, in order to ascertain that no such articles are introduced as may facilitate the escape of any prisoner, or be likely to com- municate infection. 15. No prisoner convicted f)f felony, or any other crime for which imprisonment in tho Tenitentiary might be awarded, who is confined under tlic sentence of any Court, shall receive any food other than tho gaol allowance, as provided by law. 16. That any prisoner confined for debt, who shall satisfy the Sheriff of his inability to support himself, and who may apply for relief, shall receive daily the usual gaol allowance, in the discretion of the Sheriff, for a term not exceeding one calendar month. 17. A Physician shall be employed in behalf of the District to attend the gaol, whose duty it shall be to administer to the medical wants of the prisoners, and to report to the Justices at each Quarter Sessions the state of the health of the pri- soners, and the number and natnre of the cases in which his services have been called for in the course of each term. Pri- sonerf; shall be provided, at the expense of the District, with suitable bedding, and common clothing, when they cannot pro- cure the same at their own expense, and shall satisfy the Sheriff and visiting Magistrates of that fact. 18. As much exercise shall be allowed the prisoners as may be deemed proper for their health, and the situation and plan of the gaol will allow. . 19. The walls and ceilings of cells, rooms, and passages used by the prisoners shall be cleansed and lime washed in the Spring and Autumn of every year : the floors of the several cells and rooms in use shall be washed or cleansed once a fort- night, or oftener, if required. A reasonable supply of water, soap, and towels, shall be furnished the prisoners daily, for the purpose of washing themselves, as the same may be found requisite. 20. No tap shall be kept in the prison, nor shall spiritous liquors of any kind be admitted for the use of prisoners, except in conformity to the 15th section of Statute 32., Geo. 3, chapter 8, which provides as follows : " Provided always, that no license shall be granted for retaihng any spiritous liquors within any of the said gaols or prisons, and if any Gaoler, Keeper, or Officer of any gaol or prison, shall sell, lend, use, or give away, or knowingly permit or suffer any spirituous liquors or strong waters, to be sold, used, lent, or given away in such gaol or prison, or brought into the same, other than except such spiritous liquors or strong waters as shall be pre- It I U I scribed, or given by the prescription and direction of a regular Physician, Surgeon, oi Ajoihccary, every such Caoler, Keeper, or other Oflicer, shall for every such ofTence forfeit and lose the sum of Twenty Pounds, current money of thiai Province, one moiety thereof to Her Majesty, her heirs and successors, for the public uses of said Province, nnd the sup- port of the Government thereof, and the other moiety of soid sum, with the full costs of suit, to such person or persons as will sue for the same in any of Her Majesty's Courts of Re- cord in this Province, by action of debt, bill, plaint, or informa- tion ; and in case any such Gaoler or other Officer being con- victed thereof as aforesaid, shall again offend in like manner, and be thereof a second time lawfully convicted, such second oflcncc shall be deemed a forfeiture of his office." 21. The Keeper and his Deputy are strictly forbidden to de- mand or receive any fees, perquisite, or gratuity, from any pri- soner or other person, on any pretence whatsoever, the Keeper being allowed a reasonable salary from the funds of the Dis- trict, according to the 7th section of Statute 32, Geo. 3, chap. 0, by which it is enacted, " That it shall and may be lawful for the said Justices within the respective limits of their commission, assembled as aforesaid, or the greater part of them, and they are hereby authorized and empowered to ascertain and appoint a reasonable yearly salary, according to their discretion, to be paid to the Gaoler ; and that the said salary shall be in place of all fees, perquisites, or impositions of any sort or kind what- soever ; and that it shall not be lawful for the said Gaoler to demand or receive any fee, perquisite, or other payment from any prisoner who may be confined in any of the said gaols or prisons." 22. No cards or gaming shall be allowed among the pri- soners, but harmless amusements may be permitted. 23. Upon the death of a prisoner, notice shall be forthwith sent by the Gaoler to the Sheriff or his Deputy, as well as to the Coroner of the District, and also to the nearest relative of the deceased, if practicable. 24. The Keeper of the prison shall have power to hear all complaints touching any of the following offences, — that is to say — Disobedience of the rules of the prison ; assaults by one person confined in such prison upon another, where no danger- ou. brmso or wound i, given ; profane cursing and swearin-- • ^oLni! -^ 'T' ^'"'""^ ■' "" "'■ »"''ch are declared o te offence, agam« the gaol regulations, if committed by any ou TeT r; """""'• ^"""^^ '■'•^ I^'"'- Service will naent of ,t „h.ch are also declared to be offences a-aiPst «h-e regulafons, if comtnitted by any prisoner under dZl or conv,ct,on of any crime ; and the said Keeper may examine any person concerning such offences, and may determine 11™"! upon and may punish all such offences, by ordering anv „ch oflender to close confinement in the refractory or soLry cell, and by keepmg such offenders upon bread and water o it-' any time not exceeding three days, noting the particular of all the year, by the Goaler, m some convenient and secure nlace where more than three prisoners are in confinement ' ' anv h',in"T": "^'" "" '^'°'" '■"•"'' '» "P^" any door of any hall leadmgto any cell or debtor's room, shall, upon beinJ "l or tn ' "" ''"'" "' ''' "°P"'^' SO '"'o .heir re ec f the G o e tTn' ""■"^' "" """ "PP^" '" '"e halUnless cald s a , r T' ''"' "'^'" ^y "'""' ""d "hen so called s..all appear: if any other prisoner knowingly presents o Te g1 "'\!''n" ""= ""' "''"''• -""-' 'he perm fol lheH?^V,'"'^'P"'"'"'^P™™" offending to be pu- latiol and if r*' "' '" '"^P"'^ "^^ «'• ^ '" ">'''«'> 4"- so called, the Gaoler or his Deputy to stand upon his guard a! he appearance ofsuch number shall be construed iftoanin trard rr f ^'^r'" -^ "'^ °^p"'^- -* '""»' ■ Z!; . . u " *' '0°" '"^i'''* 'he offenders against this regulation to the severities of the 24th regulation. cretL of ic '", ■" ''■"'""' '" "■" '='"''• ™ept at the dis- eXuild r J l" "^^ "f "oeessily , and all lights to be aiscretjon of the Gaoler, under the like necessity. K.;l r '°' '"'' KeS"'"!""^ »hall be printed, and the Keeper of every gaol shall cause them, when printed, t be fixed in conspicuous parls of the gaol, for the information and guidance of prisoners and others. 20. The Gaoler and his assistants shall use their utmogt en- deavours by all fair and legal means to prevent escapes, and shall treat the prisoner's under their eare with the ntmost ten- derness and hnmanity, as far as may be consistent with the safe custody of such prisoners; and surh prisoners shall demean themselves towards the Gaoler and others, his Deputies and assistants, with that submission and respectful conduct which the law requires. 30. The Justices at the General Quarter Sessions next after the commencement of these regulations, and at every ensuing General or Quarter Sessions, shall, and they are hereby re- quired to nominate two or more Justices who shall consent thereto, to be visitors of the gaol of the District, and one or more of the visiting Justices so appointed, shall personally visit and inspect such prison, at least three times in each quar- ter of a year, or monthly, and oftener if occasion shall require, and shall examine into the state of the building and yard walls, (if any) so as to form a judgment as to the repairsj! additions, or alterations which may appear necessary ; strict regard be- ing had to the classification, instruction, employment, or hard labour required by these regulations ; and shall further examine into the behaviour and condition of of the prisoners, the means of setting them to work, the amount of the earnings, and the expenses attending the prison, and of all abuses within the same ; and matters of pressing necessity, and within the pow- ers of their commission as Justices, shall take cognizance thereof, and proceed to regulate and redress the same : Pro- vided, nevertheless, that any Justice may visit the prison, and report abuses to the next ensuing General Quarter or Ad- journed Sessions, or to one or more of the visiting Justices. 31. That the prisoners sentenced to hard labour be allowed in rations, one pound of Beef, one pound and a half of Bread with one pound of Potatoes daily (to be served out at twice) ; and that instead of potatoes, there be given half a pound of Peas per diem, three times per week, to be made up into Soup, and three-fourths of a pound of Salt Pork instead of Beef. 32. With regard to other persons not subject to hard labour* the allowance of provisions per diem shall be half a I 8 pnind of Pork, or ihrcc-foiirths of o j)o»iiKi of Uccf, orm iioiuiil of Bread, and one pound of Potatoes, and the same change of diet shall bo observed as is directed for bard labour. ,33. The Gaoler shall Iw allowed iho sum of one hundred and thirty fVjunds yet annum as his salary ; and, in addition to the duties that he has hitherto performed, ho shall superintend the prisoners at hard labour, as well as all the other duties incidental to his office, and Keeper of the Court llonse and Gaol. 34. As cleanliness is essential to promote the health of tlio prisoners underdose confinement, the privicH in the day rooms must be cleansed everyday, so that the gaol may bo always kept in a healthy state. 35. All orders given by the Surgeon in attendance to be strictly observed, without the necessity of reference to the She- rif!, respecting the treatment of prisoners in the hospital. 36. That such prisoners as shall be under sentence, and to hard labour, be divested of their clothing, to be substituted with clothing furnished by the Gaoler, under the direction cf the SherifT, at the District expense, until the expiration of their re- spective sentence, when they will resume their former clothing, on discharge from gaol. 37. That the annual salary of twenty-five Pounds be con- tinued to the Physician in attendance on the gaol. By order of the Court, JOHN D. ASKIN, C. Peace. ramTBO' AT thb tiu^s office, LunuoN, c. w. / ,vl*