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CIRCULAR MEMORANDUM, FOB THE INI'OnMATloN AND (illDWC I ol Till; INSPECTING STIPENDIARY MAL.ISTKATE AND STII'KN DIARY M A(. 1ST H AT liS, IN THE MONTREAL DISTRICT 'I MONTHEAL, l,v/ Sfjitcin'trr. \MU. It is so evidont that the state of this Province requires a Police Establishment, to (>nsure the pre- servation of tranquillity in the Montreal District, and to enable the Magistrates generally to perforin their duty, that it is now only necessary to d' ^iuo the duties of the Commissioner of Police, and t'>e Stipendiary Magistrates. The details of the duties of each Offic(n- of the Department will be specified in the Police Regula- tions, promulgated for the guidance of the Com- missioner, and of the persons acting under his su- perintendence. i Although thr Stipendiary Magistrates have been appointed willi a view of restoring order, and main- taining it, and to render the Police force, wiiich is to act witli them, more efficient, it must be distinct- ly understood tliat they cannot bo placed under the orders or control of the Commissioner of Police. They arc, however, required to give him their constant and prompt assistance in carrying on his duties, and it is necessary that they should bo made responsible for the conduct, regularity and proceed- ings of the detached Police in the absence of the Commissioner ; and they will, therefore, in all that interference, (as regards the Constabulary force,) which may be required for the public good, be con- sidered as acting under the directions of the Com- missioner. The Commissioner will visit every station month- ly, and send in his Report and Observations to the Executive Government. He will report the state in which he may find the Country, in respect to its tranquillity, public opinion, order, Magistracy generally, grievances and complaints. The chief duties of the Commissioner have been thus defined, so that it is hoped he may be able to assist the Stipendiary Magistrates in carrying on their very important duties, and also to call on them to aflford him their utmost support, in maintaining I tranquillity, niul in restoring' tlu' {'(nirnltMuc of llio pcojilo. Thoro is scarooly a county In wliicli tlu» iiiithori- ty of the Magistrates has not been dofiod, or whore thoir induonco has not been lost, to the injury of tlio public, whilo certain individuals, under the cir- cumstances in which the Province has been fi>r some years placed, have obtained that inlhu'nce which a well constituted Magistracy would natural- ly have possessed. The attention of the Stipendiary Magistrates wiil be directed to the advantages which may be derived from their assiduous labours, in giving advice to the habitanh; and to the Magistrates in their vicinity; in attending promptly to every species of complaint ; in obtaining the confidence of the people, and in des- troying the pernicious intluencc which produced the disturbances of 1837 and 1838. Their reports on the State of the Country, and suggestions upon all subjects which may tend to improve the Districts under their charge, will bo valuable documents to the Executive Government. By command, Civil- Secretary. A-2 RULES FOR THE (iOVERNMEXT OP Tllli RURAL POLICE, TriF- Polico of the District, of Montroal is plarod uiulor tin- comniand of tlic Iiispectinj^ Stipendiary Magistrate, or Commissioner, whose Head Quarters will be in Montreal. Altliough the Stipendiary Magistrates are not jdaced under the orders or control of the Commis- sioner of Police, they are required to give him tiieir constant and prompt assistance in carrying on his duties, and they must be responsible for the con- duct, regidarity and proceedings of the detached Police under their respective command, in the absence of the Commissioner. They will, there- fore, in all matters relating to the Police Force, pay every attention to, and see that the orders issued by the Commissioner are properly obeyed by the Constables and Sub-Constables ; and with the view of preserving subordination from the Constables to ? \ 8 i ;. the Magistrates, all orders to the Police will be transmitted through them. The commands of the Inspecting Stipendiary Magistrate will be obeyed by the Constables of all ranks. Their Returns will be in the form pre- scribed, and will contain not only a complete in- ventory of articles in charge, but an exact account of the actual state of each. These Returns will be countersigned, and transmitted to the Commissioner by the Stipendiary Magistrates ; who will report on them, should occasion require. Each division of the force will be under the im- mediate command of the Stipendiary Magistrate in charge of the Section. The Chief Constables and Constables in each Section, will cause to be obeyed all orders given by the Stipendiary Magistrate, (not being contrary to those of the Commissioner.) They will report daily to the Stipendiary Magis- trates. The directions of every Stipendiary Magis- trate will be respected by the neighbouring Sections, and mutual assistance will be given when required. In matters of detail, discipline, and internal economy, and in all cases of enlisting, punishing, promoting, discharging, reducing, disposing of, and moving the force, the Stipendiary Magistrate will attend to the instructions, and report to the Inspect- ing Stipendiary Magistrate. To him, also, any 9 intelligence, commotion, or important event, should circumstances call for a reinforcement of the Con- stabulary, will be instantly communicated. In all other matters, they will report to the Civil Secretary ; but they will communicate freely with the Commissioner on the state of the country, in his monthly tours of inspection. The Chief Constable, or Constable in charge, is responsible for the conduct of the men, for the pre- servation of order, and of discipline, for their effi- ciency, for the horses, and for every article of bed- ding, barrack and house furniture, for the utensils, for the arms, accoutrements, ammunition, carriages^ narness and saddlery. While they attempt to pro- tect, equally, all classes of Her Majesty's lieges, they will endeavour to elevate their inferiors in the moral scale, and to create an " esprit de corps.'' No intemperate man will be received or retained in the service. No abuse of power, of fire arms, or other wea- pons, will be overlooked ; oft'onsive words and ges- tures will be punished. Minor delinquencies committed by the Consta- bles and Sub-Constables will be punished by con- finement, not exceeding twenty-four hours at one time, and by forfeiture of a portion of pay, not ex- ceeding one day's pay for each offence. ♦ ' 1 III ,1 I . (• A regular Book of Entry will be kept at each Station, detailing every crime committed, punish- ment awarded, and amount of fines, — which shall be submitted to the Inspector at his visits of in- spection. Every Constable, on passing or arriving at the residence of the Inspector, or of any Stipendiary Magistrate, or at a Station House, will forthwith report himself. The barrack discipline and interior economy of the Police, will be similar to that which prevails in the regular service. The contingent accounts of the Police will be certified by the Sectional Stipendiary Magistrate, and submitted for approval to the Inspecting Sti- pendiary Magistrate. It being desirable that the Police force should be collectively respected, and popular, as well as effi- cient, every individual should be respectable. To attain these ends, sobriety, obedience to orders, and civility, are indispensable. The Police are not only directed to know, but, in their intercourse with the people, to respect their manners and usages. Every member of the force will make himself ac- quainted with every road in and about his Section, and he will learn the name and residence, character, opinions and influence of every person of note therein. 11 at each punish- ich shall ts of in- J at the pendiary forthwith )nomy of revails in will be agistrate, ting Sti- ihould be 1 as effi- ale. To ders, and not only with the nself ac- Section, laracter, of note The Police will cause the rights of liberty and of property to bo respected, and will aid and assist in protecting them. They will preserve the peace, and maintain the supremacy of the law. They will, on view, prevent breaches thereof, or arrest the guilty parties. They will secure riotous or indecent drunk- ards, persons suspected of evil designs, and all idlers or persons loitering about, and giving no satisfactory account of themselves. They will prevent or detect the commission of thefts and other crimes ; and in the latter case, apprehend the perpetrators. They will inspect all places of public resort, and attend to maintain order where numbers congregate. They will cause the laws relating to markets? streets, taverns, retail traders, hawkers, pedlars, and other itinerants, to be rijjidlv observed. They will enforce those for the better observance of the Stibbath, and relating to places of public worship, as well as the Ordinance under which the force is instituted. When practicable, they will prevent desertion from the Army. They will watch every avenue to or from the ad- joining States, and all suspicious places or persons. They will prevent the importation of arms and ammunition, as well as the importation or circulation of treasonable or inflammatory papers. #} 12 M They will learn the state of public opinion in their respective vicinities, including such parts of the adjoining States as may be practicable. They will establish channels for receiving and communicating intelligence. They will forestall, and be prepared for every movement. They will all report to their respective Officers or Inspectors, who will be severally responsible. There will be one Parade and Inspection of men, horses, arms, accoutrements, and necessaries, every morning, and a Roll Call in the evening. The men will be told off for all their duties by Roster. Patroles will be established nightly. In this matter the several Officers in command will be guided by circumstances. The necessaries furnished by Government will be especially under the supervision of the Chief Constables in charge. These will consist of — For Summer Use, — 1 Hat or Cap, 1 Stock, 1 Coat, 1 pair of Pantaloons, 1 pair of Boots. For Winter Use, — 1 Fur Cap, 1 Over-Coat, 1 pair Pantaloons, 'i % I 13 inion in parts of ing and r every ficers or of men, s, every ties by ly. In will be it w^ill Chief 1 pair Moccasins, 1 pair Mittens. In addition, the Constable and Sub-Constables will, in order to be always fit for sendee, provide themselves, at their own expense, with the follow- ing :— S good Flannel Shirts, 3 pair of good Wollen Socks, 3 do Cotton Stockings, for summer use, 1 pair of Boots, 1 do of Shoes, 2 do of white Pantaloons, in summer, 2 Towels, 1 Knife, Fork and Spoon ; a Razor and Shaving Materials ; a Comb and Scissors'. 2 Shoe Brushes and Blacking; 1 Cloth Brush, 1 Tu rnkey and Worm. One suit complete, of any make and colour agree- able to the individual. Every man losing, destroying, or injuring any article of public property, will pay for the same, and be subjected to stoppages. When the offender cannot be detected, the whole party shall make good the cost or damage, by con- tribution. This rule will apply to barrack damages. On urgent occasions, the Stipendiary Magistrate may be accompanied by a mounted Orderly ; but it 14 is expected that this inclulprcnce will not be abused, and no expense incurred will be allowed to be charged against the public. The Police on no ac- count to be cmployod as servants. The horses will be fed by contract, and the fol- lowing quantity of provisions allowed : — IG lbs. Hay 10 lbs. Oats 8 lbs. Straw. This charge, as well as that for shoeing and other expenses, will be included in the contingent ac- count of each Station. The horses will be exer> cised daily. When used on ser\-ice, (unless in urgent cases, to be decided by authority.) they will always be walked. The stable will be daily visited, and kept clean. In attaining this object, the mode pursued in the stables of the regular Cavalrv will be adhered to, so far as may be practicable. Each Stipendiary ^lagistrate will be allowed forage for one horse, and five shillings per diem, when absent all night, on duty, from his residence. An allowance will be made equal to the actual ex- pense attending travelling on duty to town or else- where, when beyond such di^tance as he may be reasonably expected to travel on horseback. 1%^ 15 e abused, 3d to be on no ac- l the fol- nd other gent ac- be exer- nt cases, ways be : clean, d in the 3red to, allowed r diein, iidence. iial ex- or else- may be Postage of official letters received, will be al • lowed. The expense of ferries antl all other unavoidable charges incident to the travelling of Policemen on duty, for any period not less than a day and night, will be allowed. In such cases, one shilling per night will be al- lowed for the expenses of the man, and the actual cost of the usual necessary provender for the ani- mal. They will invariably claim shelter in a Station House, where they can, and, when practicable, carry with them their corn. Prisoners should only be detained at a Police Station for safe keeping, previous to examination, or (if not then discharged) while awaiting trial or conviction ; and their sentences must be suffered in the common gaol of the district, except where there are legalized county gaols. Prisoners may be supplied with, not exceeding three meals per day, at sixpence each, and sixpence for a bed. In addition to the charges herein above set forth, the following will be included in the contingent account : — 1. That of washing the sheets and blankets when K; 16 I i ! iii required, of straw for the palliasses, and of white- washing the rooms. 2. That of medical attendance, viz : — sixpence per week for each man, including medicines and every contingency. 3. That of fuel and light will be : one gallon of oil per month for each lamp. One ounce of wick, do. do. One quarter of a cord of wood per week, for each stove, in summer. One cord of w ood per week, for each stove, in winter. Candles, half a pound per week, for each room, in summer. Do., one pound per week do. in winter. Approved. Civil Secretary. .■--..---.rsajj^yflj 17 retary. RETURN OF RURAL POLICE STATION NO. NAMES. HANK. A(iR. COrNTUY. IinM\UKS. 5Kni;lisli, Irish , , Srotcli j UiiitPil Statcw, \_ CauiviruiiiB Number of Chiltlren,.. V Total. .. t^" Affix a cross before the uaines of tlie Married Men. Enumeration of Crimes committed by the Police, and Punishments inflicted in consequence. NAMES. NATURE OK CRIME. 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