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 Trrnn xrv.-THE AR.MY.—C11. 6. 243 they shall impure into all abuses or neglects of duty on the part of the omcers or other persons in charge of the same, and make such changes in the general discipline of the prison as the may hold to be essential. Sec. 1347. The officers of the prison shall consist of a' commandant 0m°°¤ ¤¤d ¤*· and such subordinate officers as may be necessary, a chaplain, a surgeon, md""' and a clerk, who shall be detailed by the Secretary of War from the com· 3 MM'-. 1873. o- missioned officers of the Army; and a sufficient number of enlisted men 249· ”- *· V- 17· P- shall  detailed by the Secretary of War to act as turnkeys, guards. 583' and assistants in the prison. Sino. 13-18. One of the inspectors of the Army shall, at least once in Exgminggion of three months, visit the prison for the purpose of examinin into the books accounts and govand all the affairs thereof, and ascertaining whether the hnws, rules, and °'”m°”* °l P"i°°¤- regulations relatinglthereto are complied with, the officers are competent 3 Mar., 1873; an faithful, and the convicts properly governed and emplo ed, and at 249. ¤· 5. V- 17. p- the same time treated with humanity and kindness. And it shall be the 583 duty of the inspector, at once, to make full report thereof to the Secre- {213 of War. sc. 134.9. Before the commandant enters upon the duties of his office Bond of comhe shall give bond, with sudicient sureties, in a sum to be fixed b the “”md*“*~ Secretary of War, to be approved by him, conditioned that he shall flirt- H3 Mar., 1873, c. fully account for all money placed in his hands for the use of the prison 249. ¤· 6. V- 17. p- and for the faithful discharge of all his duties as commandant. 58:* Sec. 1350. The commandant shall have command of the prison; shall Powers and duhave the charge and employment of the prisoners, and the custod of all *1* of oommmdthe property of the Government connected with the rison. Ife shall TPL receive and pay out all money used for the prison, and) shall cause to be 3 Mm-., 1873, c. kept, in suitab e books, complete accounts of all the pro erty, expenses, 249. ¤· 6. V- 17. P- income, business, and concerns of the prison: and shall) make full and 583 re lar reports thereof to the Secretary of War. Slim. 1351. The commandant shall, under the direction and with the w§`€gé°ym°”t °lf approval of the Secretary of W`ar, em loy, for the benefit of the United 0; ,,.0,kf P States, the convicts at such labor and) in such trades as may be deemed best for their health and reformation. He shall have power to sell and 249 ,,_*g"v 817* g dispose of an Y articles manufactured by the convicts, and shall regularly 583: ’’ account for the proceeds thereof, and s all give bond and security for the faithful keepin and accounting of all moneys and property coming to his hands as sucdn commandant. Sec. 1352. The commandant shall take note and make record of the Conductof prisgood conduct of the convicts, and shall shorten the daily time of hard °¤°”·"*“¤¤¤¤f abor for those who, by their obedience, honesty, mdustry, or general 3 Mar., 1873, n, good conduct, earn such favors; and the Secretary of War is authorized 249. 8- 6. v- 17. p. and directed to remit, in part, the sentences of such convicts, and to give 583 them an honorable restoration to duty in case the same is merited. Sec. 1353. In case any convict shall disobey the lawful orders of the Misconduct of officers of the prison, or refuse to comply with the rules and regulations P¤¤°¤¢*‘¤- thereof, he may be placed in solitary confinement, and the commandant 3 Mar., 1873, c. shall at once report the case to the Secretary of War, who shall direct 249. ¤- 6, v. 17, p. the inspector to make full examination and report of the matter at the 58* next inspection. _ _ _ Sec. 1354. In no case shall any prisoner be subiected to whipping, _ Forbidden punbranding, or the carrying of weights for the purpose of discipline, or for *¤hm°m¤· producing penitence. 3 Mar., 1873, c. 249, s. 6, v. 17, p.583. SEC, 1355_ Every prisoner, upon being discharged from prison, shall be Clothing at disfurnished with decent clothing. _°l"°__"f;____ 3 Mar., 1873, c. 249, s. 6, v. 17, p. 583. Sec. 1356. The use of newspapers and books shall not  denied the Frivileges of convicts at times when not employed; and unofficial visitors shall be  admitted to the prison under such restrictions as the board of commis- 3 Mm-., 1873, c. Sloners may impose. The prisoners shall not be denied the privilege gg. ¤- 7. V- 17. P- of communicating with their friends by letter, and from receiving like ·