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P. G. L., (1860,) art. 73, sec. 78. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

462. He shall read to convicts on their admission the laws
relating to escapes and rebellious or disorderly conduct, and make
them understand that obedience is required and will be enforced.

Ibid. sec. 74. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

463. He shall see that convicts on their discharge are pos-
sessed of every thing that they brought with them to the prison.

Ibid. sec. 75. 1837, ch. 820, sec. 25.

464. He shall take proper measures for the health and clean-
liness of the prison, and see that the convicts pay proper attention
to their persons.

Ibid. sec. 76. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

465. He shall not permit any kind of gaming, or profane or
indecorous language to be used by the convicts, or any of the
officers.

Ibid. sec. 77. 1837, ch. 820, sec. 26.

466. He shall employ his time in the prison as much as pos-
sible in his office or lodge, overlooking the other officers in the
discharge of their duties.

Ibid. sec. 78. 1837, ch. 820, sec 25.

467. He shall designate the employment of the prisoners,
reference being had to their age, sex and health, and the profits
of labor, and under his direction the assistant warden shall de-
liver out the materials and receive the manufactures.

Ibid. sec. 79. 1887, ch. 320, sec. 25.

468. He shall cause such accounts to be kept in the work-
shops and other departments of labor as will show the amount of
material furnished, and the quantity of work done by each con-
vict, and the amount to which they may be entitled for overwork;
and these accounts shall be closed every week, for the purposes
of detecting and punishing any misconduct of the prisoners in
the performance of their tasks.

Ibid. sec. 80. 1837, ch. 320, sec 25.

469. He shall inspect the moral conduct of the prisoners, and
in person, or by the assistant warden, attend divine service when-