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and inspect the management of the institution, and to whom
reference may be made by the warden and other officers for
advice or aid in cases of emergency, and who shall represent
the board at all times when not in session.

1888, art. 27, sec. 439. 1860, art. 73, sec. 50. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25

605. The monthly committee shall report monthly to the
board of directors in writing concerning the condition and
police of the prison, and make such suggestions as they may
deem proper. Upon the performance of this duty much
depends in the enforcement of discipline, and they are expected
to pay strict attention to this service.

Deputy Keepers.

Ibid. sec. 440. 1860, art. 73, sec. 51. 1837, ch 320, sec. 25.

606. Deputy keepers shall continue at all times, day and
night, within the prison, unless by permission of the warden,
and do all the duties assigned them by the keeper, in addition
to those directed by the board. They are particularly to
enforce silence and labor among the prisoners, and to preserve
the strictest order and discipline.

Ibid. sec. 441. 1860, art. 73, sec. 52. 1837, ch 320, sec. 25.

607. They shall not, nor shall any director or other officer,
have any work of any kind done at the prison.

Ibid. sec. 442. 1860, art. 73, sec. 53. 1837, ch 320, sec. 25.

608. They shall furnish approved substitutes during their
absence, or the warden may appoint them at their expense.

Ibid. sec. 443. 1860, art. 73, sec. 54. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

609. They shall not use spirits, wine or strong drink; and
all wrangling and disputes shall be punished by the dismissal
of all parties.

Ibid. sec. 444. 1860, art. 73, sec 55. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

610. The board of directors shall make special regulations
respecting the duties of these officers and shall assign to them,
respectively, by name, the offices they are to perform; and the
warden shall cause their duties to be explained and made known
to them.

Matron.

Ibid. sec. 445. 1860, art. 73, sec. 56. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

611. The matron shall attend at all times and reside in the
prison, except when allowed to go out by the warden.