Clarion-Ledger, March 19, 1874

Clarion-Ledger, March 19, 1874

RESOLUTIONS.

Mr. Smith, of Tunica, by general consent, introduced the following:

Whereas, Some disaffection has grown out of the mode of punishing convicts now in the State Penitentiary; and,

Whereas, It is necessary that this Legislature have full and sufficient information of the same; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Superintendent of said Penitentiary be requested to communicate to this House the number and nature of offenses punished and the character of punishment in each case.

The resolution was adopted.

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