We understand that a Repo...
We understand that a Report oi the state of the County Prisotn has been presented to the Surrey Magistrates by the Grand Jury lately sitting for the sessions, in which the de- fective nature of its general regulations, particularly as re- gards the diet of the prisoners, is comnmented on. The most striking instance addutced by the Grand Jury has been the case of some men senztenced for transportation, who, while remaining in custody till they could be sent on their destination, bave been employed in doing the work of the prison, but without any addition to the usuaal gaol- allowance of provision. The consequence has been, that unable to support their strength under labour on bread and water alone, these men have fallen inte so weak and emaciated a state that they could work no longer. It is said that the Surrey Magistrates-have objected to re- ceive this report of the Grand Jury, alleging that they had exceeded their province in preparing it; while the members of the Grand Jury contend, with much force and propriety, that the inspection of the county prison being part of their duty, it necessarily follows, that it is also their duty to re- port to the Magistrates any instances of misgovernment, and call upon them for a rerrmedy.