Cost of Criminal Prosecutions and Legislative Ability
A column discusses high costs of criminal prosecutions, noting juror and sheriff fees exceed 8500, while clerks’ fees reach 400 plus. It argues many misdemeanor cases should be handled by justices of the peace to reduce expense, and praises certain Democratic leaders. It also reports on Minnesota territorial politics, Kenosha tax relief, a rumored rail link to the Pacific, and other assorted news including racing and Indiana Senate resolutions.
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County accounts show high legal fees claim
A reader from New York shares a long statement calculating county costs for legal proceedings. The piece lists circuit and clerk fees, questions the burden on the county, cites frugal cases, and mentions local names such as McFarlan and River & St. Lawrence. it also notes ship arrivals and a drowning incident among assorted notices.
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