January 1798.

The Committee could not but observe strong Traces of
Malevolence and Ingratitude in the character Demeanour and
Language of Smith when he appeared before them

The Calendar of the Days of Meeting was Ordered to be
Continued.

The last Meeting was held on the 9th. of January 1798.

At which Messrs. Hopkins and Sutton attended and they
having examined the State of the Boiler were both of Opinion
that is was injured thro' Mismanagement

The Committee having Received much kindness from the
Communications of Mr.. Bernard at the Foundling Hospital
who will be ready to send People well acquainted with the
Management of this matter have determined with the
Approbation of this Court to adopt the Plan of the Foundling
Hospital in to do. by which they have no Doubt if the
Report (which I have in my Hand) from the Foundling
may be depended on which I am sure it may that the first
Cost of Erecting these Boilers will be paid for in less than ½
a Year in the saving of Coals and that many Chaldrons
will in future be Annuably saved to the County.

I have here Sir troubled the Court with I par. too long
a Detail of the proceedings of the Committee from which I
trust it will appear that at least we are endeavouring to
under the House of Correction a House of Industry very
beneficial towards the Reform of Prisoners many of whose
vicious Practices were the Result of Idleness in the Place of
which we are endeavouring to establish Habits of Industry

We have certainly saved the County a considerable Sum
in several Instances, We have incurred some Expence in
others, for which as Expences an ample Recompence in a short
space of time.

By adjournment same Day

The following Report of the Committee appointed to
Examine and Audit from time to time the Account or Accounts
of the Treasurer of this County as well with Respect to his