TABLE I.

STATEMENT showing the number of Convicts in the Michigan State Prison at the beginning of the undermentioned fiscal years, the number received, and the average number in Prison during the year:

TABLE II.

STATEMENT showing the aggregate amount of disbursements for Rations and Provisions during each of the undermentioned fiscal years, the average expenses for provisions of each convict during each year, and during each week of the year:*

*The fiscal year of 1846 ended Oct. 31st; the fiscal year for 1847 is for 13 months, ending Nov. 30th. All the subsequent years are for 12 months, ending Nov. 30th.

TABLE III.

STATEMENT showing the aggregate amount of Disbursements for the Prison, during each of the undermentioned fiscal years, for all purposes except for building and repairs, the average amount for each convict, and the amount expended for buildings, repairs and fixtures:

TABLE IV.

The total earnings of convicts upon contract for the past year, including an estimate of work due upon buildings and repairs,

Showing that except for buildings and repairs the Institution is self-sustaining, and that there is a balance in favor of the Prison of the sum of,......... $6,554 69 If, however, in order to be self-sustaining it be required that ordinary repairs of the buildings shall be paid for out of the earnings of the convicts, this sum will be reduced nearly as follows:

The Inspectors are able to state that this is a more favorable showing than has been made in any former report. The result is greatly attributable to the prudence, economy and good management of the Agent and other officers of the Prison. It may be added that the great reduction in the cost of fuel at the Prison since the opening of coal mines in its vicinity, the use of gas, and the improved sanitary arrangements of the last few years, as well as the increase in the number of the convicts have contributed much to this result.