The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1877-03-30
GRAND JURY PREsENrMENTs.
Second Week, Cobb Superior Court.


The Grand Jury, for the second week of
March Term 1877, in making their general re-
port would say that on an examination Of the
various offices of the county, and ito the finan-
cial affairs of the same, they find that the funds
of the county have been properly disposed of
as reported last week, and that the several of
fcers have performed their duties commenda-
bly,, and that the county is fortunate in its Sc
lections, they all keeping their books in a neat
plain and practicable manner, finding nothing
either reprehensibe or condemnatory, not even
in the acts of Mr.. j. T. Burkhalter, the school
commissioner, nor of his books, and think from
his and the boards management of the school
fund. that they have acted wisely and judic-
iously.
The public buildings are in general good or
der, save the leaks in the court house, spoken
of by the grand jury of last week.
We would, however, desire to see another
kitchen built of brick to the .ail-house, as the
present little wooden shanty is at any time liza
Bile to fire. and endangering not only the safety
of the Jail, but probably the court house, if the
financial condition of the county would admit
of it.
We disagree in the accommodation of the
grand jury of last week. to have bridge built
on Noses creek at Cariles' Ford.
Would call attention TO the impossible con
dtion of the road on the west side of the bridge
on the Roswell road at Mr.. j Delk's.
The condition of the roads, in general, are in
passable order, but not in such condition as
would deserve praise; especially the roads run
ming through the incorporation of Smyrna, aud
we hope the authorities will see TO them.
five are not out of our duty as grand jurors,
we wish to say that we have been disappointed
in our last General Assembly, as they did not
carry out their promises Of reform and retrench-
ment. We know that it is hard for a man to
vote dollar out of bis own pocket and for
remedy, we would recommend and insist, that
our delegates Gf a convention should be called)
do all in their power to establish biennial sess-
ions ofths Legislature and reduce representa-
ton, believing that, that will give us fewer
laws, better laws and less taxation.
We would suggest to His Honor George N,
Lester. Judge, that regards the time for the
adjourned term Of this court we would respect
fully name the Fourth Monday in July next.
In concluding our duties as jurors we re-
spectfully tender our thanks to His Honor,
Geo N. Lester, for the able and efficient man
ner in which he conducts the business of the
court and to the Solicitor General and other
officers of the court for courteses extended,
and promptness in business, and request that
these our presentments be published in the
MARIETTA JOURNAL.
JNo. G. CAMPBELL, Foreman.
Peatus T. Handy, John II. Cooper,
N. H. HUMPHREYS, Dempsey S. Blackwell
William Wells, John N. Mayes,
Uriah Mathews, John w. Ruff,
Washington c.. Green, Andrew J. Cheney,
William c. Stephens, James l.. Anderson,
Thomas A. Gober, James l.. Kemp,
Elijah N. Ragsdale, Baron d. Stansell,
Geo r. Gilbert, Alfred o. Toleson,
Judge p. Bowie, James P Dobbs,
George M. McEIwreath.
March Tepd;Sl977.
1t is ordered that these pressntments be pub
lished in the MARIETTA JOURNAL.
GEO. N. LESTER J. s. G.
T. F. GREER, Sol. General.
true transcript taken from the minutes Of
Cobb Superior Court. March Term, 1877.
JNo. b. CAMPBELL, Clerk