The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-07-31

70. DO a large and extensive piece Of property
with o frontage on the river and extending
about three miles back. On 1t there we're quite
extensive buildings, capable OF accommodating
9 large humber II students. but there were
found only about thirty boys under charge OF
the Christian Brothers
There. is an extensive garden attached under
culttyltion. but If intended SIS an industrial
school the plsn has evidently been abandoned
The, Grand Jury have had many matters
brought 70 their atten ion, and these they nave
disposed OF as rapidly as practicable.
The result Of It's labors exhibits the follow
ing findings t26 iudlctmenta), viz: 4 rape, d
grand larceny, mans laughter murder. Q ar
son. shooting with intent to kill. Q carrying
concealed weapons. 2 uttering false bills OF
laiing, Illegal arrest. ] etooezz ement, op-
preston In Office, ! cutting leyee. / crime
against nature. / stealing public record, /
having In possession pebble record forging
a md. uterine. 9 public seocrd. ! qttering
forged receipt for goods, attempt to commit
rape and perjury. There w"re o number Of
cases dismissed for want # sufHeient testImo-
| n.y. ana some for want of Jurisdiction.
CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS.
This matter has been reported on by former
grand JHries from time to time. without any APP
parent effect upon this unlawful practice. Sug-
g GET fi nave been made to remedy this great
eu upon, b'lQ me practice prevails throughout
our commun,ty as much now in this time of
pence as It did IN more tr9ubIous times.
This subject requires Legislative action. either
TO repeal the law altogether or to enact stringent
laws compelling the enforcement Of the present
laws. MAGISTRATES should be required. under
heavy uenaIiles. to commit for trial all nfrae-
tons OF this law coming to their knowledge.
Without exception.
AS the law now stands almost dead letter for
want Of proper enforcement, it operates to the
great disadvantages Of the peaceful law abiding
clifton. as he remains unarmed and copss-
quently always in peril from any rufian who
may choose to attack him. as the latter uumo~
lested by any law. habitually. goes armed. IF.
therefore, 1t be found impossible to enforce the
provisions of this law, as is asserted by MANY
Officers Z 81 the law, would i not be better to re-
IN favor Of the brawling ruffian, and against
the quiet and orderly citizen.
GAMBLING HOUSES.
This is another evil which 1t seems impossi-
sihle thoroughly to eradicate.
Inc testimony Of the officers of the law con-
vinces the Grand Jury that an entire revision
OF the present statutes upon this subject il
needed In order to successfully suppress these
establishments. In this connection the Grand
jury would call attention TO the administration
of Justice in the First Recorders Court, and
would state that from testimony repeatedly
given before them, they ale forced to conclude
that there Is much in the treatment Of cases
brought before that court tending 10 impede
rather than further the interests OF Justice and
they would therefore recommend to the Ex-
eeutiye that O full and thorough investigation
be made Of all charges against the recorder of
such charges shall be sustained.
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COURT.
II this building is retained for the use of the
court, some improvements are needed in and
ton of the courtroom are extremely defective.
and additional rooms are needed for the accom-
mOda,ion OF petit juriea, the District Attorney
sheriff and clerks. Tho remedy for these
defects could be obtained by flooring over the
court room on the level Of the present gallery.
and placing proper ventilation in the new floor
and ceiling The adoption Of this PLAN the
execution OF which would not en- all great cost,
would give opportunity for q proper water
closet and wash room within the court building
Present q commodatiOns for the necessities OF
the inries are insufficient Juriss must be kept
together after they are impanneled. and pres
ent outdoor accomm odatlons, in nearly full
view OF Royal street, are decidedly obieotiona-
BILE, on the score Of decancy in all Weathers and
Of comfort In rainy weather.
The Grand Jury have to express their graft
hcation at the untlring exerttOns of the judge
of this court in dspostng Of the many eases
which have been brought before IT,
There have been AIT cases upon the docket.
Number Of cases tried. 273; found guilty, 208:
found not guilty, 65 transferred to dead docket,
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In conclusion. the Grand Jury desire to ex-
DRESS their high appreciation OF the uniform
courtesy extended to them by your honor and
the aid which your counsel and advice have
given them during the three IN onths In which
they have be engaged in the service of the
public.
Their thanks are also due to the District At
toruey and tn the officers Of the court for the
valuable assistance which they have given at all
times when Gale upon.
They subscribe themselves. with the highest
feelings OF respect. your obedient servants,
sAM'L M, TODD, Foreman.
Jules Tuyes. A. Lehmqn,
A. Hoffman, A. P. Nall.
Joseph Dunbar, w. NJ Owen,
Isaac Seherck, r. L. Macon
N. j. Hoey. Floryills Foy,
y. D. Wood. III. N. Soria.
J. @. Donovan. A. FL. Nelson.
ID. IT, Ilayilebsuvre,