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

NoTARIAb RECORDS,
Hall they found in charge OF Mr.. J. B. Ooffey,
These records are in a comparatively safe lo-
cation. There are about 1000 volumes besides
| many plans, some of them relating to transae-
| tions dating back to the beginning of this cen-
tury: Nearly 200 OF the old volumes need re-
pairing.
acts. which should be bound for their preserya-
| tion. Nearly all the plans in this Office are
| sadly in want of repairs.
| CITY ARCHIVES.
They found in the upper story Of the City.
I Hall, in a hot, unyentilated room MRS ID II
Ball. the custodian Of city records busily en-
which these valuable documents have been since
| the war; They were informed that these records
were delivered TO Mrs. Ball by the basketful and
piled in mass upon the floor. She, is busy
| asserting and arranging them. and has sue
ceeded In bringing the bulk of them to condi-
that this estimable lady more than earned the
| small salary which she receives for her arduous
They visited with his Honor the Mayor the
City Library, under charge OF Mrs. Culbertson,
Librarian which appeared to be well and care
| fully arranged and conducted.
| OLD TERRITORIAL COURT RECORDS
They were informed that the documents of
the old territorial courts of the parish are lying
totally neglected and uncared for in the garrets
| OF the parish courts; some being of very an
cient date and many Of considerable importance
they are mostly In the Spanish and French
that these records shall be cared for and prop
erly arranged
In view Of the great Importance of the pre-
servation OF the public records. those of the
mortgage and conveyance offices, the old note-
rial records and also those of the old courts of
this parish, the Grand Jury recommends to the
city authorities the selection of safe aud suit
able f1re-proof building as permanent deposit
tory of these valuable records and papers. and
If no more suitable building cal be found, they
respectfully suggest that, If other arrangements
can be made for the accomm odatiOn of the sn-
mi RI hn huffA inrr
pied by 1t would, with slight changes, afford the
desired security, by its location being Well
adapted for this purpose.
POLICE STATIONS.
They visited nearly all the police stations IN
the city, but only found the following as requir-
ing particular notice:
this station are built at the extreme rear Of the
property and occupy the lower floor. They arc
unfit for the confinement Of any class of prison
eTs being most OF them without light or venti-
lation. Ihe vaults and urinals are in shock
ing condition, A general repair of the whole
: building, courtroom included. should be re-
} quired. Mr. Boyan chief Of police, reported
the present condition of the station as being
very unsatistssfsory at s on 'connt, principally of
ants not being kept in the best condition.
The chief deems the situation good one and
, will answer we'll enough, with some alterations,
for both court and police station. Well yenti-
lated cells could be built In the court yard, and
the place occupied by the old ones used for roll
Fourth tion-Reduires a thorough over
hauling and Whitewashing to give it a cleanly5
! appearance. The floors are rotten and should
!. FIFTH Station-This building requires imme-
: diate attention. The heavy bell and belfry are
very inseeurely placed upon the roof, without
proper support. The walls are evidently giving
J way under the heavy weight, Proper steps
3 should be taken to prevent further damage.
St%th Statton-At this station repairs are
needed in the priyies, flooring, etc The gene-
: raj appearance OF this station was cleanly.
ASYLUM FOR DESTITUTE ORPHAN BOYS
Q They visited this asylum and found GA boys
y under charge OF Mr.. Geo. Burns, superintend-
Q ent, and seven assistants This building Isl
: grounds were found negle eted. They were in
formed that the directors were craTnped for
means, and could not at present provide for
many more boys.
LOUISIANA RETREAT FOR THE INSANE
They found here ninety-six patients under
; charge of ten Sisters of Charity. They have
: having but recently visited the City Insane
y Asylum the contrast was most marked.
The air Of comfort, g cleanliness a and refine
j 1t the appearance OF house Superintendent by
thoughtful and loving frienos. ALI those fea-
, lures of @ well-conducted insane asylum at once
ELECTED their admiration.
The prime object OF such retreat, to restore
| possible. is evidently the constant thought Of
these Sisters of Charity.
THE GERMAN PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM
on State, between Camp and Chestnut, they
found to contain ninety1eight children. under
ants. Everything about this institution seemed
TO be worthy Of eommsndation: The, children
ing carefully instructed by competent teachers
: in English
PoYDRAs ASYLUM FOR FEMALE ORPHANS,
Magazine street, near Peters Avenue. They
found 81 inmates under the care of Miss Mary al
Sugden and eleven assistants They here again
noted that the number of vacant places la the
! ting about twice as man Ss are now there The
, conduct and appearance ST this asylum seems
, to suggest nc adverse criticism.
ST. ELIzABETH's ASYLUM, NAPOLEON AVENUE
aeeRHEn ppyTANIA
! They found this asylum full to its utmost
capacity and evidently under admirable gov
eminent. having $50 orphan girls as inmates,
7 Sister Angelica is in charge with eighteen SIS.
, ters Of Charity.
PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM,
corner Seventh and Constance Streets thevs
found to contain 125 inmates, under the care Of
Q Children are taken here from one to four years
y OF age. and well provided for. Every portion
appeared cleanly and the establishment WsM
= conducted.
NEwsBoYs' HOME LoDGINa-HoUsE.
nj Although not strictly in the line of their duty
5 the Grand Jury paid special visit to this es-
tablishment, which they found located at No. 16g
South Franklin street. in the First District.
They found 1t to be wooden frame tWo-
( story building. under the charge Of Mr. Chas-
or s1Gs enral m II ya} mas 9een hereo
r ton, but the means raised In this manner have
been insufficient to keep up the institution. and
T unless further assistance is given it will have
to be abandoned They were told that the build
ing belonged to the association which has here
3 supplied with iron bedsteads and sufficient
bedding. and the expense of its maintenance is.
. not more than 500 per month.
. The Home furnished lodgings to the number.
OF 602o during the past year. and the regulations
adoDted appeared to be very good. At present
pear to take advantage of the quarters provided
for them.
THE HOME OF THE JEWISH WIDOWS AND
ORPHANS,
corner of Jackson and Chippewa streets, has
!, 112 inmates, under charge OF Mr.. l.. Shoenberg
superintendent, and ten employees. For the
! use of this institution the water main should
. be extended further down Jackson street
This institution is under the charge of an
association, Of which Mr.. Joseph Simon r.
3 pt esident and Edwin J. Kursheedt is secretary.
: The disbursements IN its maintenance for tho