St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-14
PUBLIC ROADS AND BRIDGES.

From information received we find that our
public roads and bridges almost i'll general are
in had condition, and needing immediate work
and repairs. Upon further lnFestlSaIlon we
find, that, owing to the great overflow OF last
year our police jury was compeiied 10 use ana
expend ali available funds in their possession
to repair so much as possible, the destruction
that had been caused. The emergency delnan-
ded prompt action i'll the matter, and, 1T has left
the authorities, at the present time, helpless to
provide what is necessary to place our public
thoroughfares in good order. The only means
which they may have to remedy the existing
evil is the collection of the taxesfOr this present
wear But we understand that some OF the
good citizens OF our parish are willing to repair
and even build some of the bridges at their
own costs provided they get some assurance
of reimbursement whenever the financial condi-
ton of our parish will allow 1t and we therefore
respectfully suggest to the different ward road
inspectors to take this matter into c0nsldera-
ton. The difficulty in having our roads III
good order, was due, principally, to the want
OF tools for the proper working OF the same, but
we find that our police jury have very wisely
appointed besides overseers, ward road inspec-
tors, and have also purchased large quantities
of tools for the use of the parish in the work
ing of our roads. We would respectfully call
attention OF the road inspectors to the follow
ing bridges, to-wit: the bridges at Church
Point HoffmaI's bridge at Plaquemine Brulee,
and also the bridge on Bayou Courtableau at
Washington although contract was let
out for the repairing of said bridge some time
ago, yet no work has been commenced thereon,
whilst the one standing now is considered very
dangerous to the travelling public.
PUBLIC JAIL.
We b ave, under the charge of the Court, ex-
amined the Parish Jail of st. Landry, and lind
that it is kept with cleanliness and order, and
that the prisoners incareerated therein, are
well provided for in all respects. We have
found therein hut one insane subject who has
latterly been interdicted by Judgment OF yonr
Honorable Court. who is to be sent to the III
sane Asylum ais soon as practicable although
his present position in said Jail is as comforta-
BILE as can be under such circumstances.
PURLIC MEASURES.
strict enforcement Of the laws prohibiting the
carrying of concealed weapons in the Parish OF
st. Landry has had such q beneficial effect that
| at this present term. we have no presentment
to make for any violation OF this law, ana as a
natural consequence no indictments found at
| this term, for either murder or manslaughter,
and we therefore, in conclusion, recommend TO
continue strict enforcement OF this law.
Having no further business before us, and
| thanking the officers Of the court for the kind
c0urtesies shown us. we respectfully beg TO De
discharged by your honorable Court:
| tsigned) D. NJ. BULL,
Foreman of Grand Jury.
| fSigned} F. FERREoL PERRoDIN,
District Attorney.
A. ]. PERRAULT,
Deputy Clerk.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
| PARISH OF ST. LANDRY. )
! I Arthur j. Perrault, Deputy Clerk OF. the
18th Judicial District Court i'll and for the par
| ish of st. Landry, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing j. q true ana ei correct copy
Witness my hand and seal OF once al
| Opelousas, La, this 2lst day OF March, a. u
1883. A. J. PERRAULlTI; N, =,