St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-31
REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY.
OF LOUISIANA

State DE
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
In the name and by the authority of the State
OF Louisiana the grand Jurors of the State OF
Louisiana, duly impanelled sworn and charged
to inquire Within and for the body or the parish
of st. Landry, State aforesaid, respectfully
submit the following report
We have carefully investigated all matters
submitted to us, and have reported thereon.
PUBLIC ROADS AND BRIDGES.
From information received we find that our
public roads and bridges almost in general are
in bad condition, and needing immediate work
ana repairs T Upon further INVESTIGATION we
year, our police jury was compelled to use and
expend all available funds in their possession
to repair SO much as possible, the destruction
that had been caused. The emergency deman-
ded prompt action in the matter, and it has left
the authorities, at the present time, helpless to
provide what is necessary to place our public
which they may have to remedy the existing
evil is the collection OF the for this present
year. But we understand that some of the
good citizens Of our parish are willing to repair
own costs provided they get some assurance
OF Reimbursement whenever the financial cOndi-
ton OF our parish will allow itand we therefore
respectfully suggest to the different ward road
inspectors to take this matter into considera-
ton. The difficulty in having our roads in
good order, was due, principally, to the want
we find that our police jury have very wisely
appointed besides Oyerseers, 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, Hoifinan's bridge at Plaquemine Brulee,
Washington-that although contract was let
vout 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 have, under the charge of the Court, ex-
4amined the Parish Jail of st. Landry, and find
that 1t is kept with cleanliness and order, and
that the prisoners incarcerated therein. are
we'll provided for in all respects. We have
found therein but one insane subject who has
latterly been interdicted by Judgment OF your
sane Asylum as soon as practicable: although
his present position in said Jail is as cOmfOrta-
BILE as can be under such circumstances.
pURLIc MEASURES.
1t is source Of qualification to say that the
strict enforcement of the laws prohibiting the
carrying OF concealed weapons in the Parish OF
st. Landry has had such a beneficial effect that
at this present term. we have no presentment
to make for any violation OF this law, and as
natural consequence no indictments found at
this term, for either murder or granddaughter,
and we therefore, In conclusion, recommend to
continue strict enforcement OF this law. !,
Having no further business before Gus, and
thanking the officers Of the court for the kind
courtesies shown us. we respectfully beg to be
discharged by your honorable Court
tSignedl d. NJ. BULL,
Foreman of Grand Jury.
{Signed) f. FERREoL PERRODIN,
District Attorney.
Filed March 18th, 1883. 0
@ A. j. PERRAULT,
Deputy Clerk.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Arthur j.. Perrault, Deputy Clerk Of the
18th Judicial District Court In and for the par
ish OF st. Landry, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is a true and correct copy
from the original on file In my office.
Witness my hand and seal Of Office at
Opelousas, La, this 2Ist day of March, "A. ID.
1883. A. J. PERRAULT,
Deputy Clerk,