St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-07
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
and repairs. Upon further investigation we
find, that, owing to the great overflow of last
yeaI ), 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 i'll 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 taxes 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 it and we therefore
respectfully suggest to the different ward road
inspectors to take this matter into consldera-
ton. The difficulty i'll having our roads in
good order, was due, principally, to the want
of tools for the proper working OF the same, but
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
Jig bridges, to-wit: the bridges at Church
Point, Hoffmans bridge at Plaquemine Brulee,
and also the bridge on Bayou Courtableau at
Washington-tha although IL 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 cOuSl0ereu very
dangerous to the travelling public.
PUBLIC JAIL.
We have under the charge of the Court, ex-
amined the Parish Jail OF st. Landry, and find
that it is kept with cleanliness and order, and
that the prisoners incarcerated therein, are
well provided for i'll all respects. We have
found therein but one insane subject who has
lattcrly been interdicted by Judgment OF your
Honorable Court. who is to be sent to the In
sane Asylum as soon as practicable although
BILE as can be under such circumstances.
pURLIC MEASURES.
II is source of qualification to say that the
strict enforcement of the laws prohlblting the
carving 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 TINS law, anu as
natural consequence no indictments found at
this term, for either murder or manslauSnIer,
and we therefore, in conclusion, recommend TO
continue strict enforcement of this law.
Having no further business before us, ana
thanking the officers Of the court for the kind
eourtesies shown us. we respectfully beg to be
a- lsiened1 49, - D. NJ. BULL,
Se-so Foreman of Grand Jury.
fsionedl r. FERREoL PERRODIN,
- ~ go District Attorney.
Filed March 18th, 1883. s prRRAuLr.
Deputy Clerk.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
I Arthur j. Perranlt, Deputy Clerk OF the
18th Judicial District Court IN ana Ior .e gd ,o
isll of ST. Landry, do hereby eertlfy tnat Ine
above and foregoing is a true ana coFFecG copy
from the original on HE Id my oince - nt,ca a.
witness my hand and seal OF once ~
Opelousas, La, this 2Ist day OF march, IiI a. =
1000 Deputy Clerk,