St. Landry democrat., 1883-03-24
REPORT OE THE GRAND JURY.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, !

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
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 OF 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
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 denan-
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
thoroughfares in good order. The only means
which they may have to remedy the existing
evil is the collection OF the taxes TOR TINS present
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
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 in having our roads in
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 lnspec-
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, Hoffman's bridge at Plaquemine Brulee,
and also the bridge on Bayou Courtableau at
Washington-that although q 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 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 in all respects. We have
found therein but one insane subject who has
Iatterly been interdicted by judgment of your
Honorable Court. who is to be sent to the In.
sane Asylum as soon as practicable: although
his present position in said Jail is as comforta-
bic as can be under such circumstances.
PURLIc MEASURES.
z II is a 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 beneficial effect that
at this present term. we have no presentment
to make for any violation OF this law, and as a
natural consequence no indictments found at
this term, for either murder or manslaughter,
continue strict enforcement of this law
Having no further business before us, and
thanking the officers OF the court for the kind
COurtes1eS SHOWN us. we respectfully neg TO De
discharged by your honorable Court.
fSigned) ID. NJ. BULL.
Foreman of Grand Jury.
(Signed} Z. FERREoL PERRoDIN,
District Attorney.
Filed March 18th, 1888.
A. ]. 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 |
Witness my hand and seal of office at |
Opelousas, La, this 2Ist day of March. A. D.
1888, A, J, PERRAULT,
- Deputy Clerk,