The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-03-14

On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, Re-
solved, That the sum Of $lT5.O0 or
as much as may be necessary be
appropriated out Of the bridge fund
of 1883 to build a bridge across
Dry Bayou, the contractor. to give
bond and security for its mainte-
nance for. five years, and that II.
Campbell and Geo. S. Foote be
appointed commissioners to let out
same to the lowest responsible bid
der.
On motion the Jury then adj
journed until 2 o'clock p. M.
2 o'oLocK P. M.
The Jury met pursuant to ad-
journment. Present oil members
at the morning session.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, Re-
solved, That the sum Of $4,000 or
as much thereof as may be necessary
be appropriated out Of the bridge
fund Of 1883 to, repair the bridge
across Bayou Lamourie atB. Mayors
store and that G. Snowden, D. Vein
berg and w. Laird be appointed
commissioners to let out same.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, Re
solved, That the sum of $500 or
as much thereof as may be necessary
be appropriated out Of the bridge
fund of 1883 to repair the bridge
across Latapier at the Wells old
field and that N. r. Roberts, B. T.
Roberts and O. Dorsett be appointed
commissioners to let out same.
On motion Of Mr.. Blanchard, Re
solved, That the sum of $4,000 or
as much thereof as may be necessary
be appropriated out of the bridge
fund Of 1883 to repair the bridge
across Bayou Castor at the Red
! Store. The repairs to consist Of
new sleepers, new floor, and new
ratings entire, together with any
other repairs that may be found
necessary to put the bridge in good
condition. The contractor being
4 required to make the repairs in ac-
cordance with specifications fur
nished by this Jury and that R. L.
Luckett, s. A. Dowty, and F. A.
Blanchard be appointed commits
sioners to let out The work accord
ing to law and make report to this
Jury.
Be it further resolved, That the
commissioners be required to take
charge of all the old lumber taken
out Of the bridge, and if found to be
of any value, to sell the same to the
highest bidder, and pay the proceeds
to the Parish Treasurer.
On motion of Mr.. Dixon,
| Resolved, That the sum Of $500
or as much thereof as may be nee
essary be appropriated out of the
bridge fund of 1883 to build bridge
across BARRIERS creek at D. II. vii.
lis; and D. H. Willis Jr., Hadley by
or and John Ray be appointed com.
missioners to let out the same to the
lowest responsible bidder, and re-
ceiye the same when completed ane
report to this Jury, the contractor tt
be required to give bond and secu
rity for its maintenance for five
years.
Mr.. Hickman inrthe chair. !.
On motion of Major Seip, Resolved
That the hands subject to road dut.
living on the plantation Of the Brash
ear Bros, adjoining the plantation
of G. w. Compton on Bayou Rap
'ides, be assigned to road district Nc
s, Rapides ward.
On motion of Majors eip, Resolved
That the sum Of $685. 90 or as mucl
thereof as may be necessary, be ap
propriated out Of the bridge fund Q
J. 1883, to build o bridge across til
/ little Bertrand, and that A. Maryt
+ r. Cruickshank and j. G. 2. Hoo
] BE- appointed commissioners to L
: out the work in the manner specific
} by law,
On motion Of Maj Seip, Resolves
That A. Marye be appointed synd
s on road district No. 8, Rapides wal
9 vice Frank Murphy, removed fro
: the district. !.
!, On motion Of Mr.. Hickman, r
u solved, That the report Of. the con
d missioners to let out the building
n the bridge across Big Bayou, on t
d Red River road be received and Il
e bond Of the contractor havil
been accepted, the President Of tt
q Jury be authorized to draw WE
is rant on the Parish Treasurer payat
r out Of the bridge fund Of 1882
or s45O, 90 in favor Of the contractor
n II. Willet, to pay for same.
A. On motion the Jury adjourned u
a. til tomorrow morning at 8 O'Clock
ae, Attest: ! L. C.:SANFoRp,
g, Clerk Police Jury.