The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1884-12-19
Report Of the Grand Jury.

You Grand'Jury drawn to serve ut the
present term of your Hon. Court, beg
leave to report as follows: That they have
examined into all violations Of the GRIM
nal laws Of the State so far rs they have
come to their knowledge, the extent and
result of their labors may be seen by ref
erencc to the eases; in which bills are
found, and to those cases in which no
bills are returned, that while there are a
number Of bills found they are pleased.to
state that theyiare all for minor offenses,
and that these investigations have extern
dcd over period of twelve months, as
the present Grand Jury is thei first that
has convened in cur parish for the past
twelve months, and accounts for the in
creased number of bills mt this time.
That considering the above state of
facts that they cannot say that there is
any visible increase of crime in the par
ish.
They further report that they have in
quired into the condition of the public
roads throughout the parish, and find
them all to have been properly worked.
with the exception of the Sd division of
the WINFIELD and Montgomery road, and
the upper division Of the Alexandria road.
They further report that they have ex-
amined the conditioned the public Jail,
and find its sanitary condition rather bad,
and its present condition unfit for the
confinement of prisoners accused of crime,
and that the Jail is in need of repairs. The
foundation, or a portion Of it, being
somewhat decayed, and should be repair
ed at once; that the Notwithstanding is
also in need Of repairs; all Of which We
respectfully invite the attention of the
Police Jury. They further report that
they have examined the condition of the
offices of the various parish officials and
find them in good condition. They also
find that the Clerks Office is in need OF
furniture. shelving or casing, for the prop
er care of the records of said office, and
recommend that the Police Jury provide
said office with the necessary means for
the preservation Of the records Of the
same.
They further report, that they found
the foundation of the Courthouse i'm need
of repairs, the. flooring in the hallway
seems to be giving away, and recommend
the making of the needed repairs at once.
They further report they have examined
the books and accounts Of the parish and
school treasurer, and find them properly
kept, that is to say, in accordance with
ordinances of the Police Jury, and all
monies received properly accounted for,
and disbursements properly made; that is
to say. in accordance with ordinances of
the Police Jury aud resolutions Of the
School Board, an account of which Is
herewith annexed and made part Of this
report. They further report that they
have examined into the matter of allow
ance by the Police jury the claims of the
witnesses in criminal cases, and find that
some of such claims have been allowed
and paid by the Police Jury, prior to the
final determination Of the cases, and re-
specially suggest to the Police Jury the
necessity Of examining into all witness
claims presented to them for approval
and payment, and first ascertain whether
or not the cases have been finally deci-
dcd, and if the State is responsible for
the costs in such cases.
They further report that they have
concluded their labors for the term.
After returning their thanks to the
Court and various officers thereof, for the
facilities afforded them, and courtesy
shown, while in the discharge Of their
duties. they respectfully ask that they be
discharged.
Respectfully submitted,
LEY NJ. BRIAN, Foreman.
n. B.-The Treasurer's report submit
ted, is the same as submitted to the Po-
lice Jury at its last session, and published
in their proceeding, We therefore omit
that portion of tie report.-Ed.
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