St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-03-22
REPORTS OF THE GRAND JURY.
STATE LOUISIANA, 1

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We, the Grand Jurors OF the state of Louis
lana empanelled, sworn and charged to enquire
for and within the body OF the parish of st.
Landry, in obedience to the charge of the
court, hereby submit the following report:
PARISH JAIL.
We have carefully examined this building.
and all its different apartments, and cOnversed
with parties incarcerated therein and we re-
port that we find said building in splendid con-
dition and perfectly safe, and the prisoners
therein are as properly attended to as can be
expected, for we have heard no complaint from
any Of them, from all Inquiries we made, but
we must earnestly recommend to the custodian
of said Jail the absolute necessity OF cleanliness,
and with the number Of prisoners now confined
in said jail, should he cleaned thoroughly at
least once If H. t twice a day.
COURT HOUSE.
We find that the Southeast corner of our
Courthouse is sinking and has caused cracks
and openings in the walls which appear threat
ening to said building, and we earnestly re
commend to our parochial authorities to have
the same Immediately repaired before any
further damages be done to said building.
MARKET HOUSE.
We believe it most absolutely necessary that
the proper authorities should build a new
Market House as the present one is almost rot
ten, badly situated and unfit to stand ON the
public square, aud we recommend the erection
of building which would answer the purpose
of Market House. Town Hall and rooms for the
fire department.
PUBLIC rOADs AND BRIDGES.
Some OF the public roads and bridges of the
through the neglect of the road oyerseers, but
owing to the large number of Criminal Cases
we had to investigate, we have been unable to
procure such evidence as would justify us in
bringing bills of indictment against the guilty
parties and therefore earnestly refer this mat.
ter to our next Grand Jury, our attention has
been called to the Railroad bridge of the Louis
lana Western Railroad over river Mermentau !;
this being stationary impedes the navigation of
said river, whilst above said bridge there are
saw-mills shipping lumber, and steamboats, and
schooners are unable to navigate the waters of
said river above said BRIDGE we Therefore re-
commend that the grand jury of the United
States Court consider this matter, and apply
the necessary relief, as this matter is within
the jurisdiction of the United States Court.
PUBLIC MEASURES.
We strictly recommend the enforcement of
the laws prohibiting the carrying Of concealed
weapons, selliug of Intoxicating liquors to
minors. and the shooting of game during the
time prohibited by law, and in conclusion it is
with feelings of pleasure and even of pridO that
we fluid that public justiceis meted out through
| every department of our parish administration
and that our Court of Justice, with the assist
court has become 4he pride of all good citizens
and the terror of all evil doors, and with the
continuation of this administration our citizens
will he safe in their lives and property and our
| parish be prosperous Thanking the officers of
| the court for cOurtesies extended us, we submit
this our final report and pray to be discharged
without delay. w. l.. TRUMAN,
| F. FERREoL PERRODIN, Foreman.
| District Attorney.
| Filed March 5th, 1884,
B. F. MCKINLEY,
Deputy Clerk.
A true copy: B. F. MCKINLEY,
Deputy Clerk.