Lafayette Parish, Vermilionville?, Louisiana, 1847 March 1

The minute of the March 1 meeting of the board of police. All members were present: John Greig, president; Maximilen Dugat, Armand Hulot, Lessin Hébert, Louis Simon, P.T. Bernard, and Aureillien St. Julien . A park is to be built at the west end of the Vermilion bridge, similar to the one at the east end. 100 piastres were allocated and Euclide St. Julien is to be in charge of it. Their representatives and Senator in the state legislature are to be asked to use all means possible for the passage of a law imposing an annual tax to help the Parish to pay the salary of the police and other expenses. The road is to be repaired in front of Pierre Suzena 's house. C. Neveu and Armand Hulot are to audit the treasure's accounts for 1845. Euclide St. Julien is to build the new Pont de la Butte on the same spot as the old instead of the place chosen by the commissioners. The petitions of S.M. Paxton and Maximilien Landry were presented. Paxton asks for the emancipation of his slave, Nancy; Landry for that of his slave, Fany. 5 were in favor, 2 against. Mr. Droz was authorized to have all necessary repairs made to Pont Vermillon. Joseph H. Moss was asked to take down all that portion of the fence he has just put up on public land at Cote Gelée which obstructs the road. 40 piastres were allowed to help the people of Carancro build a bridge over the Coulée between Bernard and Ozéé Gilbeau . There are a few lines missing here as the clipping is cut off at the top. 50 cents for 20 miles is allowed for expenses incurred by volunteers going to New Orleans. Captain Charles? S. Lowell is the enlisting officer, Dr. Charles? M. Cormick, inspector and Charles? N. Rawley, Adjutant. Minutes