An indictment, when found by the grand jury, must be presented by their foreman, in their presence, to the court, and must be filed with the clerk.

[(19-1405) Cr. Prac. 1864, sec. 229, p. 241; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 7669; C.S., sec. 8821; I.C.A., sec. 19-1305.]