COURT MINUTE BOOK, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Item 2 Court Records Minutes Page 1-2 Sheriff to Governor [Bond] Recorded May 25, 1813 Know all men by these presents that We Cornelius Voorhies, Joseph Gradenigo, Etienne Lamorandiere fils, Robert Rogers, Robert Taylor, John Andrus, and Augustin Gradenigo are held and firmly bound unto William C. C. Claiborne Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his successors in office in the sum of six thousand dollars -Which said sum We hereby bind ourselves, Our heirs, Executors and Adms, to pay as aforesaid -Whereas the above bound Cornelius Voorhies hath been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry -Now if the said Cornelius Voorhies shall well and faithfully execute and make good returns according to Law of all such Writs Orders and process [proceed?] as shall come in to his hands as Sheriff aforesaid, and well and truly pay over al sums of money that shall come into his hands as Sheriff aforesaid to the person entitled by Law to the same-and shall faithfully do and perform all such other duties as may be required of him by law, then the above Obligation to be void-otherwise to remain in full force and virtue-Done at Opelousas this 14 May 1813. In presence of the Undersigned, Parish Judge and Majority of Justices of the Peace for the said Parish of St. Landry [listed: D. I. Sutton; Geo King; Benjm A. Smith; Saml Laughlin; I [J?] M. Debaillon; Augtin [Augustin] Gradenigo; Lamorandiere fils who are of the opinion that the securities are sufficient. Cornelius Voorhies; Jn Gradenigo; Robert Rogers; Robert Taylor; John Andrus Pages 2-3 Sheriff To Governor --Tax Bond Recorded May 25, 1813 Know all men by these presents that We Cornelius Voorhies, Joseph Gradenigo, Etienne Lamorandiere fils, Robert Rogers, Robert Taylor, John Andrus, and Augustin Gradenigo are held and firmly bound unto William C. C. Claiborne Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his successors in Office in the penal sum of Ten thousand Dollars, for which payment well and truly to be made We hereby bind Ourselves, Our heirs, Execrs [executors] and Admrs [administrators] -Conditioned that if the said Cornelius Voorhies (who has been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry) shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State and Parish within his said Parish of Saint Landry for this year agreeably to Law-together with all fines and amerciments, that then this obligation to be Void, otherwise to remain in full force-Done at Opelousas the 14th May 1813 In presence of the undersigned Parish Judge and majority of Justices of the Peace for the said Parish of St. Landry [listed below: Geo King Pjudge; D. I. Sutton; Benjm A. Smith; J. M. Debaillon; Saml Laughlin; Aug. Gradenigo] who are of the opinion that the Securities are sufficient. Cornelius Voorhies; Jn Gradenigo; Robert Rogers; Robert Taylor; John Andrus; Augtin [Augustin] Gradenigo; Lamorandiere Page 3 (Miscellaneous Notes on various Court Cases: Discontinuous) August 9, 1813 #743 Bell vs Irvin: Injunction - Dismissed by Plaintiff, and Judgment against Plaintiff for Costs of Suit #777 Owen vs Prather: This suit Dismissed by Plaintiff Attorney Tuesday Aug the 10th 1813 #781 Thibodeau vs Thompson: In this case after argument of Counsel on both sides it is Considered by the Court that the Plaintiff Pierre Thibodeau Administrator of the Estate of Victor Richard, have final Judgment against the Defendant John Thompson for the sum of Two hundred and sixty nine dollars, with Interest and Costs of Suit- Sutton for Pltff Porter for Def. Page 4 #783 Thompson vs Heydell: Appeal - Judgmentn of Magistrate Confirmed, and it is considered by the Court that the appellor George Heydell have final judgment against the appellant Gillis Thompson for the sum of Ninety Eight Dollars with Interest with ten percent and from 22nd February 1812 until paid and all Costs- #798 Adams L. vs Baldwin Cur[ator?]: Injunction - Ordered that this Suit be dismissed and judgment against Plaintiff for Costs- #799 Riviere vs Bundick: Default #802 Elmer vs Neale: Attachment - Dismissed and Judgment rendered against Plaintiff for Costs Wednesday August 11, 1813 #804 Shattuck vs Hays: Injunction in this Case dismissed, and Judgment against Plaintiff for Costs #805 Donoho vs Chase: Injunction in this ditto above #806 Hr. Labane vs Chesnes [sp?]: Appeal - Continued an Affidavit of Def. Attorney, and on Motion Ordered that a Dediney [Dedimin?] issue, to take the examination of Neville Declouet, to be read in evidence in this case. Page 5 Thursday August 12th 1813 #807 Haslett vs Clusky: Continued by Consent #809 Bell vs Thompson: Judgment Confessed [?] by the Defendant Gillis Thompson in favor of the Plaintiff John Bell for seventeen dollars and Six and one fourth cents, and Judgment against the Defendant for Costs. #811 Burrill vs Thompson: Judgment by Default #813 McIntire vs Bledsoe: Judgment of Magistrate Confirmed, and it is Considered that Susan Bledsoe, Administrator of Thomas Bledsoe, do recover from Samuel McIntire the sum eof Eighty Eight dollars & forty four Cents, with Interest at 10 prCt from 10 August 1811 until paid and Costs. #814 Haslett vs Heydell: Appeal - Continued by Consent #815 Taylor vs Thibodeau: Appeal - Judgment of Magistrate Confirmed, and it is Considered that Pierre Thibodeau Administrator of Victor Richard do recover from Robert Taylor the sum of Ninety six Dollars, Interest from 24 Oct 1812 until paid and costs. Page 6 #817 Stible [sp?] vs Guilbert: Appeal Dismissed by W. Wilson Esquire Appellants Attorney, and Judgment against appellant for Costs. Friday August 13th 1813 #818 Goin vs Brigniac: Appeal - Judgment of Magistrate confirmed, and it is Considered that Francois Brigniac and others do recover from Benjamin Going, the sum of Forty Dollar, Interest thereon from Judicial demand, to Wit, 3rd April 1813, until paid, and all Costs. #820 Dawson vs Choate: Appeal - Continued and leave granted the Defendant to amend. #821 Stille vs Thibodeau: Injunction dismissed and Judgment against Plaintiff for Costs. #803 Flaujac vs Coranado: Attachment - Isaac Baldwin Esq. named Council for Defendant and [case] continued. #822 Toussaint vs Thompson: Appeal - continued #819 Tear vs Muller: In this case Hickman a Witness Sworn and allow 5 days and 9 miles -- Ponsony sworn and allowed 4 days and 12 miles, C. Adams and J. Fax [sp?] sworn. Court took time to Consider. Page 7 #823 Livingston vs Thompson: Isaac Baldwin Esq. Atty for Pltff moved the Court against Gillis Thompson for the sum of five hundred and thirty four dollars, which said Gillis collected, ,as is alledged [sic], while Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry on an Execution in favor of the Plaintiff, against John P. Biles [sp?] and Wm McKoy-Whereupon it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff Edward Livingston have Judgment against the Defendant Gillis Thompson for One hundred and four Dollars and Costs. #779 Frederick vs Carriere: In this Case it is Considered that the Plaintiff Joseph Frederick have final Judgment against the Defendant P. Carriere for the sum of One hundred Dollars, Interest thereon from 29th Sep 1812 until paid and all Costs. #808 Lubanc[or 'e'] vs L. Euclos Dismissed by Pltffs Atty and Judgment against Plaintiff for Costs The Court then adjourned to the 20th Sept Next- Monday September 20th 1813 The Court met pursuant to Adjournment. Present Hon. George King Judge #807 Haslett vs McClusky: Appeal - In this Case William Haslett came into the Court and Acknowledged Judgment in favor of Jo [or Jas] McClusky, to the use of Maxfirto [sp?] Ludlow for thirty nine dollars and forty three and three fourths cents, and Costs- Justices costs having been paid- Page 8 #814 Haslett vs Haydell: Appeal - this day William Haslett came to Court and Confessed a Judgment in favor of George Haydell for Forty four Dollars and twenty five Cents -Debt and Magistrates Costs-and Costs of Suit- The Court then adjourned until Friday next Friday the 24th September 1813 The Court met agreeably to Adjournment Present Hon. Geo. King Judge #803 Flaujac vs Coranado: Attachment - the first return on the Attachment in this case being deemed by the Court insufficient -and the Second return being made after the Sheriff making the same, was out of office and without an Order of this Court-Ordered that the said last return be _ased [sp?] that the Pltff be nonsuited [sp?] and Judgment rendered against Pltff for Costs of Suit Sutton for Pltff Baldwin for Def. #806 H[eirs] Labove vs H[eirs] Chesneau: --Appeal -In this case it is Considered by the Court that the Judgment of the Magistrate be affirmed, and that final Judgment be rendered against the Appellants, the Heirs of Baptiste Labove, in favor of the Appelus the Heirs of Chesneau for the sum of Ninety nine Dollars with Interest from 24th Aug. 1811 and paid & costs of Suit- Porter for Appn Baldwin for Appe Page 9 #811 Burrill vs Thompson: In this Case it is Considered by the Court that the Plaintiff Francois Burrill recover and have Judgment against the Defendants John Thompson and Benjamin A. Smith for the sum of Fifty seven Dollars and forty four Cents, with Interest from the date hereof until paid and Cost of Suit- Baldwin for Pltff Porter for Defn B. Garrard sworn #820 Dawson vs Choate: Continued and on Motion of Pltffs Attorney Ordered that Dedimus issue take the examination of Witnesses in this Case #822 Toussaint vs Thompson: Judgment of Magistrate affirmed, to the amount only, of Fifteen Dollars and Sixty Cents and it is Considered that Judgment for the above amount be rendered against the appellant J. J. Toussaint in favor of Gillis Thompson for the app_ller, with Interest from 7th August 1813 until paid and Costs of Suit Badwin for Appn Sutton for app_ller H. Donaho Sworn #826 Haslett vs Herring: Attachment - Baldwin Atty for Def. Moved to Settle attachment in this case a side ---- Motion Overruled & Attachment Sustained The Cort then adjourned until tomorrow Satursday [sic] 25th September 1813 The Court met Present Hon. Geo. King Judge #824 McIntire vs Morrison: Attachment - Continued Page 10 #819 Tear- Morrison vs Muller: Appeal - In this Case it is Considered by the Court, that the Judgment of the Magistrate be reversed, and that Judgment final be rendered in favor of the appellant John B. Tear, to the use of Wiliam Morrison against the appaller Ferdinand Muller for the sum of Seventeen Dollars and fifty Cents, with Interest until pain, from the 10 July 1813 and all Costs- #825 Johnson vs Thompson: Continued The Court then Adjourned until the first Monday of Jany next Monday January 3, 1814 The Court met Present the Hon. Geo King Adjourned to Tuesday the 25th Inst [Instant] Tuesday January 25th 1814 The Court met Present the Hon. George King Judge #820 Dawson vs Choate: Isaac Baldwin Attorney for Plaintiff appeared in Cort and dismissed this suit; whereupon the Court rendered Judgment against the Plaintiff John Dawson for Costs of Suit #825 Johnson vs Thompson: Judgment against the Defendant Gillis Thompson in favor of Edmund Johnson the Plaintiff for the sum of seventy two dollars and fifty two Cents with Interest at 5 pr ct from Sep 6, 1813 until paid and Costs of Suit page 11 #827 Walsh vs Coe: Judgment in this case Confessed by the Defendant James Coe in favor of the Plaintiff A. V. Walsh for the sum of Ninety Dollars with Interest at five percent from Jan 28, 1812 until paid and Costs of Suit. #838 Haslett vs Herring: This case dismissed by the Plaintiff William Haslett -Whereupon the Court gave Judgment against Plaintiff for Costs of Suit The Court then Adjourned Coroner to Governor Recorded June 12, 1814 Know all Men by these Presents that We Samuel Hamilton, Daniel I. Sutton, William G. Knox all of the Parish of Saint Landry are held and firmly bound unto William C. C. Claiborne Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his successors in Office in the sum of Two thousand Dollars -Which said sum We hereby bind ourselves, our Heirs, Executors and Administrators as aforesaid to pay -Whereas the above bound Samuel Hamilton hath been appointed Coroner of the said Parish of St. Landry -Now the Condition of this obligation is such, that if the said Samuel Hamilton shall well and faithfully execute and perform all and singular the duties by Law attached to that Office, then the above Obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue -Done at Opelousas this 11th of June 1814 Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of D. L. Todd Saml McIntire Saml Hamilton D. I. Sutton Wm G. Knox M. Littell Done and Executed before me George King Judge in and for the Parish aforesaid who hereby approves of the Security. Geo King Pjudge Page 12 Tuesday September 1814 The Court met Present the Hon. Geo King Judge #812 Turner vs Prewett: Continued by Consent #824 McIntire vs Morrison: On Attachment - Isaac Baldwin Esq. appeared for the Plaintiff Samuel McIntire and the Court named D.I. Sutton Esq. as Counsel for Deft William Morrison -whereupon after argument the Court considered that the Pltff have Judgment against the Deft for the sum of Ninety two Dollars with Interest at 5 pr Ct from the 30th of Aug 1813 until paid and Costs of Suit to be Taxed. #829 Marc vs Thompson: Suit Dismissed by I. Baldwin Esq. Pltff. Atty whereupon the Court rendered Judgment against the Pltff for Costs of Suit to be Taxed #830 Savoy vs Lavergne: Appeal - Continued The Court then adjourned Monday Oct 10, 1814 The Court met Present Hon. Geo King #832 Row vs Luckey: The parties this day appeared in Court by their Attorneys, to wit the Pltff Andrew Row by D. I. Sutton Esq. and the Defendant Andrew Luckey by I. Baldwin Esq. whereupon after agreement the Pltff prayed a nonsuit, which granted -And the Court thereupon gave Judgment against the Pltff for Costs of Suit to be Taxed Page 13 McIntire to Governor Sheriff Bond Know all men by these Presents that We Samuel McIntire, Levin Wailes [sp?] William B. Jackson, Moses Littell, Lloyd Posey, William Haslett, George King, William Johnson, William G. Knox & John Dinsmore are held and firmly bound jointly & severally unto William C. C. Claiborne, Governor of the State of Louisiana, and to his successors in Office, in the sum of Six thousand dollars, which said sum, We do hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrator, to pay to the said Governor, or his Successors as aforesaid-Whereas the above bound Samuel McIntire hath been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry, now, if the said Samuel McIntire shall well and faithfully execute, and make true returns according to law of all such writs, Orders, and process as shall come into his hands as Sheriff aforesaid and well and truly pay over all sums of Money that shall come into his hands as Sheriff aforesaid to the person entitled by law to the same, and shall faithfully do and perform all such other duties as may be required of him by law then the said obligation to be Page 14 void -otherwise to remain in full force and virtue-Done at Opelousas this third day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifteen- Acknowledged by the principal and all securities except Wm Johnson-Before Benjn A. Smith, Joseph Andrus, Debaillon, Temoin seulin [?] & d'opinion que le delai [s]?] etait illégal --- L. Lessassier and Hubert Janis Temoin Saml McIntire Levin Wailes Lloyd Posey Moses Littell Geo. King Wm B. Jackson Wm Haslett Wm Jackson Wm G. Knox John Dinsmore Signed and acknowledged by Wm Johnson in presence of Cuthbert Garrard Wm Garrard Done in Open Court Geo King PJudge McIntire to Governor Sheriff Bond [Tax Collection] Know all men by these presents that We Samuel McIntire, L[S?]evin Wailes, William B. Jackson, Moses Little, Lloyd Posey, William Haslet, Daniel I. Sutton & George King are held and firmly bound jointly and severally unto William C. C. Claiborne Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his Successors in Office in the sum of Seven thousand and thirty two dollars which said sum We do hereby bind ourselves, Page 15 Heirs, Executors and Administrators to pay to the said Governor or his Successors as aforesaid -Whereas the above bound Samuel McIntire hath been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry -Now if the said Samuel McIntire shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within this Parish for the year one thousand eight hundred and fourteen agreeably to law together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue-Done at Opelousas this third day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifteen Witness Joseph Andrus Benjn A. Smith Saml McIntire D. I. Sutton Levin Wailes Lloyd Posey Moses Littell Geo king Wm B. Jackson Wm Haslett We the undersigned have examined the Bond aforegoing being thereto summoned to hereby approve of the same- Opelousas 20 April 1815 Joseph Andrus Benjn A. Smith Jacob Harman Ctn [possibly Celestin] Lavergne D. I. Sutton Geo King PJudge Page 16 Monday May 22nd 1815 President Hon. George King Judge The Court being opened, Samuel McIntire appeared in open Court and, as Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry took the Oath of office required by law. The Court then adjourned until Monday June 12 Monday June 12th 1815 Savoy vs Lavergne: Appeal - The parties appeared by their attornies, to Wit, the Appellant Veuve Jeanne Savoy by J. [I?] Baldwin Esq. & the Appellant Celestin Lavergne by D. I. Sutton Esq. -Whereupon after argument -the Court will consider Adjourned until the 2nd Monday in Aug. next Monday July 10th 1815 The Court met Present the Hon. Geo. King Extra Session Samuel McIntire Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry came in to Court and declared he had appointed Samuel Hamilton his Deputy; Page 17 which appointment was approved of -thereupon the said Samuel Hamilton took the Oath required by Cour [or law]. Monday the 14th Augt 1815 The Court met Present the Hon. George King Judge #830 Vve Jeanne Savoy vs Cn Laverne: Appeal - After argument it is Ordered that the Judgment of the Magistrate be reversed; and Judgment against the app_ller Celestin Lavergne for Costs of Suit- Sutton for Appaller #833 N. Prather vs R. Smith: Appeal = Judgment of inferior Court affirmed with Costs against Appellant Nicholas Prather for Costs- Sutton for Appaller #834 Haslett vs Pintard: Appeal - Judgment of inferior court affirmed with Costs against the appellant Wm. Haslett to be Taxed - Adjourned until the 3d Monday in Nov. Wednesday October 11, 1815 This being the day fixed by the Judge for a meeting of the magistrates for the purpose of Judging officially, of the sufficiency of the Security which Samuel McIntire Sheriff of the Parish has to offer for the collection of the State taxes levied on the Parish for the year 1815 -the following Magistrates (out of the whole number duly summoned as appears by this return of Samuel Hamilton Coroner of the Parish) Appeared to Wit- Hon. George King Parish Judge Joseph Andrus D. I. Sutton Hébért Janis F. C. DeVillier Jacob Harman Benjn A. Smith The Judge and Justices were unanimously of the opinion that the Tax List for the Year 1814 was received too late for the said Sheriff to make his Collections thereon in time to procure the receipt of the Treasurer at this time: A preliminary point was then made by Mr. Sutton and others, that Mr. Samuel McIntire was not the legal Sheriff of this Parish, and therefore they could not and would not proceed to act on the Security by him now offered as Collector of Taxes, in which opinion majority of the Justices concurred; but the Judge considered that that point was not before the Court for investigation, and thereupon put the question: Is the Security now offered by Samuel McIntire for the collection of the State Taxes assessed on this Parish for the Year 1815 in your opinion sufficient! To which question the Justices Page 19 All refused answering, excepting only Joseph Andrus Esq. who was of the opinion with the Judge , that the Security was sufficient-Whereupon the Judge ordered that the Bond be received, Recorded according to law and a copy thereof forwarded to the Treasurer of the State- Sheriff to Governor Collectors Bond Know all men by these presents that We Samuel McIntire, Isaac Baldwin, William Lyons, Christopher Adams, Isham Fox and William Haslett are held and firmly bound jointly unto William C. C. Claiborne Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his successors in Office in the sum of Five thousand two hundred & forty one dollars and twenty five cents; which said sum We do hereby bind Ourselves Our heirs Executors & Administrators to pay to the said Governor or his Successors as aforesaid- Whereas the above bounden Samuel McIntire hath been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry- Now if the said Samuel McIntire shall by himself or Deputies faithfully Collect and account for all taxes of the State within this Parish for the year One thousand eight hundred and fifteen agreeably to law together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be Page 20 void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue-Done at Opelousas this Eleventh day of October in the Year One thousand eight hundred fifteen. Signed in presence of D. L. Todd Joseph Andrus Saml McIntire Isaac Baldwin Wm Lyons Wm Haslett Isham Fox Chrisr [Christopher] Adams Parish of St. Landry We the undersigned are of opinion that the Security given in the foregoing Bond is amply sufficient -And the other Magistrates of the Parish having failed to attend or refused to act on the securityship of Samuel McIntire as Sheriff-We do receive the Bond & direct that it shall be recorded, Certified & Copies thereof, forwarded to the different departments as directed by law-Opelousas 11 Oct 1815 Geo King PJudge Joseph Andrus Justice of the Peace Page 21 Monday 13th Novr 1815 Present George King Esq. Judge #835 Forman vs Harmann: Injunction and Special Order The Court heard argument of Cormst [this is illegible] for consideration Baldwin for Pltff Sutton for Defn Adjourned until 2nd Monday of January Sheriff to Governor Collectors Bond Recorded May 7th 1816 Know all men by these presents We Samuel McIntire, Lloyd Posey, Cezar Hanchett, Samuel Laughlin, William G. Knox, Thomas Gardner & William Haslett-are held and firmly bound jointly unto William C. C. Claiborne Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his successors in office in the sum of four thousand two hundred seventy nine dollars and eight cents, which said sum we do hereby bind ourselves our heirs Executors and administrators to pay to the said Governor or his successors as aforesaid-Whereas the said Samuel McIntire hath been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry-Now if the said Samuel McIntire shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within this Parish for the year One thousand eight hundred and sixteen agreeably to law together with all fines and amercements then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Done at Opelousas this sixth day of May in the year One thousand eight hundred and sixteen. Witnesses D. L. Todd M. Littell Page 22 Sam. McIntire Lloyd Posey Saml Laughlin Wm G. Knox Thomas Gardner Ceasar Hanchett Approved Monday 6th May 1816 Geo King Judge of the Parish of St. Landry [Note: page 22-23 is written in SPANISH, from the Cabildo of New Orleans, to a Dr. Theophilus Elmer Page 24 Saturday the 11th of January 1817 The Court met Present the Honorable George King Judge #833 Sylvestre Bossier vs Pamaly Bossier his daughter: In this case it was ordered by the Court after full and compleat [sic] proof made of the allegations contained in the plaintiff petition praying to have Pamaly Bossier interdicted by reason of a habitual state of insanity after having heard argument and proof of the said insanity of the said Pamaly, it was ordered adjudged and decreed by the said court that the said Pamaly be interdicted and that there be Curators ad bona and ad litem [?] appointed to the said Pamely according to Law. Wednesday Jany 22nd 1817 The Court met Present the Hon. G. King Judge The Court adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 Oclk Thursday Jany 23rd 1817 The Court met Present the Hon. Geo King Judge #836 McIntire vs Yocum: In this case the parties appearing, it is considered that a nonsuit be entered Judgment against the pltff for Costs. Page 25 Constable Bond Recorded June 24, 1817 We William Davis, David L. Todd, and Luke Lasassier are held and firmly bound unto Jacques Villeré Governor of the State of Louisiana and his successors in Office in the sum of Five hundred dollars to be levied on Our and each of our estates both real and personal to the use of the Governor aforesaid, in Witness whereof We have hereunto set our hands and seals this twenty fourth day of June in the year One thousand eight hundred seventeen-the Condition of the above obligation is such that Whereas the above bounden William Davis has this day been appointed Constable in and or the Parish of St. Landry- Now therefore the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said William Davis shall well and truly perform all the duties imposed upon him by Law as Constable then this obligation is to be null and void else to remain in full force and virtue- Witness Geo King Wm R. [P?] Davis D. L. Todd Luke Lasasser Page 26 Sheriff to Governor Tax Bond Know all men by these presents that We Hubert Janny, Gerrand Chretien Hypolite Chretien are held and firmly bound unto Jacques Villeré Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his successors in Office in the sum of eight thousand two hundred dollars which said sum We and each of us do hereby and severally bind Ourselves our heirs, executors and Administrators to pay to the said Governor or his successors as aforesaid-In Witness whereof We have hereunto set our hands and affixed our Seals at Opelousas this sixteenth day of August Anno Domini 1817- The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the above bound Hubert Janny hath been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry-Now therefore if the said Hubert Janny shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within this Parish for the present year agreeably to law together with all fines and amerciments, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force & virtue. Signed & sealed in presence of L. Lesassier E. V. Fuselier [Etienne Versure?] Hubert Jany (seal) Grd Chretien (seal) Bte Chretien (seal) The above obligation taken in Open court and the securities approved by the Undersigned Parish Judge and Justices of the Page 27 Peace at Opelousas this 16th day of Augt 1817. Geo King PJudge Ben A. Smith E. V. Fuselier Clin [Celestin?] Lavergne J. M. Debaillon Allan B. Magruder Augtin Gradenigo Sheriff to Governor Bond Know all men by these presents that We Hubert Jannis, John Thompson, Gerard Chretien Hypolite Chretien and Francois Coulon Devillier are held and firmly bound jointly and severally unto Jacques Villeré Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his successors in Office in the sum of six thousand dollars which said sum We and each of us do hereby bind Ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators to pay to the said Governor or his successors as aforesaid- whereas the above bound Hubert Janis hath been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry; Now therefore if the said Hubert Janis shall well and faithfully execute and make true returns according to law of all such Page 28 Writs orders and process as shall come into his hands as Sheriff aforesaid, and well and truly pay over all sums of Money that shall come into his hands as Sheriff aforesaid to the person, entitled by law to the same, and shall faithfully do and perform all such other duties as may be required of him by law, then the said Obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue- Done at Opelousas this sixteenth day of August in the Year of Our Lord eighteen hundred and seventeen in presence of the Undersigned Justices of the Peace and George King Judge in and for the Parish of St. Landry- Witness Ch. G. Lacomb Luke Lasassier Hubert Janis John Thompson Grd Chretien Bte Chretien The above obligation taken and Signed in Open court and the Security approved by the Undersigned Parish Judge and Justices of the Peace at Opelousas this 16th Aug 1817 Geo King Pjudge E. V. Fuseliler Allan B. Magruder Augn Gradenigo Ben A. Smith Cln [Celestin?] Lavergne I [J?] M. Debaillon Page 29 Saturday August 16th 1817 The Court being opened Present Geo King Esq. Judge Hubert Janis duly commissioned as Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry took and subscribed the oath required by the constitution and Laws of the State- Medical Board of the State of Louisiana to Doctor Moses Littel Diploma and Certificate Recorded this 4th day of June 1818 Medical Board of the State of Louisiana Diploma The Medical Board established pursuant to a law of this State on the application of Moses Little aged the 27 years son of Isaac Littel and of Hannah Frazier a native of born in [sic] New Jersey. Proceeded to the examination of the said Moses Littel in their setting of February 4th 1817. The said Moses Littel having answered in a satisfactory manner to the several questions laid to him of each of the members of the Medical Board and having afterwards retired the Opinions being taken he was deemed worthy and capable of being admitted to the exercise of physic and surgery. Therefore the Medical Board authorize the said Moses Littel to practice and exercise freely as Physician and surgeon within the State of Louisiana and enjoy all the rights privileges and immunities attached to the said profession. Given at New Orleans of February 4th 1817. L. Grandechamp Pharmacien [illegible] J. Conrad Recorded Trabur President- The State of Louisiana City and Parish of New Orleans I, Augustin McCarty Mayor of the City of New Orleans Do hereby certify that Messrs Trabur and Grandechamp whose signatures are here affixed at the foot of the instrument of writing on the other side are members of the Medical Board appointed by the Governor of this State, agreeable to a law of the legislature and that full faith and Credit is due and ought to be given to their signatures as such-In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the mayorality of New Orleans aforesaid this 11th day of May 1818- (seal) Aug. Macarty Mayor page 30 Tuesday 19th May 1818 This being the day fixed by the Judge for a meeting of the Magistrates for the purpose of Judging, Officially of the security which Hubert Janis Sheriff of the parish has to offer for the collection of the State tax levied on the parish for the present year 1818 the following, Magistrates appeared out of the whole number duly summoned thereto to wit Joseph Andrus, Allan B. Magruder, Benjamin A Smith, Celestin Lavergne, Jean J. Rousseau, and Etienne V. Fusilier Esquires,----The Judge and Justices having heard the reasons allayed by the Sheriff for the non-production of his quietus from the State Treasurer, for the taxes of 1817 were unanimously of opinion that the list of taxes for the year 1817 was received too late to admit of their recovery, after the necessary delay of advertising, so as to enable the Sheriff to procure the receipt of the treasurer at this time. The Sheriff was thereupon desired to propose his securities for the collection of the State Tax for the present year 1818, when he offered Hypolite Chretien, John Thompson, and Louis Chaceré----Whereupon the Judge and Justices aforesaid are unanimously of opinion that those persons are sufficient as securities for the purpose aforesaid and ordered, that the Judge have the bond made out, signed as aforesaid and recorded--- ==== Sheriff to Governor Collectors Bond Know all men by these presents that we Hubert Janis, Hypolite Chretien, John Thompson & Louis Chacheré Senr are held and firmly bound unto Jacques Villeré Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his successors in Office in the sum of Seven thousand four hundred and ninety one Dollars which said sum we and each of us do hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, to pay to the said Governor or his successors in Office as aforesaid--In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals at Opelousas this nineteenth day of May Anno Domini One thousand Eight hundred and eighteen The condition of the above Obligation is such that whereas the above bound Hubert Janis hath been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry-- Now therefore if the said Hubert Janis shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within this parish for the present year agreeable to law together with all fines and amercements then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed and sealed in presence of Geo King, Allan B. Magruder Hubert Jany? Hte Chretien John Thompson L. Chacheré The security in the above obligation approved by the parish Judge and in majority of the Justices of the peace in and for the aforesaid parish this 19th day of May 1818--- Geo. King P. Judge [note in left margin opposite of the above: Recorded 15th August 1818] Recorded in Book D pages 379 & 380 of the record of sales and mortgages for the parish of Saint Landry this 19th May 1818 Geo. King P. Judge page 32 Friday 18th September 1818 The court met present Geo. King Esquire Judge Jean Charles Garrigue Flaujac presented his commission under the authority of the Sate as a Surveyor in and for this parish of Saint Landry, proffered Garrigue Flaujac as his security--who was accepted, and then took and subscribed the oath required by law--The Bond is in the words and figures following, to wit. Know wall men by these presents, that Jean Charles Garrigues Flaujac & Garrigues Flaujac are held and firmly bound unto Jacques Villeré Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his successors in Office in the sum of Two thousand Dollars which sum they hereby promise and oblige themselves their heirs executors & administrators to pay to the said Governor or his successors as aforesaid. In Witness whereof they and each of them have hereunto signed and affixed their seals at Opelousas this Eighteenth day of September one thousand eight hundred and eighteen--The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Jean Charles Garrigues Flaujac has been appointed Surveyor in and for the parish of Opelousas, now if the said Jean Charles Garrigues Flaujac shall faithfully and impartially discharge & perform all the duties incumbent on him as Surveyor as aforesaid according to law, then the above Obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force-- Signed & sealed in presence of James Ray Guy H. Bell Garrigues Flaujac Junr (seal) Garrigues Flaujac (seal) page 33 Monday 31st August 1818 The Court met Present George King Esquire Judge #841 Magruder vs Taylor: Appeal, Continued on Affidavit of Appellant-- #842 Montpilier [sp?] vs Reeves: Appeal Judgementr of Inferior Court affirmed with Interest at 5 per Cent until paid & Costs of Suit to be taxed against Appellant-- #843 Bowie vs Armstrong: Appeal Judgment below confirmed against appellant and Costs of suit to be taxed #844 Poiret vs Janis: Judgment for plaintiff for the sum of One hundred Dollars with Interest and Costs of suit to be taxed. #845 Downing vs Elmer: Judgment for plaintiff for the sum of One hundred and thirty two Dollars with interest from Judicial demand at 5 per cent until paid and costs of Suit to be taxed. #844 Piquere' vs Edouard: Continued by Consent of Counsel... The Court then adjourned Teste Guy H. Bell Dep. Clerk page 34 Saturday 27th February 1819 This being the day appoionted by the Parish Judge for a meeting of the magistrates of this Parish for the purpose of Judging Officially of the Securities which Theophilus Collins appointed Sheriff of said Parish has to offer for the faithfull performance of his duties, and the collection of the taxes of the State for the present year 1819. The following Magistrates appeared being a majority of the whole number in the Parish, legally summoned to attend, to wit-- Joseph Andrus Allan B. Magruder William Glenn Francois Couton DeVillier Guy H. Bell When the said Theophilus Collins offered Jesse' Andrus, Luke Lesassier, Elikum Littel and Murtough Collins, ---Whereupon the Judge and Justices aforesaid are unanimously of opinion that those persons are sufficient as securities for the purpose aforesaid signed Geo King PJudge William Glenn Justice Peace Fs Coulon deVillier Juge de paix Joseph Andrus J. P. Allan B. Magruder Justice of the peace parish St. Landry Guy H. Bell Justice of the peace Whereupon the said Bonds were executed and are in the words and figures following to wit--- page 35 Sheriff to Governor Tax Bond Recorded the 27th February 1819 Know all men by these presents the we Theophilus Collins, Murtough Collins, Luke Lesassier, Eliakim Littell, & Jesse Andrus, are held and firmly bound unto Jacques Villeré Governor of the State of Louisiana, and to his successors in Office, in the sum of Seven thousand five hundred Dollars--which said sum we and each of us do hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, to pay to the said Governor or his successors as aforesaid. In Witness whereof we have hereunto set out hands and affixed our seals at Opelousas this 27th day of February One thousand eight hundred and nineteen. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Theophilus Collins hath been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry, Now therefore if the said Theophilus Collins shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within this Parish for the present year agreeably to Law, together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue Signed & sealed & delivered in presence of Guy H. Bell Valt. [Valentine] King Signed Theof. Collins (seal) L. Lesassier (seal) Murtough Collins " E._ Littell " Jesse Andrus : Signed and acknowledged in Open court & according to Law, Geo. King PJudge === Sheriff to Governor Know all men by these presents that we Theophilus Collins, Murtough Collins, Luke Lesassier, Eliakum Littel & Jesse Andrus are held and firmly bound unto Jacques Villeré page 36 Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his successors in Office, in the sum of Six thousand dollars, which said sum we and each of us do hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves our heirs, executors, and administrators, to pay to the said Governor or his successors as aforesaid. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands & affixed our seals at Opelousas this 27th day of February One thousand eight hundred and nineteen ----Whereas the above bound Theophilus Collins hath been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry---Now if the said Theophilus Collins shall well and faithfully execute and make true returns according to Law of all such writes Orders and process as shall come into his hands as Sheriff as aforesaid, and well and truly pay over all sums of money that shall come into his hands as Sheriff as aforesaid to the persons entitled by Law to the same, and shall faithfully do and perform all such other duties as may be required of him by Law, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed & sealed in presence of Guy H. Bell Valt. King Theo Collins (seal) L. Lesassier " Murtough Collins " Elm Littell :" Jesse Andrus " Signed & acknowledged in open court & according to law ___ [illegible] King PJudge Page 37 Tuesday 2nd March 1819 The court me Present George King Judge The Court being opened, Theophilus Collins appeared and as Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry took the Oath of Office required by Law. The Court then adjourned. Tuesday 6th April 1819 The Court me Present George King Judge, Theophilus Collins Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry came into Court and declared he had appointed Anthony Montpelier his deputy, which appointment was approved of. Thereupon the said Anthony Montpelier took the oath required by law. The Court then adjourned Monday 12th April 1819 The Court met Present Geo. King Judge, #841 Magruder vs Taylor: Appeal, After argument of Counsel, It is considered by the Court here, that the appeller Robert Taylor have Judgment and to recover of the appellant, Allan B. Magruder the sum of Twenty Dollars, and the costs of this suit to be taxed. page 38 #846 Peqére vs Edouard: Comes the plaintiff by her attorney, and prays to dismiss this her suit whereupon It is considered by the Court here, by reason thereof that this suit be dismissed , and that there be Judgment against the plaintiff Celeste Pequére wife of Raymond Edouard, for the cost of this suit to be taxed. #847 Haslett vs Moore: Attachment, Continued on application of Plaintiffs Attorney #848 Flaujac vs Jacques Baptiste free negroe: The defendant having failed to file his answer. On motion. Judgment is rendered against him by default. #849 Collins vs McClusky: The death of the defendant having been suggested, it is on motion ordered that this suit be renewed against the Heirs and Legal representatives of Joseph McClusky Deceased. #853 Gilleland vs Hughes: Appeal. The parties appeared by their counsel to wit the appellant by Luke Lesassier and Abraham Mace Esquires, and the appellee by Valentine King Esquire, and after the examination under oath of D. I. Sutton, Geo. Hardy, John Doyle & Daniel McSherry witnesses in behalf of the appellee, and Edmund Johnson, & James Winchester witnesses in behalf of the appellant, and after argument The Court will consider-- The Court then adjourned until Saturday the 17th Int [Instant] Teste Guy H. Bell clk [clerk] page 39 Friday 16th April 1819 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present Geo. King Judge #848 Garrigues Flaujac vs Jacques Baptiste a free negro: No motion having been made to set aside the Judgment by default heretofore rendered in this Case. It is by reason thereof and of the Statute in such cases made and provided Considered by the Court here, that the plaintiff Garrigues Flaujac have final Judgment and do recover of the defendant Jacques Baptiste a free negroe the sum of fifty three Dollars Eighty seven & a half cents with Interest at 5 per cent from judicial demand, until paid with costs of suit to be taxed. #852 Gilleland vs Hughes: In this Case It is considered by the Court here that the judgment below be reversed and that the appellant have judgment and do recover of the appellee James Hughes all the costs of suit of this and the inferior Court [no number] Prather vs Fisher: On motion, and it appearing to the Court here that no citation of appeal had been served on the appellee, it is by reason thereof Ordered that this appeal be dismissed at the costs of the appellant. page 40 Monday 3d May 1819 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present Hon. Geo. King Judge [no number] Baldwin vs Prevost: On motion, and on suggestion that an arrangement had taken place, Ordered that this suit be dismissed at Defendants Costs. Rules of Court Ordered, that the following rules be considered as standing rules regulating the practice of this Court: [Note: underlinings appear in the text; it resembles a handwritten form] 1st The first Monday of each month to be the regular sessions of this Court. 2nd All citations to appear and answer to any Petition unless specially otherwise ordered Shall be made returnable to first day of the term next following the date of the citation according to the following form ____ ___ ___ [illegible] you are hereby summoned to appear at and comply with the ____of the annexed petition, or file your answer thereto in writing in the office of the Clerk of the Parish court in & for the parish of _______ on the first Monday of ____next if ten days Shall remain between the time of the Service hereof and the said first Monday of _____next but if page 41 so many days shall not remain, then in ten days after service hereof Witness D. D. Judge of the said court this ____day in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and _______ 3rd All causes pending shall be entered on the Docket and numbered according to the priority of date, reckoning from the time of filing the petition 4 The council having the affirmative of the issue to be tried shall have the right of opening and concluding the cause both as to evidence and argument; but if there be several issues and the plaintiff have the affirmative in any of them he shall be intitled [sic] to open and conclude though the defendant may have the affirmative in other issues in the cause. 5 ___ the plaintiffs demand is founded on any matter of account, his account shall be filed with his petition, and in like manner when the defendant relies on any matter of account in his defence, he shall file his account with his answer and no item will be permited [sic] to be proven at the trial that is not contained in the account filed as aforesaid unless in special cases by leave of the court 6 No cause shall be put on the docket of causes for trial unless the citation shall have been served on the Defendant ten days previous to the first day of the term. 7 proof of a demand of payment before suit brought so as to entitle the Platf to recover his costs must be given during the trial: after Judgment pronounced it will not be reviewed page 42 8 When interrogations are subjoined to the defendants answer the order to answer them must be applied for in the first day of the term or in Default thereof the Interrogations will be considered as struck out; but for good cause shown the court may Order otherwise 9. All petitions to intervene must be verified on oath or otherwise sufficiently proven and Shall not be filed without an order first obtained for that purpose either in open court or from the Judge at his chambers. When filed notice thereof shall be issued by the clerk and served on al the parties interested in the matter contained in such petition in the same manner a_ciliations to appear & answer provided, that where either of the parties shall reside out of the jurisdiction of the court service of the notice on his attorney in court of on his Known agent shall be deemed sufficient; but in every case the non-residence of the party must be shown by affidavit to be filed in the cause. After notice filed of aforesaid the cause shall be brought to trial within the same time and according to the rules of proceeding in original causes reckoning from the time of serving such notice--- page 43 10th Motions for new trials must be filed with the clerk within three days after judgment [note in left margin, opposite of #10: see page 105 & 121] Whereupon the court adjourned Monday 7th June 1819 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present George King Judge, #847 Haslett vs Moore: Comes the defendant by his attorney Luke Lesassier and prays to dismiss this his suit: Whereupon it is considered by reason thereof, that this suit be dismissed and that there by judgment against the plaintiff William Haslett for the costs of this suit to be taxed-- #849 Collins vs McClusky: Continued at the plaintiffs costs #853 OBanon vs Insit [sp?]: Continued at the plaintiffs costs #854 Baldwin vs Bossier: Comes the parties by their counsel and after hearing the allegations in the petition and answer contained and the execution of the note being satisfactorily proven, It is considered by reason thereof that the plaintiff have Judgement and do recover of the defendants the sum of Two hundred dollars, with Interest thereon at five per cent from judicial demand until paid and it is further considered, that the plaintiff having failed to prove his demand, by reason page 44 thereof, and of the law that there by judgment against the plaintiff Isaac Baldwin for the costs of this suit to be taxed. Whereupon the defendants prayed an appeal, #855 Baldwin vs Neville et al: This cause, being called the parties appeared by their council, and after hearing the allegations in the petition and answer contained the execution of the note not being denied, It is considered by reason therefore that the plaintiff have final judgment against the defendants for the sum of Fifty six Dollars thirty two cents with interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from the seventeenth day of May 1813 until paid, and as the demand was not satisfactorily proven it is by reason therefore and of the law in such cases made and provided considered by the court that there by judgment against the plaintiff for the costs of suit to be taxed #857 Moreau vs Chasson: The defendant having failed to file his answer agreeable to the rules of this court. It is by reason thereof & of the law, and on motion ordered that there by judgment against the defendant by default-- #858 John D. Smith vs Sylvorien [sp?] Sonnier: The parties appearing by their council after hearing the allegations in the petition and answer set forth and the plaintiffs demand being fully substantiated by the testimony of Francois Henry M. Laserre [sp?] and Francois Marc witnesses sworn in his behalf. It is considered by reason thereof that the plaintiff have judgment against the defendant for the sum of one hundred & sixty six Dollars page 45 with five percent Interest from Judicial demand until paid and the costs of this suit to be taxed. Whereupon the defendant prayed an appeal, #860 Hickman vs Thomas: The parties appeared by their Counsel and after argument the court is of opinion that the material allegations in the plaintiffs petition contained have been fully substantiated. Whereupon it is considered by reason thereof that the plaintiff have judgment against the defendant for the sum of One hundred Dollars, with interest from judicial demand until paid, and costs of suit to be taxed. Whereupon the defendant prayed an appeal. #861 W. & _ Moore vs Stewart: The plaintiffs appeared by their counsel Luke Lesassier Esquire, and the defendant by his counsel Valentine King Esquire who had been appointed by the court. The Plaintiffs demand being fully proven by Alexander Lesassier sworn in their behalf. It is by reason thereof considered that the plaintiffs have judgment and do recover of the defendant the sum of Ninety five Dollars ninety three & three fourth cents, with Interest from judicial demand until paid and costs of suit to be taxed, and Ordered that the Sheriff first sell the property of the defendant sequestered by him and i f the amount of the monies arising from such sale be insufficient to pay the above judgment and all legal costs--that then he make up such deficiencies out of the monies by him sequestered in the hands of Mrs. [blank space] Lyons, admitted to amount to the sum of One hundred and twenty four dollars. #862 Foremand vs Cole: Continued & by consent Ordered, that that the letter marked B & the deposition of James Simmons be filed, to be read in evidence on the trial of the cause, page 46 [note: for the following, there was no foregoing text as has occurred heretofore]: The sheriff gives the court here to understand that he had appointed Samuel Hamilton as his Deputy whereupon said appointment was confirmed, and the said Samuel Hamilton took the oath of Office required by law. The Court then adjourned to the 10th Instant-- Thursday 10th June 1819 The Court met Present Hon. George King Judge #857 Moreau vs Chiasson: No motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case. It is by reason thereof and o f the law, considered by the court here, that the plaintiff Eustace Moreau have final judgment ==against the defendant Pierre Chiasson for the sum of One hundred and sixty dollars with 5 per cent Interest from judicial demand until paid and the costs of suit to be taxed. Whereupon the said judgment was signed. No motions having been made for new trials, the Judge here in Open Court, signed the Judgments in the following Cases, Baldwin vs Bossiers Baldwin vs Neville _ynnot [sp?] Moreau vs Chiasson Hickman vs Thomas W & _ Moore vs Stewart, Whereupon the Court adjourned until Court in Course, page 47 Monday 5th July 1819 The court met present The Hon. George King Judge #849 Collins vs H McClusky: Continued #853 OBannon vs Insil: Continued by consent #862 Foreman vs Cole: The parties appeared by their counsel viz the appellant by Luke Lesassier Esqre and the appellee by V. King Esqre and after hearing the evidence of James Cole [Jr?] David Simmons & James Simmons, & J[?] Frugé, witnesses sworn in behalf of appellee, and James Hayes & wife sworn in behalf of appellant, and after the reading of the papers filed in the cause at the last term of the Court, and argument of counsel. Curia advisarat, #863 Louisillier vs Trudeau: The plaintiffs demurred to the defendants plea in abatement, whereupon after argument the plea and demurrer are withdrawn and the cause is continued with consent. #864 Hall vs Rolls: Continued by consent. #865 Moreau vs Leyot: The defendant having failed to file his answer agreebly [sic] to the rules of this Court. It is on motion by reason thereof & of the law considered that there be judgment against the defendant for default-- #866 Beck vs Manon: The defendant in this case having failed to file her answer agreeably to the rules of this court. It is therefore by reason thereof and of the Statute in such cases made and provided and on motion of plaintiffs attorney. Ordered that judgment be entered against the defendant for default-- page 48 #867 Beck vs Manon: The defendant having failed to file her answer, agreeably to the Stature and the rules of this Court. It is on motion by reason thereof. Ordered, that Judgment be entered against the defendant for costs-- #868 Moore & Todd vs Thomas: The parties in this Cause appearing in Court by their respective attornies [sic] and the execution of the note on which this suit is brought, being satisfactorily proven by the Court by the evidence of Alexander Lesassier a witness sworn in the Cause, It is by reason thereof and of the Law, thereupon Considered by the Court here. That the Plaintiffs have judgment and recover of the defendant Rowland Thomas the sum of One hundred and sixty two Dollars sixty two and a half cents with Interest thereon at ten per cent per annum from the first day of March 1817 until paid and the costs of suit to be taxed. Whereupon the defendant prayed an appeal to the districk [sic] Court which was granted. [not numbered] Taylor vs Stewart: Continued, and Valentine King Esqre appointed by the court to defend-- The Court then adjourned until Thursday the 8th Inst. page 49 Thursday 8th July 1819 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present the Hon. Geo. King Judge #865 Moreau vs Legau: No motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case. It is considered by reason thereof and of the Statute, by the court here, that the plaintiff have judgment against the defendant Hyacinth Legau for the sum of One hundred Dollars with ten per cent Interest thereon from the 1st day of June 1819 [appears to have both 1818 and 1819] until paid with costs of suit to be taxed. #866 Beck vs Manon: No motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered against her. It is by reason thereof and of the law & on motion considered by the court here that there be final judgment against the defendant Manon Baldwin for the sum of Fifty dollars with Interest thereon at 5 per Cent from judicial demand until paid and the costs of suit to be taxed. #867 Beck vs Manon: No motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case. It is therefore by reason thereof and of the law considered by the court here, That the plaintiff have final judgment against the defendant Manon Baldwin for the sum of One hundred Dollars with 5 per cent Interest from judicial demand until paid, and costs of suit to be taxed. page 50 Monday 2d August 1819 The Court me Present the Hon. George King Judge #853 OBannon vs Insil: Continued by consent #864 Hall vs Rolls: Continued by consent #868 Dunks vs Darwin: Continued by consent #874 Moles vs Delachaise: Continued by consent. #877 Gilleland vs Knox: Continued by Consent. #862 Louvillier vs Trudeau: The defendant having failed to file his answer agreeably to the Statue, and the rules of this Court. It is by reason thereof and o f the law, and on motion of Plaintiffs attorney. Ordered; that Judgment be entered against the defendant for default. #871 Fair vs Gilleland: The defendant having failed to file his answer agreeable to the statute, and the rules of this court. It is by reason thereof and on motion of plaintiffs attorney: Ordered that judgment be rendered against him by default. page 51 #872 Louvillier vs Manon: The plaintiffs demand being fully proven by the vouchers filed with their petition, and the evidence of Casimere Derbigny sworn in their behalf. It is thereupon by reason thereof considered by the court here, That the plaintiffs have judgement against the defendant Manon Baldwin for the sum of Two hundred and forty four Dollars, thirty one and one quarter cents, with interest thereon from judicial demand at five per cent until paid, and costs of suit to be taxed-- #873 W. & I.[?] Moore vs Hernandez: The defendant having failed to file his answer agreeably to the statute and the rules of this Court. It is on Motion by reason thereof ordered that -- Judgement be rendered against him for default. #875 W & I.[?] Moore vs Manon: The defendant having failed to file her answer agreeably to the Statute and the rules of this Court. It is by reason thereof and o n motion of plaintiffs Attorney Ordered that there by judgment entered against the defendant for default-- [either pages 52 and 53 missing, or else improperly numbered] 54 [continuation of #875 above] Lesassier sworn on their behalf. That the plaintiffs have final Judgment against the defendant Manon Baldwin for the sum of one hundred and twenty six seventy five cents, with five percent interest from judicial demand until paid and costs of suit to be taxed. Tuesday 10th August 1819 The court met present George King Judge Exparté Jourdan Penderson Habeus corpus: In this Case, it not appearing by the mittim-s that the prisoner was guilty of any specific offence. Ordered, that he Jourdan Pendenderson , be discharged from the custody of the Sheriff-- [NOTE: This French document generally follows the same wording as that diploma for Dr. Moses Littell, page 29, herein]: Medical Board of the State of Louisiana to Benoit Grolée Diploma Recorded this 10th day of August 1819 Jean Marie Grolée presented his Diploma to be recorded, which is in the words & figures following: Comité Médical de L'Etat de la Louisiane Diplome Le comité Medical, établi en vertu d'une loi de cet Etat, faisant droit a la demande de Mr. Benoit Grolée, age de 35 ans fils de Jn Mrie Grolée et Pn [Paulastine?] Latus, et native de St. Symphorien a procédé a l'examen du dit sieur Benoit Grolée de sa seance du 18 Decembre Mil huit cent dix sept . Le dit Sieur Benoist Grolée ayant repondu d'une maniere satisfaisante aux differentes quiestions qui lui one été faites par chacun des Membres du Comité Medical et s'étant ensuite retire retiré, les avis recueillis, il a été digné et capable d'être admis a l'exercise de Medicin & de Chirurgie. En consequence le comité Medical autorise le dit sieur Benoist Grolée a pratiquer et exercer librement La Medecine & la Chirugie dans toute l'entendue de L'Etat de la Louisiane et a jouir des droits, privileges et immunités attaches a la dite profession-- Donné a la Nouvelles Orleans le 18 Decembre 1817 signed Trabur President F. Grandchamp Pharmecien -- Jb Conrand [sp?] Grolée Enregistré ========================================= page 56 Monday 6th September 1819 The court met present Hon. George King Judge #863 OBanon vs Insil: Continued by consent #864 Hall vs Rolls: Continued by consent #868 Dunks vs Darwin: The parties appearing by their counsel after hearing the allegations in the petition and answer contained, the execution of the order, being satisfactorily proven by D. L. Todd and G. H. Bexsserts [sp?] chosen by the court and hearing the evidence of James Dysson. It is considered by the court here by reason thereof and of the Law, That there by judgment against the defendant James Darwin for the sum of fifty five Dollars fifty cents with five per cent interest from, Judicial demand and as the plaintiff failed to justify a previous demand It is ordered by reason thereof and of the Statute that there by Judgment against the plaintiff Andrew Dunks for the costs of this suit to be taxed. #874 Moles vs Delachaise: The parties appearing by their council after hearing the allegations in the petition and answer set forth and the evidence of G. H. Bell sworn in their behalf and the execution of the note not being denied. It is considered by the court here, by page 57 reason thereof and of the Law . That there by judgment against the Defendant Honoré DeLachaise for the sum of one hundred and forty one Dollars eighty one & a quarter cents with interest thereon at five per cent from judicial demand until paid, & costs of suit to be taxed. #876 Vymot vs Greenwell: The defendants having neglected to file answer agreeably to the Statute and the rules of this court on motion Judgment is rendered against him by default. #877 Gilleland vs Knox: The appellee moved to have the interrogatories annexed to his answer, in this case answered by the appellant on Wednesday after argument cause continued & ordered that the testimony of William Thompson be taken down in writing by the Clerk and filed with the papers in this suit to be read in evidence at the trial of this cause-- #878 Sutton vs Reano: The defendant having failed to file his answer agreeably to the Statute and the rules of this court. It is on motion ordered that Judgment be rendered against him for default. #879 Thompson vs Harris: The defendant having failed to file his answer agreeably to the Statute and the rules of this court. It is on motion ordered that judgment be rendered against him for default-- page 58 #880 Vanhille vs Lambre: The defendant having neglected to file his answer agreeable to the Statute & the rules of this court on motion judgment is rendered against him for default. #881 Furguson & Rich vs Cummins: The parties appeared by their counsel when the defendant demurred to plaintiffs petition. In this to wit that the Christian names of the plaintiffs is not set forth as required by the statute. Whereupon It is considered by the court that a nonsuit be entered against the plaintiffs and that there be judgement against them for the costs of suit to be taxed. #882 Ledé vs Dias: Continued by consent #883 Arden vs Schelchlow: An amicable arrangement having taken place between the parties to this suit as appears by an instrument of writing here exhibited to the court, and filed with the papers in this cause It is on motion, ordered that this suit be dismissed and that Judgment be entered against the plaintiff John D. L. Aarden for the costs of suit to be taxed. #885 Dias vs Ledé: The parties appearing by their counsel, and it being proven to the satisfaction of the court that the appelleee Victorien Ledé is a minor above the age of puberty [actually spelled 'buberty'] It is the page 59 opinion of this court. That the Justice of the peace ought not to have permited him to sue in the court below in his own name. It is therefore by reason thereof and of the Law, Ordered, that the Judgment below before Allan B. Magruder Justice of the peace, be annuled, voided, and reversed, and that the appellee Victorien Le Dée pay the costs of this Suit to be taxed. Thursday 9th September 1819 The Court met, Present George King Judge, #875 Aymot [Symot?] vs Greenwell: And now no motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case. It is by reason thereof and of the law considered by the court here that there be final judgment against the defendant James Greenwell for the sum of Two hundred Dollars with eight percent interest from the [illegible]th day of April 1819 until paid and costs to be taxed. page 60 #878 Sutton vs Reano: And now no motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case. It is by reason thereof and of the Law considered by the court here that there by final Judgment against the defendant Pedro De Reano for the sum of one hundred Dollars with five per cent interest from judicial demand until paid and costs of suit to be taxed. #879 Thompson vs Harris: And now no motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case. It is by reason thereof and of the Law considered by the court here that there be final Judgment against the defendant Thomas Harris for the sum of Two hundred and Twenty five Dollars eighty cents with five per cent interest from judicial demand until paid and costs of Suit to be taxed. #880 Vanhelle & Meramand [sp of last name?] vs Lambre: And now no motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case. It is by reason thereof and of the Law considered by the court here that there be final judgment against the defendant Joseph Lambre for the page 61 sum of one hundred and six Dollars twenty five cents with five per cent interest from judicial demand until paid and costs of suit to be taxed. Admission of Attornies [sic]: Allan B. Magruder, Luke Lesassier and Valentine King Esquires produced their respective certificates from the Supreme Court of this State; admitting them to practise as attornies therein, and pray to be admitted to practice in this court. It is thereupon Ordered accordingly --Whereupon they respectively took the oath required by law. The Court then adjourned Guy H. Bell Clerk ===== Medical Board Western District to James Farrington Certificate Recorded this 3d November 1819 Doctor James Farrington, has this day shewed me a diploma emminating [sic] from the university of Pennsylvania and signed by Doctors Rush, Barton & others, of that Institution, giving him the privilege of exercising the preactise of physic, surgery ----. In consequence thereof, we the Medical Board for the western part of this state to grant permission or license to practise Physic --. Do further give permission to the said Farrington to exercise the same the State of Louisiana. Signed Alfred Thruston Prest, J. Dechamel, Davy October 15, 1819 Parish St. Mary, La. page 62 Monday 6th December 1819 The Court met present, the Honorable George King Judge #856 Baldwin vs Berwick: Judgment against defendant, for Default, #864 Hall vs Rolls: Dismissed, and judgment against plaintiff for costs. #877 Gillelandes Knox: Judgment below confirmed, at appelants costs. #882 Ledée vs Dias: Ordered, that the plaintiff do forthwith return to the service of the defendant and judgment against the plaintiff for costs. #885 Moore vs Johnson: Continued at plaintiffs costs. #886 Jackson -- vs Perry: Amicably arraigned, and judgment against the Defendant for costs of suit. #887 Champion vs Kimball: Continued, each party paying half the costs of suit to be taxed up to this term. The Court then adjourned until tomorrow 10 O'Clock Tuesday 7th December 1819 The Court met present as before #889 Bertin vs Simien: Continued on application and by consent of parties #892 Lee vs Choute: Continued on application and by consent of parties #894 Wade vs Gilleland: Continued on application and by consent of parties. page 63 #853 O'Banon vs Insil: Continued #893 Nire [Nice?] vs Marc: The appellant being solemnly called, came not but made default. Wherefore this appeal is dismissed and judgment entered against him for costs of appeal. #895 Fontaine vs Fenetre: Judgment against the defendant for One hundred Dollars, with 5 pCent Interest from judicial demand, and costs of suit to be taxed. #890 Thompson vs Cevasos [sp?]: Continued by consent. #888 Edouard vs Lafleur: Nonsuit, and judgment against plaintiff for costs of suit to be taxed. The court then adjourned until the 10th Instant. Friday 10th December 1819 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before #856 Baldwin vs Berwick: Judgment by default, now made final against the defendant for forth seven Dollars, with five per cent from judicial demand and costs of suit to be taxed. Baldwin vs Bossier, Hickman vs Thomas, Moore & Todd vs Thomas, Beck vs Manon: On motion, and it appearing to the court by the certificate of the Clerk of the District Court o f this parish, that the appellants in these cases: to wit the Defendants herein, have not prosecuted their appeals within the delay prescribed . It is therefore by reason thereof and of the law, Ordered that the judgment in these cases, be affirmed , and that execution may thereon issue. The Court then adjourned until court i n course Atteste Guy H. Bell Clerk page 64 Monday 3d January 1820 The court met Present George King Judge #853 O'Bannon vs Insil: Amicably arranged, and judgment against Defendant for costs #885 Moore vs Johnston: Continued, on application and by consent of parties. [no number] Champion vs Kimball: Judgment for plaintiff for one hundred and twenty four Dollars with five per cent Interest from judicial demand & costs. #889 Bertin vs Simien: Continued by consent #890 Thompson vs Cevasas [sp?]: Continued by consent #892 Lee vs Choate: Continued by consent #894 Wade vs Gilleland: Judgment for plaintiff for one hundred Dollars with 5 pcent Interest from judicial demand & costs of suit, #898 Marc & Smith vs Trudeau & Simien: Continued by consent #900 Rogers vs Boutin & Taylor: Judgment for plaintiff for sixty five Dollars with 5 pcent Interest from judicial demand & costs of suit. #901 Moore vs Lelande: Judgment for default #897 Marc & Smith vs Simien: Judgment for plaintiffs for fifty four Dollars six & a fourth cents with 5 pct Interest from judicial demand & costs of suit #902 Risler vs Downing; The plaintiff, by his attorney Luke Lesassier Esqr prays the court for leave to amend his petition by out thereof the Christian name of the defendant Thomas and inserting in lieu thereof the name of Nicholas--leave granted accordingly-- The court then adjourned until Thursday the 6th Instant page 65 Thursday 6th January 1820 The court met present as before, #901 Moore vs Leland: Judgment by default made final against the defendant for One hundred and seventy six Dollars 01/4 cents with five percent Interest from judicial demand & costs of suit. No opposition, nor motions for new trials having been made in the following causes to wit. Champion vs Kimball, Wade vs Gillelande, Rogers vs Boutin & Taylor, Marc & Smith vs Simien, & Moore vs Lelande, the same were signed in open court-- The court thereupon adjourned until court in course-- Atteste Guy H. Bell Clerk Monday 7th February 1820 The Court met. Present George King Esquire Judge #885 Moore vs Johnston: Continued at plaintiffs Costs. #889 Bertin vs Simien: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of fifty seven Dollars with Interest thereon at five percent from judicial demand, and costs of suit. #898 Marc & Smith vs Trudeau & Simien: Continued by consent. #890 Thompson vs Cevasas: Judgment below confirmed with costs of suit against appellant. #892 Lee vs Choate: Continued by consent. page 66 #903 Miramond vs Elmer & wife: Final judgment against the Defendants for the sum of One hundred and fifty seven Dollars thirty seven and a half cents with Ten per cent Interest thereon from the 1st March 1819 until paid & costs of suit to be taxed. #899 Risler vs Downing: The death of the Defendant having been suggested. On motion Ordered, that this suit be revived against the Heirs and representatives of Nicholas Downing. Cause thereupon continued. #904 Watson & Simons vs Samuel Owens: Judgment by default against the defendant. The Court then adjourned until Thursday the 10th Instant. Thursday 10th February 1820 The Court met present as before #904 Watson & Simons vs Samuel Owens: Judgment by default in this Case made final against the defendant for the sum of Two hundred nine Dollars sixty two cents, with ten per cent Interest thereon from the 31st March 1819, & costs of suit to be taxed. NO opposition, nor motions for new Trials having been made in the following Causes to wit Bertin vs Simien, Thompson vs Cevasas, Miramond vs Elmer & wife, and Watson & Simons vs Owens, and the same being final judgments, were signed by the Court-- Thereupon the court adjourned Atteste Guy H. Bell clerk page 67 Monday 6th March 1820 The court met, present George King Judge #19 Reagan vs Garnier: On motion of D. I. Sutton of Counsel for the plaintiff Ordered that a seize-facias issue in this case returnable on the first day of the next term of this Court #885 Moore vs Johnson: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of two hundred and fifty one Dollars fifty six & a fourth Cents- with ten per cent interest from 1st March 1819 and Costs of sit to be taxed- I. B. Murphy & Sam. Hamilton sworn for plaintiff- #892 Lee vs Choate: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of Eighty six Dollars with five per cent Interest from judicial demand, and costs of suit to be taxed. #898 Marc & Smith vs Trudeau & Simien: Final judgment against the defendants for the sum fifty nine dollars sixty two & a half cents, and as the pltffs failed to prove a precious demand, judgment against them for costs of suit to be taxed-- #905 Watson & Simons vs I. E. Hughes: The plaintiff having, on the 21 February 1820, in the Clerks office-acknowledged and confessed judgment in favor of the plaintiffs for two hundred and ninety six Dollars fifty cents, with ten per cent Interest thereon from the 12th November 1819 & half costs , with stay of execution until the first of April next, on which confession the plaintiffs acknowledge to have received two hundred Dollars. Whereupon motion, the said confession is made final against the defendant--in manner and form as aforesaid. page 68 #907 Bossier vs Prudhomme: V.[alentin] King Esqre Attorney for defendant moved the Court to abate this suit, at his action being wrongfully instituted, as the curator ought to have been sued, whereupon Ordered that this suit abate and that there be judgment against the plaintiff for costs of suit. Deputy Sheriff Appointed: Theophilus Collins Esqre Sheriff gives the court to understand that he has appointed William T. Hatton as his Deputy--Whereupon the court confirmed said appointment and the said William T. Hatton took the oath of Office required by law-- The court then adjourned until the ninth instant at 10. A. M. Thursday 8th March 1820 The court met present as before-- No opposition nor motions for new trials in the following causes to wit--Moore vs Johnson--Lee vs choate, Marck & Smith vs Trudeau & Simien and Watson & Simons vs J. E. Hughes--the same were signed in open court--- The Court thereupon adjourned until court in Course. Atteste Guy H. Bell Clerk page 69 Monday 3d April 1820 The Court met present George King Esquire Judge #903 Bonner vs Thompson: Continued by consent #906 Fletcher vs Wilds: Dismissed at plaintiffs costs #908 Irwin vs Stevens: Transferred to district Court #909 Andrus vs Smith's: Judgment by default #19 Regan vs Garner: Ordered that execution issue in this case for the Balance due on the judgment to wit fifty Dollars debt, with Int. @ 5 pCent from 16 October 1807 & the sum of forty one dollars 25 cents & the costs of this court The Court then adjourned Thursday 6th April 1820 #909 Andrus vs Smiths: Final judgment against the defendants for One hundred and six Dollars twenty five cents, with five per cent interest from judicial demand & costs of suit, which judgment was signed the Court thereupon adjourned until Court in course Atteste Guy H. Bell Clk page 70 Monday, 1st May 1820 The Court met present George King Esquire Judge #903 Bonner vs Thompson: Judgment against the plaintiff for costs of suit to be taxed. #913 Berwick vs Owen: Continued #915 Wartelle vs Provost: Continued #916 Smith vs Sonnier: Judgment against defendant for the sum of seventy three Dollars with interest thereon at the rate of ten per cent per annum from the 13th day of July 1819 until paid & costs of suit to be taxed. #97 Richard vs Stille: Continued. #918 Louvillier (freres) vs Belard: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of Seventy four dollars Eighteen & three fourth cents, with five per cent interest from the 17th April 1820, until paid and the costs of suit to be taxed. #919 Wartelle pere vs Devillier: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of Seventy eight Dollars Eighty one and a quarter cents with interest at five per cent from 19th April 1820 until paid and costs of suit to be taxed. #920 Wartell vs Simien: Continued Rule. Answers must be filed previous to the calling of the cause for trial, otherwise judgment will be entered for default. The court then adjourned until the 1st Monday of June next Attest, Guy H. Bell Clerk page 71 Monday 5th June 1820 The court met, present George King Esquire Judge #910 Pickins vs McDaniel: Judgment by default #911 Pickins vs McDaniel: Judgment against the defendant for the sum of Eight Dollars and costs of suit to be taxed. #921 Watson & Simons vs Belair: Judgment by default. #922 Watson & Simons vs Doucet: Judgment by default #923 Louvillier freres vs Provost: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of One hundred and seven dollars, Eighteen & three fourths cents with ten per cent interest from 29th May 1820 until paid and costs of suit to be taxed Meeting of the Magistrates This being the day appointed for the meeting of the magistrates of this parish, for the purpose of receiving the securities to be offered by the Sheriff for the collection of the taxes for the present year 1820, as also to divide the parish into Election districts agreeably to law--Present, Joseph Andrus, Guy H. Bell, Jean M. DeBaillon, Francois C. Devillier, Cesar Hanchett, Eloi Landry, Allan B. Magruder, and Jean J. Rousseau, Esquires, and there being a majority present of the magistrates in this parish, the Sheriff was called upon to furnish his securities agreeably to law when he requested a delay of ten days as from unforeseen circumstances he has been unable to assemble his securities at this time the delay was thereupon granted [page torn] page 72 The meeting then proceeded to divide the parish into Election districts, when it was unanimously decided that the Elections shall be held at the following places to wit, on the first day at the house of Chevallier D'aigle, on the second day at the house of Jean Marie DeBaillon, and on the third day at the Court house of this parish. The meeting then adjourned until Wednesday next the 14th Instant. The court then adjourned until tomorrow Morning 9'Oclock Tuesday 6th June 1820 The Court met present, as before, #912 Thokmpson vs Philip: Continued at defendants costs #913 Berwick vs Kendal: Continued #917 Richard vs Stille: Continued #925 Simien vs [Ju?]dvin: Continued #936 Rider Hr vs Delachaise: continued #914 Brown vs Coe: Judgment against defendant by default #915 Wartelles freres vs Provot: Judgment against the defendant for the sum of One hundred and five dollars sixty eight and three fourth cents with five percent interest from 12th April 1820 until paid & costs of suit-- #920 Wartell frere [pere?] vs Simien: Judgment against the defendant for the sum of One hundred and nine dollars with five per cent interest from 19th April 1820 and costs of suit #924 Duggins vs Simien: Judgment against defendant for default-- The court then adjourned until Friday the 9th Instant Attest Guy H Bell Clerk page 73 Friday 9th June 1820 The court met, present as before #910 Brown assigned Byrd vs Coe: Judgement by default now made final against the defendant for the sum of Two hundred and sixty five Dollars with ten per cent, interest from the 24 September 1819 until paid and costs of suit to be taxed. #921 Watson & Simons vs Belair: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of seventy five Dollars with ten per cent interest from 27th October 1819 until paid and costs of suit to be taxed. #922 Watson & Simons vs Doucet: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of One hundred and forty six Dollars fifty cents with ten per cent interest from 1st February 1820 until paid and costs of suit to be taxed. #924 Duggins vs Simien: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of sixty five dollars, with five per cent interest from 18th may 1820 until paid & costs of suit to be taxed. he court adjourned until the second Monday of July next. Attest Guy H. Bell Clerk Wednesday 14th June 1820 Adjourned meeting of the Magistrates: At an adjourned meeting of the magistrates of the parish to take the securities of the sheriff for the collection of the taxes for the present year. Present, George King Judge, J. M. Debaillon, A. B. Magruder, F. C. Devillier, I. I. Rousseau, Eloi Landry, & Guy H. Bell, Esquires. The Sheriff proposed Murtough Collins, Jesse Andrus & Moses Littell as his securities. Whereupon It is the opinion of the meting (Debaillon alone dissenting) that those persons are sufficient as securities for the collection of the taxes for the present year. Therefore ordered, that Bond be taken, according to law. page 74 Monday 10th July 1820 The court met, Present George King Judge The attornies being unwell, the court adjourned until court in course. Teste Guy H. Bell Clerk Monday 7th August 1820 The Court met, present, George King Esqre Judge #912 [Thompson vs Philips], 913 [Berwick vs Kendal], 924 [Crumelin ? vs Arden], #932 Knox vs Provost, #936 Miramond vs Dias: Continued on application & by consent of both parties #923 Miramond vs Nice: judgment by default against the defendant #931 Bowman vs Thompson: Judgement against defendant for default #935 Richard vs Doucet: Judgment against defendant for default #937 Watson & Simons vs Hanchett: Judgment against defendant for default #925 Simien vs Jadoin?: An amicable arrangement having taken place between the parties herein by reason thereof & of the law this suit is dismissed and Judgment rendered against the plaintiff for costs of suit to be taxed. #926 Risler & Co ? vs Delachaise: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of one hundred and sixty eight Dollars fifty six & a fourth cents with five per cent interest from the 24th March 1820 and costs of suit to be taxed with Say of execution until March 1821 page 75 #930 Herriman [Heirs?] vs Reed: An amicable arrangement having taken place between the parties herein by reason thereof this suit is dismissed & judgment rendered against the plaintiffs for the costs of suit to be taxed-- #934 Ponsony vs Steven & ux?: Final judgment against the defendants for the sum of sixty dollars with five p er cent interest from 14th July 1820 & costs of suit to be taxed-- #917 Richard vs Still: An amicable arrangement having taken place between the parties herein--& they consenting thereto, it is by reason thereof considered that this suit be dismissed--and that there be judgment against the parties for the costs of suit to be taxed. #927 Nall vs Stouts: In this case after argument--Curia advisare vult-- Robert Owl Oath Comes Robert Owl and took and subscribed here in open court the oath required by an act of congress approved May 1st 1'820 entitled" An act in addition to an act entitled 'An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war,' passed the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen" which oath is in the words following to wit-- I Robert Owl, do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled : "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not no has any person in trust for me, any property, or seculities [sic], contract, or debts due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. The said Robert Owel also presented to the court here a page 76 schedule of his property--which is as follows to wit seven paint Brushes and four paint Buckets, and signed the same. It is the opinion of the court that the said property is worth the sum of three dollars seventy five cents. #887 Champion vs Kimball: On motion, and it appearing to the Court by the certificate of the clerk of the district court of this parish that the appelants in these cases to wit, the defendant herein has not prosecuted his appeal within the delay prescribed by law-- It is therefore by reason thereof and of the law--Ordered that the judgment in this case be affirmed and that execution may thereon issue. The Court then adjourned Atteste Guy H. Bell Clerk Thursday 10th August 1820 The court met, Present George King Esqr Judge #927 Hall vs Stouts: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of Three hundred Dollars with five per cent interest from 12 June 1820 & costs of suit to be taxed-- 928 Miramond vs Nice: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of One hundred and seventy Dollars, Sixty eight & three fourth cents, with five per cent interest from the 12th June 1820 & costs of suit to be taxed. #931 Bowman vs Thompson: Final Judgment against the defendant for the sum of One hundred and seventeen Dollars with ten per cent from 9th May 1820 & costs of suit to be taxed. #935 Richard vs Doucet: Final Judgment against the defendant for One hundred Dollars with 5 per cent interest from the 17th July 1820 & costs of suit to be taxed. page 77 #937 Watson & Simons vs I. [J?] L. Hanchett: Final Judgment against the defendant, for the sum of Two hundred and thirty two Dollars, seventy five cents, with ten per cent interest thereon from the 13th September 1819, and costs of suit to be taxed-- The court after signing the said judgments as also those of Rister & Co. vs Delachaise and Ponsony vs Stevens & wife--adjourned Atteste Guy H. Bell Clerk Monday, 4th September 1820 The court met, present, George King Parish Judge, #913 Owen vs Kendal: Dismissed at defendants costs. #948 Marc & Smith vs Richard: Amicably arranged, and judgment against defendant for costs. #960 Heirs of Thompson vs Buford & als: Dismissed at plaintiffs costs. #961 Heirs of Thompson vs Johnson & als: Amicably arranged and judgment against defendant for costs. #933 Moore vs Richard: Judgment by Default. #936 Miramond vs Dias: Judgment by Default #938 Winn vs Hughes: Judgement by Default #949 Marc & Smith vs Guillory: Judgment by Default #959 Heirs Thompson vs Garrard & al: Judgment by Default #963 Heirs Thompson vs Turnham & al: Judgment by Default #964 Heirs Thompson vs Elmer & als: Judgment by Default #940 McCleland vs Dufeau: On motion further time allowed defendant to answer. #945 Marc & Smith vs Bowie Jr.: On motion, leave granted to amend petition page 78 [labeled 77] #954 Jackson & Reynolds vs Perry & Duggins: The confession of Judgment entered in the clerks office on the 19th August last past, by Alexander Duggins, one of the defendants herein the plaintiffs having released the other defendant Samuel Perry. Is now, on motion, made final judgment against the said Alexander Duggins for the sum of two hundred and ten Dollars, with five percent interest from 15th August 1820 until paid & costs of suit to be taxed. #9554 Todd vs Devillier: The confession of Judgment, entered in this case, on 15th August 1820. Now made final against the defendant, for the sum of Two hundred and sixty six Dollars twelve & a half cents, with ten per cent interest from the 1st March 1820, until paid, and costs of suit. Waiving notice of final judgment the right of appeal and all formalities of Law. #962 Heirs of Thompson vs Gilleland & Buford: The confession of Judgement, entered in this case on the 28th August 1820 & on file. Now made final against James Buford for the sum of Seventy five Dollars fifty cents, with five per cent Interest from the 21st Augst 1820 and costs of suit, with stay of execution, to the 1st January 1821. The court thereupon adjourned Teste Guy H. Bell Clerk Thursday 7th September 1820 The court met, present as before #933 Moore vs Richard: The judgment by default, heretofore rendered in this case now made Final against the defendant, for the sum of Seventy six Dollars twenty five cents, with ten percent interest from 1st of March 1818, & costs of suit-- #936 Miramond vs Dias: The judgment by default, heretofore rendered in this case, now made final against the defendant, for the sum of Eighty two Dollars twelve and a half cents, with five per cent interest from 18 July 1820, and costs of suit to be taxed-- page 79 #938 Winn vs Hughes: NO motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case, the same is masde final against the defendant for the sum of Ninety Dollars, with five per cent interest from 28th July 1820, & costs of suit to be taxed. #949 Marc & Smith vs Guillory: No motion having been made to set aside the judgement by default, heretofore rendered in this case, the same is made final against the defendant for the sum of twenty nine Dollars twelve & a half cents, with five per cent interest from 10th August 1820 and costs of suit to be taxed. #959 Heirs of Thompson vs Garrard & Buford: No motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case, the same is made final against the defendants for the sum of forty Dollars, with five percent interest from 21st August 1820, and costs of suit to be taxed. #964 Heirs of Thompson vs Elmer & als: No motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case The same is made final against the defendants in manner following to wit, against Theophilus Elmer and Raphael Smith for the sum of Seventy one Dollars [,] against Theophilus Elmer and John Andrus, for the sum of sixty five dollars ten cents, and against Theophilus Elmer and Alexander Duggins for the sum of Eighty one dollars with five per cent interest on each of said sums from the 21st August 1821 [sic], and costs of suit to be taxed. #963 Heirs of Thompson vs Turnham & als: No motion, having been made to set aside the judgement by default heretofore rendered in this case. The same is made final against the Defendants, for sum of forty seven Dollars fifty cents with five percent interest from 21 Augst 1820, and costs of suit to be taxed. And all the judgments rendered in this term being signed The court adjourned until October next Teste Guy H. Bell Clerk page 80 Monday 2nd October 1820 The court met Present George King Esquire Judge #929 Crumelin vs Arden: Continued by consent #940 Johnson vs Dufoe: Continued by consent #942 Marc & Smith vs Figurant: Continued by consent #945 Marc & Smith vs Bowie: Continued by Consent #953 Hafeley vs Tribble: Continued by Consent #946 Marc & Smith vs H. Jany: Continued by Consent #939 Posey vs Gardner: On motion, the death of the plaintiff being suggested Ordered, That this suit stand revived, in the name of The Heirs and Legal representatives of Lloyd Posey [,] cause thereupon continued. #941 Meramond vs Hughes: On motion, and by consent of the parties herein Ordered, that the decision of this case, be refered [sic] to the arbitration of David L. Todd, Benoist Vanhill and Guy H. Bell, or any two of them, whose award shall be returned to the next term of this court, & made final [,] cause thereupon continued. #947 Marc & Smith vs Simien: Judgment by default #964 McLaughlin vs Dalton: id #966 Long vs Walker: id #967 Long vs Andrus: id #969 Brownson vs LaBrasse: id #970 Lesassier vs O'Connor: id #971 Louvillier vs Dalton: id #974 Wartelles vs M. Jany: id #977 Rogers vs Nevell: id #978 Moores vs M Jany: id #979 Link vs Moreau: id #982 Heirs of Thomopson vs Harris: id page 81 #912 Thompson vs Philips: Final judgment against the defendant, for the sum of Two hundred Dollars, with five per cent interest from 6th April 1820, & costs of suit to be taxed, with stay of execution until March 1821. #932 Knox vs Provost: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of One hundred and thirty Dollars, with five per cent interest from 14th June 1820, and costs of suit. (Elius Steen sworn) #943 W. & J. Moore vs O'Connor: Final judgment against the defendant for two hundred and six dollars, with 10 percent interest on 200$, from 1st March 1820 and 5 per cent interest on six dollars from 8th August 1820, and costs of suit to be taxed. (leave given defendant to widraw [sic] his answer] #944 Marc & Smith vs Mame' Jany: Final Judgment against the defendant for Two hundred and sixty dollars seventy five cents, with 5 pCent interest from 10th August 1820 and costs of suit to be taxed-- #947 Marc & Smith vs George Simien: Final judgment against the defendant, for Sixty eight Dollars, with 10 per cent from 7th June 1820, and costs of suit. #950 Hafsly [sp?] vs Johnson: Dismissed at the plaintiffs costs. #951 Charlot vs Simiens; Final judgment against defendant for Ninety one dollars with five per cent interest, from 14 August 1820 and costs of suit (Joseph A. Moore sworn) #956 Arden vs Harris: Dismissed at plaintiffs costs. #957 Long vs Arden: Amicably arranged and judgment against Defents for costs #958 Duggins use of Willet vs Kendall: Final judgment, against defendant for One hundred Dollars, with 5 per cent interest from 21 August 1820, and the costs of suit to be taxed. (D. L. Todd & A. B. Magruder, sworn as experts) #973 West vs Arden: Final Judgment against defendant for One hundred and twenty dollars, with 5 percent interest from the 28th August 1820, and costs of suit to be taxed. (Samuel Hamilton sworn) page 82 #975 Haslett vs M. Jany: Final judgment, against the defendant for Eighty four dollars fifty cents, with 10 percent interest from 1st March 1819, and costs. #976 Andrus vs O'Connor: Final judgment against defendant for One hundred and seven dollars Eighty seven & a half cents, with interest at 10 percent on one hundred & two Dollars from 24 th June 1816, and 5 percent interest on five Dollars, from judicial demand, & costs of suit with stay of execution for two months. #983 Knox vs Perry: Final judgment, against defendant, for One hundred adn fifty one Dollars, Eighty seven & a half cents, with 5 pCent interest from 21 September 1820, and costs of suit (Alex. Someroel & Alex Duggins, sworn) The Court then adjourned until tomorrow 10'O'Clock-- Tuesday 3d October 1820 The Court met Present George King Esqre Judge #981 Long vs Collins: Final judgment against the defendant, Murtough Collins as Curator ad Bona to Williams Collins and tutor of John Collins for one hundred and sixty nine Dollars with 5 percent interest from judicial demand and Costs of suit to be taxed. (John Lesassier, Sylvestre Bossier, Thomas Knox, G. R. King, & T. Collins sworn) #972 Todd vs Duggins: Final judgment against the defendant for the sum of seven dollars four cents and judgment against the plaintiff for costs of suit to be taxed. The Court hen adjourned page 83 Thursday 5th October 1820 The court met present as before, #947 Marc & Smith vs Geo. Simien: The judgment by default, Now made final against defendant for Sixty eight dollars, with 10 per cent interest from 7th June 1820 and Costs of suit to be taxed. #965 McLaughlin vs Dalton: The judgment by default now made final against the defendant for One hundred and forty dollars, with 1/2 pCent interest form 21st Augst 1820, and costs of suit to be taxed ( Richard Barret sworn) #966 Long assignee of Winchester vs Walker; The judgment by default, no w made final against defendant for fifty five dollars-fifty cents, with 5 pCent interest from 21st Augst 1820, and costs of suit to be taxed. #967 Long vs Andrus: The judgment by default, now made final against defendant for One hundred and twenty eight Dollars with 10 pCent from the 10th October 1819, and costs of suit to be taxed. #969 Brownson vs Labrasse & als: The judgment by default, now made final against defendant for Two hundred Dollars, with five pCent interest from the 23d August 1820, and costs of suit to be taxed. #970 Lesassier ass. of Bunt vs O'Connor: The judgment by default now made final against the defendant for fifty six Dollars, with 5 pCt interest from 23d Augst 1820, and costs of suit to be taxed. #971 Louvillier vs Dalton: The judgment by default now made final against defendant for two hundred and fifty nine dollars, sixty two & a half cents, with 10 pCt interest from 4th June 1820, and costs of suit to be taxed. #974 Wartelle vs Jany [two dots above the y as an umlaut]: The judgment by default, now made final against defendant for One hundred and Eighty two dollars fifty cents, with 5 pCent interest from 30th August 1820 and costs of suit to be taxed. #977 Rogers vs Neville: The judgment by default now made final against defendant for Sixty three dollars, with five pCt. interest from 1st March 1820 and costs of suit to be taxed. page 84 #978 W. & J. Moore vs Mame' Jany [umlot over 'y']: The judgment by default now made final against the defendant for Eighty five Dollars, twelve and a half cents, with 10 pCent interest from 1st March 1819, and costs of suit to be taxed. #979 Link assignee of Colins vs Moreau: The judgment by Default now made final against the Defendant for Eighty Dollars, with five per cent interest from 11th September 1820 and costs of suit to be taxed. #982 Heirs of Thompson vs Harris: The judgment by Default now made final against the defendant for fifty two Dollars forty two & a half cents, with ten pCt interest from 31st July 1820 and costs of suit to be taxed. The court then adjourned until tomorrow Atteste Guy H. Bell Clerk Friday 6th October 1820 The court met, present as before No motions for new trials having been made, the final judgments rendered this term are now signed in open Court, The court then adjourned Attes Guy H. Bell clerk Friday 13th October 1830 The court met present as before Robert Taylor sworn as Coroner Comes Robert Taylor and produces a commission from the Government of the State of Louisiana appointing him Coroner in and for the parish of St. Landry, and having signified his willingness to accept, of said appointment. The oath required by law was administered to him by the court. He having first entered into Bond, with William Haslett as security who was accepted by the Court, which Bond is as follows: page 85 Coroner's Bond Know all men by these presents that Robert Taylor and William Haslett both of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry, are held and firmly bound unto Jacques Villeré Governor of the State of Louisiana, and to his successors in Office in the penal sum of Three thousand Dollars which payment well and truly to make, they hereby bind themselves jointly and severally and their joint and several heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presents, signed with their hands, and sealed with their seals at Opelousas the thirteenth day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty. The condition of the above Obligation is such that Whereas, the above bound Robert Taylor hath been appointed Coroner (underlined) of the Parish of St. Landry, now if the said Robert Taylor shall well and faithfully execute and make true returns, according to law of all such writs, orders and process as shall come into his hands as Coroner (underline) as aforesaid, and well and truly pay over all sums of money that shall come into his hands as Coroner as aforesaid to the person entitled by law to the same, and shall faithfully do and perform all such duties as may be required of him by law as Coroner of aforesaid, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force, and virtue-- Signed & acknowledged in presence of L. Lesassier, Guy H. Bell, Benjm. S. Ha--- Robert Taylor (seal) Wm Haslett (seal) page 86 Monday 6th November 1820 The court met, present George King Esqre Judge #929 Crumlin vs Arden: Continued by consent #940 Johnsons vs Dufeau: id #946 Marc & Smith vs Jany: id #963 Haffely vs Tribble: Continued by consent and on application of plaintiff #986 Bowie Jr. vs Hanchett: Continued #990 Ferguson & al vs Cummings: Further time allowed to answer, cause therefrom continued #945 Marc & Smith vs Bowie Jr.: Further time allowed to answer the interrogatories, & cause continued #939 Heirs of Posey vs Gardner: Final judgment against defendant for the sum of Two hundred and five Dollars with 10 pCent interest on $102.50 from 22d of February 1820 and 6 pCent interest on $102.50 from 2d Augst 1820 and costs of suit-- #941 Miramond vs Hughes: The report of the referees, made a final judgment against defendant for the sum of Seventy one Dollars, thirty one & a fourth cents with five per cent interest from 7th August 1820 and costs of suit. #942 Marc & Smith vs Figurant: Amicably arranged and dismissed at defendants costs #968 Long vs Calliham: Nonsuit & Judgment against plaintiff for costs. #980 Moore vs Arden: Default, proceedings stayed by order of District Court. #984 Haggard vs Dalton: Default #985 Heirs of Thompson vs Wailes: The confession of judgment herein, made final against the defendant, for Sixty eight Dollars, sixty two and a half cents with five per cent interest from 9th October 1820, and costs of suit. #987 Martin use of Harris vs Waile: Default #989 Moore vs Perry: Default #991 Farris use of Bill vs Perry: The confession of Judgment herein, made final against the defendant for One hundred and twenty Dollars, with five pCent interest from 19th October 1820, and costs of suit. #992 Andrus vs Manon: Default page 87 #993 Morrow & Bossier vs Legot: The confessions of judgment herein filed, made final against the defendant for the sum of tow hundred and twenty Dollars, six & a fourth cents, with 10 pCent interest on $87.87-1/2 from 2d April 1820 and 5 pCent interest on $32.18-3/4 from 25th October 1820, and costs of suit. #994 Duggins vs Perry: The confession of Judgment herein filed, made final against the defendant for the sum of two hundred and twenty Dollars with 5pCent interest from 26th October 1820, and costs of suit. #995 Moore vs Buford: The confession of Judgment filed herein, made final against Defendant for the sum of Ninety two Dollars thirty one & a fourth cents, with 10 pCent interest on the sum of $15.68-3/4 cents, from 20th April 18920, and on $76.62-1.1/2 from 1st May 1820, and costs of suit, with a stay of execution until the 1st April 1821. The court then adjourned until Thursday the 9th Instant. Thursday 9th November 1820 The court met, present as before. #984 Haggard vs Dalton: Judgment against defendant for One hundred and Ninety one Dollars and sixty cents, with 5 per cent interest from 26th September 1820 & costs. #987 Martin use of Harris vs Wailes: Judgment by default now made final against defendant for the sum of sixty Dollars, with 8 per cent interest, from 23d December 1817 & costs of suit. #989 Moore indorsce [sic] of Bell vs Perry: Judgment by default, now made final against defendant for, One hundred and twenty dollars-with 5 per cent interest from 14th October 1820 & costs of suit. #992 Andrus vs Manon: Judgment by default now made final against defendant for Two hundred and eighty Dollars, ninety five cents, with 10 per cent interest from 27 June 1820, & costs of suit. Whereupon no motions having been made for new trials, all the judgments rendered this term where [sic] signed, and there being no further business-- The court adjourned until the third Monday of December next. Atteste Guy H. Bell Clerk page 88 Monday 18th December 1820 The court met resent, George king Esqre Judge All the causes on docket were continued, and the --Court adjourned until the first Monday of January next Attest Guy H. Bell Clk. Monday 1st January 1821 The court Met present George King Esqre Judge all the causes on docket were continued and the court adjourned to the first Monday of February next Attest Guy H. Bell Clk Monday 5th February 1821 The court met and adjourned to Thursday 8th Instant Attest Guy H. Bell clk Thursday 8th February 1821 The court met pursuant to adjournment Present George King Esqre Judge #940 McCleland vs Dufoe: Amicably arranged--suit dismissed & Judgment against defendant for the sum of eight dollars fifty cents, the claim for attendance of Alexander D'aigle, Joseph Lejeune and William Berwick and that there be judgment against the plaintiff for the costs of suit to be taxed-- page 89 #998 Fletcher vs Willis: Amicably arranged and judgment against defendant for costs of suit to be taxed. #999 Perry vs Kendall; Judgment by default #1000 Herriman & Co. vs St. Just: final judgment against defendant for sixty one dollars Eighteen cents with 10 per cent interest from 1st March 1820 and costs of suit to be taxed-- #1001 Chaul vs Chaix: amicably arranged, and judgment against plaintiff for costs of suit to be taxed-- #1002 Haslett vs Hetherwick: amicably arranged and judgment against defendant for costs of suit to be taxed. #1003 Haslett vs Perry: Judgment for default. #1004 Moore vs Milburn: id #1005 Moore vs Thomas: Judgment final against defendant for $209.00 with 10 pCt 30 March 1820 & costs of suit #1006 Lesassier & al vs Insal: Judgment for default #1007 Duggins vs Brumley & al: Proceedings of arbitrators confirmed, and judgment against plaintiff for costs of suit to be taxed. #1009 McGaffey vs Duggins: id #1008 O'Connor vs Brent: judgment of magistrate confirmed, and final judgment against the appelant Peter OConnor for the sum of fifty Dollars with 10 per cent interest from 12 November 1818, as also the sum of three dollars seventy five cents cost before the magistrate & costs of this appeal-- page 90 B. S. Haw appointment as Deputy Sheriff Comes Theophilus Colins, Sheriff of this Parish of St. Landry and gives the Court here to understand that he had appointed Benjamin S. Haw as his deputy, Whereupon the said Benjamin S. Haw signifying his acceptance of the same, the said appointment was confirmed and the oath of Office was thereupon duly administered to him in open court. The court then adjourned to Tuesday the 13th Instant. Attest Guy H.l Bell clerk Tuesday 13th February 1821 The court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before #999 Haslett indorce [sic] of Perry vs Kendal & Simpson: Judgment for default, made final against defendants for the sum of Sixty one dollars, thirty seven and a half cents with 10 pCent interest from , 2d November 1820, and costs of suit--and signed. #1003 Haslett vs Perry: Judgment for default now made final against defendant for the sum of two hundred dollars with five per cent interest from 12 January 1821, and costs of suit, and ordered that the property attached by the Sheriff be first sold, to satisfy said judgment and signed. #1004 Moore vs Milburn & Quirk: Judgment for default now made final against defendants for the sum of Two hundred and sixteen dollars, seventy six cents with ten per cent interest from 1 May 1820, and costs of suit to be taxed-- (and signed) #1006 Lesassier & King assigne--vs Insal & Hergerv[r? or o?]ider: Judgment for default, now made final against defendant for the sum of One hundred & fourteen Dollars, seventeen and a half cents, with 5 pCent from 12 January 1821 & costs of suit to be taxed (and signed) page 91 no opposition or motions for new trials having been made the judgments rendered this term were signed, and there being no further business-- The Court adjourned until court in course Attest Guy H. Bell clerk Monday 5th March 1821 The court met, present George King Esqre Judge The Court adjourned until tomorrow 10 AM Tuesday 6th March 1821 The Court met pursuant to adjournment, present as before #986 Bowie vs Hanchett: Judgment of Magistrate confirmed against the apellant Rezin Bowie Jr. for the sum of twenty nine dollars, with 5 per cent Interest from 9th October 1820 and costs of suit to be taxed. #1012 Louvillier Frcs. vs Claret & Bossier: Defendants plea in abatement overruled and ordered that he answer in chief [sic] instanter [sic], which he having failed to do, on motion Judgment by default is rendered against him. #945 Marc & Smith vs Bowie: Continued #946 Marc & Smith vs Jany (umlaut over y): id #953 Haffeley vs Tribble: Continued #972 Duggins vs Todd: Continued #990 Rich & al vs Cummins: Continued #1010 Duggins vs Bowie & Bund--: Continued #1011 Prather vs Bowie & al: Continued The Court then adjourned until Saturday morning 10 O'Clock Attest Guy H. Bell clerk page 92 Saturday 10th March 1821 The court met present, George King Esqr Judge #1013 Louvillier Frans vs Claret and Bossier: Judgment by default now made final against the defendants, for the sum of one hundred Dollars, with five percent interest from 13 February 1821, and costs of suit to be taxed- The court after signing the judgments adjourned until the first Monday of April next. Test Guy H. Bell clerk Sheriff to Governor Tax Bond Received and Recorded 20th March 1821 Know all men by these presents that We, Theophilus Collins, Murtough Collins, Jesse Andrus, Moses Littell, and George King are held and firmly bound unto Jacques Villéré Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his successors in Office, in the sum of Eight thousand Nine hundred and ten Dollars fifty three cents, which said sum we and each of us, do hereby jointly and severally, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators to pay to the said Governor or to his successors as aforesaid, In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals at Opelousas the twenty eighth day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty- The Condition of the above obligation is such That Whereas the above bound, Theophilus Collins hath been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry, Now therefore if the said Theophilus Collins, shall by himself or deputies faithfully Collect and account for all the taxes of the State levied within this Parish for the present year Eighteen hundred and twenty, agreeably to Law, together with all fines and amercements then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue page 93 signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of Guy H. Bell, James Ray Theophilus Collins (seal) Murtough Collins (seal) Jsph Andrus (seal) M. Littell (seal) Geo King (seal) Monday 2d April 1821 The court met, Preent George King Edqr Judge The court adjourned until tomorrow 10'O'Clock A. M. Tuesday 3d April 1821 The court met, present as before #945 Marc & Smith vs Bowie Jr.: judgment against defendant for One hundred and thirty two Dollars, with five percent interest from 10 August 1820 and costs of suit to be taxed. Francois Henry, sworn #997 S[L?]undeford vs Collins: Judgment for default #946 Marc & Smith vs Jany: amicably arranged, and judgment against defendant for costs. Francois Henry sworn #1014 Marc & Smith vs Figurant: Judgment for default #1011: Prather vs Bowie & Bouton [Berton?]: Judgment for default, against Bowie. page 94 #952 Todd vs Bowie: Judgment for default #996 McCormick vs Wikoff: Judgment for costs against plaintiff for costs #1013 Winchester vs Elmer: leave granted plaintiff to amend--& cause continued #953 Haffely vs Tribble: Continued (A. Duggins & T. Collins sworn) #972 Duggins vs Todd: Continued #990 Rich vs Cummings: Continued #1010 Duggins vs Bowie: Judgment, against Robert Bundick for costs of suit. #1015 Davis vs McDaniel: Continued on affidavit of dft. #1016 Davis vs Steven: Continued #997 Lundeford vs Collins: Judgment for default set aside an affidavit and cause continued-- The Court adjourned until Friday 6th April 1821 Friday 6th April 1821 The Court me, present as before #953 Todd vs Bowie: Judgment made final against defendant for Two hundred and fifty dollars, thirty seven and a half cents, with 10 per cent from 1 March 1819 & costs #1011 Prather vs Bowie & al: Judgment made final against R. Bowie Jr. for one hundred Dollars, with ten per cent interest from 13th November 1818 and costs of suit to be taxed. #1014 Marc & Smith vs Figurant: Judgment made final against defendant for One hundred and seventy dollars, with 10 per cent from 11th October 1820 and costs of suit to be taxed. and the judgments this term being signed except No 1011 Prather vs Bowie & Burton The court adjourned until the first Monday of May next Attest Guy H. Bell clerk page 95 Monday 7th May 1821 The Curt met, Present George King Esqre Judge #929 Crummelin vs Arden; #952 Hafeley vs Trible; #990 Ferguson & al vs Cummings; # 1016 Davis vs Stevens: Continued by consent #980 W. & J. Moore vs Arden: The defendant having dismissed his suit against his creditors in the District Court, as per certificate on file, the judgment for default is now made final against defendant for the sum of Two hundred and thirty seven dollars, twelve and a half cents with ten per cent interest from , 24 October 1819 & costs of suit to be taxed. #988 Herriman & Co. vs McKee; Dismissed at plaintiffs Costs #997 Sandeford vs Collins: final judgment against defendant for the sum of One hundred dollars with 5 per cent interest from 10th November 1820, and costs of suit to be taxe. (Elial [sic] Carver sworn) #1013 Winchester vs Elmer: final judgment against defendant, for the sum of fifty eight Dollars, sixty two and a half cents with 6 per cent interest from 26 February 1821 & costs of suit to be taxed. #1015 Davis vs McDaniel: final judgment against defendant for the sum of Sixty eight dollars seventy five cents, with five percent interest from 14 March 1821, & costs of suit to be taxed. page 96 Monday 4th June 1821 The Court met pursuant to adjournment, present George King Esqre Judge #929 Cummelin vsa Arden: Continued by consent #953 Haffely vs Tribble: Continued by consent #990 Ferguson & Rich vs Cummins: Continued until Wednesday #1016 Davis vs Stephens: Continued by consent #1019 W. & J. Moore vs Thompson: Continued by consent #1020 Bihm vs Devillier: Judgment for Default #1021 Pecoud vs Winchester: Defendant having failed to answer plaintiffs interrogatories the same are taken as confessed and on motion final judgment rendered against defendant for two hundred and seventy three Dollars fifty cents, with 5 percent interest from 4 May 1821, and costs of suit. #1022 Gos[r?]ling vs Foreman: amicable arranged [sic] and judgment against defendant for costs #1023 Kindal vs Bistos: Judgment for default #1024 Todd vs Coe: Continued plaintiff to pay costs of this term #1025 Jany vs Lavergne: judgment for default #1026 Davis vs Philips: Defendant having failed to answer the interrogatories propounded to him by the plaintiff the same are taken as confessed and on motion final judgment is rendered against him for the sum of Sixty nine dollars twenty one cents and a half, with interest and costs of suit. #1027 Morrow & Bossier vs Simpson: Cause argued and continued until Wednesday page 97 #1028 Richard vs Duggins: Final Judgment against defendant for the sum of forty seven dollars, seventy five cents, with interest and costs of suite conditioned for a stay of execution for one month #1029 Moore & Todd vs Dunman: Judgment for default #1030 Fletcher vs Kindal & Simpson: Judgment for default #1031 Fletcher vs Kindal & Simpson: Judgement for default The Court then adjourned until Wednesday morning 10 OClock Wednesday 6th June 1821 The Court met present as before, #1027 Morrow & Bossier vs Simpson: Defendants plea in abatement overrulled and ordered that he answer in cheif instanter #990 Ferguson & Rich vs Cummins: after lengthy argument, curia advisari vult. #1027 Morrow & Bossier vs Simpson: Fdinal judgment against defendant for the sum of one hundred and thirty one dollars twelve and a half cents, with 10 pCent interest on the sum of One hundred dollars seventy five cents from the 1 April to 1 November 1820, and from, said 1 Novr 1820 on the sum of forty seven dollars fifty cents until paid and 5 per cent interest on the sum of Eighty three dollars, 62-1/2 cents from 16th May 1821, until paid and costs of suit to be taxed. The court then adjourned until Monday the 11th Instant Monday 11th June 1821 The Court met pursuant to adjournment present as before The court signed the judgments rendered this term viz #972 Duggins vs Todd, #1020 Bihme vs Devillier, #1021 Pecaud vs Winchester, #1022 Goslings vs Foreman, #1023 Kendal vs Bistos, #1025 Jany vs Lavergne, #1026 Davis vs Philip, #1027 Morrow & Bossier vs Simpson, #1028 Richard vs Duggins, #1029 Moore & Todd vs Dunman, #1030 Fletcher vs Kendal & Simpson, & #1031 Fletcher vs Kendal & Simpson The court then adjourned [TO BE CONTINUED...] Source: Family History Library Microfilm #1412749, item 2, Notarial Record, St. Landry, pages 1-97.