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 ********************************************** Page 191 1340 Walker vs Duggins: The Defendant having failed to file his answer herein agreeably to the Statute and the rules of this Court. It is by reason thereof and on motion, ordered that there be judgment by Default against the Defendant. 1344 Johnson vs Hutchings: The Defendant having failed to file his answer herein, agreeably to the Statute & the rules of this Court. It is by reason thereof and of the law considered by the Court here and on motion, ordered that there be judgt by default against the Defendant. 1336 Fournier vs I[J?]doin f.m.c.: In this case, on motion of Plaintiff by his Attorney, ordered that this injunction in this case be dismissed and that there be judgment against the Plaintiff for the costs of this Suit to be taxed-- 1285 Johnson vs Carriere: On motion of Plaintiff by his Attornies [sic] ordered that this Suit be dismissed, and that there be judgment against the Plaintiff for the costs of Suit to be taxed-- 1330 Munroe vs Fouillade & Estorge: continued by consent and leave granted to amend generally-- The Court then adjourned to Wednesday 29. 10 oclock & ordered that the Sheriff adjourn Court from day to day until Saturday the [illegible] Inst. 1825 Page 192 Wednesday 29th June 1825 Pursuant to an order of this Court. The Court adjourned to Thursday the 30th Inst. 10 oclock Thursday 30th June 1825 Pursuant to an order of this Court the Court adjourned to Friday the 1st July 1825 Friday 1st July 1825 The Court adjourned to Saturday the 2d Inst. Saturday 2nd Instant 1825 The Court met Pursuant to adjournment Present as before [no number] Esclavon vs Richard père: Contd. [no number] Quirk vs Reed: same [no number] Robb vs Edwards: same [no number] Risler vs -- Downing: same [no number] [Lauve [sp?] frere Toledano vs Richard: same [no number] Castillon widow Simon vs Hargroider: And now to day 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 and on motion ordered that the Said judgment by default be now made final and that the Plff have judgment and do recover of the Defendant the sum of fifty one Dollars with 5 per cent interest thereon from the 11th of April 1825, until paid, and the Costs of Suit to be taxed. Page 193 1360 Walker vs Duggins: And now to day 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 and on motion considered by the Court here that the Said judgment by default be now made final and that the Plaintiff have judgment and do recover of the Defendant the sum of Seventy five Dollars with ten per cent interest from the 5th of January 1825 until paid and the Costs of Suit to be taxed. 1364 Johnson vs Hutchings: And now to day no motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this Case. It is therefore by reason thereof and on motion considered by the Court here that the Said judgment by default be now made final and that the Plaintiff and do recover of the Defendant the sum of Sixty three Dollars with 5 per cent interest thereon from the 17th day of June 1825, until paid, and the Costs of Suit to be taxed. [no number] Castillon widow: Judgment signed [no number] Simon vs Hargroider: Judgment signed 1360 Walker vs Duggins: same 1344 Johnson vs Hutchings: same [no number] Fournier vs Iadoin: same 1285 Carriere vs Johnson: same Page 194 State of Louisiana Parish of St. Landry 25th June 1825 At a meeting of the Parish Judge and Justices of the Peace in and for the aforesaid Parish convoked for the purpose of deciding the sufficiency of the securities offered by Benjamin S. Haw Sheriff of said Parish for the collections of the State and Parish Taxes Present George King PJudge Joseph Andrus, Andre' Nerault, William Thompson [smudged], Eliakum Littell, Pierre Lesassier, Edward [difficult writing] Taylor, Eloi Landry, and Louis Charbiné, Justices of the Peace The said Benjamin S. Haw offered for his Securities as aforesaid-- Joseph Andrus Senr, William Haslett, Luke Lesassier, Eloi Landry, and Alexander Robb, and the said PJudge, and justices of the Peace having maturely considered the subject declare themselves unanimously of opinion that said securities are good and sufficient and receive them as such and have hereunto signed the day and year above written Signed Geo King PJudge Joseph Andrus, William Johnson, Pierre Lesassier, André Nerault, Elm. Littell, E. W. Taylor, Eloi Landry, L. Chachere' Sheriff to Governor Bond Collection of Taxes Enregistered 6th July 1825 Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin S. Haw, Joseph Andrus, William Haslett, Luke Lesassier, Eloi Landry, & Alexander Robb are held and firmly bound unto Henry Johnson Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his Successors in Office in the Sum of eight thousand nine hundred and forty five Dollars and forty two and an half cents which said sum Page 195 we and each of us do hereby jointly and severally promise and bind ourselves, our heirs executors and administrators to pay to the Said Governor, and to his Successors aforesaid. In testimony whereof we have hereunto signed and affixed our Seals at Opelousas the twenty first day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five- The condition of the above obligation is Such that whereas if the above bound Benjamin S. Haw Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry Shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within the Said Parish of St. Landry, for the present year Eighteen hundred and twenty five agreeably to law together with all fines and amercements then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue in law. Signed & Sealed in presence of us: Guy H. Bell, Geo. Jackson B. S. Haw (seal) Joseph Andrus (seal) Wm Haslett (seal) L. Lesassier (seal) Eloi Landry (seal) Alex. Robb (seal) Page 196 Sheriff to Governor Bond for Collection of Parish Taxes Enregistered 6th July 1825 Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin S. Haw, Joseph Andrus, William Haslett, Luke Lesassier, Eloi Landry, & Alexander Robb are held and firmly bound unto Henry Johnson Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his Successors in Office in the Sum of three thousand nine hundred and forty [erased] & eighteen Dollars and twelve and an half cents which said sum well and truly to pay to the Said Governor and to his Successors in office we do hereby jointly and severally promise and bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators firmly by these presents signed with our hands and sealed with our seals at Opelousas this twenty fifth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five- The condition of the above obligation is Such, that whereas if the above bound Benjamin S. Haw who is Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry Shall hat received the allottment [sic] roll of the taxable property assessed within the said Parish of St. Landry for the present year eighteen hundred and twenty five by the Police Jury of the said Parish amounting to the sum of three thousand one hundred and thirty four Dollars fifty cents. Now therefore if the said bound Benjamin S. Haw Sheriff as aforesaid, shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all the Parish taxes levied within the Said Parish of St. Landry by the Said Police Jury for the present year eighteen hundred Page 197 and twenty five together with all fines and amercements then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue in law. Signed & Sealed in presence of us: Guy H. Bell, Geo. Jackson B. S. Haw (seal) Joseph Andrus (seal) Wm Haslett (seal) L. Lesassier (seal) Eloi Landry (seal) Alex. Robb (seal) Monday 22d August 1825 This being the day appointed by order for the holding of the Court, the same was adjourned by order the Hon. the Judge not attending, til Tuesday 10 oclock A. M. Tuesday 23d August 1825 The Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present the Hon. George King Judge 1306 Cropper tutor vs Duggins: Continued on motion and by consent. 1309 Hebert & Cormier vs Lavergne Cur.: In this case it appearing to the Court that the demand of the Plaintiffs had been amicably settled. It is on motion and by consent ordered that this Suit be dismissed and that the Defendant pay the costs of this Suit to be taxed. [no number] Neda vs Heirs & repr of Sallier decd.: In this case it appearing that no notice of the revival of this Suit had ever been duly made on the Defendants, comes here into Court Luke Lesassier the [blank] of the [blank] and accepts and acknowledges leave of the [sic] for the Said Defendants-- Page 198 1322 Rosalie fnw vs Mallet fnm: Continued on application of Defendant and by consent of the plaintiff's counsel. 1332 Barnett vs Duggins: The Plaintiff in this case being Solemnly called to prosecute his Suit herein, appeared not but made default; whereupon on motion ordered that the appeal in this case be dismissed and that the Plaintiff pay the Costs of this Suit to be taxed-- 1337 Assignees of Andrus vs Harman & McLeland: Continued on motion of Plaintiffs by their Attorney 1338 Assignees of Andrus vs Harman & McLeland: same 1339 Assignees of Andrus vs Harman: same The Court then adjourned to Wednesday the 24th Inst. 10 oclock A. M. Wednesday 24th August 1825 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 849 Collins vs McLusky: In this case it appearing that the Defendant had died since the institution of this Suit, it is on motion ordered that this Suit be revived agt the Heirs and legal representatives Defendant. 1304 Bijos use of Wade vs Carriere: continued 1312 Neda vs [illegible] vs rep. of Sallier decd.: continued 1345 Veillion vs Lesassier: The Defendant having filed to file his answer in the case agreeably to the Statute and the rules of this Page 199 Court. It is therefore on motion ordered by the Court here that there be judgment against the Defendant by default. 1346 Fontenot vs F[?]ollain: In this case it appearing satisfactorily to the Court, that the amount of the Plaintiffs demand as claimed in his petition is just and correct, and the Defendant admitting by his Attorney the same to be justly [illegible] to the Plaintiff it is therefore on motion ordered adjudged and decreed that the Plaintiffs have judgment and do recover of the Defendant the Sum of two hundred and eighty Dollars with ten per cent interest on the Sum of eighty Dollars from the 8th day of April 1824 until paid and ten per cent from the further sum of two hundred Dollars from the 15th day of June 1824 until paid and costs of Suit to be taxed with Stay of execution to the 1st of April 1826. 1347 Prather vs Duggins: The Defendant having failed to file his answer in this case, agreeably to the Statute, and the rules of this Court. It is by reason thereof and on motion ordered by the Court here, that there be judgment against the Defendant by default. 1349 Louaillier & als vs Andrus: The Defendant having failed to file his answer in this case, agreeably to the Statute, and the rules of this Court. It is on motion ordered by the Court here that there be judgment against the Defendant by default. Page 200 1350 Isabelle vs [illegible]: In this case the Defendant having failed to file his answer in this case, agreeably to the Statute, and the rules of this Court. It is therefore on motion ordered by the Court here that there be judgment against the Defendant by default. 1351 Knox vs Davis: In this case all the material facts and allegations set forth in the plaintiff's petition being satisfactorily proven to this Court and the Defendant consenting thereto on the calling of this cause for trial by his Attorney that judgment should be entered up against him for the amount claimed in the Plaintiff's petition. It is therefore on motion ordered, adjudged and decreed that the Plaintiff have final judgment and do recover of the Defendant the Sum of Seventy five Dollars and twenty five cents with five percent interest from the 20th July 1825 until paid and the costs of this Suit to be taxed, conditioned for a stay of the payment of said sum to the 1st of April 1826. 1352 Cretty fnw vs Wade: continued 1353 Taylor vs Dorman: The Defendant having failed to file his answer in this case, agreeably to the Statute, and the rules of this Court, it is therefore by reason thereof and on motion of Plaintiff by his Attorney ordered by the Court here that there be judgment against the Defendant by default. Page 201 1354 Taylor vs Kimballs: The Defendants having failed to file their answer in this case, agreeably to the Statute and the rules of this Court It is therefore by reason thereof and on motion ordered by the Court here that there be judgment by default against the defendants. [no number] Heirs of Guidry wife of Bossier vs Estilette & Guidry: In this case it appearing that the Defendants had failed to file their answer agreeably to the Statute and the rules of this Court it is therefore on motion ordered by the Court here that there be judgment by default against the defendts. 1356 Corso [difficult to read] vs Lazzerette: continued 1357 Isabelle vs McDaniel: The Defendant having failed to file his answer agreeably to the Statute and the rules of this Court It is on motion and by reason thereof ordered that there be judgment against the Defendant by default. [no number] Moores vs Chaisson & Thobaudo: The Defendants having failed to file their answer herein agreeably to the Statute and the rules of this Court It is on motion ordered that there be judgment by default against the Defendants. 1359 Lavergne Cur. vs Bijot: In this case it satisfactorily appearing to the Court from the record on file in this Suit that the Defendant had on the 12th day of August 1825 before the Clerk of this Court confessed and acknowledged judgment in favor of the Plff. Page 202 for the Sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars with ten per cent interest on Said sum from the 12th day of August 1825, until paid conditioned for a stay of execution to the 1st April 1826 waiving the right of appeal and all formalities of law. It is therefore by reason thereof and of the law considered by the Court here that the Said confession of judgment be now made final and that the Plaintiff do recover of the Defendant the Sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars with ten per cent interest form the 12th day of August 1825 until paid and the costs of this Suit to be taxed--conditioned for a Stay of execution to the 1st of April 1826. 1348 Prather vs Gray: The Defendant having failed to file his answer in this case, agreeably to the Statute and the rules of this Court it is therefore on motion ordered that there be judgment by default against the Defendant. The Court then adjourned to Thursday the 25 Inst. 10 oclock A. M. Thursday 25th August 1825 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 1330 Munroe vs Fouillade & Estorge: In this case it appearing satisfactorily to the Court that the Plaintiff had failed to substantiate his allegations as in his petition, are set forth , and the law and evidence being in favour of the Defendants it is considered by the Court here that this Suit be dismissed and that there be judgment Page 203 against the Plaintiff for the costs of this Suit to be taxed. 1299 Esclavon vs Richard père: In this case the Court having heard all the allegations of the parties as well as the law and evidence adduced in support thereof, and being of opinion that the law and evidence are in favour of the Defendant, It is therefore ordered adjudged, and decreed that this Suit be dismissed, the injunction dissolved and that there be judgment against Plff for the Costs of Suit to be taxed-- 1348 Prather vs Gray: On motion and by consent of Parties herein ordered that Sarah Fogleman wife of James Armstrong decd. be permitted to file an interpleader herein, and it is further ordered on motion and by consent of Parties that a decree be entered up according to the respective rights of the parties herein. The Court then adjourned til Friday the 26th August 1825 and ordered that the Sheriff adjourn Court from day to day until Monday 29th Inst. Friday 26th August 1825 Pursuant to order, the Court adjourned to Saturday the 27th Inst. Saturday 27th August 1825 Pursuant to order the Court adjourned to Monday 29th August inst. 10 oclock A.M. Page 204 Monday 29th August 1825 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 1345 Veillion vs Lesassier: On this day no motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case and the Plaintiff's demand being liquidated by note of Defendant It is therefore considered by the Court here that said judgment by default be now made final and that the Plaintiff do recover of the Defendant the Sum of one hundred and t4en Dollars with five per cent from 25th June 1825 until paid and costs of Suit to be taxed-- 1349 Louiallier & als vs Andrus: No motion having been made to set aside the Judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case and the Plaintiff's demand being liquidated by note it is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that said judgment by default be now made final and that the Plaintiffs do recover of the Defendant the Sum of forty five Dollars with ten per cent interest from 6th July 1822 until paid and costs of Suit to be taxed-- 1348 Prather vs Gray: No motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this cause it is on motion ordered that said judgment by default be now made final & that the Plaintiff do recover of the Defendant the Sum of Seventy two Dollars and ninety eight & a half cents with five per cent interest from Page 205 8th July 1825 until paid and costs of Suit to be taxed--and further ordered that the privilege claimed be sustained, and that the Kitchen [?] now in the occupation of George Jackson Esq. be first seized and sold to satisfy this judgt but subject to the lease of said Jackson which expires on 5th May 1825, and that when sold the purchase shall remove the same from the premises on which it now stands in two months from the expiration of said lease. 1347 Prather vs Duggins: On this day no motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case, and the amount claimed being satisfactorily proven to be due, the Plaff. it is therefore considered by the Court here that said judgment by default be now made final and that the Plaintiff do recover of the Defendant the Sum of eighty five Dollars and fifty cents with five per cent interest from 8th July 1825 until paid and costs of Suit to be taxed--and it is further ordered that the privilege claimed be sustained and that the Building now i n the occupation of the Board of Police of the Town of Opelousas be first seized and sold to satisfy this judgment-- 1350 Isabelle vs Daniel: On this day no motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case and the demand being liquidated by Defts note it is therefore considered by the Page 206 Court here that said judgment by default be now made final and that the Plaintiff do recover of the Defendant the Sum of one hundred Dollars with five per cent interest thereon from the 16th July 1825 until paid and all costs-- 1353 Taylor vs Dorman: no motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this cause and the demand claimed in Plaintiff's petition being liquidated by note it is therefore considered by the Court here that said judgment by default be now made final and that the Plaintiff do recover of the Defendant the Sum of one hundred and Seventy two Dollars with ten per cent on Sixty nine Dollars and fifty cents from 1st March 1820 [,] ten pCt on $36.87 from 1st March 1822, ten pCt. on $36.62 from 1st March 1823, ten pCt. on $60.62 from 1st March 1826, and five pCt. from 22d July 1825l on $8.07 [difficult to read], until paid and costs-- 1354 Taylor vs Kimballs: no motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case and the Plff's demand being liquidated by Defts note, it is therefore considered by the Court here that said judgment by deft. be now made final and that the Plaintiff do recover of the Defendant the Sum of one hundred and twenty two Dollars Sixty Eight cents Page 207 with ten per cent on ninety one Dollars and Sixty cents from the 22nd July 1825 until paid and costs of Suit to be taxed. 1355 Heirs of Guidry [illegible] vs Estilete & Guidry: no motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this case and the Plff's demand being liquidated by authentic act here to the Court shown it is by reason thereof considered by the Court here that said judgment by default be now made final and that the Plaintiffs do recover of the Defendants the Sum of Sixty one Dollars with ten per cent on thirty one Dollars from the 10th July 1823 and ten per cent on the further sum of Sixty one Dollars from the 10th July 1824 until [sic] and costs of Suit to be taxed. 1357 Isabelle vs McDaniel: no motion having been made to set aside the judgment by default heretofore rendered in this cause, and the Plaintiff's demand being liquidated by note of Deft. it is therefore considered by the Court here that said judgment by default be now made final and that the Plaintiff do recover of the defendant the Sum of one hundred and twenty seven Dollars with five per cent on said sum from 3d August 1825 until paid and costs of Suit to be taxed. 1358 Moores vs Chaisson & Thibodeau: no motion having been made to set aside the judgt by default heretofore rendered and the Plaintiff's demand being liquidated by note of defendant's note It is therefore by reason thereof considered by the Court here that Page 208 said judgment by default be now made final and that the Plaintiffs do recover of the defendants the Sum of fifty eight Dollars & ninety one cents with ten per cent on said sum from the 1st January 1823 until paid and costs of Suit to be taxed. The Judgments rendered at this term were read and Signed, and ordered that the Court be adjourned to the 2nd Monday of Dec. next and it is accordingly done. Test. Henderson Taylor Clerk Monday 12th December 1825 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present: The Hon. George King Judge 849 Collins vs Heirs of McLusky: continued 1304 Bijos use of Wade vs Carriere: same [no number] Crapper Tutor vs Duggins: same [no number] Garland vs T[?]eaveson: on motion of Plff ordered that the [illegible] must in thus case be dissolved and that there be judgment against the Plff for costs of Suit-- The court then adjourned to Tuesday 13th Inst. Tuesday 13th December 1825 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before [no number] Neda vs Heirs of Sallier: The material facts and allegations in the Plaintiff's petition set forth being satisfactorily proven and the [P.?] demand being liquidated by note it is therefore by reason thereof and of the law Page 209 considered by the court here, that the Plaintiff have final judgment, and do recover of the Defendants the sum of sixty three dollars with ten per cent interest from the 19th day of November 1823 until paid and the costs of this suit to be taxed-- 1322 Rosalie f.w.c. vs Mallet f.w.c.: continued 1337 Heirs of Harman vs Harman & Meche: in this case it appearing satisfactorily to the Court from the files herein that the Defendants had on the 9th day of June 1825, confessed and acknowledged judgment in favour of the Plaintiffs for the sum of one hundred and fifty five dollars with interest thereon at ten per cent from the 15th day of April 1825 until paid and the costs of Suit to be taxed thereby waiving the right of appeal and all formalities of law; It is therefore considered by the Court, that said confession of judgment be now made final, and that the plaintiffs do recover of the defendants, in manner and form aforesaid, the aforesaid sum together with the interest as aforesaid and costs of suit-- 1335 Heirs of Harman vs Harman & McLeland: cont'd [no number] Heirs of Harman vs Harmans: same [no number] Coutty [sp?] fwc vs Wade: same Page 210 Corso vs Lazzeretti: in this case it appearing to the Court that the defendant is justly indebted to the Plaintiff in the sum of thirty dollars with interest at five per cent interest from the 21st day of August 1824 until paid. It is therefore considered by the Court here that the appeal in this case be dismissed that the judgment of the Court below be affirmed and that the defendant Garis [sp?] Lazzeretti pay the cost of this Suit to be taxed-- 1362 Gabriel vs Coe: contd. and on motion and by consent of parties ordered that the testimony of Amand Bourque be taken be taken before the Clerk of this Court to be read as evidence on the trial of this cause-- The court then adjourned to Wednesday the 14th Inst. and ordered that the Sheriff adjourn court from day to day until Friday the 16 Inst. 1825-- Wednesday 14th December 1825 Pursuant to order of this Court The same was adjourned Thursday 15th Ist. Thursday 15th December 1825 Pursuant to order of this Court the same was adjourned to Friday the 16th Inst. 1825 Page 211 Friday 16th December 1825 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before-- The Judgments rendered at this term were read and signed, and then the Court adjourned to the fourth Monday in March next Test Henderson Taylor Clerk Monday 27th March 1826 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present The Hon. George King PJudge 849 Collins vs McLusky: In this case on motion of Plaintiff by his attorney ordered, that this suit be dismissed and that the Plaintiff pay the costs of this suit to be taxed- 1304 Bijos use of Wade s Carriere: continued 1306 Crapper Tutor vs Duggins: continued 1352 Crelly [sp?] fnw [?] vs Wade: continued The Court then adjourned to Tuesday the 28th Inst. Tuesday 28th March 1826 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before-- 1322 Rosalie f.n.w. [sp?] vs Mallet: continued 1338 [last digit uncertain] Assignees of Andrus vs Harman & McLeland: In this case it appearing satisfactorily to the Court that the defendants had on the 22d day of Augt. 1825, confessed and acknowledged judgement in favour of the Plaintiffs for the amount claimed in their petition towit the sum of sixty five dollars with ten per cent on said sum from the 15th April 1825 & costs thereby waiving and renouncing their right of appeal and all formalities of law. It is therefore by reason thereof Page 212 and of the law considered by the Court her that the said confession of judgment be now made final and that the plaintiff do recover of the defendants the said sum with interest aforesaid in manner and form aforesaid & the costs of this suit to be taxed. 1339 Hrs. & reps. of Andrus vs Harmans: continued 1359 Hay vs Cullom: default and judgment for same. 1360 Board of Police vs Lazzeretti: In this case the Court, having heard the allegations of both parties, the arguments of counsel, and the law and evidence adduced in support thereof, and the law and evidence being in favour of the appellant. It is therefore considered by the Court here that the appeal in this case be sustained and that there be judgment against the appel-- for the costs of this suit to be taxed. opinion of Court to be delivered in writing-- [no number] Roy vs Carriere: Injunction sustained, the judgment below set aside and judgment against the defendant for the costs of suit-- 1363 GAbriel vs Coe: Judgment for Plff for $117 with 5 PCt interest from 14th November 1825 until paid and $20 damages and costs of suit-- 1364 Cooper vs Dalton & als: Judgment by default against Clark and cause cont. as to other defendants 1365 Young vs Davis: Judgment by default against defendant on motion. 1366 Simmons vs Duggins & Skinner: same 1368 Hunter & Kitchen vs Davis: same 1369 Labiche indorsee vs Lesassier & Haslett: same page 213 1370 Hamilton vs Munro: continued by consent and ten days leave to answer herein 1371 Chaule vs Chenier: Judgment by default on motion of Pff. by attorneys-- 1372 Voorhies vs Stafford: same 1373 Neda vs Lejeune: continued and ten days given to answer herein-- 1374 Barnett vs Chandler: same NO further business before the Court, ordered that the same be adjourned from day to day to the 2d Monday of April next. Monday the 26th June 1826 This being the day fixed upon for the holding Court. The same met pursuant to adjournment Present as before [no number] Bijos use Wade vs Carriere: contd. 1306 Crapper Tutor vs Duggins: same 1352 Cretby [sp?] fnw [sp?] vs Wade: Contind. by consent and leave to amend generally-- 1364 Cooper vs Dalton & als: default against the defendant Clark made final and judgment in favour of the plaintiff for the sum of $114. with five per cent interest from the 16th Decr. 1825 & costs, and cause contd. as to other defendants.-- 1365 Young vs Davis: default made final and judgment in favour of the plaintiff for the sum of $10 with ten per cent from the 25th Oct. 1825 until paid and Costs-- 1366 Simmons vs Duggins & Skinner: Judgment by default made final for the sum of [blank] with interest at [blank] per cent from the [blank] day of [blank] until paid and Costs.-- Page 214 1368 Hunter & Kitchen vs Davis: default made final and judgment in favour of the plaintiffs for the sum of $64.47 with interest at [illegible] from the [illegible] day of March 1825, until paid and Costs of Suit-- 1370 Hamilton vs Munro: continued 1371 Chaule vs Chenier: An amicable arrangement having been entered into between the parties herein It is on motion ordered that this Suit be dismissed and that there be judgment against the defendant for the Costs of this Suit to be dismissed-- 1372 Voorhies vs Stafford: default made final and judgment in favour of the plaintiffs for the sum of $125.55 , with five per ct. from the 16th March 1826, until paid and costs-- 1373 Neda vs Lejeune: continued and on motion ordered that the Sheriff be required and commanded to seize and take into his possession the horse sued for & him safely keep until further ordered-- 1374 Barnett vs Chandler: same The Court then adjourned to Tuesday the 27th Inst. -- 10 o'clock A.M. Tuesday 27th June 1826 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before-- 1377 Beam vs Haslett: motion for a judgment by default upon the plea filed by defendant overrulled-- 1375 Isabelle vs Burns: Judgment by default entered up against defendant & cause 1376 He'bert vs Hutchings: Judgmt. by default entered up against defendant. 1379 Neda indorsee vs Johnson: continued-- Page 215 1380 Neda vs Hutchings: continued 1381 Neda vs Davis: The defendant having failed to file his answer agreeably to law. It is on motion ordered that there be judgment by default against him-- 1382 Neda in. vs Dunn: continued and leave Deft. to file exceptions-- 1383 Neda vs Cullom: continued 1384 Ned ind. vs Easson [sp?]: same 1322 Rosalie fnw [sp?] vs Mallet: In this case on motion of plaintiff by her attorney ordered that this Suit be dismissed and that there be judgment against said plaintiff for the cost of this Suit to be taxed-- The Court then adjourned to Wednesday the 28th June Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. Wednesday 28th June 1826 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before-- 1376 Hebert vs Hutchings: In this case; on motion ordered that the defendant be permitted to answer on the first day of next term cause thereupon contd. 1369 Labiche ind. vs Lesassier & Haslett: In this case on motion, ordered tat the defendant be permitted to withdraw his exceptions filed and answer to merits. 1339 Heirs of Andrus vs Harmans: contd. The Court then adjourned to Thursday 29th Inst. at 10 oclock and ordered that the Sheriff be adjourn the same to Friday the 30th Inst. 10 oclk Page 216 Thursday 29th June 1826 The Court pursuant to order was adjourned to Friday the 30th Inst. 10 oclock A.M. Friday 30th June 1826 The Court met Pursuant to adjournment Present as before: and then adjourned to Saturday the 1st July inst. 10 oclock A.M. [no number] Neda vs Davis: No motion having been made to set aside the judgt. by default heretofore rendered against defendant and the plaintiff's demand being satisfactorily proven It is on motion ordered, that said judgt. be now made final, and that the plaintiff do recover of the defendant the sum of $[blank] with ten per cent interest from the [blank] day of [blank] until paid and the costs of this suit to be taxed. [no number] Voorhies vs Stafford: motion for a new trial, overrulled-- The Court then adjourned to Court in Course. James Dixon to Governor Coronor's Bond Recorded 30th June 1826 Know all men by these presents that James Dixon and Valentine King of the State of Louisiana and Parish of Saint Landry are held and bound unto Henry Johnson his successors in office in the sum of two thousand five hundred dollars for the true and faithful payment whereof they bind themselves, their heirs, executors and administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with their seals, and dated at Opelousas, the twenty second day of June Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twenty Six. The Conditions of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound James Dixon has been appointed Coroner in Page 217 and for the aforesaid Parish of Saint Landry. Now if the said James Dixon shall truely [sic] & faithfully execute and perform all and singular the duties and functions imposed on him by law, as Coroner as aforesaid, according to law then and in that case the above obligation to be null & void, else to remain in full force & virtue.-- Sealed & acknowledged in presence of Ben B. Jefferson James Ray Jas. Dixon (seal) Valentine King (seal) Tuesday 29th August 1826 The Court me. Present the Honorable Geo King Judge 1304 Bijos use Wade vs Carriere: contd. 1306 Crapper Tutor vs Duggins: same 1339 Heirs of Harman vs Harmans: same 1359 Hay vs Cullom: same 1364 Cooper vs Dalton & als: same 1369 Labiche vs Lasessier & Haslett: Judgment in favour of the plaintiff for the sum of one hundred & fifty six dollars 25/100 ten pCt. on $200 from 1st May 1825, & costs defendants offait [sp?] 1370 Hamilton vs Munro: Continued 1373 Neda vs Lejeune: same 1374 Barnett vs Chandler: same Page 218 1376 Hebert vs Hutchings: continued 1377 Beam vs Haslett: In this case the facts and allegations in the plaintiff's petition contained now on the trial of this cause being satisfactorily proven to this Court. It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that the plaintiff have final judgment and do recover of the defendant the sum of eighty nine dollars and fifty cents with five per cent from the 12th June 1826 until paid & Costs 1378 Soileau vs Pitre & Bello: In this case the facts and allegations in the plff petition contained being satisfactorily proven to this Court, and the law and evidence being in favour of the plaintiff judgment is therefore is ordered [sic] in his favour for the sum of eighty three dollars with five per cent from the 12th June 1826 until pd. & Costs. Stay by consent to 1st Novr. 1826. 1379 Neda indorsee vs Johnson: contd. 1380 Neda vs Hutchings: same 1382 Neda vs Dunn: same 1383 Neda vs Eagon: same The Court then adjourned to Wednesday the 30th Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. Wednesday 30th August 1826 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 1386 Har[illegible] vs Dorman: default Page 219 1387 Lavergne vs Gray: Continued. ordered that Robert Taylor and Luke Lesassier be permitted to intervene & [cause contd.] [entire entry except number scratched out] 1388 Leath vs Robin [Robert?]: Default, subject to be set aside if answer filed in 20 days 1389 I. Miramond & Co. vs Gray & Rogers: same The Court then adjourned to Thursday the 31st Inst. and ordered that the same be adjourned from day to day until Monday. Thursday the 31st August 1826 Pursuant to order the Court was adjourned to Friday the 1st September 1`826 Friday 1st September 1826 Pursuant to order the Court was adjourned to Saturday the 2nd September Inst. Saturday 2nd September 1826 Pursuant to order of the Court, the same was adjourned to Monday the 4th September Inst. Monday 4 September 1826 By order the Court was this day adjourned to Court in Course. Monday 11th December 1826 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 1304 Bijos use of Wade vs Carriere: Continued by Consent and ordered that an attachment to bring witness by next court-- 1306 Crapper vs Duggins: same contd. 1339 Hrs. Harman vs Harmans: confession of judgment made final and in favour of plaintiffs for the sum of $252.50 with ten per cent interest from 15 April 1825 & costs-- Page 220 1364 Cooper vs Dalton & House [last letter not clear]: default entered up against defendants 1370 Hamilton vs Munro: dismissed at the Plaintiff's costs on motion of his Attorneys 1374 Barnett vs Chandler: Continued 1376 Hebert vs Hutchings: same 1379 Neda vs Johnson: Judgment by consent in favour of Plff for the sum of one hundred dollars and 27/-- with five per cent interest thereon from the 13th June 1826 & costs 1380 Neda vs Hutchings: continued 1382 Neda vs Dunn: continued with leave Pff to amend petition 1383 Neda vs Cullom: Continued 1384 Neds vs Eagon: same with leave to Pff to amend petition 1386 Haw vs Dorman: Judgment by default made final and judgment in favour of Plff for the sum of one hundred dollars with five per cent from 8th July 1826 & Costs-- 1387 Lavergne vs Gray: continued 1373 Neda vs Lejeune: Judgment against Plaintiff and in favour of Pff for Horse and costs--on motion & by consent-- 1388 Leath vs Roberts: Continued 1389 Miramond vs Gray & Rogers: Judgment by consent against defendant for the sum of two hundred dollars, with five per cent from 9th of August 1826 & Costs Stay of execution to 1st March 1826. 1390 Landry vs Dugat: default against defendant on motion 1391 Hathorn vs Johnson: same 1392 Dupre' vs Cullom: same The Court then adjourned to Tuesday the 12 Inst. at 9 oclock A.M. Page 221 Tuesday 12th December 1826 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before [no number] Hathorn vs Johnson: In this case defendant having filed his answer within the legal delay, ordered on motion that the Judgment by default heretofore entered up be set aside-- The Court then adjourned to Wednesday the 13 Inst. at 9 oclock A.M. Wednesday 13 December 1826 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before and adjourned to Thursday the 14th Inst. at 9 oclock A.M. Thursday 14 December 1826 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before and adjourned to Friday the 15 Inst. at 9 oclock A.M. Friday 15 December 1826 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before and adjd. to Saturday 15th Inst. at 9 oclock A.M. Saturday 16 December 1826 The Court met pursuant to adjournment --Present as before, and by order the same was adjourned to Monday the 18th Inst at 10 oclock A.M. Monday 18 December 1826 The Court met pursuant to adjournment The judgts. rendered at this term were read and signed & the Court adjd. to Court in Course. Page 222 Monday 26th March 1827 This being the day fixed for the session of the Court the same met pursuant to adjournment Present as before- 1304 Bijos use of Wade vs Carriere: Continued by absence of Pltffs Attorney 1306 Crapper Tutor vs Duggins: Continued by consent 1352 Cretty f.w.c. vs Wade: In this case o motion ordered that William Hathorn be permitted to intervene, and it is further ordered that the defendant answer the interrogatories propounded to him in said interpleadus [sp?] answer-- 1359 Hay vs Cullom: In this case the Court having heard the evidence and arguments of Counsel on the trial thereof and being of opinion that the law and evidence are in favour of the plaintiff It is ordered adjudged and decreed that the interrogatories propounded to the plaintiff upon the exceptions of the plaintiff thereof, be overrulled and that the plaintiff have final judgment and do recover of the defendant the sum of one hundred & fifty dollars, with five pCt. from 1st Febry 1826 until paid and costs. 1374 Barnett vs Chandler: In this case the Court having heard the evidence as well the law upon the trial thereof and being of opinion that the law and evidence are in favour of the defendt. in the appeal viz James Chandler proceeded to give judgment, when came the plaintiff James Barnett and consents that this suit be dismissed at his Costs whereupon It is ordered adjudged and decreed that this suit appeal be dismissed in this Court as well in the [illegible] Court, and it is further ordered, that said plaintiff pay the costs of this suit as well of the suit below. 1376 He'bert vs Hutchings: The execution of the note on which this suit is brought being satisfactorily proven to the Court on the trial of this case, It is therefore by reason thereof and of the law being in favour of the plaintiff, ordered, adjudged and decreed that the plaintiff have final judgment and do recover of the defendant the sum of two hundred dollars with 10 pct from 14 Cot. 1825 until paid and costs. Page 223 1380 Neda vs Hutchings: The execution of the note on which this suit is brought being satisfactorily proven to this Court, and the law being in favour of the plaintiff It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that the plaintiff have final judgment and do recover of the defendant the sum of one hundred and twenty seven Dollars, and eighty cents with 10 pct from 26th May 1824 until paid and costs, this judgment, however is subject to a deduction of $70.87 paid on 10 Oct. 1825, by Francis Cullom, and, to be satisfied on the payment of the judgment in favour of the plaintiff against said Cullom No. 1383, in this Court-- 1382 Neda vs Dunn: Continued by consent 1383 Neda vs Cullom: The execution of the note on which this suit is brought , on the trial of this cause, being satisfactorily proven to this Court, and the law and evidence being in favour of the plaintiff It is be reason thereof and of the law considered by the Court here, that the plaintiff have final judgment and do recover of the defendant the sum of one hundred and twenty seven dollars, and eighty cents with 10 pct from 26th May 1824 until paid and costs, This judgment however is to be satisfied and discharged of paymt. of the amt. of the judgment in favour of plaintiff and against William Hutchings No. 1380 of this Court--and subject ot as credit of $70.87 paid on 10 Oct. 1825-- 1391 Hathorn vs Johnson: The execution of the note on which this suit is brought on the trial of this cause, having been satisfactorily proven to this Court, upon the adduced. It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that the plaintiff have final judgment and do recover of the defendant the sum of Two hundred and fifty dollars, with 10 per cent interest per annum untill [sic] paid from 22nd July 1825, until paid [sic] and costs of Suit Page 224 1392 Dupre' vs Cullom: In this case ,on motion and by consent of defents. ordered that this suit be dismissed and that there be judgment against the defendant, for the costs of this suit to be taxed-- 1394 Voorhies vs Parks: default entered up against defendants 1393 Lewis vs Heath: IN this case on motion of plaintiff in person--ordered that this suit be dismissed and that there be judgment against said plaintiff for the costs of this Suit to be taxed-- The Court then adjourned to Tuesday 27th Inst. at 10 oclock AS.M. and ordered that the same be adjourned by the Clerk to Wednesday the 28th Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. Tuesday 27th March 1827 By order of the Court the same was adjourned to Wednesday the 27th Inst. at 10 oclock Wednesday 28th March 1827 By order of the Court was adjourned to Thursday the 29th March 1827 Thursday 29th March 1827 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before [no number] Lavergne vs Gray: Judgment in favour of the plaintiff and against the defendant for $100.00 with five per cent from 1st March 1825, & Costs & that the land mortgaged herein be first seized and sold- The Judgments rendered at this term were signed in open Court and the Court then adjourned to the 4th Monday of June next. Page 225 Monday 23d June 1827 This being the day adjourned to for the holding this Court, the Judge not attending was by his order adjourned to the 2nd Monday of July next. Monday the 9 July 1827 On this day the Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before [no number] Bijos use of Wade vs Carriere: Continued 1359 Hay vs Cullom: The judgment heretofore entered up in this case was this day signed 1306 Crapper Tutor vs Duggins: Continued 1352 Cutty f.n.w. [sp?] vs Wade; The Court having heard the evidence on the trial of this cause, and being of opinion that the same is in favour of the defendant It is therefore ordered that the plaintiff take nothing by this her petition that there be judgment in favour of the defendant and that the interpleader pay the costs of this suit to be taxed-- 1390 Landry vs Dugat: Judgment by default now made final upon full proof of the plaintiffs demand and in favour of said pff. and against the defendant for $120.00 with 10 pCt. from 1st January 1825 & costs 1393 Voorhies vs Parks: The debt & Costs being paid in this case It is ordered that this Suit be dismissed. 1395 Fontenot vs Widow Moore: Continued 1396 Smith vs Barnett: Continued Page 226 1397 Mudd vs Bijos: confession of judgment now made final and judgt in favour of the plaintiff for $100 with 10 pCt from 13th June 1825 until paid & costs. 1398 Vanhille & Garrigue vs Hollier: confession of judgment now made final and in favour of the plff for the sum of $81.00 with ten per cent from the 17th May 1827 until paid and costs. The Court then adjourned to Tuesday the 10 Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. Tuesday 10 July 1827 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before [no number] Leath vs Robert: ordered that Joel Coe be made a party to this suit that the plff be permitted to amend and further that a court of sequestration issue to the sheriff to take into his possession a certain carriage & harness now in the hands of said Coe and upon which the plff alleges to have a privilege. [no number] Neda vs Dunn: continued by consent [no number] Neda vs Eagon: same The Court then adjourned to Trusday [sic] and ordered that the Clerk adjourn the Court from that day to Wednesday Thursday & Friday Wednesday the 11th July 1827 By order the Court was adjourned to Thursday the 12th July inst. Thursday 12 July 1827 By order the Court was adjourned to Friday the 12 July 1827 at 10 oclock A.M. Page 227 Friday 12th July 1827 The being the day adjourned to for the holding of the Court the Judge did not attend. Monday 27th August 1827 This being the day fixed for the session of this Court the same met pursuant to order Present as before [no number] Bijos use Wade vs Carriere: In this case on motion of plaintiff by his attorney ordered that this Suit be dismissed at said plffs costs. 1306 Crapper Tutor vs Duggins: Continued 1382 Neda vs Dunn: Continued by consent 1384 Neda vs Eagon: In this case the Court having heard the evidence & law adduced, and the same being in favour of the deft. It is therefore ordered that there be judgment in his favour and against said plaintiff for the Costs of this suit to be taxed. 1396 Smith vs Barnett: Continued by consent [no number] Larazes [sp?] va Berjot: continued by consent 1394 Andrus vs Coleman & als: contd. 1388 Leath vs Robert: contd. [no number] Heirs Gurnith [sp??] vs Barn [sp?] & Elliot: Judgt. of confessn. made final for $148.50 with 10 PCt. on $74.25 from 1st May 1826 & 10 PCt. on $74.25 from 1st May 1827 & Costs. [no number] Cravens vs Prather: ordered that a certiaron [sp?] issue to the Justice who tried this case to compel him to [hand?] up before this Court all the documents in this cause. Cause contd. Page 228 The Court then adjourned to Tuesday the 28 In. at 10 oclock A.M. Tuesday 28th August 1827 By order the Court was adjourned to Wednesday the 29 Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. Wednesday 29 August 1827 By order of the court adjourned to Thursday the 30 Inst. 1827 at 10 oclok [sic] Thursday the 30 August 1827 By order of the court adjourned to Friday the 21 Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. Friday 31st August 1827 The Judgments rendered at this term were and signed [sic] in Open Court and the Court then adjourned to Court in Course- December 10th 1827 the Court by order was adjourned to Monday the 17th Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. Monday 17 December 1828 [sic] By order the Court was adjourned to Court in course towit to Monday of March 1828. Page 229 State of Louisiana Saturday the 23d February 1828 Parish of St. Landry This being the day appointed for a meeting of the Magistrates of this Parish to approve of the securities offered by George Jackson Esq. Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry as Sheriff and for the collection of the State and Parish taxes for the year 1828. There appeared George King Parish Judge Edward Taylor William Mainer [sp?] Henderson Taylor William Johnson Louis Vaschille [sp?] EliaKum Littell Malachi Stanton, & Joseph Andrus Esq.rs. Justices of the Peace. And there being a majority of all the Magistrates in Commission present, they proved to business and the said George Jackson having offered as his his [sic] securities as Sheriff and for the collection of the State and Parish taxes of this Parish for the year 1828 the following persons towit, William G. Knox, Middleton Glaze, Eloi Landry & William Haslett. they are deemed sufficient & are accepted as such, by this meeting. In testimony whereof the Said magistrates have hereunto signed, the day and year aforesaid-- (signed) Edw. W. Taylor Justice of the Peace in and for St. Landry. William Mainer Justice of the Peace St. Landry Henderson Taylor Justice of the Peaxe Saint Landry Wm. Johnson Justice of the Peace St. Landry, Los. [?] Vanhille Justice of the Peace Elk Littell J.P. W. Stanton Justice of the Parish of St. Landry Joseph Andrus, Justice of the Peace Geo. King P. Judge Know all men by these presents that we, George Jackson and Middleton Glaze, William G. Knox, Eloi Landry and William Haslett, of the State of Louisiana and of the Parish of St. Landry, are held and firmly bound unto Henry Johnson Governor of the aforesaid State, and to his successors in office in the sum of eight thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars & 65 cents for the true and faithfull [sic] payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs executors & administrators, jointly & severally Page 230 firmly by these present. In witness whereof we have hereunto signed and affixed our seals at Opelousas this twenty fifth day of February Anno Domino one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight-- The Conditions of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound George Jackson, as Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry, shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all the Parish Taxes living within the said parish by the Police Jury, for the Present year one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight, together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full fource [sic] and virtue. Signed, sealed and acknowledged in the Presence of us: B. B. Jefferson, James B. Glaze, John Wilson, Gilbert David George Jackson (seal) Middleton Glaze (seal) William G. Knox (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) William Haslett (seal) Geo. King P. Judge Page 231 Know all men by these presents that we, George Jackson and Middleton Glaze, William G. Knox, Eloi Landry and William Haslett, of the State of Louisiana and of the Parish of St. Landry, are held and firmly bound unto Henry Johnson Governor of the aforesaid State, and to his successors in office in the sum of six thousand dollars, for the true and faithfull [sic] payment whereof we bind ourselves, our heirs executors & administrators, jointly & severally firmly by these presents. In witness whereof we have hereunto signed and affixed our seals at Opelousas this twenty fifth day of February Anno Domino one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight-- The Conditions of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound George Jackson hath been appointed Sheriff in and for the Parish of St. Landry-- Now if the said George Jackson 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 a s Sheriff as aforesaid and shall and truly pay over all sums of money that shall come into his hands as Sheriff as aforesaid to the persons entitle 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. Page 232 Signed, sealed and acknowledged in the Presence of us-- B. B. Jefferson James B. Glaze John Wilson George Jackson (seal) Middleton Glaze (seal) Wm. G. Knox (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) William Haslett (seal) Geo. King P. Judge Know all men by these presents that we, George Jackson, Middleton Glaze, William G. Knox, Eloi Landry & William Haslett, of the State of Louisiana and of the Parish of St. Landry, are held and firmly bound unto Henry Johnson Governor of the aforesaid State, and to his successors in office, in the sum of ten thousand forty seven dollars and twenty five cents, for the true and faithfull [sic] payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors & administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents. In witness whereof we have hereunto signed and affixed our seals, at Opelousas, this twenty fifth day of February Anno Domino one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight-- The Conditions of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound hath been appointed Sheriff in and for the Parish of St. Landry-- Page 233 Now if the said George Jackson shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all Taxes of the State within the said Parish of Saint Landry for the present year 1828, 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 and acknowledged in the Presence of us-- B. B. Jefferson James B. Glaze John Wilson Gilbert David George Jackson (seal) Middleton Glaze (seal) Wm. G. Knox (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) William Haslett (seal) Geo. King P. Judge Page 234 Monday 24th March 1828 This being the regular day adg. [agreed?] to for the Session of Court, the same met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 1306 Crapper Tutor vs Duggins: continued 1382 Neda vs Dunn: In this case on motion of Ri[?] Garland Esq. ordered that this cause be cumulated with the proceedings of the suit of Dunn vs His creditors District Court of St. Landry 1388 Leath vs Robert: continued by consent [no number] Fontenot vs Moore: continued 1396 Sith vs Barnett: continued 1399 Larazo vs Bijot: argued The Court then agd. to 3 Oclock P.M. and met pursuant to adjournment. 1394 Andrus vs Coleman: continued 1400 Bell vs Dunn: In this case on motion of Kin[?] Garland Esq. ordered that this cause be tranfered to District Court and be cumulated with proceedings of Dunn vs His creditors. 1402 Cravens vs Prather: In this cause by consent it is ordered that this cause be tried de novo the parties permitted to introduce witnesses, as in case of original Suit Page 233 1403 Ledoux & Evan [sp?] vs Haslett: appeal dismissed at appellants Costs 1402 Ledoux vs same: same 1405 Lami vs same: same 1406 Garrigues vs Gradenigo: appeal dismissed at Garrigues costs by consent 1407 Gayoso vs Rogers: Judgment affirmed at the appellants costs. 1408 Fisher vs Raper: continued Tyhe Court then aft. to Saturday the 28th March 1828--at 10 Oclock A.P. [sic] Saturday 29 March 1828 The Court met pursuant to agmt. Present as Before-- 1408 & 1409 Fisher vs Raper: Judgment below reversed at the costs of the appellee in both Courts 1395 Fontenot vs Fruge'e: Judgment reversed at costs of the appellee 1399 Larazos vs Bergot: continued The Court then adjd. to Court in Course Page 236 Monday 23d June 1828 The Court met present the Hon. G. King Judge 1356 [hard to read] Crapper vs Duggins: In this case the plff being solemnly called to prosecute this her suit appeared not but made default whereupon It is ordered adjudged and decreed that this Suit be dismissed and that there be judgment agt. said plff for the costs of this suit to be taxed. 1388 Leath vs Robert: contd. on application of the deft. as on affidavit. [no number] Fontenot vs Moore: In this case the Court having heard the evidence adduced upon the trial of this cause and the evidence being in favour of the deft. It is ordered adjudged and decreed that the judgt. of the Inferior Court be annulled and reversed and that there be judgment against the appellee[?] [runs off the edge of the paper] for the costs of this Suit to be taxed-- 1394 Andrus vs Coleman: continued 1396 Smith vs Barnett: continued 1399 Larazes [sp?] vs Bergot: continued 1402 Cravens vs Prather: continued on motion and by consent and ordered that the testimony of David Gardner be taken, by consent waiving notice & [single letter illegible] [no number] Lyons vs Sloan & wife: continued by consent 1411 Lemelle [Lemette?] vs Ryn? [faded]: Judgment affirmed with stay of thirty days Page 237 1312 Prather vs Ryan: Judgment affirmed with Stay by consent of thirty days, & Deft. to pay costs. 1313 Litle vs Evans: Judgment affirmed with Stay by consent of Sixty days, & Deft. to pay all costs. [no number] Simon & Markham vs Knight: In this case on motion ordered that Thomas H. Lewis be and be is hereby [sic] appointed the attorney to represent the Deft. The Court then adjd. to Court in Course State tax Bond for of [sic] B. S. Haw Shff received & recorded 1st July 1828 H. Taylor Clerk Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin S. Haw, Joseph Andrus, Luke Lesassier, Eloi Landry and Alexander Robb of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held and firmly bound unto Henry Johnson Governor of Louisiana and to his successors in office in the sum of nine thousand and thirty five dollars for the true and faithfull [sic] payment whereof we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and dated at Opelousas, this Second day of February Anno Domino one thousand eight hundred & twenty Seven-- The Condition of the above obligation is Such that whereas the above bound Benjamin S. Haw hath been appointed Sheriff in and for the aforesaid Parish of St. Landry. Now if the said Benjamin S. Haw shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within the said Parish of Saint Landry for the present year according to Law together with all fines and amercements then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. (Signed) Benj. S. Haw (seal) Joseph Andrus (seal) L. Lesassier (seal) Elooy Landry (seal) Alex Robb (seal)--Sealed & acknowledged in presence of us--Henderson Taylor Guy H. Bell Geo. King PJudge-- Page 238 Bond of the Shff for Collection of the Parish tax for 1827 Received and Recorded 1st July 1828 Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin S. Haw, Joseph Andrus, Luke Lesassier, Eloi Landry and Alexander Robb of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held & firmly bound unto Henry Johnson Governor of Louisiana and to his Successors in office in the sum of three thousand nine hundred and eighty eight Dollars, thirty six and three fourth cents, the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs Executors and Administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and dated at Opelousas, this Second day of February Anno Domino one thousand eight hundred & twenty Seven-- The Condition of the above obligation is Such, that whereas the above bound Benjamin S. Haw hath been appointed Sheriff in and for the aforesaid Parish of St. Landry hath received the assessment Roll of the taxable property assessed within the said Parish for the present year 1827 by the Police Jury of said Parish for the present year 1827 by the police Jury of the said Parish [sic] amounting to the sum of Three thousand one hundred and ninety Dollars, Sixty nine & a half cents. Now if the said Benjamin S. Haw, Sheriff as aforesaid Shall by himself or Deputies faithfully collect and account for all Parish Taxes levied by the Said Police Jury for the present year eighteen hundred and twenty Seven together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. (Signed) Benj. S. Haw (seal) Joseph Andrus (seal) L. Lesassier (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) Alex Robb (seal)--Signed, Sealed & acknowledged in presence of us--Henderson Taylor Guy H. Bell Geo. King PJudge-- Page 239 Monday 24th August 1828 The Court met pursuant to adjournmt Present as before 1388 Leath vs Robert and Coe: In this case after argument and upon the evidence heard on the trial thereof. It is ordered that the plff have final Judgment and do recover of the Deft. Joel Coe the Sum of $63.62 with 5 Per cent from the Signing hereof & Costs, & that the Carriage & attached in this Case Sold to Satisfy the Same 1394 Andrus vs Coleman: Contd. on affidavit of plff made in open Curt The Court then adjd. to 3 o clock P.M. & met pursuant to adjournment-- 1409 Fontaine vs Bell: Judgment of the Court below affirmed with Costs in both Courts & by consent a Stay of 60 days is allowed the Deft. [no number] Cravens vs Stanton: Continued by Consent 1415 Bronnson [sp?] vs Chaisson: Dismissed on motion of plffs attorney at said plffs costs. 1450 Lyons vs Sloan & wife: continued [no number] Larazes [sp?] vs Bergot: Judgment for the Deft. 1406 H. & Sargent [sp?] vsa Mudd: continued on application of the Deft. 1416 Gilbeau vs Johnson: Contd. by Consent 1418 Neal vs Hetherwick [sp?]: Appeal dismissed on motion and after agreement of counsel & appellant to pay Costs The Court then adjd. to Monday the 1st Sepr. 1828 at 9 Oclock A.M. Page 240 Monday the 8th December 1828 The Curt met Present the Hon. Geo. King Judge 1296 Smith vs Barnett: continued 1620 Bello vs Haslett: In this case by Consent of the parties. It is ordered adjudged and decreed that the plaintiff have final Judgment and do recover of the defendant the Sum of $65.25 with 5 PCent thereon from the 18 August 1828, until paid & Costs--Stay of execution accorded to the 1st day of May 1829-- [no number] Cormier vs Gradenigo: contd. 1610 Lyons vs Sloane & wife: contd. [no number] Dunn vs Ryan: contd. 1406 Harris & Sargent vs Mudd: contd. 1620 Lafleur vs McDaniel: continued 1394 Andrus vs Colemand & als: argued and Judgment for the dft. in Injunction and plff to pay costs. 1416 Gilbeau vs Johnson: continued [no number] Chernier vs Lazzeretti: continued 1402 Prather vs Prather: argued The Court then adjd. to Tuesday the 9th of December 1829 at 10 Oclock A.M. Tuesday 9 December 1829 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before. Page 241 1402 Prather vs Cravens: Judgment in favour of Prather for $40 and against I. M. Cravens and costs to be paid by the Said Cravens, delivering to the Said Prather within 30 days after the notification of this Judgment & the horse in question. [no number] Fonillase [sp?] & Estorge vs Wilson: Judgment of the Justice of the Peace affirmed with Costs-- 1414 Simon & Markham vs Knight: Judgment for the plaintiff for the amount claimed and costs & that the negro attached be sold to Satisfy the same. The Court then adjd. to Court in Course. Monday the 23d March 1829 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 1396 Smith vs Barnett: continued [no number] Harris & Sargent vs Mudd: In this case came the appellees by their counsel and moved the court to dismiss the appeal as of nonsuit wherefore It is ordered that this appeal and Suit be dismissed and that there be judgment against the appellanes [sp?] as if nonsuit for the Costs of this Suit to be taxed. [difficult to decipher writing; grammar problematic]. 1410 Sloan & wife vs Lyons: dismissed as against one of the appellants towit the wife of the co-defendant as her costs & contd. as to the other deft. [no number] McDaniel vs Lafleur: Judgment in favour of the appellant for the sum of Seven dollars and costs of this court , and the balance of the other claim dismissed-- Court then adjd. to 3 Oclock P.M. and met pursuant to adjournment. Page 242 In this case the counsel moved the court to amend the Judgment of the Court, so as to compel the appellant to pay costs before Justice of the Peace to be taxed the cause and to compel the appellee to pay the costs in this court, whereupon the court having considered the motion [illegible] agreement. It is ordered the law being in favour of Said motion, that the Judgment heretofore rendered in this Case be amended, as moved that the apellant have Judgment for Seven dollars & costs before the said J. Peace and that said appellee pay the costs of appeal and on motion. It is further ordered that the appelle[es?] right still exist to [illegible] to the appelant for the balance of the logs [sp?] should it hereafter appear that they have taken away by the said appellants. [Note: handwriting is very compressed, making reading very difficult]. [no number] Cherami vs Lazzeretti: continued The Curt then adjd. to Court in Course. Page 243 State of Louisiana Parish of St. Landry Monday the 2nd March 1829 Meeting Magistrates to take Sheriff's Bond for 1829 Recorded 18th April 1829 H. Taylor This being the day appointed for a meeting of the Justices of the Peace of the Parish of Saint Landry for the purpose of receiving and approving of the securities offered by George Jackson Esq. Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry as such [sic] Sheriff and for the collection of the State and Parish taxes for the present year 1829. There appeared George King Parish Judge Edward Taylor Joseph Andrus Andre' Nerault, James Goring Dominique Richard Eloi Landry Henderson Taylor James Morgan J. W. Debaillon B. B. Jefferson, Garriques Flaujac Jr. and Louis Vanhille and there being a majority of all the Magistrates in Commission present, they proceed to business and the said George Jackson having offered as Securities as Sheriff and for the faithfull [sic] collection and payment of the State and Parish taxes for the year 1829 the following persons towit. Joseph Andrus Eloi Landry James B. Glaze and William Haslett the undersigned Justices of the Peace deem them sufficient and accept them as the securities so the Said Jackson---- In testimony whereof the Said Justices have hereunto signed this 2nd day of March 1829 (signed) Ed. W. Taylor Justice of the Peace St. Landry Andre' Nerault Juge de paix James Young Justice of the Peace, Dominique Richard Justice of the Peace Eloi Landry J. P. Garrigues Flaujac J. P. Joseph Andrus Jp, Henderson Taylor Justice of the Peace acting in and for the Parish of St. Landry James Morgan Jus. P. J. W. Debaillon J. P. Ben B. Jefferson J. P. L. Vanhille Geo King PJudge Page 244 Sheriff's Bond as Sheriff Recorded 18th Apl. 1829 H. Taylor Clk Know all men by these presents that George Jackson, Joseph Andrus Wiliam Haslett Eloi Landry and James B. Glaze, of the State of Louisiana and of the Parish of St. Landry, are held and firmly bound unto Peter Derbigny Governor of the aforesaid State and to his successors in office in the sum of six thousand dollars for the true and faithful payment of whereof they bind themselves their heirs executors & administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with their Seals and dated at Opelousas this Sixth day of April February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound George Jackson has been appointed Sheriff in and for the Parish of St. Landry. Now if the Said George Jackson shall well and faithfully execute and make returns according to law, of all such writes orders and process as shall come into his hands as Sheriff as aforesaid and shall 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 and acknowledged in presence of D. K. Markham John J Taylor Frs. D. Leath (signed) Geo. Jackson Joseph Andrus Wm Haslett Eloy Landry James B. Glaze [Page 245] Sheriff's Bond for Collection of State Tax Recorded 10th May 1829 H. Taylor Clk Know all men by these presents that We George Jackson, Joseph Andrus, Eloi Landry, William Haslett and James B. Glaze, of the State of Louisiana and of the Parish of Saint Landry are held and firmly bound unto Peter Derbigny Governor of the aforesaid State and to his successors in office in the sum of ten thousand five hundred and twenty three dollars and ninety two cents, for the true and faithful payment of which we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our Seals at Opelousas this Sixth day of May Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine-- The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound George Jackson, hath been appointed Sheriff in and for the Parish of St. Landry. Now if the Said George Jackson shall by himself or Deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within the said Parish of Saint Landry for the present year Eighteen hundred and twenty nine 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 and acknowledged in presence of us John Simms Alex Robb John D. Garrett John J Taylor (signed) Geo. Jackson Joseph Andrus Eloy Landry Wm Haslett James B. Glaze [Page 246] Sheriff's Bond for Collection of Parish Taxes for 1829 Recorded 10th May 1829 H. Taylor Clerk Know all men by these presents that We George Jackson and Eloi Landry, Joseph Andrus William Haslett and James B. Glaze, of the State of Louisiana and of the Parish of Saint Landry are held and firmly bound unto Peter Derbigny Governor of the aforesaid State and to his successors in office in the sum of Nine thousand three hundred and sixteen dollars, and nine cents, for the true and faithful payment of which we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly & severally firmly by these presents. In witness whereof we have hereunto signed & affixed our Seals at Opelousas this Sixth day of May Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine-- The Condition of the above obligation is Such, that whereas the above bound George Jackson as Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry shall by himself or Deputies faithfully collect and account for all the Parish taxes levied within the said Parish by the Police Jury thereof the present year one thousand Eighteen hundred and twenty nine together with all fines and amercements then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of us John D. Garrett Alex Robb John Simms (signed) Geo. Jackson Eloy Landry Joseph Andrus Wm Haslett James B. Glaze [Page 247] Monday 24 August 1829 The Court met on this day Present the Hon. George King Judge 1396 Smith vs Barnett: Continued on motion and by Consent of the parties [no number] Ryan vs Dunn: In this case the Court having heard the evidence as well the law adduced on the trial and being of opinion that the appellant is only bound and liable to pay the appellee on the amount claimed the sum of ten dollars. It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that the Judgment of the Magistrate below rendered herein be annulled and reversed, that the appellee do recover of the appellant the said sum of ten dollars with five per cent interest from Judicial demand and it is further ordered that said appellee do pay the Costs of the appeal the apellee to pay costs below 1416 Guilbeau vs Johnson: continued on application of the plaintiff by his attorney and by cvonsent of the defendant. 1423 Cabanin vs Lazzeretti: continued by consent [no number] Miramond vs Markham & wife: continued by consent 1424 Cormier vs Gradenigo: continued by consent 1426 Voorhies vs Willis: In this case the defendant having acknowledged and confessed Judgment in favour of the plaintiff for the amount claimed in the petition with interest & costs. It is therefore and on motion ordered that said confession be now made final and that the plaintiff do recover of the defendant the sum of $150 with the interest as claimed in the petition & Costs [no number] Taylor & [?] vs Markham & wife: continued [no number] Veronique vs Robert fmc: continued 1428 Dickenson & [?] vs Andrus [contd?]: continued 1429 Attom [sp?] vs Rogers: continued The Court then adjd. til Tuesday the 25th Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. [Page 248] Tuesday 25th august 1829 The Court met pursuantn to adjournment Present as before 1425 Dodeman [sp?] use of Rabalais vs Brulte': In this case the defendant having failed to file his answer agreeably to law. It is therefore and on motion ordered that there be Judgment by default against said defendant. The Court then adjd. til Wednesday the 26 Inst. 10 oclock A.M. Monday 28th June 1830 The Court met Present Hon. Geo King Judge 1430 Attom vs Rogers: Continued 1396 Smith vs Barnet: Continued 1416 Guilbeau vs Johnson: Continued 1422 Cherami vs Lazzeretti: Continued 1424 Cormier vs Gradenigo: Continued 1425 Miramond vs Markham & wife: Continued 1426 Rabalais vs Brulte': Continued 1429 Dickman [& ?] vs Andrus: on motion of the attorney of the appellee It is ordered that said appellee be permitted to amend the title of this Suit by inserting thereto the word Administrator instead of Executor 1428 Veronique vs Robert: Continued by Consent and on motion. It is ordered that the defendant be permitted to take the testimony of Witnesses before any Justice of the Peace to be read on the trial 1437 Chachere vs Glazer: Continued and ordered that the Justice before whom the Cause was tried Certify to this Court the admissions of the parties made at the trial and reduced to writing 1436 MGee vs Richard: On motion It is ordered that the Justice Certify to this Court the whole of the [rei--?] & [nothing follows] 1435 Pontaino vs Littell: Judgment affirmed with Costs 1432 Harper vs Herzel: Dismissed at Plff's costs on motion of his attorney 1433 Visina vs Bogart: ordsered that the Justice send [?] the atation [?] of appeal issued in this case 1434 Lambert vs Hargroider: argued upon the exceptions filed by the Deft. and held up for further consideration on motion of the Deft. by his attorney. It is ordered that the said deft. be permitted to amend The Court then adjd. til Court in Course [249] [pages are not numbered from this point forward] Monday the 23d August 1830 The Court met Present Hon. George King Judge 1416 Guilbeau vs Johnson: In this case on motion and by Consent It is ordered that the plaintiff be permitted to take the testimony of Pierre Hebert before any Justice of the Peace of this Parish & Cause continued 1396 Smith vs Barnet: Continued by Consent 1423 Cherami vs Lazzeretti: Continued 1424 Cormier vs Gradenigo: Continued 1426 Doeman & Co. vs Brulte': Default against the defendant on motion of the plaintiffs attorney 1425 Miramond [illegible] vs Markham & wife & als: It in on motion ordered that there be judgment by default against him-- 1430 Attom vs Rogers: Continued by Consent 1431 Talefero & Pearce vs Keller: Continued 1433 Visina vs Bogard: In this case upon argument of the exceptions filed It is ordered that this appeal be dismissed and that the appellee pay the Costs of Suit to be taxed. The Court then adjd. til Tuesday the 25th Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. Tuesday 26th August 1830 The Court met Present Hon. Geo King Judge 1428 Veronique vs Robert: argued 1429 Dickman admr. vs Andrus: Exceptions argued and hold [?] under Consideration 1428 Veronique vs Robert: Injunction dismissed at the plaff's Costs 1437 Chachere' vs Glaze: Judgment affirmed The Court then adjd. til Court in Course [250] Saml. E. Bell Bond as Coronor Recorded 23 August 1830 Know all men by these presents that Samuel E. Bell and Eliakim Littell of the State of Louisiana and Parish of Saint Landry are held and firmly bound unto Jacques Dupre' acting Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his Successors in office in the sum of Two thousand dollars for the true and faithfull [sic] payment whereof they hereby bind themselves their heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. In Witness whereof they have hereunto signed and affixed their seals at Opelousas this 31st day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Samuel E. Bell has been appointed Coronor in and for the Parish of Saint Landry. Now if the said Saml. E. Bell shall and faithfully execute and make true returns according to law of all such writs as shall come into his hands as Coronor as aforesaid and shall pay over all sums of money that shall come into his hands as Coronor as aforesaid to the persons duly authorized to receive the same whenever he shall be thereunto lawfully required 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 & acknowledged in presence of: James Stelle Allan Smith Saml. E. Bell (seal) Elm. Littell (seal) Saml. E. Bell (seal) [251] Know all men by these presents that we George Jackson Joseph Andrus Elikim Littell James B. Glaze & Eloi Landry of the State of Louisiana and Parish of Saint Landry are held and firmly bound unto Jacques Dupre' acting Governor of the aforesaid State and to his successors in office in the sum of eleven thousand one hundred and thirty six dollars, and sixteen and a quarter cents, which said sum we hereby jointly & severally bind ourselves, our heirs executors and administrators to pay to the said Governor or to his successors in office as aforesaid. In Witness whereof whereof [sic] we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals at Opelousas this fifth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty-- The Condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound George Jackson Sheriff of the aforesaid Parish of St. Landry shall by himself or Deputies faithfully collect, account for and pay over all the taxes of the State within said parish of St. Landry 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 and acknowledged in presence of us W. W. Bowen Fernando Gayoso Sam. e. Bell J. B. Isabelle Geo. Jackson (seal) Joseph Andrus (seal) El. Littell (seal) James B. Glaze (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) (signed) Geo. Jackson Eloy Landry Joseph Andrus Wm Haslett James B. Glaze [252] Know all men by these presents that we George Jackson Joseph Andrus, Elikim Littell James B. Glaze & Eloi Landry of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held and firmly bound unto Jacques Dupre' acting Governor of the aforesaid State and to his successors in office in the sum of eight thousand two hundred and eighty eight dollars and thirty two and an half cents, which said sum we hereby jointly & severally bind ourselves, our heirs executors and administrators to pay to the said Governor or to his successors in office as aforesaid. In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals at Opelousas this fifth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty-- The Condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound George Jackson Sheriff of the aforesaid Parish of St. Landry shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect, account for and pay over all the Parish taxes levied within said Parish by the Police Jury for the present year one thousand eight hundred and thirty, together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of us W. W. Bowen Fernando Gayoso Sam. E. Bell J. B. Isabelle Geo. Jackson (seal) Joseph Andrus (seal) El. Littell (seal) James B. Glaze (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) [253] Modnay 13 December 1830 Smith vs Barnett: In this case and on motion It is ordered that D. Rusk[sp?] the Justice of the Peace before whom this cause was originally tried do produce and file in this Cause a copy of the record of said suit & cause contd. [no number] Cerami vs Lazzeretti: Continued [no number] Cormier vs Gradenigo: Continued [no number] Miramond vs Markham & wife: In this case the defendants having failed to file their answer agreeably to law and the rules of this Court. It is therefore and on motion ordered that there be judgment by default against said defendants. [no number] Taylor & Mudd vs Talifiero & P[--]a: continued [no number] Lambert vs Hargroider: Judgment affirmed with costs [no number] MGee vs Richard: Continued [no number] Sitig vs Masters: Continued The Court then adjd. til Turesday the the [sic] 14 Inst. at 12 oclock A.M. Tuesday the 14 December 1830 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before [no number] Lewis & c. vs Cullom & c.: Judgment affirmed with costs. [no number] Mriamond vs Markham & wife & al: Default made final as against Robert Taylor one of the defendants and judgment final for the plaintiff against him for the amt. claimed with interest and costs-- [no number] Dodeman & c. vs Brulte': Default made final for the amt claimed with interest and Costs. [no number] Pollock vs Gayen [sp?]: on motion ordered that the Justice send up the citation of appeal taken in this case. [254] [no number] Parish vs Rogers: Judgment of the Justice reversed and the appellee to pay costs. [no number] Dixerson [sp?] & c. vs Andrus: Exceptions filed by the appellee argued & overrulled it appearing that said exception had been filed to the citation of appeal but to the [native?], whereupon came the appellee by his attorney and excepted one [illegible] in open Court for the want of a Citation and to said citation said exceptions after argument as held under Consideration [no number] Guilbeau vs Johnson: continued [no number] Crafton [sp?] vs Mudd: continued The Court then adjd. til Court in Course-- Monday 28 March 1831 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before [no number] Sitig vs Masters: Continued on motion of the appellant [no number] Guilbeau vs Johnson: argued and Judgment for the plff for $73 & costs of this Suit as also Costs of the Suit Parish Court of Lafayette-- [no number] Cherami vs Lazzeretti: continued [no number] Cormier vs Gradenigo: continued [no number] Keller vs Talfiero & Pearce: ordered that copies of the petition issue de novo [no number] McGee vs Richard: on motion ordered that the defendant answer the interrogatories propounded by the plff. [no number] Drafton vs Mudd: dismissed at the plffs. costs [no number] Smith vs Barnett: on motion of the plaintiff It is ordered that he be permitted to amend his petition filed [no number] Stafford vs Beltison: plff permitted to amend his petition filed by inserting the residence of the deft. The Court then adjd. til Tuesday the 29 Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. [255] Tuesday 29 March 1931 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before [no number] Robb vs Menso: Exceptions argued Sustained and attachment dissolved at the plffs; costs The Court then adjt. til 3 oclock P.M. and met pursuant to adjt. [no number] Crafton vs Owens: Judgment of the Justice reversed and the appellee to pay all costs--as well those before the Justice [no number] Griffil vs Cullom & Edgart: on motion ordered that the Justice sent up the whole of the record if any exist other than the one Certified to the court. [no number] Griffil vs Cullom & Egar: Plea to the Jurisdiction of the Court and held under Consideration The Court then adjd. til Wednesday the 31st Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. Wednesday the 30 March 1831 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before [no number] Griffiil vs Cullon & Edgar: Judgment of the Justice reversed at the appellees costs [no number] Wills vs Spurgeon: Judgment affirmed with costs The Court then adjt. till Court in Course [256] Meeting of Magistrates for taking Shff Bond Recorded 31 March 1831 To Joseph Andrus, W. W. Taylor, Jean M. Debaillion, Malchi Stanton, Hames Morgan, Domingo Richard, Jas. Young, C. F. Garrigues, Andre' Nerault, I. J. F. Robin, Hardy Camard, Domingue C. Sittig, Fernando Gayoso, N. Higgenbottom, Isac Griffith Esqrs.-- You are hereby notified that a meting of the Magistrates of the Parish will take place at the Court House of the Parish of St. Landry on Monday the 28th of February between the hours of 10 oclock A.M. & 1 P.M. for the purpose of considering of the security of George Jackson to be offered by him for the faithful performance of his duty as Sheriff of Said Parish and Collector of the Taxes of 1831 at which time & Place you can attend if you think proper and in [illegible] fault thereof the Parish Judge will proceed to take such Security as may to him be considered sufficient. Per order of the Judge of the Parish of St. Landry Geo. Jackson Shff 10 February 1831 The Justices of the Peace above mentioned having failed to attend at the time and Place above mentioned designated in the foregoing notice the undersigned magistrates have met at the Court house on this the 25th day of March 1831 for the purpose specified in said notice and George Jackson Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry having handed unto us as his securities the following names to wit James B. Glaze, Eloy Landry Eliakim Littell and Joseph Andrus we have deemed them Sufficient and accept them as such securities Opelousas 25 March 1831 Geo King Judge Henderson Taylor Justice Peace St. Landry E. W. Taylor Justice of the Peace acting in & for the Parish of St. Landry Garrigue Flaujac Justice of the Peace acting in and for the Parish of St. Landry [Page 257] Know all men by these presents that George Jackson James B. Glaze Eloy Landry, Eliakim Littell & Joseph Andrus of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held and firmly bound unto A. B. Roman governor of the aforesaid State and to his successors in office in the sum of eleven thousand six hundred & seventy four dollars for the true and faithful payment of which they bind themselves their heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally. In witness whereof they have hereunto signed and affixed their seals at Opelousas this twenty fifth day of March Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty one The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the above bound George Jackson hath been appointed Sheriff in and for the aforesaid Parish of St. Landry Now if the said George Jackson shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within said Parish Parish [sic] of St. Landry for the present year and pay over the sum according to Law together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force & virtue. Geo. Jackson (seal) James B. Glaze (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) El. Littell (seal) Joseph Andrus (seal) [Page 258] Know all men by these presents that George Jackson James B. Glaze Eloy Landry, Eliakim Littell & Joseph Andrus of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held and firmly bound unto A. B. Roman governor of the aforesaid State and to his successors in office in the sum of six thousand dollars for the true and faithful payment of which they bind themselves their heirs executors and administrators jointly & severally. In witness whereof they have hereunto signed and affixed their seals at Opelousas this twenty fifth day of March Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty one The Conditions of the above obligation is such, that whereas the above bound George Jackson hath been appointed Sheriff in and for the aforesaid Parish of St. Landry Now if he the said George Jackson shall by himself or deputies faithfully execute all such writs orders and process as shall come into his hands as Sheriff as aforesaid and make true returns thereof according to Law and shall 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 duties as may be required of him by Law as Sheriff as aforesaid then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force & virtue. Signed and Sealed in presence of Wm Haslett Littel & Andrus Benj. S. Haw Geo. Jackson (seal) James B. Glaze (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) Ek Littell (seal) Joseph Andrus (seal) Geo. Jackson (seal) James B. Glaze (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) El. Littell (seal) Joseph Andrus (seal) [Page 259] Know all men by these presents that James McDaniel as principal and John J. Taylor as security are held and firmly bound unto William Moore Treasurer of the Parish of St. Landry in the sum of Five hundred Dollars which sum well and truly to pay to the said treasurer and to his successors in office they do by these presents bind themselves their heirs executors and administrators firmly by these presents signed with their hands and sealed with their seals at Opelousas the eighteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one Whereas the above bound James McDaniel hath this day at Public Auction by the Parish Judge of the Parish of St. Landry hired for one year from and after the date hereof the keeping and maintaining of the ferry at the junction of the Bayou Boeuf land Crocodile in said Parish. Now the conditions of the above obligation is such that if the above bound James McDaniel shall faithfully keep and maintain the said Ferry at al times during one year from and after the date hereof according to Law and shall pay or cause to be paid all such damages or injuries as may happen to any person or persons in his employ then the above obligation to be nul and void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue witness Geo. Jackson Guy H. Bell James McDaniel (seal) John J. Taylor (seal) [Page 260] Monday 27 June 1831 The court met present Hon. Geo. King Judge and was then adjd til Tuesday 5 July next at 10 oclock A. M. Tuesday the 1st July 1831 The Court met at the request of the parties to the following Suit towit-- [no number] Au[?] Perkins vs I. Perkins: And having heard the evidence adduced as well the arguments of counsel and being of opinion that the Judgment of the Justice is erroneous and illegal It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that the said Judgment be annulled voided and reversed and that the appellant have judgment & do recover of the appellee the horse in dispute, and that the said appellee pay the Costs in both Courts-- The Court then adjd. til the 5 July Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. Tuesday the 5 July 1831 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before and adjourned til Wednesday the 6 July 1831 Wednesday the 6 July 1831 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before [no number] Wilson vs Kilsy: Exceptions argued and injunction dissolved and the plff to pay the costs of Injunction The Court then adjd. tili Thursday the 7 Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. Thursday the 7 July 1831 The Court met Present as before [no number] Wilson vs Kilsy: a rehearing granted on motion of the Deft. & The Court then adjd. til Court in Course. [Page 261] Monday the 23 August 1831 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before and adjourned to Tuesday the 23d Inst. at 120 oclock A.M. Tuesday the 23d August 1831 The Court met pursuant Present as before [no number] Dunn & Smith vs Cullom & Edgar: Judgment of the Justice affirmed with costs [no number] Prejean vs Chachere': Continued [no number] Same vs Same: Continued 1424 Cormier vs Gradenigo: Continued 1429 Dickeson vs Andrus: Continued 1436 M Gee vs Richard: Continued 1441 Sitig vs Masters: Continued 1439 Stafford vs Beltesan: Continued 1440 Pollock vs Gayer: ordered that this cause be tried on the 1st Monday of September next. 1442 Owens vs Perry: continued 1453 Carriere vs Loring [sp?]: Continued by consent 1456 Ellisar vs Darw[--]d: Continued The Court then adjd. til Wednesday the 24 Instant at 10 oclock A.M. Wednesday the 24 August 1832 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before 1455 Taylor Lign [sp?] vs Markham & wife: Default against both Defts. [Page 262] 1445 Wilson vs Kelsy: In this case on motion of the plff It is ordered that he be permitted to amend his petition filed and on argument the exceptions filed are overrulled. [no number] Dunn & Smith vs Cullom: Judgmentr affirmed with costs 1454 McCormack vs Ryan & Taylor: The defendants having failed to file their answers agreeably to law and the rules of this Court It is on motion ordered that there be Judgment by default against Said defendants. 1399 Smith vs Barnett: Injunction made perpetual and Judgmt. of the Justice annulled the defendant paying costs as in case of nonsuit 1460 Miramond vs Miller: Default against Jean Miller The Court then adjt til Court in course Monday 12th December 1832 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before 1460 Miramond vs Miller: Default against the other defendant 1456 Ellison vs Darwin: Evidence taken by consent of the parties [no number] Prejean vs Chachere': Judgment of the Justice affirmed with costs. [no number] Prejean vs Chachere': Judgment of the Justice affirmed with costs. 1461 Fontenot vs McDaniel: continued 1440 Pollock vs Gayer: Continued and by consent. It is ordered that this cause be positively tried at the next term of the Court. 1439 Stafford vs Beltezon[sp?]: Exceptions argued & held under consideration The court then adjd. til Court in Course [Page 263] 1460 Miramond vs Miller: Default made final on full proof of the plaintiffs demand, and judgment in favour of the plaintiff for the amt. claimed in the petition together with interest and costs. 1455 Taylor Lign. vs Markham & wife: Judgment by default as against Anne C. Dugat the wife of D. K. Markham made final on full proof of the plaintiffs demand against both, and judgment against the defendants for the amt. claimed in the petition, Sugbject to a deduction of $8 paid by the said D. K. Markham, and it is further ordered that as regards the interest claimed, the plaintiff recover [receive?] according to the demand and prayer of the petition together with costs. 1454 MCormack vs Ryan & Taylor: Default against the defendant Thos. Ryan 1423 Cheramie vs Lazzaretti: Continued 1424 Cormier vs Gradenigo: Judgment of the Justice annulled and reversed and the appellee to pay the costs in both courts 1429 Dickerson vs Andrus: continued 145 McGee use of vs Richard: Judgment reversed and the appellee to pay the Costs of Court and those before the Justice 1442 Perry ad. vs Owens: continued 1440 Pollack vs Geyer [sp?]: continued 1448 Greffil vs Cullom & Edgar: continued 1453 Carriere vs Loring [sp?] & al: continued 1431 Keller vs Taliferro & al: continued 1456 Ellison vs Darwin : Continued [Page 264] 1441 Sitig vs Masters: continued on motion of the plaintiffs attorney 1461 McDaniel vs Fontenot: on motion and on Sufficient cause shown It is ordered that an attachment issue against Thomas McGee to testify in this cause returnable forthwith. 1462 Stafford vs Bell & Andrus: Exceptions argued & held under consideration The court then adjd. til Tuesday the 27 Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. Tuesday 27 Mary 1832 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before [no number] Prejean vs Chachere': Comes the appellee in these causes by his Counsel F. Gayoso Esq. and moved for a new trial on the grounds and for the reasons stated in his petition on file whereupon and on argument the same is held under consideration. 1461 McDaniel vs Fontenot: Judgment of the Justice annulled & reversed and the appellant to have judgmt. against the appellee for the sum of fifty Dollars and the costs of Suit in both Courts. 1445 Wilson vs Kelsy: ordered on motion and upon good and sufficient cause shown to the Court that an attachment issue against James OConnor to testify forthwith in this cause. The Court then adjd. til Wednesday the 28 Inst. at 10 oclock A.M. [Page 265] Wednesday 28 March 1832 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before 1462 Stafford vs Bell & Andrus: The Court having heard the evidence adduced in Support of the Exceptions on file as well the law of the case and being of opinion that the injunction Sued out in this case was improvidently obtained and ought to be dismissed. It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that the Said injunction be dismissed and it is further ordered that the plaintiffs pay the costs of this Suit to be taxed & that there be judgment agt. principal & Security [on] the Bond for the debt over 1445 Wilson vs Kelsy: The Court on the further trial of this cause, being of opinion from the law and evidence adduced, that the Judgment of the Justice on which the execution issued and in which the injunction in this case operated was informally rendered and is nul and void. It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that the injunction Sued out in this case be and the Same is hereby made perpetual--that the Said execution be forever stayed and the Said judgment annulled and reversed and further that the defendant pay the costs of this Suit as also those in the Suit [illegible] this judgment rendered however without prejudice to the defendant's rights to proceed anew if he has any rights against the Said plaintiff [no number] Bettison vs Stafford: Continued [no number] Prejean vs Chachere': New trial ordered on the grounds Stated in the application of the appellant on file. [no number] Same vs Same: Same [no number] Bertrand vs Gayoso: Continued The Court then adjd. til Thursday 28 Inst. at 10 Oclock A.M. [Page 266] Thursday 28 March 1832 The Court met and adjd. to Friday the 30. Instant at 10 Oclock A.M. Friday the 30 March 1832 The Court then met pursuant to adjt. Present as before. And having Signed the Judgments rendered at this Term adjourned til Court in Course- Monday 27 August 1832 The Court met Present Hon. George King 1441 Sitig vs Masters: Evidence partly heard and cause continued 1423 Cherami vs Lazeretti: continued 1431 Keller vs Talifiro & Pearce: continued 1439 Stafford vs Bettison: argued upon the exception filed 1453 Cariere vs Young: continued 1463 Wife of Leger vs Her Husband & al: continued 1465 Bertrand vs Gayoso: In this case by consent the judgment is affirmed, the appellee according to the appellant a Stay of execution to 1st January next. The Court then adjourned tili 4 O'clock P.M. and met pursuant to adjt. Present as before and then adjt. tili Tuesday the 28 Inst. at 10 Oclock A.M. Tuesday the 28th August 1832 The Court then met Present as before: 1468 Dijean vs Keithly & Bell: Default against Guy H. Bell the garnisher and on motion It is ordered that Joseph D. Thompson be and he is appointed the attorney to defend the absent Defendant [Page 267] 1454 McCormack vs Ryan & Taylor: In this case the Court having heard the evidence adduced in Support of the plffs demand as against Thomas Ryan one of the defendants and the law and evidence being in favour of the Said plaintiff It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that the plaintiff have final Judgment and do recover of the defendant the amount claimed in the petition together with interest from Judicial demand and the costs of this Suit to be taxed-- 1448 Greffil vs Cullom & Edgar: In this case on a hearing of the cause. It is considered and adjudged that the judgment of the Justice be annulled and reversed as in case of nonsuit with Costs in both Courts-- The Court heard part of the evidence on behalf of the appellee, and then continued the cause. 1440 Pollock vs Gayoso: In this case It is ordered that an attachment issue against James Westfall to testify in this cause returnable on Wednesday the 28 Inst. whereupon came Said Westfall and the evidence of the parties being heard It is the opinion of the Court and they do order adjudge and decree that the judgment of the Justice be affirmed with costs. The Court then adjd. til Wednesday the 28th Inst. at 10 Oclock A.M. Wednesday 29 August 1832 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before 1457 Prejean vs Chachere': Exceptions overrulled on the evidence heard and the Judgment of the Justice affirmed with Costs 1458 Prejean vs same: same 1464 Bell vs Leath: The appellant having proved $8. 11 of this offset filed in Compensation. It is therefore ordered that the Judgment of the Justice be reversed and that the [Page 268] appellee pay the costs of this appeal & the Court rendering Such judgment as the Magistrate ought to have done. It is considered that the Said appellee recover of the appellant the amt. claimed subject to a deduction of the aforesaid Sum of $8.11 paid in 1832, and the Costs before the Justice-- 1439 Stafford vs Beltison: Exceptions reargued and Sustained and the injunction dissolved at the Costs of the plaintiff 1429 Dickenson vs Andrus: Exceptions of the appellee overrulled & the cause continued to be tried on its merits 1456 Elison vs Darwin: continued 1466 Richard vs Corkane: continued The Court then adjourned til Thursday the 30 Inst. at 10 Oclock-- Thurs-day 30 August 1832 The Court met pursuant to adjournment Present as before and ajdjd. til Friday the 31st Inst. at 10 Oclock A.M. Friday 31st August 1832 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before & then adjd. til Saturday the 1 Septr. next at 10 Oclock A.M. Saturday 1 September 1832 The Court met pursuant to adjt. Present as before and then adjd. til Court in Course [Page 269] Bond of Sheriff for Parish Tax 1832 Received 13 Nov.1832 and Recorded Same day Know all men by these presents that George Jackson Ludger Lastrapes Eloy Landry Eliakim Littell & Joseph Andrus Senr. of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held & firmly bound unto A. B. Roman governor of the aforesaid State and to his successors in office in the sum of four thousand two hundred & eighty eight dollars and ninety two and an half cents for the true and faithful payment whereof they bind themselves their heirs executors and administrators jointly and Severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with their seals and dated at Opelousas this thirty first day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the above bound George Jackson Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry hath received the assessment Roll of the taxable property assessed within the Said Parish for the present year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two by the Police Jury of Said Parish amounting to the sum of three thousand four hundred and thirty one dollars and fourteen cents. Now if the said George Jackson Sheriff as aforesaid shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect account for and pay over all the Parish taxes levied within the said Parish of St. Landry by the said Police Jury for the present year Eighteen hundred and thirty two together with all fines and amercements then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force & virtue. Geo. Jackson (seal) L. Lastrapes (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) El. Littell (seal) Joseph Andrus (seal) Signed & acknowledged in the presence of Samuel M. Lee Hipolite David William Collins [changes handwriting] John Keys--recorded at the office of mortgages for the Parish of St. Landry in the Book of Judiciary acts No. 2 folio 1174 this 4th day of August 1832 Garrigues Flaujac [illegible- may be his title] [Page 270] Know all men by these presents that George Jackson Ludger Lastrapes Eloy Landry Eliakim Littell & Joseph Andrus Senr. of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held & firmly bound unto A. B. Roman Governor of the aforesaid State and to his successors in office in the sum of ten thousand seven hundred and twenty two dollars and thirty two and an half cents for the true and faithful payment whereof they bind themselves their heirs executors and administrators jointly and Severally firmly by these presents Sealed with their seals and dated at Opelousas this thirty first day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the above bound George Jackson Sheriff hath been appointed Sheriff in and for the aforesaid Parish of St. Landry. Now if the said George Jackson Sheriff as aforesaid shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect account for and pay over all taxes of this State within the said Parish of St. Landry for the present year according to Law together with all fines and amercements then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force & virtue. (Signed) Geo. Jackson L. Lastrapes (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) Elm. Littell (seal) Joseph Andrus Senr. (seal) Signed & acknowledged in presence of S. M. Lee Hipolite David William Collins John Keys [Page 271] Notice to Justices to attend & accept Bond Joseph Andrus Charles Garrigues Eloy Landry Edward W. Taylor Henderson Taylor, Fernando Gayoso James Morgan Jean M. Debaillion Dominique C. Sitting John T. Heath, Honore' Fuselier, Dominique Richard, James Young Malchi Stanton, Jean L. T. Robin, & Enase [sp?] Neraut-- I certify that the above named persons Justices of the Peace in and for the Parish of St. Landry have been duly notified to attend a meeting of the magistrates to holden at the court house of this Parish on Saturday the 16th of June Inst. for the purpose of deliberating on the sufficiency of the Security offered by Geo. Jackson Sheriff of the said Parish for the collection of the taxes of 1832 Geo. Jackson Meeting of Justices & acceptance At a meeting of the following Justices of the Peace of the Parish of St. Landry towit-- L. T. T. Robin, Eloy Landry, Andre Neraut, Jean M. Debaillion Charles Garrigues Henderson Taylor Edward W. Taylor Fernando Gayoso James Morgan, John T. Heath also the Parish of the Parish of St. Landry called and convoked to assist with the Parish Judge of said parish for the purpose of approving and accepting the security to be offered by the Sheriff of the Parish aforesaid as such Sheriff and for the faithful collection and payment of the State and Parish Taxes of said Parish for the year 1832 and the said George Jackson Sheriff a[s] aforesaid having offered the following personas as his securities towit Joseph Andrus EliaKim Littell Eloy Landry and Ludger Lastrapes who are deemed sufficient by the said Justices and they [Page 272] accept and approve the Same In testimony whereof they have hereunto signed at Opelousas this 16th day of June 1832 L. T. T. Robin Juge de pais, Eloy Landry Andre Neraut J. M. Debaillion Garrigues Flaujac Justice of the Peace Geo. King P Judge. Henderson Taylor Justice of the Peace Parish of St. Landry, E. W. Taylor Justice of the Peace acting in & for the Parish of St. Landry Fernando Gayoso Justice of the Peace St. Landr3y James Morgan Justicew of the Peace St. Landry, John T. Heath Justice of the Peace. Monday 10 December 1832 The Court Present Hon. George King Victor Lataste as a citizen of the United States: On this day came here into open court Victor Lataste an alien, and made application to become a citizen of the United States, and thereupon he produced to the Said court the following document and certificate towit "State of Louisiana Parish of St. Landry I Henderson Taylor Clerk of the Parish Court in and for the Parish of St. Landry, Do certify that on the 10th day of December A.DS. 1832, Victor Lataste an alien, in order to become a citizen of the United States, made oath before the Said Court, that for the last three years, it has been his bona fide intention to become a citizen of the United States, and that he has resided within the limits of the United States for more than five yearsd preceding the [Page 273] date of this affidavit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the Said Court at Opelousas this 10th day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty two (seal) Henderson Taylor Clerk--" And the Said Victor Lataste having proved before the Said Court, by the oath of John Moore a citizen of the United States, that he the Said Victor Lataste, has resided in the United States more than five years--that deeming that time he has behaved as a man of good moral character, attached to the constitution and Government of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the Same, and during that time he has manifested every disposition and intention to become a citizen-- Act of Congress 26 May 1824 Secxtion 1st Whereupon the Said Victor Lastaste is admitted to become a citizen of the United States, and declared before the Said Court that he doth now and forever adjure and renounce all allegiance and fidelity whatever to every foreign Prime Potentate State and Saouvergnty whatever, and particularly to Louis Philip King of the French of whom he was before the subject--and these proceedings are ordered to be recorded-- [Page 274] 1423 Charami vs Lazzeretti: continued 1429 Dickerson vs Andrus: exceptions of the appellant sustained--the judgment of the Justice reversed and the appellee to pay Costs in both courts 1431 Keller vs Talieferro & Pearce: continued 1441 Sitig vs Masters: continued 1442 Owens vs Perry: continued 1453 Carriere vs Young: continued 1456 Ellison vs Darwin & wife: Submitted on the evidence on file, and it is ordered that the judgment ofn the Justice be reversed --that the apellee recover of the Defendant and appellants the sum of eight Dollars with five percent from this day until paid and the costs before the Justice those of this Court to be paid by the appellee 1466 Richard vs Corkane: cxontinued 1468 Dejean vs wife of D[ow?]: continued 1469 Elliot vs Sullivan: Judgment affirmed with costs in both Courts 1471 Garrelt [Garrett?] vs Barguerel [sp?]: continued The Court then adjourned til Court in Course [Page 275] License to George Hill as Physician Recorded 16 January 1833 State of Louisiana Medical Board of Examiners Know al men by these presents that we the President and members of the Board of Examiners, Do hereby authorize Doctr. George Hill to exercise the Profession of Physic and Surgery throughout the State of Louisiana and enjoy all the benefits and privelidges appertaining to the same. Given at the city of New Orleans the fifteenth day of December Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty one. R. L. Monnier President W. Far[--]a Secretary Jn Labatut M.D. Jno. Rice M.D. W. Ko[illegible] R. Davidson M. D. (Seal) [Page 276] Bond of Sheriff for State Taxes Recorded 5th July 1833 Know all men by these presents that we George Jackson Joseph Andrus Eliakim Littell Ludger Lastrapes and Eloy Landry of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held & firmly bound unto A. B. Roman Governor of the aforesaid State and to his successors in office in the sum of eleven thousand Nine hundred and ninety six dollars and Eighty nine cents for the true and faithfull [sic] payment of which, we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly and Severally In Witness whereof we have hereunto Signed and affixed our Seals at Opelousas this twenty sixth day of June Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty three [Page 277] The Condition of the above obligation is Such, that whereas the above bound George Jackson Sheriff hath been appointed Sheriff in and for the aforesaid Parish of St. Landry. Now if the said George Jackson Sheriff as aforesaid shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all taxes of the State within the said Parish of St. Landry for the present year according to law, together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force & virtue. Signed, Geo Jackson (seal) Jospeh Andrus (seal) El. Littell (seal) L Lastrapes (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) signed & sealed in presence of Robert Taylor Jr. Guy H. Bell Fernando Gayoso Endosio, Transcrit au Bureau de hypotheques de la Paroisse St. Landry sur les enregistres du notaire judiciare No. 2, fo. 245 R. Opelousas le premiere Juiliet 1833/ signed, Garrigues Flaujac Junr. Clk [Rough translation: entered, transcribed at the office of clerk of the Parish of St. Landry in the notarial register No. 2, fo[lio] 245 Opelousas the 1st July 1833] Sheriff's Bond for Collection of Parish Taxes Recorded 5th July 1833 Know all men by these presents that we George Jackson Joseph Andrus Eliakim Littell Ludger Lastrapes and Eloy Landry of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held & firmly bound unto A. B. Roman Governor of the aforesaid State and to his successors in office in the sum of [blank] for the true and faithfull [sic] payment of which, we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly & severally [Page 278] In Witness whereof we have hereunto Signed and affixed our Seals at Opelousas this twenty sixth day of June Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty three The Condition of the above obligation is Such, that whereas the above bound George Jackson Sheriff of the Parish of Saint Landry aforesaid hath received the assessment roll of the taxable property assessed within Said Parish for the present year one thousand eight hundred and thirty three by the Police Jury of said Parish amounting to the sum of [blank]. Now if the said George Jackson Sheriff as aforesaid shall by himself or deputies faithfully collect and account for all the Parish Taxes levied within the Said Parish of Saint Landry by the said Police Jury for the present year one thousand eight hundred and thirty three together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force & virtue. Signed, Geo. Jackson (seal) Joseph Andrus (seal) El. Littell (seal) L. Lastrapes (seal) Eloy Landry (seal) Signed and sealed in presence of Robert Taylor Jr. Guy H Bell Fernando Gayoso-- Endorsed, Transcrit au Bureau des hypotheques de la Paroissse St. Landry sur le registres actes judiciaires No. 2 fo. 145 Opelousas le 1 Juilliet 1833 Garrigues Flaujac Jr. [Page 279] Monday 25 March 1834 The Curt met Present Hon. G. King Judge 1472 Daigle vs Lavergne & al: The Court having heard the argument of counsel on the exceptions filed by the defendants. It is ordered that said exceptions be overrulled, and that the defts. answer in [chief?] The Court then adjd. til Court in Course Monday 23d June 1834 The court met Present Hon. G. King Judge Wiliam H. Parrolt was enrolled as a practising Attorney of this court 1481 Garrett vs Miles: on motion ordered that the Justice send up to this court the original note sued upon and a transcript of the judgment by default before the next term of this court and cause Continued-- 1423 Chermuen [sp?] vs Lazzaretti: Continued 1431 Keller vsa Tallafairo & Pearce: Continued 1441 Sittig vs Masters: Continued 1442 Owens vs Perry: Monday 25 June 1834 This cause having been submitted to the Judge upon the evidence on file in the cause. It is ordered by the Judge here that the judgment heretofore rendered by the Magistrate berr affirmed with costs. 1453 Carier vs Young & Constable: Continued 1463 Leger vs Link & Elliot: Continued [Page 280] 1466 Richard vs Corkane: In this case it is by virtue of the Law being in favor of the defendant. Ordered adjudged and decreed that the judgment heretofore rendered in this cause by the justice be and the same is hereby reversed, and it is further ordered adjudged and decreed that the Plaintiff pay the costs in both courts. 1468 Dejean vs Keithly: Motion made to rescind former order appointing Joseph D. Thompson atty. and on motion George R. King was appointed in his stead & Cause continued 1471 Garrett vs Benguerel: Continued 1472 Daigle vs Thibodaux & Lavergne: Continued 1473 Heirs Davis vs Donelly & Welch: Continued 1474 Smith vs Auxenfant & Wife: Continued 1475 Furguson vs Fulks: Transfered to the District Court by consent of parties 1476 & 1477 Garrett vs Miles: Continued 1478 Bell vs Reynolds: Continued 1479 Lazzaretti vs Lamorandier: Continued 1480 Mahoney vs Rutherford: [written over by adjournment note] judgment by default The Court adjourned to Tuesday 24 June 1834 9 Oclock A.M. Tuesday 25 June 1834 Present as before 1480 Mahoney vs Rutherford: judgment by default Court adjourned to court in course [Page 281] Sheriff's Bond as Sheriff Recorded 6th October 1834 E. W. Taylor Clerk Know all men by these presents that Lewis Andrus Joseph Elah Andrus Lastrapes frere and Dejeans freres of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held & firmly bound unto A. B. Roman Governor of the aforesaid State and to his successors in office in the sum of Six Thousand Dollars, for the true and faithful payment whereof they bind themselves our heirs executors & administrators jointly & Severally firmly by these presents. In Witness whereof we have hereunto Signed and affixed their Seals at Opelousas this fourth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four. The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the said Lewis Andrus hath been appointed Sheriff in and for the Parish of St. Landry-- Now if the said Lewis Andrus shall will 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 will 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 al such other duties as may be required of him by Law, then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force & virtue. Signed and sealed and delivered in presence of Geo. King & Caleb L Swayze Signed Lewis Andrus (seal) Jesse Andrus (seal) Lastrapes (seal) Dejean freres (seal) Jos. E. Andrus (seal) [Page 282] Sheriff's Bond for Collection of State Tax Recorded 4th October 1834 W. N. Taylor Clerk Know all men by these presents that Lewis Andrus, Joseph Elah Andrus Jesse Andrus freres and Dejeans freres of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held & firmly bound unto A. B. Roman Governor of the aforesaid State and to Successors in office in the Sum of Twelve Thousand, Three hundred and sixty eight Dollars, and sixteen and a quarter cents, for the true and faithful payment of which they themselves their Heirs Executors & administrators jointly & Severally firmly by these presents-- In Witness whereof we have hereunto set their hands and affixed their Seals at Opelousas, this fourth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four. The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said Lewis Andrus hath been appointed Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry-- Now if the said Lewis Andrus shall by himself or Deputies faithfully collect and account for all Taxes of the State, within the said Parish of St. Landry for the present year 1834, agreeably to Law, together with al fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force & virtue--the word "and account for" good-- Signed and sealed and delivered in presence of Geo. King & Caleb L Swayze Signed Lewis Andrus (seal) Jesse Andrus (seal) Lastrapes freres (seal) Dejean freres (seal) Jos. E. Andrus (seal) [Page 283] Know all men by these presents that Lewis Andrus, Joseph E. Andrus, Jesse Andrus freres and Dejeans freres of the State of Louisiana and Parish of St. Landry are held & firmly bound unto A. B. Roman Governor of the aforesaid State, and to his Successors in office, in the Sum of Five Thousand seven hundred and ninety six Dollars & sixty cents, for the true and faithful payment of which they bind themselves, their heirs, executors and administrators jointly and Severally, firmly by these presents-- In Witness whereof they have hereunto set their hands and affixed their Seals at Opelousas, this fourth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four. The Condition of the above obligation is such that if the said Lewis Andrus as Sheriff of the Parish of St. Landry, shall by himself or Deputies, faithfully collect and account for all the Parish Taxes levied within the said Parish by the Police Jury for the present year 1834, together with all fines and amercements, then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force & virtue-- Signed and sealed and delivered in presence of Geo. King & Caleb Swayze Signed Lewis Andrus (seal) Jesse Andrus (seal) Lastrapes freres (seal) Dejean freres (seal) Jos. E. Andrus (seal) [Page 284] Monday 8th December 1834 The Court met Present the Hon. Geo. King Judge Thomas J. Lawler sworn in as Deputy Sheriff 1423 [illegible] vs Lazzaretti: Continued 1431 Keller vs Tallefarro & Pierce: Do 1441 Sitting vs Master: Do 1453 Carrier vs Young & Const.: Do 1463 Leger wife of LeBoeuf vs Link & Elliot: Do 1471 Garrelt vs Benguerel: Do 1472 Daigle vs Thibodaux & als: Do 1473 Heirs of Daivd vs Domally [sp?] & Wilds: Do 1474 Smith vs Auxenfants & Wife: Do 1476 Garrelt vs Miles: Do 1477 Same vs Same: Do 1478 Bell vs Reynolds: Judgment Confirmed 1479 Lazzaretti vs Lamorandier: Continued 1480 Mahoney vs Rutherford: Judgment with Stay to 1 March subject to a credit as per [record?] filed [Page 285] Time of holding Court On motion and by consent of the members of the Bar It is ordered that in future that court be holden on the Second Mondays of March August & December of every year 1481 Garrelt vs Miles: Continued 1482 Mahoney Co. vs Niblet: Do 1483 Mahoney Co. vs Cook: Default set aside 1484 Savoye wife Ygnegoso [sp?] vs Her husband: Continued 1485 Woods vs McCormick: Dismissed by Plaintiff 1486 Dubordeux vs Miles: Judgment Confirmed The Court then adjourned to Court in Course Monday 9th March 1835 The Court met Pursuant to adjt. Present as before 1483 Mahoney vs Cook: Default 1484 Savoye vs Ygnegoso [sp?]: [Settled] dismissed at Pltff's Costs Tuesday 10th Court met Present as before 1486 Dubourdier vs Miles: Judgment affirmed [no number] Mahoney vs Niblett: order that witnesses be summoned for next term & Continued Source: Family History Library Microfilm #1412749, Item 2, Court Minute Book, 1813-1841, Pages 191-285.