The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-27

law says that unless written agreement be entered
tsnsnt a. the case may be- particularly specifying the
duration Of the occupation OF the land, tenement
apartments in question the occupation Of such land
tenement apartments shall be deemed valid until the
LIST Of May ne after the possession shall commence
vIsrrER-Well. Jude, you know there are more ways
tina. should fail to my rent what would be the
JusrIcE-Ths landlord could then turn both you and
subtspant out Of the house unless tho rubt-nsnt
.hould himself p,y wb atsver You may be ndebt
ed TO your landlord together with costs, Sc.
VrsirER-That is exsctv what supposed to he the
CASE and all could desire; have no fear as TO the re
suit and therefore. wish you alden for the present
The curiosity OF the reporter being somewhat excited
to learn the result OF the contemplated novel mode Of
getting rid Of obnoxious tenant resolved to watch
thu proceedings In ths case
At the commencement Of the ensuing month the own
Of the house In question, appeared before Justice
aud made oath that his tenant, Mr. c., had failed to
pay his rent and therefor. directed that usual legal
measures should be taken to require him and his under
tenant Mr. to vacats the premises forthwith pay
the amount due. On attending court at the hour
appointed for hearing. on the following day. found
Constsbls B. and Mr.. ID the under tenant the only
persons on hand
Jusrrcs-Mr. A, (hs landlord)
CONSTABLE B.-I appear In behalf Of Mr.. A.
JvsTIcE-Mr. c.. (hs tensnt)
CONSTABLE B.-Hs is not here sir.
JUSTICE -Mr D., (the undsr-tsnsnt)
JusrroE-According to the notification sent you, Mr.
A, the landlord has made oath before me that there
are sixty dollars due him for rent and requires mme
date payment or possession Of his house What have
you to say on the subject Mr.. d
Mt Il guess 1t In all rehtso far a. am concerned
You will see by these Handing the Justice number Of
recsipts] that have paid my rent.
JusTIcE-Thoss receipts are of NO account iuasnuch
rs the landlord has net been paid And Mr. c. does
not appear the only question H. are you prepared to
liquidate the amount due for rent!
Mr. D-No | amt agoing to pay my own rent and B Is
too,
CONSTABLE -You hear what he says Judge; you
will have to grant mo a warrant.
JUsTIsr-Unlsss you agree to pay the rent Mr. d, I
sha Il have 70 issue W rrant Of eisctment
MIR I've paid my rant sncs and amt going to
paw it again, psy rent for other folks neither.
warrant.
CONSTABLE b shall allow you until morrow noon,
Mr. D-why, you amt going to turn me out so soon,
YOU?
Constable B Certainly am.
Mr. Dwell, l don't believe you do 1t, and rl
90 and see a lawyer about 1t.
and pay many fees, you like; but the judges here
will tell You that could put you out In an hours time
were disposed to do 30.
Mr. ID is IL so Judge?
JUsrIoE-Such Is the case can assure you.
Mr. D-well, il il queer law il that's it but amt
Mr. D. then replaced the receipts in bis pocket book
and slowly retired from the Court room with face
sideraby elonaated by the visit From constable B,
reporter subsequently ascerUsfned that the fol-
lowing day. he proceeded to the house question and
hurried ont them tables chairs - to the mort
fcstion of MIR. D. who found that he had been out
Hsnce.
In the mean time, the family OF NM C, after ma king
considerable stir in the house Indicative of antic
pated removal, paid brief visit to friend in the
peighborhood, and on returning home received the
keys OF tho premises from tho IaMpsd to whom they
had been formally delivered by ~ constable
SUPREME Counr OF THE UrruEp STATES. Feb 25, 1s4s.
-SsmuslF +. Butterworth, Esq, Of New York, was ad-
mitted attorney and counsellor Of this Court. No.
80 John D. Bowling Jilson P. Harrsonln error to
the Circuit Court Of the United States the southern
district Of Mssisppi Mr. Justice 0rier delivered the
opinion Of this Court Affirming che Judgment the said
Circuit Court in this cause, With costs No IS, The
heirs NJ c. and M De Armss the United States-Ap-
peal from the District Court Of the United ststes for
zion Of this Court diminishing this appeal for thu rant Of
jurisdiction. No 80, Theodore Lewis at al appellants
John Baird ct al The argumerf of this cause was
continued by Mr. Ewing fer the spptlants and by Mr.
stanbery for the appelleos. -