THE case is stated in the opinion.
MR. CHIEF JUSTICE TANEY announced the following judgment of the court:
This cause came on to be heard on the transcript of the record from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and was argued by counsel. On consideration whereof, it appearing to this court that this cause has been brought to this court solely for the purpose of delay, it is thereupon now here ordered and adjudged by...
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