Thoms v. Southard

in the decision of which Judge Nicholas took no part.

To reverse a decree rendered in favor of Southard against Thoms, the latter has appealed, and the former has prosecuted a writ of error.

Thoms, who was sole owner of the steam boat Columbia, sold two thirds thereof to Courtland D Howell and Anderson Miller, in April, 1825, for seventeen thousand dollars ; for ten thousand six hundred and sixty six dollars and sixty six cents, of which, remaining unpaid, they gave their promissory note, dated June the 2nd, 1825, and payable on the 15th of July, 1825; and, at the same time, they pledged or…