Supreme Court of Louisiana January 15, 1844 (Van Buren v. Citizens Bank)

Martin, J.

Counterfeited bills of the Citizens Bank having been in circulation, the- Board of Directors caused an advertisement to be inserted in a gazette, offering a reward of $500 for the apprehension and conviction of any of the persons engaged in the circulation ; and in another advertisement in the French language, the reward is promised to be paid for the apprehension and conviction of any