Andrew Jackson Hotel, a French Quarter Inns Hotel

Description

The Andrew Jackson French Quarter Hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located at 919 Royal Street, the former site of the old United States courthouse where Major General Andrew Jackson was indicted for contempt of court and charged with obstruction of justice. United States District Judge Dominick Hall fined General Andrew Jackson $1,000 for contempt of court, shortly after Jackson and his troops defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans. On December 16, 1814, Jackson declared martial law in the city of New Orleans. All persons who entered or left the city were required to report to General Jackson's office. Fearing another attack by the British, Jackson maintained martial law in the city after the British were defeated on January 8, 1815. While no other land invasion was attempted, a naval battle had taken place downriver on January 19th. Therefore, it was uncertain that British forces would not return. On March 3, 1815, Louis Louaillier, a member of the state legislature, anonymously wrote an article in the newspaper criticizing General Jackson. After discovering Louaillier's identity, General Jackson ordered his arrest. A writ of habeas corpus to release Louaillier from prison was sought from and granted by Judge Hall. In response, Jackson arrested Judge Hall and imprisoned him with Louaillier. General Jackson then banished Judge Hall from the city until either he received official notice that the peace treaty had been ratified or t