Section 8

Section 8. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That when any patents shall issue, either upon a mortgage or on the payment of the purchase money and interest, after suit shall have been commenced against such person or persons, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Land Office to grant a certificate under his hand and seal of office, stating the facts as the case may be, and to direct the same to the Deputy of the Attorney General, or other agent of the county in which such lands lie, and upon the payment of all legal costs which may have accrued, the said attorney or agent shall discontinue any such suit or suits, or if judgment be had, to enter satisfaction on the same, and to cause such certificate to be filed in court among the papers touching such suit or suits.