United States v. Brig Burdett

APPEAL from the circuit court of the United States for the district of Maryland.

The case is fully stated in the opinion of the court.

Mr Butler, attorney-general, and Mr Williams, district attorney of the United States for the district of Maryland, for the appellants.

Mr Meredith and Mr Kennedy, for the claimant of the brig Burdett.

Mr Justice M'Lean delivered the opinion of the Court.