United States v. Simon (53 U.S. 433)

THIS was an appeal from the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

The case arose under the acts of 1824 and 1844, and was decided by the District Court in favor of the petitioner. The circumstances are stated in the opinion of the court.

It was argued by Mr. Crittenden, (Attorney-General,) for the United States. No counsel appeared for the appellee.

Mr. Justice GRIER delivered the opinion of the court.