The New York herald., 1869-04-16
UNIFIED STATES SUPREME COURT DECISIONS,

WASHINGTON, April Is, 1869.
Numerous decisions were delivered in the Supreme
Court of the United States to-day, as follows:-
No. 1877 The United States plaintiff, VS.. John
Kirby ct al.--Certifcate Of division Of opinion be-
tween the judges OF the Circuit Court OF the United
States for the district Of Kentucky. Mr.. Justice
Field delivered the opinion OF the court, answering
the question certified in the negative. This suit IN
voved the obstruction or detention OF United States
mails, the carrier having been arrested criminal
charge. The Court held that while the law provided
for cases OF wifu detention obstruction 1t did
not prevent the arrest OF supposed criminal 1t not
being contemplated that the temporary detention OF
the mails should interfere with the course Of justice
in criminal case.
No. 144. John f. Reside, appellant vs.. the United
tract for carrying mails In Arkansas Mississippi and
Alabama in 1859, 1859 and 1861, at sos 900 year.
tail discontinue the service; but, owing to the Sc
cession movements, the Postmaster General ordered
suspension only OF the service, though the con-
tractor asked for discontinuance, for the reason
that II the service was merely suspended and he
held responsible he would be obliged to keep his
Soacn Of the service was not appiease To Sas tSe
terms of the contract. Justice Nelson delivered the
opinion OF the Court reversing the Judgment OF the
Court OF Claims and remandng the cause, with
directions to enter judgment for the plaintiff in
conformity to its opinion.
United States.--Appeal from the Court OF Claims.
General Butler had made arrangements for supply
COST c more ,ot than arms for tSe g not 70
description OF arms was changed by Major Strong 10
Enfield rines. The suit involved balance OF
money Justice Miller delivered the opinion OF the
court reversing the judgment of the court below and
remanding the cause, with instructions to enter
Judgment FOR the plaintiff.
No decision was rendered In the legal tender cases.
The Blair election case was continued for advise
ment.
No. 1H. Samuel II. Randall plaintiff in error vs.
Lincoln I. Brigham In error tn the Circuit Court of
the United States for the District OF Massachusetts,.
Mr.. Justice Field delivered the opinion OF the court
af1rming the judgment OF the said Circuit Court In
this cause, with costs.
No le Ellen Kelly appellant VS. Ellen n ,h Owen n
trict Of Columbia. Mr.. Justice Field delivered the
opinion Of the court affirming the decree OF the said
Supreme Court In this cause, with costs.
No. l42. John G. Cock, appellant, We. Charles
1zard.-Appeal from the Circuit Court Of the United
States for the district OF Louisiana. Mr.. Justice
Davis delivered the opinion OF the court, reversing
the decree OF the said Circuit Court and remanding
the cause for further proceedings In conformity to
No. 1850. James w. Finley, appellant. w. Thomas
NJ Izett ct al.-Appeal from the Circuit Court OF the
United States for tile district Of Iowa. Mr.. Justice
Miller delivered the opinion OF the court, Affirming
the decree Of the said Circuit Court in this cause,
No. 15l-The United states. plaintiff in error, vs.
Adison r. Gilmore In error, TO the Circuit Court OF
the United States for the District OF Nebraska. Mr..
Justice Swayne delivered the opinion OF the court,
reversing the judgment OF the said Circuit Court and
remandlng the cause for a ceniIe Jacids an noro.
No. 133-william b. Morris, plaintiff In error, We.
Samuel Shrimcr ct al In error to the Circuit Court
Of the United states for the Southern District OF
Illinois. Mr.. Justice swayne delivered the opinion
cult Court In this cause with costs.
No. 136-Albert q. Ewing ct al, plaintiff In error
vs. w. II. Howard In error, to the Circuit Court Of
the United states for the Middle District OF Tennes
see. Mr.. Justice Clifford delivered the opinion OF
the court, afrming the judgment Of the said Circuit
Court In this cause, with costs.
No. l45-Edward A. Blunt, plaintiff In error, We.
konert bate5 IN error TO the supreme Court OF Aa.
bama. MI Justice Nelson announced the decision
OF the court Affirming the judgment oi The said su-
preine Court in this cause with costs.
NO. 134-The United States ex rel Henry Amy,
plaintiff In error, vs. The Mayor, &C.. OF the City OF
burlington In error 10 the Circuit Court OF the United
States for the District of Iowa. Mr.. Chief Justice
Cnase announced the decision OF the court, reNers
ing the judgment OF the sad Circuit Court, remand
ing the cause with directions to sustain the de-
No 163.--Josah Morris ct al, claimants OF 100
bales OF cotton. appellants We. The United States
Appeal from the District Court Of the United states
Tor the Middle District Of Alabama. Mr.. Chief jus
Ing tue decree OF the said District Court, ,and remand
ing the cause for further proceedings In conformity
To the opinion OF tills court.
. NO. Ns.-Frederck :. Blitz plaintiff In error, vs..
the District Of Columbia. Mr.. Chief Justice Chase
delivered the opinion OF the court disnssing this
writ OF error Tor the want OF jurisdiction.
NO 5o5-Andrew Is. James, paintln in error, VS..
lne PRESIDENT ana Directors of the Bank OF Mobile.
MI Chief Justice Chase delivered the opinion OF tue
court, denying the motion to dismiss tnis writ of
error.
No. 44e.--The Washington, Georgetown and Alex.
anulla kailfoad Company appellants W.. The Mayor,
&C., OF the city Of Washington ct AL Mr.. Chie JUS
uce Chase delivered the opinion OF the court over
ruling the motion to dismiss this appeal and grant
ing the not,on Tor sitpe'cedtds -,
NO. lOi--John Mcclure, plaintiff In error, va. Mary
L. Tipler ct al. Mr. Chief Justice Chase announced
the order OF the court that the motion of Mr. Philips
W wVahy 'hs DECREE ReresQipre ordered. AM tDs