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nnportaus observation-disclosures Against the
Csy Of Richmond-Tbe Issue Of Currency
During the Rebeliion-Suit Against the Pro.
prieters Of the Intellisencer for n Loan.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IL, 1871.
No. ~. Stocktceu cutter ps. The United States
Error to the circuit Court for Maine-This was an
potion OF debt brought by the government
the amount OF forfeiture and penalties claimed on
account Of alleged violations Of the laws In
fhe Importation OF shingles from New Brunswick by
etockwelrs nrm. The firm was represented by
stockwen, and the Court below charged that MS ms
government and this Court now afirms II, holding
That Ia sueh proceeding the knowledge OF one OF
the frm was the knowledge or the hrm Mr. JUS
fice swayne delivered the opinion. Dissenting,
Justices Field, Miller and Bradley.
No. a. Exams et al. ps The Cny OF Richmond
Error to the Circuit Court for Virgna.-This is an
hction brought against the city to
notes OF denomination than five dollars, issued
by its authority during the year 1861. The Court
below held that the notes were void, because in
violation OF the city charter by which there
power 10 issue them; because issued in violation
bf the laws OF the United States being lssned in aid
Of the rebellion; because they were issued In VIOLA
non OF the state constitution which specially pro-
ihe payment OF any debt created In the name OF the
state by the rebel authorities In power during the
war. This Court aflrms the Judgment Mr. Justice
Bradley delivered the opinion.
No. 80. Taroicfue et al Us. Houston, Admtni strd-
tor-Error to the Circuit Court OF Tennessee. This
butt was brought by Houston, citizen OF Kentucky
and the administrator OF one Van Leen against the
plaintiff in error, to recover notes given by them
10 the deceased. The letters Of admin 1straon were
granted by the Tennessee authorities, and 1t was
pleaded In Abatement that as administrator OF
Van Leen, Houston was not citizen OF Kentucky,
but tine creature OF the laws OF Tennessee apd there
fore not entitled to sue the debtors OF the estate in
lhe federal court and this question OF jurisdiction Is
the only point IN the case. This Court hold
that the executors or administrators, If they are
eued, may maintain suit in the Circuit Court
on the ground that they are real parties
interested ana succeed to ali the rights OF the Iesta
Tor, intestate by operation OF law ana it makes no
ninerence that the tesator or intestate citl-
the status Of the parties affected by the fact that
PENS Of the same State with the defendants The
judgment below, OF the same eject, Is affirmed.
AI Justice Davis delivered the opinion.
No. SO; similar case is disposed OF by the decl-
non In the above.
No. 10. Lon,son et al rs. Snaallev. Error TO the
Supreme Court OF Nebraska. This was contest
concerning the pre-empton OF certain lands In
Omaha, Neb., involving only an issue OF fact which
tesulted below In favor OF the defendant In error
Inc Judgment Is afrmed here. Mr.. Justice Miller
delivered the opinion.
No. r. Gerger ana Cron0le Us. Fdrtoeu Ell al
Error to the Circuit Court Tor Missouri This was an
action OF assumpslt on promissory note against
Inc endorser, the defence TO which was that the en-
norsement was without consideration. The Iudg-
nent was against the endorser and IL Is affirmed
mere. Mr. Justice DAVIS delivered the opinion.
No. 49, Weoo, Trustee, 6c., u.s. ShdrR.-Error TO
the supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia. In
this case the First National Bank OF Washington
loaned to snow, Coyle d Co., propretors or the
5mte.hgencsr newspaper 5000 on their printing
press. which was 10 be paid at the rate OF $500 per
week, the Inelltgencer still to have the press in
pse, None OF this loan was paid; but before the
proprietor Of the building IN which 1t was located
LEVIED upon 1t In an action for rent, and the Court
below held that the lien Of the landlord for rent
Bubordinated the lien OF deed OF trust to Webb
70 secure the bank. The Court here affirm the
judgment. Justice Bradley delivered the opinion.
No. 6s Toor ct al cs Martin, Assignee IN Bdnt-
ruptcp-Appeal nom the Circuit Court for Arkan-
Eas. This was proceeding brought by Martin. as
assignee IN bankruptcy, TO cancel certain convey
ances made In fraud after The Bankrupt aot. The
allegations held TO be established In the Court
below, and the decree was for the assignee. THIS
Court take the same view and affirm the decree.
Nr Justice Field delivered the opinion.
No. IA. Johnson et al. rs. T0acsley-Error 10 the
Supreme Court OF Nebraska.-This was bill filed
by Towsley 10 compel Johnson, the patentee or
lain lands Omaha, and his grantees to surren.
ner to him their titles, on the ground that he mad
Ealid pre-empton TO the lands at the time Il was
Entered by Johnson. The judgment, on the facts
hrmed here MIR. Justice Miller delivered the opinion
Df this Court. MI. Justice Clifford dlssented.
Nos. ~ and A. The United States Us. CLYDE and
c7pde Us. The United States-Appeals from the
Court OF Ciaims.-The question in these cases OF ap.
peals was whether, after the charter OF a boat by
The government and Its entrance upon duty, the
puartermaster General can reduce the compensa
Lion against the wish OF the owner. The Court
below held that sucn officer had no such arbitrary
power and allowed the owner to recover, at the
charter rates 10 the date OF his knowledge OF the
pucon, but for all the time tho boats were In SER
flce after the knowledge II was held that they were
Voluntarily efin the service the reduced rates and
The recovery was accordingly. This Court hold that
ha GQtn nNff
cisapprovlng OF the charter party the case one
pf dispute at least, If not Of acguiescence and that
The claimant having received at the reduced rates
and recelpted In full, his action must be taken as
eviaence mat ne accepted that amount as satisfac-
lion o. the claim The Judgment ls reversed with
spect Of another claim, which the Court Of Claims
refused 70 entertain for informally. they are
prected 10 proceed 10 hearing on It, Mr. Justice
Bradley delivered the opinion. Mr.. Justice Field
hssented.
No 90. The United States Us. acknowledgement
hom the Court OF Clams.-The Court reverses
Judgment OF the claimant against the United States
bor the use OF the bark Annie and Tor damages al
beGed TO have been caused 10 the vessel by the fault
pr the government holding that case FOR recovery
Y not shown. The opinion was delivered by Mr..
Justice swayne.
No. a. Ward rs the State or Marvland- Error
10 the Supreme Court OF Marylaud.-In this the
plaintiff In indicted the state Court for
Violating the statute against sales by sample by
besdents without license and the Court affirmed the
right OF the State 10 exact the license. This Court
bold tnat the statute OF Maryland Is violation OF
that clause OF the constitution which guarantees 10
the citizens or each state the rights privileges &C..
pf citizens In the several States and that It is there
fore, void; bat the view is taken that It ia not
violation Of the commercial clause OF the constitu.
lion, II the tax on residents and non-residents is
Equally LAID. Mr.. Jnstice clifford delivered the
Opinion OF the Court. Mr. Justice Bradley
tonourred In the opinion as to the first
branch OF the decision, but dissented as
70 the second, holding that the statute is
Violation OF the commercial csnse OF the constitu.
commerce between
lhe states and that Is repugnant TO this clause OF
Inc constitution without regard 10 the equality or
lhe tax,
No 10. Ph9ntI lite Insurance Company rs. Bal
bp.-Ihe Court below decreed that policy OF In
surance issued by the company and neld by Mrs.
Bailey on her husbands life should be surrendered
sor cancellation on the ground that 1t was obtained
by iIaud on The company. II was here urged that
6ourt OF equity Will not interfere In such case,
Where the question 10 be decided was whether a
representation was true or false out the Court