Gring v. A Cargo of Lumber

This is an action to enforce a lien for freight against a cargo of spruce lumber transported in the canal-boat Silver Wave from -Etchim, near Quebec, Can., to the port of New York. By the bill of lading the lumber was consigned to Dunbar & Co., of New York. Upon the arrival of the vessel at New York, and reporting to Dunbar & Co., they directed that the lumber be delivered to William Bichenstein, New-town Creek. The vessel proceeded to Newtown Creek, and there the lumber was discharged at the lumber-yard of Bichenstein. After the lumber had been discharged, the libelant went to the office of…