Respublica v. Bob

4 U.S. 145 (____)

4 Dall. 145

Respublica

versus

Mulatto Bob.

Supreme Court of United States.

M`KEAN, Chief Justice.

The evidence in this case may be comprised in a few words. It appears, that a wedding being fixed for Easter Monday, a considerable number of negroes assembled; and, about 10 o'clock at night, a quarrel arose between mulatto Bob, the prisoner at the bar, and negro David, the deceased. For awhile, the parties fought with fists; and the prisoner was heard to exclaim "Enough!" The affray, however, became general, and continued so for some time. When it was over, the prisoner went to a…