Harris v. Goodale

This is an application for a writ of mandamus to be issued to the Collector-General of Customs directing him to grant a permit for the landing of certain goods now on board the bark “Prances Palmer,” and which are the property of John H. Strauss. The material facts in the case were : That 0. 0. Har- ' ris was the legally authorized agent of said Strauss for the purpose of making the entry of these goods at the Oustom House; that he went to the Custom House with the bill of lading and the original invoice to make the inward entry, and offered to verify the same by oath agreeably to the…