United States v. Curtis

This action was brought under section 2873 of the Revised Statutes, to recover a penalty of $400 against the defendant-*185•as master of the steam-sbip Saratoga, for the unlading of goods from the steam-ship in the night-time, and without a permit, contrary to the provisions of section 2867. The steamer arrived at New York from Havana in the forenoon of July 13, 1881, and dropped anchor at lower quarantine. The master left the vessel to make due entry of her arrival at the custom-house, as required by law, and did not return until the following morning. During the night, at about 2 a. m. of the…