The St. Jago De Cuba. Vinente, and Others

22 U.S. 409

6 L.Ed. 122

9 Wheat. 409

The ST. JAGO DE CUBA.

VINENTE, and others Claimants.

March 15, 1824

APPEAL from the Circuit Court of Maryland.

Feb. 20th.

This cause was argued by the Attorney-General for the appellants, and by Mr. Winder for the respondents and claimants.

March 15th.

1

This vessel, with her lading, found on board at the time of seizure, were libelled for an infraction of the laws prohibiting the African slave trade.

2

The causes of forfeiture alleged in the libels, comprise all those contained in the 1st section of the act of 1794, and those of the 2d section of the act of 1818, with…