Mallory v. The Crystal Stream

Tbe libelant sues for $42.50 wages for services rendered to tbe' steamer Crystal Stream from May 2 to May 19, 1885. The steamer had been chartered a few days before by Capt. Hinman to run as a passenger and freight boat between New York and Derby, Connecticut, the captain to pay all tbe expenses of navigation. Tbe libelant was employed by Capt. Hinman to solicit freight for the boat, on an agreement to pay him at the rate of $15 per week and board. Tbe libelant’s duties were chiefly to canvass among the merchants of New York and induce them to send freight by this steamer. Once or twice,…