United States v. 3190 Bags, 228 Cases, & 17 Kegs Containing Rye Whisky & Scotch Whisky

PATTERSON, District Judge.

Three libels were tried together. The first is against the British vessel Isabel H. It alleges that the vessel, with a cargo of intoxicating liquor worth $124,020, was seized at a point within twelve miles of the coast of the United States; that the master failed to produce a manifest on demand; that the liquor was unmanifested; and that the vessel thereby became liable for a penalty of $500 and also a penalty equal to the value of the liquor. As a further cause of action, it is alleged that liquor of a value of $8,460 had been unloaded from the Isabel before…