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UNITED STATES v. LANGSTON

118 U.S. 389 (1886)

UNITED STATES v. LANGSTON.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 10, 1886.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Attorney General and Mr. Assistant Attorney General Watson for appellant.

Mr. George A. King for appellee.

MR. JUSTICE HARLAN delivered the opinion of the court.

From September 28, 1877, until July 24, 1885, the claimant, John M. Langston, held the office of Minister Resident and Consul General of the United States at the Republic of Hayti. At the time he entered upon the discharge of his duties it was provided by statute as follows: "There shall be a diplomatic representative of the United States to each of the Republics of Hayti and Liberia, who shall be appointed by...

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