STEAMSHIP COMPANY v. PORTWARDENS


73 U.S. 31 (____)

6 Wall. 31

STEAMSHIP COMPANY v. PORTWARDENS.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Durant, for the Port-Master and Wardens, defendants in error:

Mr. S.N. Salomon, contra.


The CHIEF JUSTICE delivered the opinion of the court.

That the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the States is vested in Congress, and that no State without the consent of Congress can lay any duties or imposts on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing its inspection laws, or any duty of tonnage, are familiar provisions of the Constitution, which have been frequently and thoroughly examined in former judgments...

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