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THE BARQUE ISLAND CITY

66 U.S. 121 (____)

1 Black 121

THE BARQUE ISLAND CITY — Pierce et al., Claimants; Cromwell et al., Libellants.

Supreme Court of United States.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Dana, of Massachusetts, for libellants.

Mr. Curtis, of Massachusetts, for claimants.

Mr. Justice GRIER.

If the barque "Island City" was derelict when she was rescued by the Westernport, the libellant would be entitled to the usual allowance for salvage in such a case, without regard to previous unsuccessful attempts to rescue her by the Forbes and the schooner Kensington.

The owners of the barque have not appealed from the decision of the court on the libel filed by the other alleged salvors. But the...

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