THE UNITED STATES v. BETSEY, &C.


8 U.S. 443 (____)

4 Cranch 443

THE UNITED STATES v. THE SCHOONER BETSEY AND CHARLOTTE, AND HER CARGO.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

C. Lee, for the claimant.

Youngs, contra.


MARSHALL, Ch. J.

The court considers the law as completely settled by the case of the Vengeance. A distinction has been attempted to be drawn between this case and that, but the court can see no difference. It is the place of seizure, and not the place of committing the offence, which decides the jurisdiction.

It has been said the word "including" means moreover, or as well as; but if this was the meaning of the legislature...

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