United States v. Forty-Three Gallons of Whiskey

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1876-11-13

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Mr. Justice Davis delivered the opinion of the court. It may be that the policy of the government on the subject of Indian affairs has, in some particulars, justly provoked criticism : but it cannot be said, that there has not been proper effort, by legislation and treaty, to secure Indian communities against the debasing influence of spirituous liquors. The e…

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