Mr. Chief Justice Marshall delivered the opinion of the Court. The indictment in this case is founded on the 12th section of ,the act, entitled, u an act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United. States.” That section-is in these words: “ And be it enacted, that if any seaman, or other person, shall commit manslaughter on the high seas, or confedérate,” c. “ such person or persons so offending, <page-nu…
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