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The Daily Herald
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
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The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington hears arguments on the validity of slave sales imported into Mississippi, prohibited by state constitution. Senators Walker and Jones argue; Clay and Webster to follow. Amistad case postponed. Reported Feb. 16.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
An interesting case is before the Supreme Court, involving important consequences, and some millions of dollars in property. The pith of the question at issue is whether the sale of slaves imported in the State of Mississippi is valid. The Constitution of Mississippi prohibits the importation for purposes of merchandize, and the question is whether the sale is vitiated.
Mr. Walker, one of the Senators from Miss. opened the case in favor of the validity of the sale. Mr. Jones replies to day. Mr. Clay of Ky. will rejoin to morrow, and the argument will be concluded by Mr. Webster, of Massachusetts.
The Court room has been crowded to-day. and the case excites general interest.
The Amistad case was set apart for to-day but the case under consideration took precedence.
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Washington
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Feb. 16.
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An interesting case is before the Supreme Court, involving important consequences, and some millions of dollars in property. The pith of the question at issue is whether the sale of slaves imported in the State of Mississippi is valid. The Constitution of Mississippi prohibits the importation for purposes of merchandize, and the question is whether the sale is vitiated. Mr. Walker, one of the Senators from Miss. opened the case in favor of the validity of the sale. Mr. Jones replies to day. Mr. Clay of Ky. will rejoin to morrow, and the argument will be concluded by Mr. Webster, of Massachusetts. The Court room has been crowded to-day. and the case excites general interest. The Amistad case was set apart for to-day but the case under consideration took precedence.