Supreme Court of the United States November 18, 1876, 26 (SHERLOCK v. Alling, AdmInistrator)

Mr. Justice Field

delivered the opinion of the court.

In December, 1858, the defendants Avere the OAvners of a line of steamers employed in navigating the river Ohio betAveen the port and city of Cincinnati, in the State of Ohio, and the port and city of Louisville, in the State of Kentucky, for the purpose of carrying passengers, freight, and the United States mail.