Supreme Court of the United States April 18, 1879 (Transportation Line v. Cooper)

Mr. Chief Justice Waite

announced the judgment of the’ court.

The only Federal question presented in this case is one upon which we áre not inclined to hear an argument. A canal-boat laden with coal for transportation, having on board the wife and children of the captain, is not “ a barge carrying passengers,” within the meaning of sect. 4492, Rev. Stat.