United States v. Five Tons Tobacco

Journal Entries: (i) July 8, 1828: time for hearing extended, notice ordered published; (2) Dec. 2,1828: publication proved, proclamation made; (3) Dec. 3, 1828: motion to dismiss claim argued, submitted; (4) Dec. 6, 1828: motion to dismiss overruled, motion for forfeiture for want of plea, rule to plead; (5) Dec. 8, 1828: motion for continuance granted; (6) May 3, 1829: jury trial, attendance of witness proved; (7) May 6, 1829: verdict for claimant, motion for certificate of reasonable cause for seizure; (8) May 19, 1829: reasonable cause certified.

Papers in File (1828-29): (1) Libel; (2) claim of Francis P. Browning; (3-4) subpoenas; (5) published notice, proof of publication; (6) proof of posting notice; (7) printer’s bill; (8) subpoena; (9) motion to dismiss claim; (10) claimant’s bond for costs; (11) subpoena; (12) motion for judgment of forfeiture; (13) subpoena; (14) claimant’s plea of general denial; (15) affidavit for continuance; (16-18) subpoenas; (19) verdict.

File No. 19 of 1828.