Mr. Justice LIVINGSTON delivered the opinion of the Court.
This is a libel for an alleged forfeiture under the 46th section of the Collection Law, passed the second of March, 1799.
This section exempts from duty the wearing apparel, and other personal baggage, of those persons who arrive in the United States, and to ascertain what articles are to be exempted, it is directed that due entry thereof, as of other goods, but separate, and distinct therefrom, shall...
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