NEW JERSEY STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY v. MERCHANTS' BANK.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

It was argued by Mr. Ames and Mr. Whipple, for the plaintiffs in error, and Mr. R.W. Greene and Mr. Webster, for the defendants. The arguments extended over a wide field, and it is impossible to give them in extenso. All that can be done will be to place before the reader the leading views of the respective counsel, and the reasons in support of them.

The brief filed by Mr. Ames and Mr. Whipple appears to contain these views and authorities. It was as follows.

Mr. R.W. Greene, for the defendants in error, argued the question of jurisdiction first, and then the following points: —