Case No. 14,451.

UNITED STATES v. ANDERSON.

[3 Cranch, C. C. 205.]¹

Circuit Court, District of Columbia.

Nov. Term, 1827.

HOMICIDE—MANSLAUGHTER—PUNISHMENT.

In 1827, manslaughter, in the District of Columbia, was punishable by fine and imprisonment.

The prisoner [Willis Anderson] was convicted of manslaughter, by killing Gerard Arnold.

Sentence, to pay a fine of $300, and to be imprisoned one year, and until the fine and costs should be paid.

¹ [Reported by Hon. William Cranch, Chief Judge.]

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