offences above the description aforesaid
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From 24 U.S. 467 - United States v. Ortega · 1826Most cited · 25 citing opinions
a description in the first part of the section, viz. offences where no other punishment than whipping not exceeding thirty stripes, a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, or a term of imprisonment not exceeding six months, is to be inflicted.