Clifton v. United States

THIS case was brought up, by writ of error, from the Circuit Court of the United States for East Pennsylvania.

The facts are fully set forth in the opinion of the court.

The case was argued by Mr. Meredith, for the plaintiff in error, and Mr. Cadwallader and Mr. Mason (Attorney-General), for the United States.

Mr. Justice NELSON delivered the opinion of the court.