The United States vs. Lancaster
“This is an action of debt upon a bond dated the 2d of February 1809, in the penalty of $4002. The case agreed states, that in 1808 the brig Eliza was seized by the collector of the Delaware district, and libelled for violations of the embargo laws passed in that year. Upon the claim of the defendant in error, the vessel was restored at the appraised value of $2001, on bond and security given with condition to respond for the said value in the event of condemnation. The district court acquitted the vessel, which decree was affirmed upon appeal to the circuit court.