United States v. Forsythe

*1153OPINION OF THE COURT. The defendant [James H. Forsythe] having been appointed collector of the customs for Port Miami, in the state of Ohio, gave bond and security, as the law requires, for the performance of his duty, dated 30th of September, 1848. He remained in office until the 11th of November, 1850, when he was removed, and his successor. Mr. Riley, was appointed. From the 31st of March, 1840. to the time, of his removal, one year and seven months, he made no returns, and on this ground he was removed from office, and indicted under the sixteenth section of the sub-treasury law. That…