United States Circuit Court July 1, 1812 (Tatum's Executors v. Lofton & Anderson)

M’Nairy, J.

I am perfectly satisfied that the witness should be compelled to give testimony. There can be no reasonable doubt but that the rule, which is the foundation of that compulsion, is supported by the principles of justice. But independent of this consideration, a train of well-settled adjudications has put the question to rest.