Supreme Court of the United States February 18, 1872 (Boyden v. United States)

Mr. Justice STRONG

delivered the opinion of the court.

Were a receiver of public moneys, who has given bond for the faithful performance of his duties as required by law, a mere ordinary bailee, it might be that he would be relieved by proof that the money had been destroyed by fire, or stolen from him, or taken by irresistible force.