It having lately been determined in the Supreme Court, upon Argument, that the Bankrupt Laws do not affect the proceedings on the bonds given to the Collector of the Port, and that an execution may be issued against the persons of the defendants, I pray the advice of Council, whether all further proceedings must be staid, on those suits where the defendants are declared Bankrupts, or whether I must proceed to Execution. I have the honor to be, sir, Y ur most Obedient Servant