Mr. Justice McLEAN delivered the opinion of the court.
This is an appeal from the District Court for the northern district of Alabama.
The bill was filed to foreclose a mortgage, given to secure the payment of $12,000. Payments on this debt were made, amounting to the sum of $8,527, the last payment being made the 9th of October, 1839. An account was prayed, and that the mortgaged premises might be sold.
A supplemental bill was filed the 30th of November...
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