The James Guy

NELSON, Circuit Justice.

The main question in this case is, whether the steamboat is subject to a lien for the bill of repairs put upon her by the libellant; and that turns upon the point whether the credit was given to the vessel or to Olney, the owner. After a very full examination of the evidence, I am satisfied that it was the intention of both parties that the payment was to be made when the repairs were finished, and that, in the meantime, the mechanic or workman should look to the vessel as his •security. It is needless to go over the proofs in support of this conclusion. All the facts…