In re York

DURELL, District Judge.

In the month of February, 1869, two plantations, surrendered by the bankrupts, and designated as “White Hall” and “Home Place,” were sold free of incumbrances, under the order of this court. In March, 1869, a rule was taken by the as-signee calling upon the creditors of the bankrupts to show cause why said sales should not be confirmed, and the proceeds thereof distributed in accordance with the priority and rank of the mortgages, privileges, and liens existing at the date of the surrender. Upon the return of this rule, W. A. Ober, the purchaser at the sales, demanded a…