The De Smet

Pardee, 0. J.

Tbe question presented in this case is as to the priority of certain lienholders on funds (proceeds of the sale of the De Smet) in the registry of the court. The appellee claims the funds under a mortgage duly recorded according to the act of congress in that behalf, and bearing date of January 24, 1880. The appellants claim under liens and privileges granted the furnishers of supplies and material-men in the home port by the laws of the state of Louisiana, some of prior and some of later date than the mortgage of appellee. Since the adoption of the constitution of Louisiana, of…