The Rita

BRAWLEY, District Judge.

This is a question of the distribution of prize money. Tlie Spanish steamship Rita, heretofore condemned as lawful prize of war, was taken for the use of the government, after appraisement, in accordance with section 4624 of the Revised Statutes, and the value thereof, $125,000, is subject to the order of the court in the cause. The cargo, which was also condemned, has been sold after due advertisement, and the proceeds thereof likewise deposited, but, inasmuch as claims of neutrals to some portion thereof are not yet adjudicated, the exact amount for distribution…