The Emma B

CROSS, District Judge.

Under the facts disclosed in this case upon the argument, and from the affidavits submitted, I see no reason why the schooner Emma B. should be seized at this time and held by the marshal under expense until the final decree of the court herein. The schooner is now in commission, and, 'according to the affidavit of the respondent, pursuant to an agreement between the owners thereof. This statement is denied by the libelant. I think, however, the bond filed is insufficient in amount, and that the condition should be changed. The penal sum should be twice the value of a…